Middle East war could turn into global conflict – Zelensky
If the current armed conflict in the Middle East is not stopped very quickly, it could escalate into a global war.
Politics
10 March 2026
Sybiha meets with newly elected president of Chile
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha meets with newly elected president of Chile, who is visiting Chile, met with the country's newly elected president, José Antonio Kast.
Ukraine sends team to Gulf region to assist with Middle East security – Zelensky
A Ukrainian delegation, including military personnel and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, is heading to the Gulf region to help protect lives and stabilize the situation amid escalation following Iranian attacks.
Zelensky hopes US will not lift sanctions on Russia
Ukraine is aware that Russia is holding talks with the United States regarding the possible lifting of sanctions, but Kyiv hopes that the U.S. will not make such concessions.
Ukraine sends three teams to help counter Shahed drones in Middle East – Zelensky
Ukraine has sent three fully equipped teams to assist in countering Shahed drones in the Middle East.
Sybiha: The mask has slipped, Hungarian officials no longer hiding blackmail
In response to statements by Hungarian officials, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the seizure of Oschadbank employees an act of state terrorism and urged the international community to condemn such actions.
US proposes postponing trilateral meeting until next week – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine was ready to travel to Turkey for a meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, but the United States suggested postponing the talks until next week.
Zelensky to visit Romania on March 12 – media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to Romania on Thursday, March 12, where he is expected to meet with his Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan.
Zelensky holds meeting with Brigadier General “Redis”
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the implementation of initiatives announced during his recent trip to Donbas with Brigadier General Denys Prokopenko.
Kyiv City Council approves energy sustainability plan for capital
On March 10, the Kyiv City Council approved a plan for the capital's energy security.
Zelensky: Russia plans to exploit Iran situation to escape sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia wants to take advantage of the situation surrounding Iran, escape sanctions, and gain additional resources thanks to fluctuations in oil and gas prices.
Hegseth announces “most intense day” of US strikes on Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that “today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.”
Hungary's Parliament adopts resolution rejecting Ukraine's EU membership
The Hungarian National Assembly adopted a resolution rejecting Ukraine's membership in the European Union, further funding of military support for Kyiv, and efforts to transform the EU into a military alliance.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian judges who issued illegal sentences to POWs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on Russian judges who handed down illegal sentences to prisoners of war, as well as to extend sanctions against several Russian companies whose restrictions were set to expire.
Costa hopes for approval of new EU sanctions against Russia as early as tomorrow
While Russia is benefiting from the escalation in the Middle East, the EU believes that even greater pressure must be exerted on Moscow to force it into negotiations on a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. At the same time, it calls on all parties involved in the conflict around Iran to show maximum restraint.
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Important to keep pressure on Russia – Dombrovskis on sanctions against Russian oil
Against the backdrop of some calls to relax sanctions on Russia’s energy sector due to disruptions in oil supply chains resulting from the escalation in the Middle East, the EU believes that pressure on the aggressor state should not be weakened.
09 March 2026
Ukraine summons Hungarian ambassador over use of force against Oschadbank cash collectors
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summoned Hungary's Ambassador to Ukraine, Antal Heizer, and expressed a strong protest over Hungary's serious violations of its international legal obligations in the treatment of Oschadbank cash collectors who were unlawfully detained while transporting valuables.
Qatar shoots down 17 ballistic missiles and 6 Iranian drones
The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar reported repelling an Iranian air attack and shooting down all ballistic missiles and drones launched by Tehran over Qatar during the first half of the day on March 9.
32 people injured in Bahrain due to Iranian drone attack
As a result of an Iranian drone attack on the morning of March 9, 32 people, including children, were injured in Bahrain.
Ukraine reports violations in Hungary detention of cash collectors after 28 hours in handcuffs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has stated that Hungary violated a number of provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations in its treatment of detained employees of Oschadbank.
Eleven people die in Israel since start of war with Iran
Israel has reported another death as a result of Iranian strikes, bringing the death toll since the start of the war to 11.
Iranian ballistic missile shot down over Turkey again
A ballistic missile launched from Iran was destroyed by NATO air and missile defense systems in Turkish airspace. There were no casualties or injuries as a result of falling debris.
Zelensky: Ukraine receives 11 requests for security support from Iran’s neighbors and partners
As of now, Ukraine has received 11 requests from Iran's neighboring countries, European states, and the United States for security support, in particular, in countering the Shaheds.
Orban proposes for European Commission to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, has asked the European Commission to cancel sanctions imposed on Russian energy resources.
Ursula von der Leyen: EU foreign policy must become more realistic
Europe can no longer rely solely on a rules-based world order, so the European Union needs a more realistic foreign policy.
Sybiha meets Sikorski in Warsaw, discusses Hungary and €90B EU loan
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Andrii Sybiha and Radosław Sikorski, discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, the situation in the Middle East, and agreed that it is unacceptable to block EUR 90 billion in assistance to Ukraine.
Sybiha on return of Oschadbank assets: Ukraine accepts neither ultimatums nor blackmail
The delay in Hungary's return of Ukrainian property "at the very least raises questions." Ukraine does not accept any ultimatums or blackmail and urges Budapest not to drag Kyiv into its election campaign.
Von der Leyen: EU will deliver on its commitments on EUR 90B loan for Ukraine
Although a loan intended to support Ukraine in 2026-2027 remains blocked, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will find a way to meet its commitments.