Ukraine sends drones, experts to help protect US bases in Jordan – Zelensky
Ukraine has sent interceptor drones and a team of drone experts to protect U.S. military bases in Jordan.
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Russia changes its political strategy in Africa – CCD
In Madagascar, the creation of the party "Patriotic Awakening of a United Madagascar" has been announced, which openly declares its ties with Russia.
China reduces Arctic investments due to Western sanctions against Russia - intelligence
China will gradually scale back its activity in Arctic projects of the Russian Federation because the direction is losing priority due to high risks, complex logistics, and geopolitical tensions.
08 March 2026
FM Sybiha urges partners to respond to Hungary’s detention of Oschadbank cash collectors
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Hungary to immediately return the seized property and valuables of Oschadbank and urged Kyiv’s partners to publicly respond to the incident.
Iran confirms military cooperation with Russia amid Middle East conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran’s military cooperation with Russia during the US and Israeli operations in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s MFA responds to Szijjártó over seized Ukrainian funds
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhii Tykhyi responded to Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, who had questioned whose interests Ukrainian cash collectors were serving while transporting funds in transit through Hungarian territory.
Ukrainian experts to arrive in Middle East next week – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian experts would arrive in the Middle East as early as the following week.
Ukraine ready to help bolster Europe’s defense – Zelensky
Today, security concerns extend beyond the Middle East to Europe as well, and Ukraine is ready to help strengthen the continent’s defense.
Zelensky, Jetten sign joint statement
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that following talks with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, during which a full range of key issues was discussed, a joint statement had been signed.
Austrian expert: Taurus issue could be resolved through Britain–Germany “ring exchange”
The problem of blocked deliveries of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine can be partially solved through a so-called ring exchange between Germany and the United Kingdom.
07 March 2026
Ukraine war could have ended earlier with Middle East-level air defense, Stubb says
President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine could gain certain advantages from the conflict in the Middle East, which may potentially hinder Russia’s military cooperation with Iran.
Zelensky announces work with European partners to unblock decisions on Ukraine’s defense
Virtually the entire coming week will be devoted to joint work with European partners so that the decisions needed for Ukraine’s defense actually begin to work.
U.S. intel doubts large-scale war would oust Iran’s regime – WP
A classified report by the National Intelligence Council states that even a large-scale attack on Iran by the United States would be unlikely to oust deeply entrenched military and clerical establishment of the Islamic Republic.
Sikorski calls Hungary’s detention of Ukrainian cash collectors ‘mistake’ and election tactic
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski described Hungary’s detention of Ukrainian cash collectors as part of an election campaign in which hostility toward Ukraine has become a central theme.
Trump announces creation of new coalition to fight drug cartels
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new coalition to fight drug trafficking and cartels.
Austrian expert: If Russia sends Medinsky to negotiations, nothing can be expected
The fact that Vladimir Medinsky has been sent to the negotiations indicates that Russia has no serious intention of pursuing a genuine peace process and that the Kremlin believes a military victory is possible.
Trump claims that US troops destroy 42 Iranian vessels
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US troops have destroyed 42 Iranian naval vessels over the past three days.
Austrian expert: After summer it will become clear whether Russians retain offensive potential
The Russian army did not achieve its goals in winter, and after summer it will become clear whether it will be able to maintain its offensive potential.
Zelensky discusses Ukraine’s defense needs and Middle East situation with Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Austrian expert: Middle East escalation could strengthen Russia in war against Ukraine
Escalation in the Middle East could lead to a shortage of Patriot systems and missiles for Ukraine, while rising energy prices will temporarily strengthen Russia's financial stability.
Sybiha on Kharkiv shelling: Restrictions against Russian killers must not be weakened
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for increased pressure on Russia after the Russian army attacked a residential building in Kharkiv.
06 March 2026
Conflict with Iran will not affect Canada's support for Ukraine – expert
Canada's potential involvement in an armed conflict with Iran will not affect Ottawa's support for Ukraine.
Zelensky holds security meeting on situation in Donetsk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a report from the commander of the 81st Airmobile Brigade on the operational situation, presented awards to servicemen, and held a security meeting.
FM Sybiha does not rule out future provocations from Hungary
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha believes that after the detention of Oschadbank employees and their convoy from Hungary, further provocations should be expected.
FM Sybiha: Hungary had no grounds to confiscate Ukrainian property
Ukraine believes that Hungary had no grounds for detaining Oschadbank employees and their convoy and that its actions violated international law.
Putin's narrative that he is 'prevailing' in Ukraine war must be destroyed – Kubilius
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has managed to maintain public support for the war against Ukraine by creating the false impression that Russia is prevailing in the conflict, and dismantling this narrative could quickly change the situation.
Refusing enlargement would cost EU more than Ukraine's accession – Kubilius
European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius believes that all options for Ukraine's European integration currently under discussion are viable, but Europe should think not about the price of Ukraine joining the EU, but about the price it would have to pay if such accession does not happen.
Trilateral negotiations continue, progress expected in coming weeks – Witkoff
Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, said that the recent prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place as a result of trilateral negotiations involving the United States, and noted that talks are continuing.
Kubilius says Hungary's demand to halt support for Ukraine is unfair
Ending the war by stopping military assistance to Ukraine would amount to Kyiv's capitulation, yet it is unclear why Hungary is seeking significant funds under the SAFE defense loan program to strengthen its own defense if it holds such a position.