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Saturday, 11 April 2026, 12:22
The European Union should take a realistic view of threats facing the continent and focus on strengthening conventional defense, a priority also emphasized by the current U.S. administration.
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Friday, March 6, that turning back to Russia for gas supplies would be economically and politically wrong, given the expected influx of liquefied natural gas to global markets.
Hungarian authorities have so far failed to grant Ukrainian consuls access to seven Oschadbank employees being held in Hungary and have not released them.
Increasing support to Ukraine will eventually cost EU less than letting Russia prevail
Ukraine will not tolerate state banditry from Hungary and assures that those involved in holding seven Ukrainians, employees of Oschadbank, hostage will be brought to justice.
Seven Ukrainian collectors detained by Hungarian tax and customs authorities will be “expelled from Hungary.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Ukrainian citizens refrain from traveling to Hungary amid the kidnapping of employees and theft of property belonging to Oschadbank in Budapest.
The head of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, has stated that the US military has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships.
The current escalation in the Middle East is a direct consequence of the destruction of international law that began with Russia.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that in Budapest Hungarian authorities effectively took seven Ukrainian citizens, employees of Oschadbank, hostage and seized the money they were transporting.
The Speaker of the lower house of the Polish parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty, discussed further support for Ukraine with the President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, during a meeting in Warsaw.
05 March 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the acting chargé d'affaires of Hungary in Ukraine in connection with the inadmissibility of political publicity against the backdrop of the release of our citizens from Russian captivity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation surrounding Iran and challenges in the oil market with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Security support for countries under attack from Iran will allow Ukraine to expand its security cooperation.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal done" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whom he described as ready for such an agreement.
The United States has sent a request to Ukraine asking for specific assistance in defending against Shahed drones in the Middle East.
The Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Wednesday rejected Ukraine's request to extradite sanctioned member of parliament Artem Dmytruk.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not block EUR 90 billion in assistance from the European Union.
More than 800 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system were used in the first three days of the conflict in the Middle East to counter Iranian strikes, while Ukraine has never had that many missiles during the entire course of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution recognizing the direct impact on nuclear safety and security caused by Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has condemned Iran's strike on Azerbaijan, calling it a continuation of Tehran's reckless attacks against countries in the Middle East and Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has approached the United States with a proposal to possibly change the location and delay the trilateral meeting for some time due to the war in the Middle East.
A potential reduction in air defense missile supplies and rising global fuel prices are the main risks for Ukraine due to ongoing hostilities in the region.
During a working dinner on Wednesday evening, ambassadors of EU member states meeting in the COREPER II format made it clear to a representative of the European Commission that they do not support a fast-track format for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
Russia's transfer of two captured Ukrainian soldiers to the Hungarian side is considered a gross violation of international humanitarian law.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has repeated accusations against former U.S. President Joe Biden, claiming he provided military aid to Ukraine free of charge.
The war in Iran opens an opportunity for the U.S. administration to get more weapons for Ukraine with the help of the Gulf states but Europe has to be on board.
04 March 2026
Ukraine is actively communicating with Middle Eastern countries regarding Iranian missile and drone strikes, as well as the threat of blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which destabilizes global energy markets.
Zelensky discussed communication with the American side with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, and emphasized Ukraine's readiness for trilateral diplomatic work as soon as security conditions permit.