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Saturday, 11 April 2026, 07:10
Europe needs Ukraine's experience if it talks seriously about improving defense of the continent, including in the format of the European Security Council if it is created in the future.
MEP Dainius Zalimas has stressed the lack of accountability for the disclosure of sensitive information discussed at the EU level.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine, which currently holds enhanced partner status in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), is ready to become a full member of the coalition.
Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East and a shift in the allies’ focus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the West is not exerting enough pressure on Russia and that there is a risk of waning support for Kyiv.
The Ukrainian side is awaiting the release of a €90 billion EU loan or an alternative solution to secure funds for financing the army.
Kyiv does not share Washington's assessment of Russia's readiness to end the war. Only additional international pressure can force Russian leader Vladimir Putin to pursue peace.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has ended the validity of 116 international agreements concluded with the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, and within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have issued notices of suspicion to four more deputies of Russia's State Duma for encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorized British military personnel to interdict vessels from Russia's shadow fleet in UK waters as part of efforts to increase pressure on Putin's regime.
Support for Ukraine will be among the main issues discussed at the meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries, which will take place on March 26-27 in France.
25 March 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the visit of President Karol Nawrocki to Budapest, claiming that its first consequence was Hungary halting gas supplies to Ukraine – something that benefits Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted the asymmetry in strikes carried out by Ukraine and Russia: Kyiv targets military objectives, while Russia strikes civilian sites, including churches.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States is proposing security guarantees to Kyiv in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the unoccupied parts of the Donbas (Donetsk and Luhansk regions).
Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, announced that her country has confirmed its intention to join the Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal to investigate the crime of aggression committed by Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's diplomatic team is actively working on cooperation with countries in the Middle East and the Gulf, which are interested in Ukraine's experience in defending against modern drones.
The Czech government fully supports Ukraine and seeks the fastest possible unblocking of the EU loan of EUR 90 billion, although it will not financially guarantee it.
The 16th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Donor Platform for Ukraine took place in Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Hunkovsky as head of the Counterintelligence Department of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Due to improvements in the tactical and technical characteristics of Russian ballistic missiles, interception effectiveness in Ukraine has declined, meaning the country now requires a greater number of interceptors.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics confirmed that a Ukrainian drone fell in the Kraslava region on Wednesday, March 25, while carrying out a mission to strike targets in Russia.
The Hungarian side is gradually stopping gas supplies to Ukraine until the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline is resumed, which had previously been damaged by the Russians themselves as a result of attacks on Ukraine.
During their meeting, Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds discussed strengthening air defense, joint drone production, and expanding cooperation within the SAFE framework.
Amendments have been submitted to the State Duma to the laws "On Citizenship" and "On Defense," granting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin the authority to deploy the army to "protect" Russians who are under arrest or facing criminal prosecution based on decisions by foreign courts.
Moscow has developed a mechanism to forcibly involve foreigners in military service while avoiding direct recruitment.
24 March 2026
Russia has been carrying out drone attacks on Ukraine virtually around the clock, with more than 40 people reported injured so far, including five children.
There is currently no real movement toward peace on Russia's part, based on information from the negotiation team that returned from the United States.
United with Poland, Ukraine Can Become Europe’s Shield
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in order to stop the war and resolve key issues in the negotiation process, meetings at the level of state leaders are necessary.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu placed responsibility on Russia for disrupting the country's energy link with Europe, which led to instability in the republic's power grid.