Macron right to snub US Hormuz mission, French defense expert says
France should not do the United States’ job of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as it is the Americans who bear direct responsibility for the crisis.
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US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon
Donald Trump’s administration is holding talks with Kyiv and Moscow to secure a lasting peace based on credible security guarantees, which implies a strong Ukraine and a strong Europe.
Capital investment in Ukraine up 25% in 2025 – State Statistics Service
Capital investment in Ukraine increased by 25.2% in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching UAH 669.3 billion.
18 March 2026
War update: 215 clashes as Ukrainian forces eliminate over 160 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
On March 18, Ukrainian forces engaged in 215 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the enemy carrying out 49 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
NATO pooling resources to help supply Ukraine with ammunition – Canada's defense minister
NATO is pooling resources with Canada and other allies to help address shortages of air defense systems and other ammunition for Ukraine amid the war in Iran.
Europe must maintain strong transatlantic ties with US – Czech army chief
Europe must preserve a strong transatlantic relationship with the United States, while Ukraine's future security depends on a strong military and integration with Western structures.
Stanislav Kravchenko, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Democracy Cannot Exist Without an Independent Judiciary
Ukraine support initiative launched in Luxembourg with European embassies, European Commission
In Luxembourg, the civic organization LUkraine Association, together with several European embassies and the European Commission, has launched an advocacy coalition in support of Ukraine titled "Defending Our Future Now."
Zelensky meets King Felipe VI of Spain
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Felipe VI of Spain at the royal residence of La Zarzuela.
Czech instructors help train over 9,500 Ukrainian troops
Czech instructors have helped train more than 9,500 Ukrainian service members over four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, both at domestic training grounds and in neighboring countries.
Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces
Most military leaders believe that Russia could attack NATO
Ukraine’s MFA comments on Polish court decision to extradite Russian archaeologist Butyagin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has positively assessed the decision of the Warsaw District Court to extradite Russian archaeologist Aleksander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.
US, Europe must jointly increase pressure on Russia – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for joint action by the United States and Europe to increase pressure on Russia in order to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky: Despite war in Middle East, Ukraine receives all aid packages
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, despite the conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine continues to receive all promised aid packages.
Israel attacks world’s largest gas field in Iran
Iran stated that the U.S. and Israel struck the South Pars gas field and related facilities in Asaluyeh.
In Gdynia, Poland, vandals steal Free Ukraine Square sign, consul says
In Gdynia, in northern Poland, unknown vandals stole a sign bearing the Polish inscription “Free Ukraine Square” (Plac Wolnej Ukrainy). The Ukrainian Consulate in Gdańsk has asked local police to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
War update: Over 100 clashes on front lines, half of them occur in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Since the start of the day, there have been 101 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy has concentrated its main efforts in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russia earns $10B from energy exports and invests it in weapons against us – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in the first two weeks of the war in the Middle East, Russia earned $10 billion due to rising energy prices and the easing of sanctions.
Russia increases number of ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia carries out at least 5–6 massive strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure every month, with the Russian Federation increasingly relying on ballistic missiles.
Spain allocates another EUR 1B in military aid to Ukraine — Sanchez
Spain will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth EUR 1 billion in 2026.
Norway to provide Ukraine with $200M in budget support
The funds will be delivered through the World Bank's PEACE project to support the state budget.
Zelensky discusses unblocking of EUR 90B for Ukraine with Spanish PM
The Ukrainian leader stated that the Spanish side supports unlocking a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine.
Warsaw court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist Butyagin to Ukraine
The District Court in Warsaw has ruled that the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine is legally permissible. Butyagin is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.
Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium urges cancellation of Russian propaganda film screening
The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium has appealed to Brussels authorities to prevent the screening of the propaganda documentary “Ukraine-Russie, derrière l'écran de fumée” (“Ukraine-Russia, behind the smokescreen”).
Ukrainian SOF strike secret Russian Rubikon base in Donetsk
Overnight on March 18, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (SOF) conducted a series of Middle Strike operations against enemy targets in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, including a secret base of the Russian unmanned systems center Rubikon.
“U Are the Universe” wins most awards: Parajanov Prize announces winners
The National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine Parajanov Prize, named after Sergei Parajanov, announced on March 17 the best professional feature-length debuts created in 2025.
Trump seeks Ukraine-Russia peace deal to counter China – Politico
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration believes that incentivizing Russia to end the war in Ukraine, welcoming it back economically and showering it with U.S. investments, could eventually shift the global order away from China.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Kupiansk, destroy armor and troops
Soldiers of the 14th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces repelled another assault by Russian invaders in the Kupiansk sector, destroying armored vehicles, quad bikes, and enemy personnel.
Defense Forces repel Russian motorized assault on Hryshyne in Donetsk region
Ukrainian troops repelled the first Russian motorized assault in the past three months in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region, destroying most of the enemy’s vehicles and personnel.
Russians drop two FAB-250 bombs on Kramatorsk overnight: Eight people wounded, including two children
Kramatorsk was hit by enemy airstrikes last night, leaving eight residents wounded, including two children.