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18 March 2026
At least 188 civilians were killed and 757 injured in Ukraine in February 2026, according to the latest monthly report from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.
Israel stated that a high-ranking Iranian official and the head of the Iranian paramilitary Basij unit were killed in recent attacks on Iran.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a department head and two engineers from a design company in Kyiv who were using specialized software to benefit Russia.
A sailor of the Maritime Guard of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has been exposed for cooperating with Russia’s FSB.
The President of Finland believes that Europe could offer Donald Trump military assistance to clear the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for full U.S. support for Ukraine.
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Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty visited the Roshel factory, which supplies the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Senator armored vehicles in various configurations, and familiarized himself with the production process.
Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
On the evening of March 17, a Russian drone struck a store in Slatyne, Kharkiv region, injuring two men.
The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the detention of State Security Service (SSS) colonels Oleksandr Derkach and Andrii Huk until May 15.
Pointing to the need to return to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Türkiye has expressed readiness to host the next round of talks.
In the Czech Republic, many politicians – especially within the current opposition – and citizens are working to ensure that support for Ukraine continues.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a joint statement following talks in London, outlining a strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The document confirms, in particular, that the UK will allocate at least £3 billion annually to Ukraine through 2030/31.
Russian propagandists fabricated a video attributed to Al Jazeera about events in the Middle East
France expects that the EU €90 billion loan for Ukraine will be implemented in line with agreements among EU member states, and that energy security concerns of Hungary and Slovakia will be resolved through an EU technical mission aimed at accelerating repair work on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
On March 16, Russia launched 40 Lancet kamikaze drones at Kyiv, and the goal of the operation was a "showy demonstration of power" aimed at a Russian audience.
Ukraine will establish a strategic reserve within the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which can be used as needed for repairs.
The United Kingdom will fund the creation of an artificial intelligence center under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which will focus on the implementation of AI technologies on the battlefield.
On March 16, Russia launched 40 Lancet kamikaze drones at Kyiv, and the goal of the operation was a "showy demonstration of power" aimed at a Russian audience.
During a survey of the Black Sea waters and coastline within Odesa, near the Vidrada and Lanzheron beaches, marine water contamination was detected—patches with a characteristic smell of sunflower oil.
Although Ukraine learned from Hungary’s experience following the Soviet troops’ suppression of the 1956 uprising in Budapest, the memory of that event no longer exists in Hungary itself.
Germany has allocated EUR 200 million for the procurement of medium-range drones for Ukraine.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not exercise effective oversight of compliance with nuclear safety standards at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as its structure is significantly influenced by the Russian Federation.
The European Union must be prepared to take over negotiations with Russia on security and peace in Ukraine if necessary, although that moment has not yet come and pressure on Moscow must continue, European Council President Antonio Costa said.
Amid reports that Ukraine has agreed to support EU efforts to repair the Druzhba oil pipeline, the European Commission expects progress on a loan for Ukraine for 2026-2027 that is currently being blocked by Hungary.
Ukraine is open to developing mutually beneficial security cooperation thanks to its cost-effective solutions, which have been tested in combat conditions.
Several cases involving former People’s Deputy Viktor Medvedchuk, who has ties to the Kremlin, are pending in the Supreme Court, but no rulings have been issued so far.
On March 16 and during the night of March 17, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck key Russian military targets in Russia’s Bryansk region, temporary occupied Crimea, and in occupied parts of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that she does not see any desire among the bloc’s countries to conclude agreements with Russia regarding energy, even “behind closed doors.”
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine remains a reliable energy partner for the EU.
Six Ukrainian nationals have been detained in India on suspicion of unauthorized presence in a border state and a possible illegal crossing into Myanmar. Ukraine is demanding consular access to them and denies what it calls unfounded accusations in the media.