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On the evening of 23 March, the Isaccea–Vulcănești cross-border power line, which connects the electricity grids of Moldova and Romania, went offline. This may be due to the impact of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
In the Chernivtsi region, detectives from the Economic Security Bureau have shut down an illegal cigarette manufacturing operation. The factory had the capacity to produce hundreds of thousands of packets a day.
The Bank of Russia reported a net loss of 184.8 billion roubles for 2025. The previous year, the regulator had posted a profit.
In the run-up to the Hungarian elections, Russian operatives proposed a plan designed to shift the course of the campaign in Viktor Orbán’s favour. The idea was to stage an assassination attempt in order to shift the focus of the election campaign from socio-economic issues to security concerns.
Iran has begun allowing a limited number of vessels to pass through its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. According to analysts, this is intended to demonstrate Tehran’s control over this key maritime route.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been summoned to court as part of the investigation into the so-called ‘big conspiracy’. This refers to the case against officials who were involved in investigations into Donald Trump.
In the run-up to the Hungarian elections, attention is turning to how the situation might unfold after the vote. Concerns are growing in the country over potential disputes regarding the results.
The US Navy warship USS Tripoli, which, according to sources, is carrying marines, is approaching the Singapore area en route to the Middle East. The vessel’s movements have been tracked using maritime tracking systems.
The conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran is already having repercussions for its northern neighbours. Armenia and Azerbaijan are facing new challenges against the backdrop of regional instability.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have detained four people suspected of illegally selling weapons and ammunition. According to the investigation, they were smuggling weapons out of frontline areas.
The Trump administration believes that an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine could shift the global balance of power in the US’s favour. One of the stated aims is to weaken China’s influence.
The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee has summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi to give evidence as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing is to take place behind closed doors.
