Politics
The US announced the destruction of 16 Iranian minesweepers near the Strait of Hormuz
The US military struck several Iranian naval vessels, including ships used to lay sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the operation was aimed at preserving open shipping through this strategic route.
Brussels agrees on new sanctions against Russians: what EU ambassadors decided
At the Coreper meeting in Brussels on 11 March, EU ambassadors agreed on new sanctions, including against Russian citizens. After lunch, they are also set to discuss extending existing personal restrictions related to the undermining of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
The EU is preparing a plan for Ukraine if Hungary blocks €90 billion
EU countries are preparing a separate mechanism for financing Ukraine in case Hungary and Slovakia continue to block the agreed €90 billion loan. According to POLITICO, in this case, the Baltic states, Northern Europe and individual governments are ready to support Kyiv with bilateral funds.
Donald Trump's advisers call for a way to end the war with Iran
US President Donald Trump has stated that the war with Iran could end in the near future. At the same time, some of his advisers are calling for a plan to be prepared to exit the conflict due to economic and political risks.
There were 137 battles on the front line during the day, with the most attacks in the Kostyantynivka direction.
Over the past day, 137 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. Russian troops were most active in the Kostyantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions.
Steve Witkoff announced a possible turning point in negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine may be reaching a turning point. According to him, the parties to the conflict are exhausted.
Poland plans to create the EU's first anti-drone system San
Poland has begun developing the San anti-drone system, which Warsaw claims is the most advanced in Europe. The project is being implemented by a Polish-Norwegian consortium.
Over 5,000 targets hit in Iran in the first ten days of Operation Epic Fury
The US Armed Forces command in the Middle East reported strikes on more than 5,000 targets in Iran in the first ten days of Operation Epic Fury. The operation began on 28 February 2026.
Iran plans to introduce fees for tankers and merchant ships in the Persian Gulf
Iran is finalising preparations to introduce so-called "security fees" for oil tankers and commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf. This applies to vessels from countries that are allies of the United States.
Rocket fragments near a school in Iran indicate the use of an American Tomahawk missile
Photographs published by Iranian state media of rocket debris found after a strike near a school in the city of Minab bear markings characteristic of American Tomahawk cruise missiles. This conclusion was reached by The New York Times after analysing the images.
The Rada did not support the request to strip Bubka and Klochkova of their awards: how the deputies voted
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not support the submission of a parliamentary inquiry to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the revocation of state awards from athletes Serhiy Bubka and Yana Klochkova. The initiative did not receive the necessary number of votes in parliament.
Germany has organised the transfer of around 35 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has agreed to supply Ukraine with approximately 35 PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defence systems. This was reported by Der Spiegel, citing its own sources.
