Politics

3 березня військові США та Еквадору розпочали спільну операцію проти визнаних терористичних організацій наркоторговців в Еквадорі. Про початок операції повідомило Південне командування США.

Tehran has stated that it will regard any action by European countries as an act of war and will respond with strikes on their cities. The warning came after several European countries announced possible defensive measures in response to Iran's missile capabilities.

Following the drone strike on the runway at RAF Akrotiri, the British government is discussing the possibility of strengthening Cyprus's defences. No final decision has yet been made on sending a military vessel.

European officials fear that the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran will distract Washington's attention from Russia's war against Ukraine. Kyiv also does not rule out that protracted hostilities in the Middle East will affect the supply of missiles for Ukrainian air defence.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East announced the destruction of 11 Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman. Iran has not officially confirmed these losses.

People's Deputies Anna Skorokhod, Georgiy Mazurashu, and Mikhail Sokolov have registered a package of bills that could radically change the process of bringing law enforcement officers to justice. The parliamentarians propose not only to increase penalties for unlawful actions during investigations, but also to introduce a procedure for compensating citizens for damages caused by law enforcement officers at their own expense.

The history of the Samara-Western Direction oil product pipeline is one of decades of court proceedings and reviews of decisions, followed by a criminal investigation. After the asset was returned to state ownership, the investigation was closed. In March 2026, the indictment against Viktor Medvedchuk was sent to court.

Beijing has called on the parties involved in the conflict surrounding Iran to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This is China's clearest public statement to date on maintaining trade through this strategic energy route.

President Volodymyr Zelensky considers the strike on Iranian military targets to be justified, but warns of possible difficulties in obtaining missiles for Ukraine's air defence. According to him, the United States and its allies may need these systems for their own protection.

The United States has used new long-range Low Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones against Iran. According to the US Central Command, these aircraft are conceptually similar to the Iranian Shahed 136 and can be equipped with satellite terminals.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that after the initial damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline, Ukraine resumed its operation despite injuries sustained by people during repairs. According to him, there were no calls from Hungary and Slovakia for Russia not to shell the facility.

US First Lady Melania Trump spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on children's access to education and technology in conflict situations. She stated that lasting peace is only possible through knowledge and the expansion of educational opportunities.