Politics
Rubio has suggested that NATO’s role may need to be reviewed in light of the allies’ stance on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington may reconsider its approach to NATO once the conflict with Iran has ended. He cited restrictions imposed by some European allies as the reason.
The EU has explained why the Ukrainian Armed Forces should not withdraw from Donbas
The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has urged US partners not to pressure Ukraine into making concessions on Donbas – citing the tragedy in Bucha as her reason.
The US has lifted sanctions on a vessel linked to Alina Kabaeva’s family
The US Department of the Treasury has removed the Russian vessel Sv Nikolay from its sanctions lists without giving any reason; the vessel had been linked not only to the export of Ukrainian grain and coal from the occupied territories, but also to the inner circle of Alina Kabaeva’s family.
The Kremlin has responded to Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter truce
Russia has made it clear that it does not support Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter truce.
The EU is calling on Ukraine to pass 11 laws to unlock €4 billion
Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, has called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt 11 draft laws as soon as possible, as these are essential for unlocking up to €4 billion for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility programme. A Ukrainian translation of her letter was published by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
The threats failed to have the desired effect: 25 vessels from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passed through British waters
At least 25 vessels belonging to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ – which are subject to British sanctions – have passed through British waters since Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorised the military to detain such tankers. Despite London’s strong statement, the flow of ships through the English Channel has not decreased, and no actual detentions have been reported so far.
Debris from an Iranian missile fell 30 metres from the Ukrainian embassy in Israel
On 31 March, debris from an Iranian cluster missile fell approximately 30 metres from the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel. According to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, no one was injured as visitors were inside the building at the time of the impact.
Italy has refused to allow US aircraft bound for the Middle East to use its military base — media reports
Italy refused to allow American aircraft to land at the Sigonella military base whilst they were already en route to the Middle East. Why did Italy go against the US – its NATO ally?
Journalists have published a recording of a conversation between Lavrov and Szijjártó. How did people in Hungary react to this?
Investigative journalists have gained access to conversations between the Russian and Hungarian foreign ministers, in which Sergey Lavrov asked for help in lifting European sanctions, whilst Péter Szijjártó leaked details of EU negotiations to Russia.
Vice-President J.D. Vance topped the CPAC poll for the 2028 US presidential candidate
US Vice-President J.D. Vance received the strongest backing from delegates at the Conservative Political Action Conference as a potential Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election. These were the results of a symbolic vote announced on 28 March.
The NABU has prepared the documents for Mindich’s extradition; they have been awaiting the Prosecutor General’s signature for two weeks
Two weeks ago, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau submitted all the necessary documents for the extradition of Timur Mindich, a defendant in the ‘Midas’ case, to the Prosecutor General for his signature.
Zelenskyy stated that a protracted war in Iran benefits Russia and harms Ukraine
The President of Ukraine has stated that the protracted conflict in the Middle East strengthens Russia’s position and poses risks to arms supplies to Ukraine.
