Politics
Koska invited EU leaders to a summit in Brussels on 19–20 March
The President of the European Council, António Costa, has invited the leaders of the 27 European Union member states to a meeting to be held on 19–20 March in Brussels. The main topics of discussion will be the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East and European security issues.
A court in Vienna has definitively refused to extradite Dmitry Firtash to the United States
The Supreme Court proceedings regarding the extradition of Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States have concluded with a decision by the Austrian court. The court denied the prosecution's request, and Firtash's extradition is no longer possible due to his diplomatic immunity.
The Pentagon estimated the first six days of the war against Iran at over $11.3 billion.
The United States' costs for military operations against Iran during the first six days exceeded $11.3 billion. This estimate was announced by Pentagon officials during a closed briefing for lawmakers.
Szijjártó accused Ukraine of attacking the infrastructure of the Turkish Stream pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has made claims against Ukraine following reports in Russia of an attack on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline infrastructure.
American KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. At least five crew members were on board, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Zelensky called on Trump to increase pressure on Putin during negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he expects the United States to exert more pressure on Russia during possible peace talks. He emphasised that Ukraine supports the negotiation process but is not prepared to accept Moscow's ultimatums.
American B-1B bombers in the UK are preparing to strike targets in Iran
At RAF Fairford airbase in the United Kingdom, American B-1B strategic bombers are being prepared for combat missions against Iran. There are 15 American bombers at the base carrying out strike operations.
The International Energy Agency has agreed to bring 400 million barrels of oil to market.
The countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed on a record release of oil from strategic reserves. The decision was made due to disruptions in energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East.
Ukrainian instructors will help Germany prepare its army for a possible war with Russia by 2029
Ukrainian military instructors will train German soldiers at military schools in Germany. Berlin hopes that this experience will help prepare the army for a possible confrontation with Russia by 2029.
The US is easing restrictions on Russian oil amid rising energy prices
The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun to ease certain restrictions on Russian oil exports. This comes amid a sharp rise in energy prices due to the conflict surrounding Iran.
Syrian Kurds urge Iranian Kurds not to become allies of the US
Residents of Kurdish areas in northeastern Syria have called on Iranian Kurds not to cooperate with the United States in its confrontation with the Iranian authorities. They cite their own experience of working with Washington in Syria.
Japan prepares to deploy its first batch of long-range missiles
Japan has begun preparations to deploy its first batch of domestically developed long-range missiles. The launchers have already been delivered to a military camp in the south-west of the country.
