War
Ukraine is in talks with Middle Eastern countries regarding air defence systems and funding
Ukraine has received requests from the US and a number of Middle Eastern countries regarding cooperation in the field of air defence. At the same time, Kyiv is discussing the possibility of obtaining additional resources to bolster its own defences.
Iran has granted five countries permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and has granted transit permission only to certain countries. These are countries that Tehran considers friendly.
The Pentagon is considering redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East
In the US, discussions are underway regarding the possibility of redeploying some of the weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East. No final decision has yet been made.
Iran has stated that it may open new fronts and block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
A military source in Iran has stated that the country is prepared for an escalation should the enemy take action in the south of the country. Statements have also been made regarding possible actions in the area of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
US links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas – Zelenskyy (VIDEO)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the US is prepared to provide security guarantees only if Ukraine renounces its claims to Donbas. He made these remarks in an interview with Reuters.
The US is considering the possibility of a ground operation in Iran in the near future
In the US, there is discussion of a scenario involving a ground operation against Iran, which could begin in the near future. Some politicians in Congress believe that the relevant plans are already in place. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has stated his intention to bring the war to an end in the near future.
The EU has postponed a ban on Russian oil due to the war and the dispute over the Druzhba pipeline
The European Commission has postponed the submission of a proposal for a total ban on Russian oil imports. The decision was taken against a backdrop of rising prices and a tense situation on the energy markets.
Trump rejected Netanyahu’s proposal to call for an uprising in Iran
During a conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump spoke out against publicly calling for protests in Iran. He believes this poses a risk of mass casualties.
UAVs attacked the aggressor country's KINEF oil refinery in the Leningrad Region
In the Leningrad Oblast of the aggressor state, the Russian Federation, drones attacked the ‘Kirishinefteorgsintez’ oil refinery in the town of Kirishi. This was reported by Ukrinform, citing the Astra Telegram channel.
Iran is bolstering its defences on Kharg Island amid a potential US ground operation
Iran is deploying additional forces and strengthening its defences on the island of Kharg in the Persian Gulf. According to sources, this is in preparation for possible action by the US.
Bloomberg: Ukraine is facing difficulties in securing arms supplies from NATO
Ukraine has faced serious difficulties in securing arms supplies from NATO countries due to mounting financial challenges and delays in international agreements. Ukraine’s Ambassador to NATO, Aliona Getmanchuk, reported that currently only a few countries have covered the bulk of the costs for arms procurement, and the UK has become the only country to have recently joined this group.
Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have caused widespread damage to infrastructure
On the morning of 26 March, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih and a number of other regions in Ukraine. Infrastructure has been damaged, and there are casualties in several regions.
