War
At least 40 per cent of Russia’s oil export capacity has been halted
At least 40 per cent of Russia’s oil export capacity has been halted following a series of attacks and incidents.
Western intelligence reports that Russia is supplying drones to Iran
Moscow is finalising a series of deliveries to Iran, which include drones, medicines and food. According to intelligence reports, this forms part of the support being provided to Tehran amid the war.
A drone attacked the Russian oil tanker ALTURA, part of the ‘shadow fleet’, in the Black Sea
An explosion has occurred on the crude oil tanker ALTURA in the Black Sea, 15 miles from the Bosphorus. The vessel has sustained damage, but there are no reports of casualties.
The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces is banking on wearing down the Russian army
Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, commander of the unmanned systems units, is developing tactics for using drones against individual Russian soldiers. According to his approach, the key objective of the war is to eliminate enemy personnel faster than Russia can replace them.
The General Staff reported 158 clashes over the past 24 hours
The 1,492nd day of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has begun. The defence forces continue to repel the enemy’s advance and are inflicting casualties across various fronts.
The US and Iran have exchanged demands regarding a ceasefire, but their positions remain far apart
Washington has conveyed a 15-point plan to end the war to Tehran via intermediaries. Meanwhile, Iran has put forward its own conditions and denies that negotiations are taking place.
Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.29 million
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost 1,210 personnel. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.29 million.
Why is the energy sector such an attractive target in the war with Iran?
The attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Gulf states have sharply heightened the economic risks of war. Analysts are warning of long-term consequences for the global energy market.
Iran has set tough conditions for a ceasefire in its negotiations with the US
Iran has conveyed its demands for a return to ceasefire talks to Donald Trump’s administration via intermediaries. Tehran has stated that its conditions are stringent and is insisting on significant concessions.
Supporters of the Iranian government are taking to the streets and patrolling the cities amid the war
Following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the authorities have stepped up the street presence of their supporters and volunteer units. They are taking part in pro-government rallies, motorcades and city patrols.
The Ministry of Finance is introducing new declaration rules for military personnel: who must submit a declaration by 1 April
The campaign for declaring income for 2025 has been underway in Ukraine since 1 January 2026. Certain categories of military personnel must submit their tax returns by 1 April 2026. Read on to find out exactly who is required to do so and who is not.
Russia is preparing to establish the ‘Narva People’s Republic’ in Estonia
A journalist gained access to a private Telegram group promoting the idea of the so-called ‘Narva People’s Republic’. The experiment revealed that the project lacks any real support or resources.
