War
Rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran could bring Russia $250 billion
A war between the US and Israel in the Persian Gulf could have a significant impact on Russia’s energy revenues. Under one scenario, these could rise by more than $250 billion by the end of 2026.
Ukraine is seeking to acquire Mirage 2000-5 aircraft from Qatar in exchange for cooperation on drones
Ukraine is seeking to reach an agreement with Qatar on the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets. The talks relate to cooperation in the field of countering drones.
Iran has fired ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean
Iran has launched two medium-range ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia military base, which is jointly used by the US and the UK. The missiles missed their target, but the incident marked the first combat use of such missiles and indicates an expansion of the range of strikes.
Russia has reported drone attacks on oil refineries and chemical plants in several regions
On the night of 21 March, Russia reported a large-scale drone attack targeting several regions simultaneously. According to reports from Russian officials, local Telegram channels and OSINT analysis, the strikes targeted oil refineries, civilian infrastructure and areas housing chemical plants.
General Staff: Russian forces lost 1,240 troops and a helicopter in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have destroyed 1,240 Russian troops, a helicopter, a tank, 39 artillery systems and 144 vehicles and fuel tankers. There has also been a significant increase in Russian losses of operational-tactical-level drones – over the past 24 hours, their numbers fell by 1,781 units.
The impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the economy is a mere trifle compared to the impending global energy crisis
The energy crisis is escalating against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East. Experts are warning of the risk of oil shortages and a sharp rise in gas prices.
Russia, China and the US — the global winners and losers in the war with Iran
The economic consequences of the war in the Middle East are already being felt in various countries. The impact of these events is uneven and affects individual economies in different ways.
Ukraine is working with five countries to combat ‘suicide bombers’ – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian experts are working with five Middle Eastern countries to counter suicide bombers, and there have been further requests from other countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a briefing by National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
An A-50 aircraft was damaged during Ukraine’s strike on a Russian factory
A Russian A-50 long-range early warning and control aircraft was damaged during an attack on 17 March. A factory in Alchevsk was also hit.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered eight schemes to evade conscription in various regions
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have dismantled eight schemes designed to evade mobilisation. The organisers of these schemes were arrested in several regions across the country.
Iran is allowing certain vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun allowing a limited number of vessels to pass through its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. According to analysts, this is intended to demonstrate Tehran’s control over this key maritime route.
Netanyahu stated that Iran had lost the ability to enrich uranium and produce missiles
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that, following 20 days of war, Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium or producing ballistic missiles. At the same time, he said, the fighting will continue for as long as necessary.
