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‘We Are Sticking to Our Targets’: EU Won’t Delay Russian Gas Exit Despite Price Spike
Despite the volatility, Brussels is pressing ahead. Bans on short-term LNG contracts take effect on April 25, with a full embargo set for January 2027.
March 20, 2026
Europe
Russia Moves to Use Military Abroad to Shield Citizens From Foreign Arrests
A draft law submitted to the State Duma would allow the military to be used outside Russia if citizens are detained or prosecuted by courts that Moscow does not recognize.
March 20, 2026
Russia
Russian Drone Strike Damages Grain Ships in Odesa, Kills Woman in Zaporizhzhia
Russian drone attacks damaged grain ships in Odesa, killed a woman in Zaporizhzhia, and struck Kharkiv, as Ukraine shot down 133 UAVs overnight.
March 20, 2026
Europe
European Powers Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz Energy Chokepoint
European powers and Japan signal readiness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after resisting US calls, as rising tensions and oil risks force a shift in allied positions.
March 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on March 19, 2026
March 20, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Hails Orbán’s Blockade as EU Leaders Vow to Push Through Ukraine Loan
Russian state media celebrated Hungary’s blockade of the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan as Brussels vowed to push the package through..
March 20, 2026
US
Pentagon Seeks More Than $200 Billion for Iran War Funding
The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve more than $200 billion in congressional funding for the Iran war, drawing early concern from lawmakers in both parties.
March 20, 2026
US
Turkey Told US Not to Start War in 2003, Says Former White House Official
Former White House official Matthew Bryza said Ankara had warned Washington against the 2003 Iraq War and believes Turkey took a similar position before the Iran War.
March 20, 2026
Russia
US Sanctions Target Russian Tankers Bound for Cuba, North Korea
The original order had only made an exception for transactions involving Iran. Thursday’s order broadened the scope of the exceptions, also including some Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
Germany
Rome, Berlin Rule Out Military Aid Without Truce After Allies Say Ready to Help in Hormuz
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said Thursday they were ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.”
March 19, 2026
Zelensky
‘Time to End the Pause’ – Zelensky Sends Delegation to US Amid War in Middle East
Ukrainian negotiators are expected to meet with US officials on Saturday after weeks of delays, as Kyiv pushes to revive stalled efforts to end Russia’s war.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine May Boost Rapeseed Cultivation by a Third as Global Fuel Prices Rise
High global fuel prices driven by the spiralling conflict in the Middle East could push Ukrainian farmers to expand rapeseed acreage to 1.5 million hectares.
March 19, 2026
Belarus
Belarus Releases 250 Political Prisoners in Exchange For Further US Sanctions Relief
Despite the much-publicized US-brokered releases, it is unclear whether Belarusian prisons are getting any emptier. Minsk took nearly 500 new political prisoners in 2025, human rights activists say.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
EU Summit Fails to Overcome Orbán’s Blockage of Critical Ukraine Loan
The failure to break the deadlock may push the issue back until after the Hungary’s parliamentary election, whatever its outcome.
March 19, 2026
Economy
Ukraine’s Central Bank Holds Rate Steady, Warning About Middle East Risk to Inflation
Ukraine’s central bank, the NBU, kept the key rate at 15%, warning of Ukraine's vulnerability to rising oil prices – and Russia's ability to gain cash for future strikes.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Bans Entry of Several Ukrainians From Schengen Area
Hungary has banned several Ukrainian citizens from entering the country and the Schengen area, citing alleged threats, according to Hungarian media.
March 19, 2026
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