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War in Ukraine
Kenya FM Flies to Moscow to Halt Russian Army Press-Ganging
Mudavadi will bid to secure the repatriation of Kenyans stranded in Russia after being lured to the country with promises of well-paid work, only to be press-ganged into fighting for the Russian army.
March 16, 2026
US
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Secretly Flown to Moscow for Treatment – Report
Upon arrival in Moscow, Khamenei reportedly underwent surgery and is now receiving treatment at a secure medical facility located on the grounds of one of Putin’s presidential residences.
Updated: March 16, 2026
NATO
Mideast War ‘Nothing to Do With NATO’: German Govt
Donald Trump on Sunday called for nations including South Korea, France, China and UK to help ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has declared closed to US and US-allied traffic.
March 16, 2026
NATO
Trump Warns of ‘Very Bad’ Future For NATO Over Lack of Support in Strait of Hormuz
“We’ve been very sweet. We didn’t have to help them with Ukraine. Ukraine is thousands of miles away from us,” Trump said. “But we helped them. Now we’ll see if they help us.”
March 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
US, Russia Not Ready to Resume Peace Talks | Bohdan Nahaylo
The Middle East conflict, shifting US priorities, and Russia’s growing military and economic leverage are raising new doubts about whether meaningful negotiations can resume anytime soon.
March 16, 2026
Putin
Putin’s Sochi Residence Gets Mega Security Zone Amid Drone Fears
Inside the zone, drones, items that look like weapons, banners, helipads, shooting ranges, and paintball or airsoft clubs will be banned.
March 16, 2026
Zelensky
CARTOON: Emperor Trump is Furious—Zelensky Has Cards, After All
Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
March 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Ministers to Discuss Entry Ban for Russian Soldiers, Lithuania Says
Lithuania’s foreign minister said EU diplomats will discuss banning Russian soldiers involved in the war against Ukraine from entering the bloc during a meeting in Brussels.
March 16, 2026
Europe
ANALYSIS: Poland: unSAFE – When Security Becomes Political
Poland’s president vetoed legislation implementing the EU’s SAFE defense loan program. The move does not block the funds but marks the first major breach of a longstanding consensus.
March 16, 2026
Israel
Israel Launches Limited Ground Operations Against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said its troops had begun “limited and targeted” ground operations against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon to strengthen defenses along Israel’s northern border.
March 16, 2026
Russia
OPINION: The Disastrous Consequences of Trump’s Mad War
Donald Trump was convinced that launching without sufficient contingency planning would turn out well. Now he has upended the world economy and handed Russia the precious gift of higher oil prices.
March 16, 2026
Russia
Largest Drone Raid Since Full-Scale War Hits Moscow, Oil Depot Burns in Krasnodar
A massive overnight drone attack targeted the Russian capital. Also, a key oil depot in Krasnodar Krai, sparking a large fire at a fuel hub supplying Russian forces on the southern front.
Updated: March 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
It’s Now Clear - Trump is Helping Russia to Avert Collapse and Sustain Its War
Kyiv Post senior defense correspondent Stefan Korshak discusses his 25+ years reporting conflicts in the region, including five years as an OSCE monitor in the Mariupol sector.
March 16, 2026
Germany
UK, Allies Refuse Trump Call to Send Warships as Strait of Hormuz Blocked
Despite Washington’s push to assemble an international naval force to secure the passage by accompanying ships, key US allies appear reluctant to take part.
March 16, 2026
US
Iran Denies President Donald Trump’s Claim War Will end Quickly
Trump said Iran wants to negotiate, but the Iranian foreign minister disputed his claims.
March 16, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Australia Should Stop Shadowing Allied Sanctions and Start Building Them With Ukraine
Australia has remained the world’s largest importer of third-party products refined from Russian oil, fueling Russia’s war machine.
March 16, 2026
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