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France
French Soldier Killed in Drone Strike on Coalition Base in Iraq’s Erbil
A French soldier was killed and six others wounded in a drone strike on a coalition base near Erbil, as regional tensions linked to US-Israeli military action in Iran continue to rise.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
Swedish Coast Guard Boards 2nd Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel
For the second time in a week the Swedish Coast Guard has boarded a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” cargo vessel, the Swedish Coast Guard reported.
March 13, 2026
Russia
‘Big Winner of This Conflict’ – Russia Set for $3-5B Oil Windfall as Hormuz Crisis Lifts Prices
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher, potentially delivering billions in extra revenues to Russia as demand for its crude surges in India and China.
March 13, 2026
UK
Cypriots Demand Closure of British Bases
In Cyprus, popular discontent is growing over the British military presence on the island.
March 13, 2026
Putin
Ex-US Diplomat: Iran War Eases Pressure on Putin Rather Than Tightening It
Kurt Volker argued that the surge in oil prices alone will bring Russia badly needed financial relief.
March 13, 2026
Russian Oil Crisis
Russia Claims Global Economy Needs Its Oil as US Issues Temporary Sanctions Waiver
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the world was rediscovering the “systemic role” of Russian energy after Washington temporarily authorized sales of Russian oil already at sea.
March 13, 2026
Iran
Netanyahu Says New Iran Leader ‘Can’t Show His Face in Public’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s war on Iran aimed to help Iranians “bring down the regime.” Israeli Air Force attacks Basij roadblocks.
March 13, 2026
Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei’s First Message Threatens Wider War
Iran’s new supreme leader’s first-ever public message signaled continuity and threatened wider war, while ignoring the grievances that had driven widespread protests.
March 13, 2026
Russia
Wreck of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Found ‘Drifting’ in Mediterranean
Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking the Arctic Metagaz oil tanker on March 3, with Libyan authorities confirming it had been sunk. Now, however, its husk appears to be floating off the Maltese coast.
March 12, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Returns ‘Damaged’ Armored Trucks After Seizing Ukrainian Bank Convoy
Oschadbank said Thursday it had taken receipt of two vehicles and the belongings of the seven Ukrainian nationals detained near Budapest last week. The bank’s assets remain in Hungary.
March 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Poland Reels From Row Over EU Loans to Fend Off Russia
The deal has already passed through parliament, but nationalist President Karol Nawrocki – who could veto it – arguing it will allow Brussels to exert undue pressure on Warsaw.
March 12, 2026
Russia
‘We Have Plenty to Deal With Here’: Polish FM Rules Out Poland Joining Iran War
“Right now we have a war on our borders. We have an aggressive Russia with an imperial ideology sending drones into our airspace,” Sikorski said. “We have plenty to deal with here, next to us.”
March 12, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Romania Sign Agreements, Drone Production Deal
Kyiv and Bucharest signed three agreements during President Zelensky’s visit, including plans to produce drones in Romania and strengthen energy cooperation.
March 12, 2026
Germany
Russia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Germany
Russia urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Germany, saying Russians there face growing suspicion and distrust.
March 12, 2026
US
Turkey Talking to US, Iran in Bid to End War: Minister
The war began on Feb. 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which retaliated across the region. Since then, Turkey has pursued intensive diplomatic efforts to help end the escalating confrontation.
March 12, 2026
Ukraine
Insults Dominate Ukraine Media Reaction to Dramatic Video by Hungary’s Orbán
Ukraine’s normally staid newswriting class lampooned the Hungarian leader’s Facebook claim that Kyiv’s assassins are targeting him and his family. The nicer outlets called him a Moscow stooge.
March 12, 2026
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