Ukraine
EU Will Deliver Ukraine Loan ‘One Way or the Other,’ von der Leyen Says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will find a way to deliver a €90 billion loan to Ukraine despite Hungary’s continued opposition.
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
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
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
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
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
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes vs. Russia So Far in 2026 – Bigger Swarms, More Explosions
A strategy of hunting down Russian air defense systems is paying dividends. Even the Kremlin is admitting it can’t really stop the Ukrainian drones.
March 19, 2026
Zaporizhzhia
Close-Combat Sweep: HUR Unit Kills and Captures Russian Troops in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine’s intelligence says its Chimera unit cleared a settlement in Zaporizhzhia, killing Russian troops and capturing survivors for future POW exchanges.
March 19, 2026
Zelensky
‘Unacceptable’: Costa Slams Orbán’s Block While Rebuking Zelensky’s Tone at EU Summit
The clash comes as Orbán escalates his fight with the EU over the same €90 billion package for Kyiv. He had earlier backed the loan but is now threatening to veto it.
March 19, 2026
Russians Search for Escape as Moscow Internet Blackouts Send Residents Back to Pagers and Paper Maps
Interest in searches like “leave Russia” fell after the September 2022 mobilization but has surged again since late 2025.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary’s Orbán ‘Betrayed Us’ Over Ukraine Loan, Finnish PM Says
Finland’s prime minister accused Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of “betrayal” after he vetoed a €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia to Refer Women Who Don’t Want Children to Psychologists
Russia’s dwindling birth rate has been one of Putin’s main worries during his 25-year rule and with Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the problem has only worsened.
March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Arrests Alleged Double Agent Spying for Russia, Belarus in Drone Forces
Ukraine’s SBU security service said it detained a servicemember accused of spying for both Russia and Belarus while serving in a Ukrainian drone unit.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Says Ukraine-US Talks ‘On Pause’
The Kremlin said trilateral talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine are on hold, while Kyiv confirmed delays but said communication continues.
March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘This Cannot Continue’: Orbán’s Ukraine Loan Block Sets Up EU Showdown
According to Politico, EU capitals are preparing for a reckoning with Budapest once the election is over – setting up a high-stakes test of unity as the bloc scrambles to sustain support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2026