War in Ukraine
Russia Aims to Launch 1,000 Drones Daily, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is planning to increase drone attacks on Ukraine to as many as 1,000 per day, warning that such tactics could challenge even advanced air defenses.
March 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russian Tor System, Bastion Missile Unit, Logistics Sites
Ukraine’s military said it struck Russian air defense systems, a Bastion missile unit, and multiple logistics targets in occupied territories and inside Russia overnight.
March 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Downs Drones for $10,000, US Uses $4M Missiles, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is intercepting drones with systems costing thousands of dollars, while US and allied forces rely on multi-million-dollar missiles.
March 17, 2026
India
India Detains 6 Ukrainians, an American Over Alleged Militia Training in Myanmar
Authorities claim the individuals trained ethnic armed groups allegedly linked to insurgent movements operating inside India.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
EU to Help Reopen Blocked ‘Druzhba’ Pipeline in Ukraine
Landlocked Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately delaying reopening the Druzhba pipeline, which Kyiv says was damaged by Russian strikes in January.
March 17, 2026
Russia
Drones Strike Major Russian Aircraft Plant Reportedly Housing 2 A-50 AWACS
The facility specializes in repairing Il-76, Il-78, and L-410 aircraft.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Hezbollah Lawmaker Targets Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut with ‘Mossad’ Accusations
In an apparent attempt to link Israel and Ukraine, the Iranian-backed group long held responsible for terrorism against the United States is accusing Kyiv of harboring an Israeli spy.
March 17, 2026
Russia
‘Cut Off the Head’: Russian Troops Ordered to Decapitate Their Own Dead Soldiers, Intercept Reveals
A Ukrainian intelligence intercept captured a Russian soldier saying commanders had ordered troops to “cut off the head” of a dead comrade and bring it back with documents.
March 17, 2026
Zelensky
Mutiny Brewing in Ukraine’s Legislature?
What’s behind the signals from within the Verkhovna Rada that Ukrainian lawmakers are unhappy with the way they are treated?
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Navigating the Strait of Budapest
EU Tiptoes Around Orban’s Anti-Ukraine Blocking Tactics
March 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Told France ‘F**k You’ Over Europe’s Role in Ukraine Talks
Moscow bluntly rejected France’s attempt to secure Europe a seat in Ukraine talks, with one senior diplomat describing the Kremlin’s response as: “Sorry, actually, no we don’t...”
March 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Turns Vienna Into West’s Biggest Spy Hub – Tracking NATO Communications
Western intelligence has observed a steady expansion of Russian surveillance equipment in Vienna over the past two years.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Receives Full Set of EU Accession Conditions, PM Says
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Ukraine has received all required benchmarks from the EU for accession talks, covering the final three negotiation clusters.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
US Army General in Charge of Aiding Ukraine Left Classified Maps on Train in Poland
General Antonio Aguto was also found to have suffered a concussion after an evening of alcohol consumption.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Energy Giants and Retailers Lead Ukraine’s Top-10 Companies by Revenue Last Year
Financial reports from over 424,000 Ukrainian companies show a dominance of state-owned energy firms and private retail chains in Ukraine’s 2025 economic rankings.
March 17, 2026
US
OPINION: Why I Condemn American and Israeli Behavior
No state or leader of a democratic country is above the law, whether international or domestic.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
UK, Ukraine Set to Sign Defence Pact Eyeing Drone Threats
UK and Ukraine plan a new defense pact focused on drones and AI, as Zelensky visits London amid concerns global attention is shifting away from Russia’s war.
March 17, 2026
OPINION: Some Reflections on St. Patrick’s Day
Proximity can be a historic opportunity or a menacing reality.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Why It Matters for Ukraine to Support Syria in Building a Mine Action System
Ukraine has accrued enormous experience in clearing mines. It can help other war-torn countries, like Syria, return to the normality Ukrainians also dream of.
March 17, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: Ukraine Not Afraid of Iran Threats as Drone War ‘Tested’ on Kyiv Spreads Globally
Zelensky says Ukraine isn’t afraid of Iran’s threats, warning the drone war refined on Ukrainian civilians is now spreading to the Middle East and beyond.
March 17, 2026