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Russia
Russian-Made Geran-2 Drone Reportedly Shot Down Over Dubai in Massive Iranian Strike
The debris fell near homes and hotels as authorities urged tourists to stay indoors. Kyiv Post has not independently verified the reports.
March 4, 2026
Ukraine
Gulf Defenses Unprepared for Iranian Drones, Analysts Say
The Shahed-136, supplied by Iran to Russia and now produced by the thousands under the name Geran-2 for Moscow’s war against Ukraine, is incomparably cheaper than the missiles fired to intercept it.
March 4, 2026
France
France Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean Over Iran War
The French president said the strikes on Iran, even if violating international law, were provoked and justified.
March 4, 2026
UK
‘This Is Not Winston Churchill’: Trump Angry With UK and Spain Over Iran
Trump said he was upset with UK PM Keir Starmer for not backing US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and threatened trade cuts against Spain for denying US planes use of its bases.
March 3, 2026
Iran
Trump Says Iran Wants Talks But It’s ‘Too Late’ After Strikes
Trump reveals Tehran wants to negotiate while notifying Congress after taking action in joint US-Israeli strikes, instead of asking for Constitutionally mandated approval before plunging US into war.
March 3, 2026
Iran
OPINION: Iran Risks - Some Fresh Perspective
Trump, Putin, et al. claim to be creating a safer, more predictable world – but, with the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Iran, etc., it’s quite the opposite.
March 3, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready to Share Air Defense Expertise With Middle East
Kyiv is prepared to train partners and share drone interception experience, but will not transfer weapons it urgently needs at home, the president said.
March 3, 2026
Iran
Iran War an Endurance Race Between Missiles and Interceptors
In the first two days of the conflict, Iran launched nearly 400 missiles and around 1,000 drones towards the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.
March 3, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Americans Have More Work on Their Plate’: Kremlin Says Next Trilateral Talks in Limbo
Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, originally planned in Abu Dhabi for March 5-6, are now in doubt, with the Kremlin citing ongoing Middle East tensions.
March 3, 2026
Zelensky
Middle East Escalation Could Disrupt Ukraine’s Air Defense Supplies – Zelensky
The Ukrainian President said rising tensions after US and Israeli strikes on Iran may complicate Kyiv’s access to Patriot systems and other missiles needed to protect its skies.
March 3, 2026
US
OPINION: Iran Then Russia
Iran’s diminished capacity will hurt the Kremlin where it counts. Will Washington show the same resolve in backing Ukraine?
March 3, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Offers to Trade Drone Know-How for Ceasefire Help
As Iranian drones and missiles rain down across Middle Eastern capitals, the Ukrainian president said his specialists can help – in exchange for help pressuring Moscow to stop its war in Ukraine.
March 3, 2026
Energy
Energy Infrastructure Emerges as War Target, Lifting Prices
The last time oil prices topped $100 a barrel was at the start of the Ukraine war, when natural gas prices also spiked well above Monday’s level.
March 3, 2026
US
Putin Urges Ceasefire in Middle East in Calls With Gulf Leaders
As Iran-Israel tensions ripple across the Gulf, Putin urges an immediate ceasefire in calls with regional leaders. With airspace shut and alliances tested, Moscow portrays itself as mediator.
March 2, 2026
France
France ‘Ready to Participate’ in Defense of Gulf States, FM Says
France is prepared to help defend Gulf countries targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks, the French foreign minister said Monday in Paris.
March 2, 2026
Ukraine
UK to Bring in Ukrainian Specialists to Help Down Iranian Drones, Starmer Says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also said London has accepted Washington’s request to use British bases in the region to hit Iranian missile assets.
March 2, 2026