Russia rules out joining Ukraine-U.S. talks scheduled for March 21

Russia will not take part in the Ukraine-United States negotiations planned for 21 March 2026, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday, as cited by BBC News.

Ukraine sends top negotiators to US amid Middle East resource pivot

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 19 March that a high-level Ukrainian delegation is travelling to the United States for scheduled talks this Saturday.

EU summit deadlocked as Orban blocks €90bn Ukraine aid

European Union leaders failed to break a bitter deadlock during a high-stakes spring summit in Brussels. In talks stretching into the early hours of Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban refused to withdraw his veto on a €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine.

Gold, silver plummet as Iran conflict sparks liquidity crunch

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, 19 March, as a massive wave of selling hit global markets. Spot gold sank below the $4,600 per ounce threshold—approximately €4,213—amid escalating concerns over the conflict in Iran and rising inflationary pressures.

US intelligence warns of nuclear escalation as Putin bets on battlefield endurance

US intelligence agencies have concluded that Vladimir Putin remains convinced of a Russian military victory in Ukraine, signaling no immediate intention to halt hostilities. According to the Annual Threat Assessment, Moscow believes it can eventually force a peace settlement on its own terms by maintaining battlefield pressure.

Pentagon’s $200 billion war request triggers major Washington fiscal showdown

The Pentagon has requested the White House to seek over $200 billion in emergency funding from Congress to finance the ongoing war with Iran.

Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Odesa and SBU headquarters in Lviv

Russian forces launched a massive drone offensive against the port city of Odesa overnight on Thursday, March 19, intentionally striking residential neighborhoods.

Trump administration weighs ground troop deployment to Iran amid Gulf escalation

The Trump administration is evaluating the deployment of several thousand additional U.S. troops to the Middle East. This move comes as the military prepares potential next steps in its ongoing campaign against Iran, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

NATO allies coordinate on reopening Strait of Hormuz as energy prices surge

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Wednesday that alliance members are actively discussing the best methods to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains blocked by Iran following a series of American-Israeli strikes.

EU Summit draft signals green light for Moldova's technical integration

EU heads of state gathering for the March 19-20 summit are set to formalize a strategic shift in enlargement policy, signaling that Moldova has met the requirements for technical negotiation clusters. According to draft conclusions accessed by Teleradio-Moldova, the absence of friction regarding Chisinau indicates a solid consensus among the 27 member states.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins Best Documentary at 98th Academy Awards

During the 98th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Talankin delivered a poignant speech in Russian. He reminded the global audience that while many wish upon stars, "there are countries where rockets and drones fall from the sky instead."

President Zelenskyy establishes Romanian Language Day in Ukraine during historic 2026 visit to Bucharest

In a landmark move for regional diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially established Romanian Language Day in Ukraine. The holiday will be celebrated annually on August 31, aligning with the national traditions of both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.