On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that a U.S. Navy submarine had torpedoed and sunk the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters of the Indian Ocean, confirming the speculation attending the vessel's sinking off Sri Lanka on Tuesday night. It was the first time…

Czech President Petr Pavel met with Ukrainian soldier Artem, who lost both arms in a mortar attack on the front lines. Ukrinform reports, as cited by Rubryka, that the Czech initiative Dárek pro Putina, together with Team4Ukraine, is raising funds for Artem's prosthetics. President Pavel also took…

French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets play a key role in intercepting Russian cruise missiles and Shahed attack drones, Ukrainian defense officials said, highlighting the aircraft’s potential contribution to strengthening the country’s air defenses, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said on March 4. The…

Just hours after Israeli and US bombs started hitting Tehran on Saturday, Russia came out with a blunt statement, with the country's permanent representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, calling it an "unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state." Moscow is…

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez today accused Donald Trump of playing 'Russian roulette' with millions of lives by carrying out airstrikes in Iran. Calling the US-Israeli strikes on Iran an 'unjustifiable' and 'dangerous' military intervention, Sanchez said: 'The position of the government of…

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Shahed attack drones are now spreading across the Gulf. With new capabilities like deploying FPVs midair, transmitting flight data via mobile networks, and resisting jamming, they are enabling asymmetric warfare by replacing expensive missiles. As Iran unleashes its drone arsenal in the Middle East…

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russia’s Interior Ministry to recruit veterans of the country’s war in Ukraine to help address growing personnel shortages in the country’s police force. Speaking at the ministry’s annual review on Wednesday, Putin said veterans’ combat experience, psychological…

News World US exempts Rosneft Germany from sanctions indefinitely 04 Mar 2026 17:58 Photo: Reuters The U.S. government will indefinitely exempt the German unit of Russian oil giant Rosneft from sanctions. Germany’s local Rosneft assets, including a stake in the PCK Schwedt refinery — a key fuel…

Russia is ready to divert oil to India to offset Middle East supply disruptions, with about 9.5 million barrels of Russian crude in vessels near Indian waters and able to arrive within weeks, an industry source with direct knowledge told Reuters. The source declined to say where the non-Russian…

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Belgium has set a significant bail of 10 million euros for the Russian tanker Ethera detained on the 1st of March, Reuters writes. The North Sea Ministry has informed that the tanker is part of the Russian shadow fleet, and was sailing under a fake flag and documents. The ministry’s statement said…

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British musician Sting has appealed for the release of Ukrainian musicians who are still being held in Russian captivity. The artist’s video message appeared on Instagram, drawing attention to the musicians’ plight and to the case as a whole. “In the name of our shared humanity, in the name of…

Vladimir Pertsov According to the official, it's not about blocking social networks for teenagers aged 15-16, but generally about the possibility of age restrictions, which are already in force in some countries. He noted that social networks are increasingly influencing young people, who with age…

UNITED24 Media Ukraine has regained the initiative against Russia after months of grinding winter battles, reclaiming more territory than it is losing to Russian forces. According to statements made by Ukrainian officials and military experts on March 1, 2026, this shift marks a significant change…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is already working with partners in the Middle East on arrangements for Ukrainian troops and experts to operate on the ground. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) after a meeting with heads of agencies Quote: "In just a few days, Iran has launched…

The €37 million ($44.26 million) Indra LTR-25 represents more than military aid to Ukraine—it's a statement of Spanish technological sovereignty and a glimpse into Europe's defense future. Feb 04, 2026 16:23 Updated Feb 04, 2026 16:42 8 min read Authors News Intern On November 18, 2025, Ukrainian…

The group discussed the United States’ diminishing weapons stockpile, responses from ally countries and the political implications of starting yet another war in the Middle East eight months before the midterm elections. Here’s what they shared. This conversation has been edited for length and…

0 The Republic of Moldova has begun the procedure for definitive withdrawal from the statutory bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The parliamentary committee for foreign policy approved the advisory opinions for the denunciation of the CIS establishment agreement, the protocol to this…

4 March, 11:30 PM Damaged Admiral Essen frigate docked in Novorossiysk (Photo: CyberBorshno / Telegram) Satellite imagery indicates the March 2 Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Novorossiysk damaged the Admiral Essen frigate, destroying its midship superstructure and damaging radar and EW modules,…

Shipowners and managers, and ultimately ship masters, have the ultimate responsibility for assessing risk to their vessels and their cargoes. Governments may be keen to persuade operators that the coast is clear, in support of attaining political objectives, but captains always need to be the final…

Insurance broker Marsh McLennan said on Wednesday it had met with U.S. officials to explore solutions for restoring maritime trade amid escalating fighting in the Middle East, as attacks in the region threaten energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, a critical chokepoint between…

War risk at the Strait of Hormuz continues to deter shipowners from venturing near to Iran, and AIS-active traffic remains 90 percent below normal levels, according to MarineTraffic. Despite the hazards, a handful of owners are willing to make the run and join the 3,200-strong fleet inside of the…

Add us as a preferred source on Google By - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 The Trump administration has set a June deadline to end the war in Ukraine, but the conflict now engulfing Iran may be helping to finance the war Washington is trying to stop. Russian oil prices have climbed from under $40 a barrel…

In Kyiv, a study titled “Girls and young women out of education, employment, and training in Ukraine” was presented, which shows: 35% of young Ukrainian women are not studying, not working, and not upgrading their qualifications. The study was implemented by the NGO ISAR Yednannya with the support…

The Bundeswehr fears it is ‘in the crosshairs of foreign powers’ after numerous incidents involving suspicious drones flying over sensitive sites Oliver Moody, Berlin Tuesday March 03 2026, 7.15pm, The Times Recruits take part in drills in Ahlen, western Germany. Ministers fear not enough young…

Home page | All news | Ukrainians develop new laser air defense system Ukrainians develop new laser air defense system #DefeatRussia February 11,2026 1386 Ukrainian engineers have developed and successfully tested a new laser-based air defense system called Sunray that is designed to counter enemy…

Social Published 03.03.2026 12:11 Passports are no longer being stamped at the border crossings between the Republic of Moldova and Romania. A new digital protocol has replaced manual checks for all non-European Union citizens, marking a significant shift toward EU-standard border management. The…

5 March, 02:50 PM The Ukrainian Navy destroyed another Russian Ka-27 (Photo: Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces / Telegram) Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-27 multipurpose helicopter over the Black Sea, Ukraine’s Navy said on March 5. “Ukraine’s Naval Forces destroyed an enemy Ka-27…

It is about AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Agency sources said their shortage lasted from late November to mid-December — exactly when Russia was preparing large-scale winter strikes against Ukraine. At the moment when the supplies were suspended, the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a limited…

European defense giant Thales reported strong financial results last year, posting a record order intake of €25.3 billion. During the annual results conference, Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine described the upgraded SAMP/T NG air defense system as an "innovative success." He emphasized its importance…