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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…

Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of cutting off gas supplies to Europe, telling reporters on March 4 that a gas shortage triggered by the war in Iran could give Moscow other export opportunities. Putin's comments come after the European Union on Jan. 26 approved a sweeping ban on…

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…

5 March, 02:43 PM Inside the War F-16 fighter jets in the sky over Ukraine (Photo: Air Force Command / Telegram) Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets faced a shortage of missiles for more than three weeks, leaving them with limited capability to intercept Russian drones and missiles just as Moscow prepared a…

Several ships have suffered what are believed to have been Iranian missile strikes or near misses in the Strait of Hormuz area over the past day, including the first attack on a container vessel. The 1,740 TEU ‘Safeen Prestige’, a Maltese-flagged containership owned by Transmar Shipping of Abu…

Escalating tensions due to the West-Asia conflict involving Iran have heightened risks to global energy supply chains, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The reports suggest that roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and a significant share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments…

Insurance News By Mar 04, 2026 Share War risk cancellation notices issued earlier this week by marine insurers formally take effect today, marking a shift from rising premium warnings to actual coverage withdrawals in the Gulf region. The move follows escalating tensions after Iran’s Islamic…

“In the 21st century, whoever controls the flows of data controls the architecture of power.” In public debate, submarine cables often appear as technical projects associated with connectivity, digital commerce or telecommunications modernization. However, behind these invisible routes under the…

How Kyiv's frontline expertise could save Middle Eastern airspace - video 5 March, 08:35 AM Exclusive Fire after Iranian Shahed drone hit high-rise in Bahrain capital Manama, Feb. 28, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS) Soldier of the unmanned systems battalion in the 59th Motorized Brigade, Unmanned Systems…

How Russia is feeling the pressure from sanctions—and what it means for peace negotiations After Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western partners imposed unprecedented financial sanctions and export controls against Russia. These measures aim to achieve three…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that withdrawing Ukrainian forces from Donbas at the Kremlin’s behest would effectively save hundreds of thousands of Russian troops and allow Moscow to regroup for future offensives, rejecting claims that such a concession would end the war. Speaking in an…

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A strike on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen on the night of 1-2 March was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine together with other units from Ukraine's defence forces. The damaged vessel is currently unable to launch Kalibr cruise missiles, sources have told Ukrainska Pravda. Source:…

Disposal of air defense systems in Crimea and fuel in Donbas According to military sources, front-strike units of the Special Operations Forces continue to destroy the lifeline of Russian troops. In recent days, special forces have carried out a series of high-precision strikes on enemy supply…

As reported by wsj.com. Russia remains one of the biggest beneficiaries in the early stages of the large-scale armed confrontation involving the United States, as Iranian missile strikes deplete Patriot interceptors that Ukraine needs to defend its airspace. Even before the Iranian campaign,…

by AFP Staff Writers Baku (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Azerbaijan said it was preparing to retaliate after two people were wounded on Thursday in Iranian drone hits on an airport and near a school. The midday attacks involved at least two drones that crossed from Iran into Azerbaijan's exclave of Nakhichevan,…

by AFP Staff Writers Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday the bloc was looking to help Gulf nations fend off Iranian drone strikes, but warned supplies of relevant kit might be limited. Speaking before a video call between EU and Gulf State foreign…

Iran denied its involvement in the drone incident near the international airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. «We do not attack neighboring countries. The targets for strikes can only be those states that provide their territory for hosting the military bases of our adversaries» – Deputy Foreign…

Валентин Шнайдер Hot News 4 March 2026, 16:46 2026-03-04 "Oh, you devil's blood!": Ukrainian writer Larisa Nitsoy threatened to "destroy" Google's AI if it answered her in Russian Writer Larisa Nitsoy published a post claiming that Google’s AI service responded to her Ukrainian query in Russian. In…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on March 4 claimed he has satellite imagery proving that the Druzhba oil pipeline, which previously transited Russian oil, is not damaged. "With the exception of one small storage tank, the main route of the Druzhba oil pipeline is not damaged. So President…

Iran has not asked for Russia’s military support since the United States and Israel began launching attacks across the country, the Kremlin said Thursday, as the war in the Middle East continued to widen. “There were no requests from Iran in this case,” top spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters…

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna believes that among regimes friendly to Russia, North Korea and China may be next in line to be removed from power. Source: Estonian public broadcaster ERR, as reported by European Pravda Details: Tsahkna said that among the allies of Kremlin ruler Vladimir…