KYIV POST: UK Govt Officials to Boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony Britain’s government boycott comes a day before the opening ceremony is due to take place on Friday in Verona, which French government ministers and officials will also skip. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71349 #world #Europe

KYIV POST: Kyiv Accuses Budapest of Kidnapping 7 Bank Employees As diplomatic tension flares, Kyiv now accuses Budapest of “taking hostages and stealing money” as seven state-owned bank employees were held by Hungary while moving cash between Austria and Ukraine […]

KYIV POST: Less Than 1 in 4 Russians Want Ukraine War to Continue, Survey Finds As many as 67 percent of respondents said that now is the right time for Russia to move to peace negotiations, six percentage points up on January this year, Levada reported. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71342 #world

KYIV POST: NATO Raises Alliance-Wide Air Defense Posture Amid Iranian Attacks A spokesperson highlighted NATO’s successful interception of an Iranian missile launched from Iran towards Turkish airspace on Wednesday as an example of the alliance’s defensive capabilities […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: US joins Russia, China in opposing IAEA resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Fox News mislabels Ukrainian Shahed-drone intercept footage as part of American ‘high-tech arsenal’ destroying Iranian drones U.S. media outlet Fox News aired footage of a Ukrainian interceptor drone destroying a Shahed-type drone but presented the video as showing American […]

WAR ON THE ROCKS: The Adversarial: War in Iran Shapes Adversaries’ Calculations https://warontherocks.com/2026/03/the-adversarial-war-in-iran-shapes-adversaries-calculations/ #warontherocks Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s […]

KYIV POST: Fury in Budapest as Zelensky Warns Orbán Against Blocking €90B EU Loan to Ukraine Zelensky said he hoped that “one person” in the EU would not block the loan, or else he would give his address to Ukraine’s Armed Forces. “Let them call him and speak with him in their own language.” […]

KYIV POST: Trump Demands Say on Iran’s Next Leader as Middle East War Spirals Trump on Thursday rejected the possibility of Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, replacing his slain father as supreme leader, dismissing the younger man as a “lightweight.” https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71339 #world […]

KYIV POST: US Asks Ukraine for Help Countering Iranian Drones as Trump Warns Zelensky to ‘Get on the Ball’ Trump, whose push for peace in Ukraine has stalled partly due to US-Israeli military action against Iran, described Zelensky as “the obstacle” to ending Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine. […]

KYIV POST: Poland Phases Out Aid for Ukrainian Refugees Poland was the entry point for millions of Ukrainian refugees crossing into Europe at the invasion’s outset, and remains a critical hub for the delivery of humanitarian and military aid. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71334 #Ukraine […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine to provide US with 'necessary resources' to counter Iranian drones, Zelensky says Zelensky's statement comes after the Financial Times reported on March 5, citing Ukrainain industry figures, that the Pentagon and at least one Gulf state are holding talks to purchase […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine war latest: 200 Ukrainian POWs return home in latest exchange, Zelensky says Ukraine has brought home 200 soldiers held in Russian captivity in the latest prisoners of war (POW) exchange on March 5, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.The Russian Defense Ministry […]

KYIV POST: Iran War has Given Ze a Royal Flush Iran is targeting the Gulf. Ukraine may hold the key to stopping it. https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/71331 #Ukraine #world

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine exports electricity for first time since last year Ukrenergo told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine resumed electricity exports on March 5 for the first time since November 2025. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-exports-electricity-for-first-time-since-last-year/ […]

KYIV POST: Ukraine Gains Ground as Drone Threats and Peace Talks Stall Ukraine gains ground in the south but faces relentless drone attacks. Kyiv Post’s Stefan Korshak breaks down the air defense crisis and what it means for peace talks. https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/71326 #Ukraine #world […]

KYIV POST: US Eases Sanctions on Rosneft’s German Subsidiary Amid Mounting Energy Fears The move clears the way for potential buyers of the Russian oil giant’s business interests in Germany as conflict in the Middle East threatens Europe’s energy security. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71333 […]

KYIV POST: US Opposes UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution on Ukraine Power Grid Strikes Those who voted against against were China, Russia, Niger and “for the first time” the United States, the diplomat added. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71332 #Ukraine #world #northamerica

KYIV POST: NBU: Ukrainian Banks Can Compete With European Lenders After EU Accession Ukraine’s banking sector is competitive enough to rival EU lenders after Ukraine joins, NBU First Deputy Governor Sergiy Nikolaychuk said – but it must completely adopt EU regulations by 2027 […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia's transfer of 2 Ukrainian POWs to Hungary a 'provocation,' Ukraine says Kyiv said it was an attempt to worsen Ukraine's relations with Hungary as part of Russia's hybrid aggression against Europe […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Orban threatens force over oil dispute; Zelensky says Ukrainian army could 'speak' to one EU funds blocker President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 5 he hopes the blocking of a 90 billion euro ($107 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine by "one person" will end, warning […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: No shortcuts for Ukraine's EU accession, Dutch FM says. Reforms key to progress Two points remain high on Ukraine's agenda: surviving the Russian onslaught and joining the European Union.President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the two should be tied together, with his office […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: London court rejects extradition request for former Zelensky ally Dmytruk has been charged with assaulting a soldier and a law enforcement officer in separate altercations. https://kyivindependent.com/london-court-rejects-extradition-request-for-former-zelensky-ally/ #Ukraine

KYIV POST: Ukraine’s F-16 Jets Ran Short of US-Made Missiles for Weeks Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets were reportedly left without air-to-air missiles for three weeks late last year, highlighting the vulnerability of Kyiv’s air defenses amid continued Russian strikes […]

KYIV POST: Iran: Bombs or Boots Trump called it winning. Historians might call it the opening act. https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/71330 #world #northamerica #middleeast

KYIV POST: ‘Are We Next?’: Why Moscow Panicked After Iran’s Leadership Was Killed Khamenei’s death didn’t just shake Tehran – it terrified Moscow. Inside the Kremlin’s fears, fractured alliances, and what Russia sees in Iran’s fate. https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/71324 #Ukraine #world […]

KYIV POST: Russian Frigate 'Admiral Essen' Out of Action, Can’t Fire Kalibrs, Sources Say SBU sources say Russian frigate Admiral Essen hit in Novorossiysk; critical damage prevents use of Kalibr missiles. Other warships’ status remains unclear. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71311 #Ukraine #world

KYIV INDEPENDENT: French nuclear weapons revamp upsets Russia's calculus Caught between bellicose Russia and an unsteady U.S., Paris is expanding its nuclear arsenal and moving to strengthen European deterrence.The EU's only nuclear power announced on March 2 that it would increase the number […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: More Patriot missiles used in Middle East in 3 days than in Ukraine since 2022, Zelensky says President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is ready to provide drone interceptors in exchange for missiles, though he did not specify which countries could be involved […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russian Ka-27 helicopter destroyed over Black Sea, Ukraine's Navy says The latest report brings up the number of Russian helicopters Ukraine says it has destroyed to 349 since the beginning of the full-scale invasion […]

KYIV POST: Three Sanctioned Russian Oil Tankers Redirect to India Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions Three sanctioned Russian oil tankers carrying 2.16 million barrels changed course toward India as Middle East shipping disruptions reshaped oil supply routes […]

#rusi: Fog, Proxies and Uncertainty: Cyber in US-Israeli Operations in Iran https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/fog-proxies-and-uncertainty-cyber-us-israeli-operations-iran As Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion develop, several dimensions of cyber activity […]

KYIV POST: Ukrainian Navy Downs Russian Anti-Sub Ka-27 Helicopter Over Black Sea Russia’s Defense Ministry or other officials have not commented on the shoot down. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71314 #Ukraine

KYIV POST: German School Students Rally Against Army Recruitment Drive Thousands of German teenagers skipped school Thursday to join protests against a stepped-up military recruitment drive that many fear may in future involve a form of conscription. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71307 #world […]

KYIV POST: ‘Shaheds Killed Civilians’: Ukraine Reacts as Iran Opens Khamenei Mourning Book in Kyiv Ukraine criticized Iran’s embassy in Kyiv for opening a condolence book for Ali Khamenei, recalling that Iranian Shahed drones killed Ukrainian civilians. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71318 […]

KYIV POST: You Support Russia, You Live With Consequences | Bohdan Nahaylo In this episode of World Talks, we are joined by Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of the Kyiv Post, to discuss how the escalation in the Middle East could affect Ukraine. https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/71298 #Video

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia denies accepting security guarantees for Kyiv, contradicts Ukrainian official Kyrylo Budanov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, said on Feb. 28 that Russia would accept U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine hit 4 Russian ships, killed 3 sailors in March 2 attack on Black Sea port in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says "There are no 'protected areas' for Russian military facilities," a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent […]

#rusi: Early Considerations of Cyber Capabilities in US-Israeli Operations in Iran https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/early-considerations-cyber-capabilities-us-israeli-operations-iran

KYIV INDEPENDENT: 200 Ukrainian POWs return home in latest exchange, Zelensky says The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed releasing 200 Ukrainian POWs in exchange for the same number of Russian soldiers captured by Ukraine, in a swap brokered by the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates […]

KYIV POST: Ukrainian Drones Target Oil Refinery in Russia’s Saratov Region Russian officials claimed dozens of drones were intercepted overnight as residents reported hearing explosions in one of the largest drone attacks on the region since the start of the full-scale war […]

KYIV POST: Ukraine Ready to Share Shahed Drone Defense Experience With Allies, HUR Says Ukraine has developed battlefield expertise in tracking and intercepting Iranian-made Shahed drones and is ready to share that experience with partners, HUR deputy chief Vadym Skibitsky said […]

KYIV POST: ‘Why Give Putin Such Gifts?’: Zelensky Warns Any Ukrainian Donbas Pullout Would Free Up 1M Russian Troops Zelensky says Russia wants Ukraine to leave Donbas to regroup for future offensives, warning withdrawal could trigger a new large-scale invasion […]

KYIV POST: Drone That Hit British Air Base in Cyprus Was Not Launched From Iran, UK Says Cypriot officials believe the drone was likely an Iranian-made system fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah, adding that the intended target was the British military base rather than Cyprus itself […]

KYIV POST: Ukraine, Russia Begin 500-for-500 POW Exchange, First 200 Ukrainians Return Home The exchange stems from agreements reached during trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Geneva aimed at finding a path toward ending the war […]

KYIV POST: EU’s Kallas Warns Anti-Drone Stock ‘Limited’ as Mideast, Ukraine Wars Rage Speaking before a call between EU and Gulf State foreign ministers, Kallas warned production of drone interceptors would struggle to keep up witр demand both in Ukraine and now the Middle East […]

KYIV POST: Spanish Warship to Join EU Naval Shield Around Cyprus After Drone Strike The Spanish warship will join a multinational European naval force led by the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91), alongside vessels from the Netherlands, Greece and Italy […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT: 91 Ukrainians face deportation after Poland's nationwide police raid The Ukrainian citizens are among the 147 foreigners wanted by Polish law enforcement who were detained during the raid carried out on March 2 and 3, "primarily aimed at verifying the legality of foreigners' […]

Lengthy (as usual) analysis from the “Volya” channel about the latest series of #ukraine counterattacks on the southern and eastern front and how they match the general Ukraine’s defense strategy and don’t match Russian offensive strategy: > Since 8 February, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have […]

KYIV POST: Pentagon, Gulf States Eye Ukrainian Drone Interceptors to Counter Iranian Shaheds Gulf nations, facing dwindling stocks and $13.5 million-per-shot Patriot missiles, are turning to Ukraine’s cheaper drone interceptors to counter Shahed swarms. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71279 […]