Netherlands pledges over $2 billion for Ukraine in 2025, including $540 million for drones
This support will include 500 million euros ($540 million) for Ukraine's Drone Line project, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
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China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says
Zelenskiy says Russia has committed over 183,000 war crimes in Ukraine
Marine Le Pen’s allies in Russia and Hungary lash out at guilty verdict
French court ruling blocks far-right figurehead from 2027 presidential run, stoking conservative outrage around Europe.
Putin to conscript 160,000 more Russians for war with Ukraine
Ukraine warned the Kremlin is preparing for a massive new military offensive.
Sweden announces more Ukraine military aid worth $1.6 billion (biggest one yet)
Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars
‘Russians are sending way more drones than they used to’, Ukraine defence unit says
French National Rally leader Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case
The guilty verdict follows a nine-week trial at the end of last year. Monday's ruling described the embezzlement as "a democratic bypass" that deceived voters.
Marine Le Pen banned from running for office after being found guilty of embezzlement
The sentence was delivered after the French far-right icon was found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.
Marine Le Pen guilty in case that could bar her from French presidency
Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case
It could mean the leader of the far-right National Rally is banned from standing in the 2027 French presidential election.
Belarusian opposition leader missing, Poland aids in search efforts
Polish authorities have joined the search for Anzhalika Melnikaŭa, a Belarusian opposition leader in exile who disappeared along with her two daughters, according to Interior Ministry spokesperson Jacek Dobrzyński.
Taliban leader declares democracy 'dead' in Afghanistan, says no need for western laws
The Talibanâs interpretation of sharia has led to bans on Afghan women and girls, who have been excluded them from education, many jobs and most public spaces
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian command center in Kursk Oblast, General Staff reports
Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian command and observation post in the area between Viktorivka and Uspenivka in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on March 26.
Ukraine won't sign minerals deal with US if it threatens EU membership, Zelensky says
The Financial Times reported on March 27 that the latest version of the agreement proposed by the U.S. includes terms that would grant Washington unprecedented control over Ukraine's natural resources through a joint investment fund.
'Putin couldn’t care less about diplomacy' — Zelensky says as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine
"For several weeks, there has been a U.S. proposal for an unconditional ceasefire. And almost every day, in response to this proposal, there are Russian drones, bombs, artillery shelling, and ballistic strikes," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia has depleted its tank stocks: the industry is not covering combat losses
Discover insights into the decline of Russian tank restoration rates, dropping significantly compared to previous years.