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China Prioritizes Energy, Diplomacy Over Iran Support
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (681+ words) China, a net importer of oil, is one of several major Asian economies that depend on the narrow Strait of Hormuz for energy. China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports,…...
Putin Floats Immediate EU Gas Cutoff
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (466+ words) Putin hinted that Russia could stop supplying gas to Europe ahead of the EU's phase-by-phase ban on Russian gas by 2027; Kyiv called it "Energy Blackmail 2.0." Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia could stop sending gas to the European…...
Ukraine Probes $680,000 Military Fuel Embezzlement
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (576+ words) Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said the accused in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region forged documents for extra fuel needs, then sold off the excess to make an illegal profit. Ukrainian authorities said they had uncovered two fuel embezzlement schemes from within the…...
Spain Denies US Military Cooperation as Rift With Trump Deepens Over Iran
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (437+ words) Spanish Foreign Minister Jos" Manuel Albares "categorically" denied Washington's claim that Madrid has agreed to assist US strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade. Spanish Foreign Minister Jos" Manuel Albares "categorically" denied Washington's claim…...
‘Take Them With You On the Plane’ – Putin Transfers 2 Ukrainian-Hungarian POWs into Hungarian FM’s Custody
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (539+ words) As disputes over the Druzhba pipeline intensify, P'ter Szijj'rt" met Vladimir Putin to seek guarantees on oil and gas deliveries " and left with two Ukrainian-Hungarian POWs. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he will allow Hungary's foreign minister…...
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (625+ words) A summary of the most recent developments after the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran. Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East: A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading…...
Zelensky Discusses Middle East Security With Jordan’s King Abdullah II
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (163+ words) Zelensky said he spoke with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Middle East security, warning that Iranian missiles and Shahed drones must not destroy lives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday, March 4, discussing…...
Zelensky Weighs Ukraine’s Role as Iranian Strikes on Middle East Continue
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (425+ words) As US-led peace talks stall, Kyiv is exploring how best to assist its allies without compromising Ukraine's own defense after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered massive retaliatory attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ukrainian defense, intelligence, and military officials on…...
23% of Ukrainian Refugees Plan to Return if EU Temporary Protection Ends
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (649+ words) Half of Ukrainian refugees have already secured or plan to obtain alternative residency documents, 23% intending to return home if current temporary protection status expires. About 5.6 million Ukrainians remain abroad as of January 2026, according to research by the Centre for Economic…...
US Defense Chief Dismisses Russia, China as Not a 'Factor' in Iran War
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (182+ words) US Defense Chief Dismisses Russia, China as Not a 'Factor' in Iran War'Kyiv Post US Defense Chief Dismisses Russia, China as Not a 'Factor' in Iran War The US defense chief said China and Russia are not influencing Washington's stance…...