Hundreds of activists and diplomats gathered in Washington for a march to the residence of the Russian ambassador, demanding increased sanctions pressure on the Kremlin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union to impose sanctions against maritime services used by Russia. He emphasized that this should be a significant incentive for Russia to move from war to diplomacy.
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country is adapting to new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Paris will analyze the consequences and possible measures to adapt to the situation.
Hungary has confirmed blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, demanding the restoration of oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Slovakia also refused to participate in a military loan for Ukraine, accusing it of politically delaying the resumption of supplies.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) from Russia and Belarus will be able to attend the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. They are allowed to participate in a group, as athletes are not separated by country at the closing ceremony.
Vietnam has reached an agreement with the Donald Trump administration to access American technologies in the fields of AI and semiconductors.
Colombia and Venezuela have made progress in negotiations on resuming natural gas trade. The parties have agreed on the technical parameters for restarting the cross-border gas pipeline "Antonio Ricaurte," which has been out of operation for over a decade.
The tanker "Sea Horse" with 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel fuel is heading to Cuba, despite US sanctions. The vessel is expected to arrive in Havana in early March 2026.
The International Olympic Committee is investigating Gianni Infantino's actions for violating the principle of political neutrality. He participated in Trump's "Peace Council" meeting, where an agreement was signed on investments in football in the Gaza Strip.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans for a phased reopening of the US diplomatic mission in Syria, which has been closed since 2012. Washington has begun funding preparatory work, and special envoy Tom Barrack is lobbying for Syria's full reintegration.
U. S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2 for a meeting with Xi Jinping. The visit will take place after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed import tariffs imposed by Trump.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has recorded the beginning of a systemic crisis in the Russian banking services market. It is expected that in 2026, loyalty programs and cashback payments will be sharply limited.
Global oil prices rose after Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding its nuclear program. The price of Brent crude exceeded $83 per barrel, as the market anticipates sanctions against Iran.
The US President says the Supreme Court's decision means "the issue of tariffs is no longer on the agenda. "
Donald Trump stated that his tariffs resolved five out of eight wars, including the conflict between India and Pakistan. He also claims that tariffs reduced fentanyl flow into the US by 30%.
The US President added that all national security tariffs "will remain in effect immediately. "
The US President thanked the three justices who voted in his favor, then claimed that foreign nations 'who have been cheating us for years' are now 'dancing in the streets. '
The US President met with a bipartisan group of governors and stated this morning that he has a backup plan for tariffs following the US Supreme Court's decision.
The European Commission has approved a new trusteeship structure, granting Berlin long-term control over Rosneft's German assets. This will ensure Germany's energy security.
MOL Group calls on Croatia to allow the transit of Russian oil, as Hungary and Slovakia have exemptions from EU sanctions. Supply problems have escalated after the Druzhba oil pipeline was shut down through Ukrainian territory.
Major Wall Street indices rose after the US Supreme Court's decision against President Trump's sweeping tariffs. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.1%, the Dow Jones added 20 points, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.1%.
The state-owned Russian VTB Bank initiated the bankruptcy of the "First Oil" group due to a debt of $78. 3 million. The assets of the company, which produces up to 500,000 tons of oil per year, will come under the control of state structures.
The US Supreme Court has overturned President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs. The decision was made by a majority vote (6 to 3) and concerns tariffs imposed by Trump under emergency powers law.
Chinese refiners are actively buying Russian oil, replacing India as the main buyer. Russian crude oil supplies to China rose to 2.09 million barrels per day in February.
India imports the largest amount of crude oil from Saudi Arabia in over six years as the US pressures it to reduce purchases of Russian oil products.
The European Union aims to adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia next Monday. The sanctions are causing serious damage to the Russian economy, limiting its ability to wage war.
Chinese drone exports to Russia are being carried out via Thailand. The volume of drone supplies from Thailand to Russia has sharply increased since 2022.
American financier Gentry Beach, linked to the Trump family, has struck a deal with Russia's Novatek to develop a gas project in Alaska. This cooperation comes amid Russia's war against Ukraine and Western sanctions.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
