Cyprus
Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta are urging the EC to intervene due to the risk of an oil spill. A damaged vessel from Russia's shadow fleet has lost control.
The President proposed stationing Ukrainian interception groups and radars at British bases. Ukraine is ready to defend Europe from Iranian drone attacks.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
The head of the enterprise purchased Russian equipment through Belarus, circumventing sanctions. The suspect was detained in Kyiv and taken into custody without the right to bail.
Britain intercepted drones to protect allies and deployed resources to the Middle East. Wildcat helicopters arrived in Cyprus after the base attack.
France is deploying a fleet led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to protect shipping. Macron supported Cyprus after the attacks and called for de-escalation.
Macron announced the possibility of using strategic oil reserves due to the war against Iran. G7 ministers will discuss mobilizing up to 400 million barrels.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense deployed 6 F-16 aircraft and air defense systems to strengthen security. The measures were taken after an attack on Akrotiri base and the downing of a missile over Turkey.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense is considering deploying aircraft to protect the Cypriot state. The move is due to the escalation of the conflict in the region and threats from Iran.
The vessel's readiness period has been reduced to five days due to a possible operation against Iran. The crew has been warned of deployment to protect interests in the region.
The airline will operate flights from six cities worldwide for passengers with a final destination in Doha. Qatar's airspace remains officially closed.
Missile and drone attacks continue in the Middle East. Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon report explosions and interceptions.
Dubai International Airport has resumed a limited number of flights after the airspace was closed. Most flights remain canceled or rescheduled, and passengers are advised not to travel to the airport without confirmation.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cypriot officials confirmed that the Shahed drone that damaged a hangar at RAF Akrotiri airbase was launched from Beirut. Two more drones were intercepted by British fighter jets.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
The conflict in the Middle East is spreading, with strikes and attacks continuing. Israel has launched strikes against Iran, while Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have also been attacked.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters to Cyprus to strengthen air defense. This decision was made after the Iranian drone attack on Akrotiri airbase.
France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.
From the end of 2026, Ukrainians traveling to the EU will have to undergo a paid electronic ETIAS authorization costing 20 euros. This system does not cancel the visa-free regime, but requires prior permission for short-term trips.
Iranian drones and missiles flew over the Middle East, reaching Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with the affected countries and condemned Iran's destabilizing role.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.
Qatar has halted LNG production after two Iranian drones attacked its energy facilities. Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes, and drones were intercepted over Cyprus and the UAE.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
A powerful explosion, caused by an Iranian drone attack, occurred at the Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus. This happened after Britain granted the US permission for strikes on Iranian targets.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi became the interim leader of Iran. He joined the provisional leadership council along with the president and the chief justice.