Germany
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe would not agree to a deal on Ukraine concluded without taking into account the position of Europeans. He emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow for Putin to make concessions.
11 countries and the EU have decided to boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games in Italy due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with their flags and anthems.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a meeting with Donald Trump, expressed hope for a swift end to the war in Iran. He hopes for actions by the Israeli and American armies to change the government.
Ukraine's desire for accelerated accession to the European Union has met with resistance from EU governments unwilling to open a "Pandora's box" of problems. President Zelenskyy seeks accession by 2027 as part of a peace agreement, but member states express skepticism.
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.
According to him, Ukraine, as Europe's de facto defense line, is ready to share practical experience and technologies for countering drones with allies and called for it. The President also called for investment in Ukrainian unmanned solutions.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
Germany and France have formed a nuclear coordination group to coordinate deterrence issues. By the end of the year, Germany will participate in French nuclear exercises at a conventional level.
Qatar's Patriot interceptor missile stockpiles will last for four days at current usage rates. Qatar halted LNG production after an Iranian drone attack, causing gas prices to rise.
Ukraine has agreed to help Great Britain counter Iranian drones, which has not only a military but also a political dimension. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained how this will strengthen Ukraine's position and affect global security.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not received direct requests from partners to involve experts in shooting down Iranian drones in the Persian Gulf. Ukraine is ready to share its experience and technologies for downing "Shaheds" with partner countries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The situation on the front, Ukraine's need for air defense missiles, and the negotiation track for achieving peace were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine seeks to maintain contact with China. Beijing's participation could be useful for ending the war, not prolonging it.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is monitoring the situation in the Middle East, maintaining contact with partners regarding the stability of the PURL program. He emphasized that a prolonged war in Iran could create a deficit of air defense resources for Ukraine.
The Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor's Office has sent an indictment to court against a foreigner who was hiding in Europe. He is suspected of organizing and carrying out an attack on security police officers in 2019.
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.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported the actions of the US and Israel against the Iranian leadership. He stated that the current Iranian regime is terrorist.
The US is seeking to destroy Iran's missile and drone forces as interceptor stockpiles to repel attacks are depleted. The shortage of precision weapons could affect US readiness for other conflicts.
Great Britain has asked Ukraine to involve experts to help its Gulf partners shoot down Iranian drones. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also allowed the US to use British bases for defense in the Middle East.
Great Britain, France, and Germany are ready to cooperate with the US and partners to stop Iran's attacks. They express shock at Iran's strikes and readiness for defensive actions.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that the country cannot evacuate its citizens from the Middle East due to closed airspace. Thousands of Germans, including tourists and permanent residents, are in the region.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian transport and logistics enterprises that support the Russian army and operate in the occupied territories. These companies are also involved in the parallel import of dual-use goods.
The far-right AfD party has sparked a scandal by questioning the German government about critical vulnerabilities in NATO's defense. This move is seen as fulfilling a "Kremlin's task list," providing Moscow with a strategic advantage.
The Danish company Hecto Drone presented the HD-606 hexacopter at the Enforce Tac 2026 exhibition. The drone is equipped with two 12.7mm rifles for engaging armored vehicles and fortifications.
The German parliament has adopted amendments to the Air Safety Act, granting law enforcement and the army broader powers to neutralize drones. Illegal entry into airfields is punishable by up to five years in prison.
The Czech Republic proposes that the European Union discuss adjusting temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, possibly with a limitation of its scope. In the Czech Republic, there are over 398,000 Ukrainians with temporary protection, with about six thousand people arriving monthly.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced snap elections to the Folketing on March 24, 2026. This will happen several months before the deadline amid a foreign policy crisis and US threats regarding Greenland.
Ukraine will receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas through the terminal in Klaipeda. Naftogaz and the Lithuanian Ignitis Group will ensure the supply of 90 million cubic meters by the end of March.
During a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping stated the need for equal participation of all parties in negotiations for peace in Ukraine. The German Chancellor called on China to use its influence on Moscow to end the war.