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The oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an explosive vessel 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat. One crew member was killed in the attack, and 21 others were evacuated.
The conflict with Iran has led to mass cancellations of flights by Emirates and Qatar Airways, causing airline shares to fall. Over 400 flights have been canceled by each airline, and Dubai and Doha airports have suspended operations.
The Palau-flagged tanker Skylight, which is under US sanctions, was attacked off Oman's Musandam Peninsula. Four crew members were injured, and 20 people were evacuated.
The conflict in the Middle East threatens the stability of global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's LNG exports pass, is blocked. This leads to a halt in tanker traffic and a critical fuel shortage.
Dubai International Airport ceased operations after a suspected air strike, with over 90% of flights canceled. More than 2,300 flights were canceled in 24 hours, with Emirates and FlyDubai being the most affected.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Kabul and other cities in Afghanistan, stating that its patience with the Taliban government had run out. Both sides report significant casualties, but the figures differ.
This was the culmination of months of mutual accusations and territorial disputes. In such a situation, Ukraine has to act in conditions of multi-vector turbulence.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
Russian oil monopolist "Transneft" reduced crude oil intake by 250 thousand barrels per day after drone attacks on the "Kaleykino" pumping station in Tatarstan. This threatens the stability of export supplies via the "Druzhba" oil pipeline and affects the Russian budget's revenues.
Russian Urals crude oil is selling at its largest discount in almost three years, reaching $30. 62 per barrel relative to Brent. This is a consequence of Western sanctions, particularly those imposed by the United States.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted that every kilometer of the occupiers' advance costs Russia about 157 dead.
India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.
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.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.
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%.
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.
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.
Donald Trump claims that his diplomatic actions stopped an armed conflict between India and Pakistan. He personally intervened by holding telephone conversations with the leaders of both countries.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that protecting freedom of speech on social media is "pure nonsense," contradicting Donald Trump's foreign policy. European countries are considering banning social media for minors, while the US criticizes such actions as censorship.
The most extensive Baltic Sea ice in 15 years is restricting Russian exports, requiring icebreaker escort for vessels without an ice class. From March 1, ports may prohibit entry to such vessels if the ice thickness reaches 30-50 cm.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged India to support a moratorium on strikes against civilians and infrastructure. This statement came after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main topics of discussion are cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and a potential contract for the supply of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands the elimination of all uranium enrichment equipment in Iran. He also proposed reducing US military aid to zero, transitioning to a partnership.
India successfully launched a modernized Agni-P ballistic missile from a railway platform. This provides better maneuverability in hard-to-reach areas.
The Russian army is increasingly relying on foreign fighters from Asia and Africa due to its inability to replace losses. Thousands of mercenaries from various countries are fighting for Russia, often under pressure and deception.
French President Emmanuel Macron will attend a summit on the impact of artificial intelligence in India this week. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen ties between the countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the Ukraine-US-Russia talks narrowed the range of issues, but the most difficult ones remain. The US does not know if Russia is serious about ending the war.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia are planning another round of talks next week, possibly in Miami or Abu Dhabi. The main stumbling block remains territory, particularly Russia's demand to control the entire Donbas.