Ukraine

Did Zelensky threaten Viktor Orbán with soldiers? Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary rise in March 2026 over EU aid, the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute and political tensions before Hungary’s elections.

Did Zelensky threaten Orbán with soldiers? What is known about the Ukraine–Hungary dispute in March 2026

President Zelensky sets out a three-step plan for Donald Trump to pressure Vladimir Putin: US security guarantees for Ukraine, a reconstruction package and a ceasefire ultimatum backed by total sanctions.

Zelensky urges Trump to pressure Putin with security guarantees, reconstruction and total sanctions

Russia claims it could ensure “silence” on the day of potential elections in Ukraine, while Kyiv insists voting is only possible after a ceasefire and firm security guarantees.

Russia says it could ensure “silence” if Ukraine holds elections despite ongoing war

Japan plans to join NATO’s PURL initiative, providing funding for non-lethal US-made equipment for Ukraine in a move that strengthens Tokyo’s role in international security support.

What is NATO’s PURL initiative and how Japan plans to support Ukraine

US and Ukrainian negotiators discussed a possible peace deal with Russia as early as March 2026. Talks focus on ceasefire timing, elections and security guarantees, though the proposed timeline is seen as ambitious.

Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters

After Trump’s talks in Florida, Zelenskyy and Putin could speak directly for the first time in 5 years. A US-backed peace plan may shift the Ukraine war towards negotiations.

Are Zelenskyy and Putin set for their first phone call in 5 years after Trump’s Florida talks

On 28 December 2025 Ukraine and Russia agreed a local ceasefire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to allow IAEA-supervised power line repairs, easing immediate nuclear safety risks.

Ukraine and Russia agree local ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – IAEA

US Senator Lindsey Graham says Washington should escalate pressure on Russia and consider supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if peace talks fail.

US senator Graham backs Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin rejects peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida focused on a peace plan, security guarantees and reconstruction. A report from Rustem Umierov is expected.

Zelenskyy confirms third day of Ukraine–US talks in Florida, expects report from Umierov

Ukraine’s president says Russia’s invasion is about stripping nations of choice. Speaking after talks with Portugal’s PM, he insists any peace must protect sovereignty, democracy and security guarantees.

Why Zelensky says Russia’s war targets Europe’s democracies, not Ukraine’s land alone

The United States pressured Ukraine during talks in Berlin to relinquish parts of the Donbas as part of a proposed peace process with Russia, according to AFP.

US raises prospect of territorial concessions in the Donbas during talks with Ukraine in Berlin

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine agreeing to security guarantees instead of NATO membership is already a major compromise, amid ongoing US-led peace efforts.

Zelensky says security guarantees instead of NATO membership are already a compromise by Ukraine