Excerpts from the most important news on Ukraine
Since May 2022, the Solidarity Lanes have allowed Ukraine to export around 209m tonnes of goods
25.03.2026
In the face of russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in May 2022, establishing new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways. Today, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes have become a lifeline for Ukraine’s economy, the European Commission said in a press release.In February 2026, Solidarity Lanes transported:Around 60% of Ukrainian imports (in comparison to around 30% through the Black Sea)Around 60% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products ...Germany detains two russian agents who were spying on a person supplying drones to Ukraine
24.03.2026
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office has detained one Romanian and one Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of espionage on behalf of russian intelligence, according to a press release.According to the prosecutor’s office, the accused were gathering information and filming an individual who supplies drones and components to Ukraine.These actions are believed to have been preparation for further covert operations against this individual, the press release stated.The 6th biomethane plant in Ukraine is now operational
23.03.2026
Ukraine’s biomethane sector has expanded with the launch of its largest plant to date. A new facility owned by the Teofipol Energy Company is now operational, reports expro.com.ua, citing Georgy Geletukha, chairman of the board of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine.With this launch, the number of biomethane producers in the country has risen to six, and the total installed capacity has reached 106 million cubic meters per year. The new plant’s design capacity is approximately 56 million cubic meters of ...Fire at Czech weapons company will not affect supply of drones to Ukraine
21.03.2026
A fire at a Czech weapons facility poses no threat to the supply of drones destined for Ukraine, the organizer of a key fundraising effort has confirmed to ukrinform.ua.“The company’s owners have confirmed to us that the delivery of drones from the fundraiser, which we are closing on Sunday, is not in jeopardy,” Martin Ondráček, leader of the “Dárek pro putina” (Gift for putin) initiative, said.The campaign successfully collected 25 million korunas from over 6,250 Czech citizens ...russian occupiers strike territory of kindergarten in Sumy region
21.03.2026
The enemy continues to attack the Sumy community. Today, March 21, it struck the territory of a kindergarten. This was reported by Acting Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar.According to the statement, a Molniya-type drone hit the territory of a preschool educational facility in the Velykochernechchynskyi district.As a result of the strike, approximately 19 windows and two doors were damaged.Fortunately, there are no casualties.russians mined an area near a kindergarten in Bilozerka, Kherson region – police
17.03.2026
In Bilozerka, Kherson region, remote mining of the territory was recorded, in particular near a kindergarten. This was reported by the police of the Kherson region.According to preliminary information, explosive devices were found on Poshtova Street on the territory of a kindergarten.The mined area may be more extensive, the police warned.European Council sanctions nine individuals responsible for Bucha massacre
16.03.2026
The European Council adopted restrictive measures against nine individuals who played a major role in the Bucha massacre and are therefore responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Ukraine.The Council is notably listing Colonel General Aleksandr Chayko, former Commander of the Eastern Military District and the most senior russian military officer on the ground in Ukraine at the outset of the full-scale invasion. He was lead commander in Ukraine when russian troops entered Bucha.The new listings also include other high-ranking military officials ...Finnish Foreign Minister says Hormuz is not a priority, the main focus for Europe is defending Ukraine
16.03.2026
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said that securing the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is not a first priority at this time. She made the remarks on the sidelines of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.“The main focus for Europe is and will remain the defense of Ukraine, which requires significant effort from all of us,” the diplomat emphasized.Valtonen also pointed out that Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer land border with russia, which, she noted, continues ...Hungary will not become a Ukrainian colony, Orban says as elections approach
14.03.2026
Source: miniszterelnok.huHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has claimed that Ukraine has allegedly been blackmailing Hungary for 19 days over oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.“Hungary will not become a Ukrainian colony. Zelenskyy is not in charge here,” Orbán said in a statement and called on Hungarians to join his “Peace March.”He also stated that the world is currently unable to overcome the oil crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Orbán, cheap russian oil could solve ...russians strike passenger train near Sumy with russian Shahed drone
14.03.2026
On Saturday, March 14, russian forces attacked a passenger train with a drone near Sumy. This was reported by the Vorozhba City Council.“A UAV, preliminarily identified as a “Geran-2,” struck a suburban passenger train on the “Smorodyne – Vorozhba” route. This happened today, around 5:00 p.m.,” the statement said.The incident occurred near the village of Novoselytsia in the Verkhnyosyrovatska community. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties. Passengers were evacuated to a safe location.Head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee threatens to attack Ukraine
14.03.2026
Iran has threatened Ukraine over allegations that Kyiv provided drone-interceptor tech to Israel, Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Committee, said in a statement.“Ukraine has effectively become involved in the War and … has turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran,” Azizi said.The statement follows recent reports on the advancement of counter-drone technologies in Ukraine, systems honed in the field during its ongoing defense against russian aggression.As reported, Iran refuses to take full legal responsibility for ...Trump: We don’t need Ukraine’s help in drone defense
13.03.2026
The US does not need Ukraine’s assistance with strengthening anti-drone defenses, President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News.“We don’t need their help in drone defense … We know more about drones than anybody. We have thebest drones in the world, actually,” Trump said.
