Category: World

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed that Iran has not requested Russia for any help past the political help already expressed by Moscow.

Supply: Peskov chatting with journalists, as reported by the Russian information company Interfax

Quote: "On this case, there have been no requests from the Iranian aspect. Our constant place is well-known to everybody, and there are not any modifications right here."

Particulars: Peskov was responding to a query about whether or not Moscow intends to offer Tehran with any help along with the political help it has already expressed.

Background: As reported by Monetary Occasions, citing leaked Russian paperwork and sources accustomed to the matter, Iran has concluded a secret settlement with Russia value about €500 million to buy 1000’s of recent moveable air defence missile programs as a part of a large-scale programme to revive its air defence system, which was broken throughout final 12 months's warfare with Israel.

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Russian ruler Vladimir Putin is trying to make use of the battle in Iran to attempt to push the European Union to rethink its plans to part out Russian gasoline.

Supply: Russian Telegram channel Agentstvo.Novosti

Particulars: Putin stated Moscow might cease supplying gasoline to the EU earlier than the Union introduces its deliberate restrictions. He had earlier claimed that Russia was ready to renew provides at any time.

"They [the EU – ed.] plan to introduce restrictions on the acquisition of Russian gasoline, together with liquefied gasoline, in a month, after which in a yr's time, in 2027, new restrictions up to a whole ban.

However now different markets are opening up. And it might be extra useful for us to cease provides to the European market proper now. To maneuver to these markets which might be opening up and set up ourselves there," Putin stated in an interview with Kremlin-aligned journalist Pavel Zarubin.

The Kremlin chief described this not as a call however as "considering out loud", whereas promising to instruct the Russian authorities to look at the problem along with corporations.

Commenting on the scenario in power markets brought on by the battle in Iran, Putin stated he’s assured that American corporations will depart the European marketplace for locations "the place they pay extra".

Background:

• The European Union plans to utterly part out provides of Russian gasoline by 1 November 2027. The ban will apply to each pipeline gasoline and liquefied pure gasoline (LNG) from Russia.
• The battle in Iran has led to gasoline shortages and rising costs.

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Two individuals have been injured and a number of other fires have damaged out following Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Supply: Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Army Administration, on Telegram

Particulars: Russian forces attacked 4 districts in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast utilizing drones, artillery and guided aerial bombs.

Quote: "Kryvyi Rih was below a large-scale assault. Fires broke out. Infrastructure amenities had been broken. Transport infrastructure was affected within the metropolis of Verkhivtseve within the Kamianske district. Two males aged 38 and 45 had been injured. They’ll obtain therapy at residence."

Particulars: The Pokrovske hromada within the Synelnykove district got here below assault. Russian forces destroyed a home and broken a fireplace station and two different residential buildings. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

The town of Nikopol and the Pokrovske hromada within the Nikopol district had been focused, with residential property broken.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa concerning the scenario in Bahrain and the broader area following Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "I spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. His Majesty outlined the scenario in Bahrain and throughout the area.

There are numerous challenges, notably as a consequence of Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes. Like Bahrain, Ukraine didn’t wish to expertise this, however we perceive properly what fixed missile and drone assaults are and how one can counter them."

Particulars: The leaders mentioned methods of working on this route and agreed their groups would keep in touch.

Background:

• On the morning of 28 February, Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran and Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
• Iran responded by putting targets in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates and has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, the primary artery for Center East oil provides.
• A US-flagged tanker Stena Crucial was attacked within the port of Bahrain, sparking a hearth on board. The crew members weren't injured.

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US officers have warned that Iranian-made Shahed-type drones pose a critical problem and that present air defences can’t be relied on to intercept each one in every of them.

Supply: CNN citing two nameless sources conversant in a closed-door briefing by Trump administration officers, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The officers have been briefing lawmakers within the Congress on the continuing operation in opposition to Iran after they stated Shahed-type drones current a major problem and present US air defences can’t be relied on to intercept each drone.

Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Workers Normal Dan Caine stated Iranian Shahed-type drones have proved an even bigger drawback than initially anticipated as a result of they fly "low and sluggish" and may evade air defences higher than ballistic missiles.

One of many sources stated officers sought to downplay issues by noting that US companions within the Gulf have shares of interceptor missiles.

The sources additionally stated officers didn’t clearly reply how the Trump administration plans to stop Iran turning into a failed state. They reiterated the operation's aims set out by Trump: degrading Iran's missile functionality, halting its nuclear ambitions, destroying its navy and ending its funding of plenty of armed teams throughout the area.

Background:

• The US has introduced the closure of its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after each got here beneath Iranian drone assaults, almost definitely by Shahed-type UAVs.
• Iranian drones additionally struck a British airbase in Cyprus after which plenty of allies despatched further forces to supply cowl for the island.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned Kyiv is already working with companions within the Center East on preparations for Ukrainian troops and consultants to function on the bottom.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) after a gathering with heads of companies

Quote: "In just some days, Iran has launched over 800 missiles of assorted sorts and greater than 1,400 assault drones…

Ukraine can contribute to defending lives and stabilising the state of affairs. Companions are reaching out to us. I’ve tasked [the relevant agencies] to current choices for helping the related nations and to supply support in a manner that doesn’t weaken our personal defence right here in Ukraine.

Our army possesses the required capabilities. Ukrainian consultants will function on web site, and groups are already coordinating these efforts. And we’re prepared to assist shield lives, defend civilians and help actual efforts to stabilise the state of affairs and, particularly, restore secure navigation within the area."

Background: Zelenskyy mentioned earlier that nobody had made any direct request as regards bringing in consultants from Ukraine to assist shoot down Iranian drones within the Persian Gulf.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that trilateral diplomatic work involving Ukraine, the US and Russia will resume as quickly because the safety scenario and the broader political context permit.

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night tackle on 4 March

Quote: "At the moment, I additionally spoke with Rustem Umierov [the head of Ukraine's negotiating team in the trilateral peace talks] relating to his communications with the American aspect.

We proceed to have interaction with the US virtually each day. For now, due to the scenario with Iran, the mandatory indicators for a trilateral assembly haven't come but.

However as quickly because the safety scenario and the broader political context permit us to renew the trilateral diplomatic work, it is going to be performed. Ukraine is prepared for it."

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated he’s grateful to Ukraine's intelligence providers, the Workplace of the President of Ukraine and all of the businesses concerned for the steps taken to allow additional prisoner exchanges.

Quote: "We hope for excellent news."

Background: Media experiences earlier on Wednesday 4 March stated the time and venue of the subsequent spherical of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US stay unclear.

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Ukraine's International Ministry has stated it would set up the details round reviews that Russia has handed over to Hungary two Ukrainian prisoners of warfare who additionally maintain Hungarian citizenship.

Supply: European Pravda citing Ukraine's Ministry of International Affairs

Particulars: The ministry stated Ukraine was not supplied any info relating to who had been launched from Russian captivity.

Quote: "Due to this fact the chargé d'affaires of Hungary can be invited to the International Ministry to acquire dependable info. The Ukrainian facet may also request entry to the people who had been handed over."

Extra particulars: The Ukrainian ministry stated bringing folks again from captivity is a precedence for Ukraine.

Quote: "We remorse to notice that Moscow and Budapest have once more sought to control the delicate situation of prisoners of warfare. It’s a stark show of cynicism when the discharge of people is was a instrument of political messaging forward of elections in Hungary and used as a bargaining chip in dealings with the Kremlin."

Extra particulars: Ukraine additionally condemned what it known as "manipulation of the ethnic card" from the Hungarian facet.

Quote: "Real humanitarian efforts by nations that sincerely assist Ukraine safe the discharge of captives and defend lives are by no means accompanied by such tone deaf and cynical publicity and politicisation. What issues most is that human life is handled as crucial factor."

Background:

• Vladimir Putin promised at a gathering with Szijjarto in Moscow that he would launch two Ukrainian Armed Forces troopers who maintain Hungarian citizenship.
• Putin stated the problem of the prisoners of warfare had been raised by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán throughout a cellphone name on Tuesday 3 March.
• Szijjártó stated earlier that he would summon Ukraine's ambassador over what he known as a "violent hunt" for Hungarians for mobilisation.
• Szijjártó has additionally supported the unlawful smuggling of Ukrainian males throughout the Hungary-Ukraine border, claiming that mobilisation in Ukraine is hindering an finish to the warfare began by Russia.

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Russia's federal funds deficit for 2025 turned out to be round 26% larger than formally reported, reaching roughly 3.6% of GDP.

Supply: Intelligence information from Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), as cited by Ukrinform

Particulars: It’s famous that Russia is making an attempt to hide the true figures by falsified statistics.

In keeping with the report, virtually all sectors of the Russian economic system are displaying adverse dynamics and, "except complete countermeasures are taken, the structural issues of an economic system closely depending on the vitality sector will deepen over the long run and will grow to be continual."

"Russia's oil-based economic system is struggling not solely from the heavy tax burden Putin is utilizing to finance his battle. Drone assaults and sanctions are eroding Russia's most vital supply of overseas forex. Attributable to Western sanctions, Russia is pressured to promote its oil at a big low cost to international costs," the report states.

In keeping with the BND's evaluation, India – which, along with China, is among the many largest patrons of Russian oil – "has already considerably diminished its oil imports underneath US stress."

"US sanctions are resulting in a pointy decline in Russia's revenues from oil and LNG exports," German intelligence officers consider.

It is usually individually famous that belief in Russia's official statistics continues to say no, whereas "Russia's funding attractiveness has became an unpredictable danger."

Background: In keeping with Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), in 2025, Russia's army spending amounted to roughly half of its whole funds and about 10% of its GDP.

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Russian forces launched a drone assault, focusing on and killing a girl driving a bicycle within the village of Novodmytrivka within the Bilozerska hromada, Kherson Oblast, on the afternoon of 4 March. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Supply: Kherson Oblast Army Administration

Particulars: Russian forces struck the 49-year-old native lady within the again whereas she was driving her bicycle. She died on the scene.

Later, a resident of Kherson sought medical help after being attacked by a Russian drone within the metropolis centre.

The 32-year-old man was recognized with a blast damage and concussion.

Background: Two individuals had been killed and two others injured in Russian strikes on Kherson on the morning of 4 March.

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