Trump’s envoy barred from Russia talks at Putin’s request

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, was excluded from peace negotiations at Moscow’s request, according to U.S. and Russian officials quoted by NBC News.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.

Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers

A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.

Putin visits Kursk as Russia claims gains against Ukraine

Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region in western Russia for the first time since Ukrainian forces captured parts of the area, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing Reuters.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // EU defense discussed in Strasbourg: European Parliament on the path of military strengthening

The European Parliament is set to discuss a resolution today during the plenary session in Strasbourg regarding the future of European defense, particularly in the event of reduced collaboration with the United States. This discussion follows yesterday's decision, on Tuesday, March 11, where the Parliament voted to establish a support fund for the Republic of Moldova amounting to nearly two billion euros. Additionally, the Parliament expressed its support for strengthening Europe’s eastern flank in response to Russian aggression.

Zelensky: Russia must show its readiness to end the war or continue the war

Ukraine's proposal for the meeting with American partners in Saudi Arabia consisted of three key points: ensuring silence in the sky by controlling missiles, bombs, and long-range drones, and maintaining silence at sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared this information on his Telegram channel. He also mentioned other topics discussed, including "real confidence-building measures in this situation, where diplomacy is in progress, particularly the release of prisoners."

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine announced its readiness to suspend military actions for 30 days. In response, the United States may resume arms deliveries and information exchange. During talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from the United States and Ukraine agreed on the necessary steps to restore long-term peace and security, as stated in a press release from the Presidency of Ukraine.

BEC validated Crin Antonescu’s candidacy

The Central Electoral Bureau of Romania has officially registered Crin Antonescu's candidacy for the presidency, as announced by BEC on Tuesday, according to digi24.ro.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // European defense discussed in Paris and Strasbourg

A meeting of the military chiefs from European countries willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, in Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting will focus on the potential future deployment of European forces in Ukraine. These troops are intended not to engage in frontline combat but to ensure the full respect of a peace agreement once it is reached. Notably, the meeting will also include representatives from the UK, which, although no longer part of the EU, remains the second nuclear power on the European continent.

U.S. cancels 83% of USAID funding programs

The United States has canceled 83% of USAID's funding programs, as announced by the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on platform X.

Călin Georgescu challenges election rejection in Romania

UPDATE Călin Georgescu will challenge the decision of Romania’s Constitutional Court, which rejected his candidacy for the May presidential elections.

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia ahead of critical peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, ahead of discussions between Ukrainian and American officials about ending the war with Russia, at a time when Kyiv's situation is growing more precarious.