Ukraine

Zelenskiy facing growing domestic crisis as support in his own party melts

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is facing a growing domestic political crisis as deputies in his own Servant of the People party start to rebel against his authority.

Swiss court upholds Naftogaz's $1.3bn claim against Gazprom

Newsbase March 16, 2026

Dispute stemmed from a 2019 agreement between Gazprom and Naftogaz governing the transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine.

Belgium’s De Wever calls for EU to reengage with Russia on Ukraine peace talks

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for the EU to restart talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, calling it “the only option.”

Warning of potential nuclear risk in Iran echoes Putin’s Ukraine war rhetoric

bne IntelliNews March 16, 2026

A senior adviser to US President Donald Trump has warned that escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could lead to “truly catastrophic” nuclear weapons use.

Trump losing his patience with Zelenskiy

Ben Aris in Berlin March 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump is losing his patience with Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to the White House last week calling for supplies and criticised the White House decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russia.

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