On March 26, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Donald Trump was ready to offer Ukraine security guarantees if Ukrainian troops withdraw from Donbas. This information confirmed previous reports in Ukrainian media about the stagnation of US–Ukraine talks due to Ukraine's rejection of this condition.
In Odesa, a wanted man for draft evasion opened fire on police during a document check. As a result, two police officers were injured and the assailant was killed in the ensuing shootout.
Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil infrastructure. According to Reuters, approximately 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity is now offline, heavily impacting Russian exports at a time of high global oil prices.
Meanwhile, Russia has started supplying drones, medicines, and food to Iran. Western intelligence agencies report increased secret negotiations between Moscow and Tehran following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. There is also speculation about a potential US ground operation against Iran, but no confirmation has been given.
Military actions in the Middle East persist, but their intensity has lessened compared to the onset of the conflict. Iran claims to have shot down a US fighter jet, which the US denies. The European Union and United Kingdom are reviewing their strategies regarding the war and sanctions against Russia. Germany has officially refused to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Global security remains threatened due to a series of military and political incidents across regions, with Ukraine continuing to face both domestic and external policy challenges.
