Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy and CEO of RDIF, said on Saturday, that US sanctions extension on Russian oil transit will affect 100 million barrels of crude.

Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Ukrainian Air Force reported on Thursday, that Ukrainian Air Force intercepted or neutralized 31 missiles and 636 drones launched across Ukraine during coordinated Russian attacks that struck multiple cities and killed at least 13 people.

Berlin (Diplomat.so) - Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action approved €6.6 million in arms export licenses to Israel between 28 February and 27 March 2026 during the early weeks of the Israel–Iran conflict following coordinated strikes that escalated regional tensions.

London (Diplomat.so) – The International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said Monday, that no country has the legal right to block transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The German-Russian Chamber of Commerce reported on Tuesday, that Russia has earned billions of euros in additional revenue from oil, gas, and fertilizer exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration reported that Russian airstrikes killed five civilians and injured 33 others in multiple locations across Ukraine.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia's Ministry of Defence announced that its Space Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket carrying a military satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Friday.

London (Diplomat.so) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday, that the United Kingdom will host an international summit this week involving over 30 countries to coordinate efforts to restore and secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday, that its forces have gained full control over the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, declaring that all territory of the self-proclaimed "Luhansk People's Republic" is now under Russian authority.

Rome (Diplomat.so) – The Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Italy denied permission for several U.S. military aircraft en route to the Middle East to land at Sigonella Air Base in eastern Sicily on Tuesday, March 31, marking a notable strain in NATO relations.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that a Russian military Antonov An-26 transport plane crashed over the Crimean peninsula on Tuesday, March 31, killing all 29 people on board, including six crew members and 23 passengers.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian government on Monday expelled British diplomat Danae Dolakia, accusing her of espionage and gathering sensitive economic information during informal meetings across Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russia's Defence Ministry reported on Sunday, that its "Western Group" forces captured the village of Kivsharivka in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast after intense offensive operations, claiming progress across multiple operational axes and substantial losses inflicted…

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian government has issued a decree prohibiting the export of refined gold bars weighing more than 100 grams from the country, effective May 1, 2026, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, addressed business leaders in Moscow, warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have global economic consequences comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian Ministry of Defense reported, that a Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at the strategic Ust-Luga port in northwestern Russia, following an extensive offensive involving roughly 400 drones launched by Kyiv overnight.

Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Russia launched more than 1,000 drones in coordinated attacks across Ukraine on Tuesday, targeting multiple cities including Lviv, killing several civilians and damaging critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.

Paris (Diplomat.so) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to engage in good-faith negotiations aimed at reducing escalating tensions in the Middle East following their recent phone conversation.

Vienna (Diplomat.so) – The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Tuesday, that it had been informed by Iran that a projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant without causing damage or casualties, according to statements shared on official channels and confirmed by Iranian authorities.

Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, that any expansion of the Israel–Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea would be viewed by Russia as highly negative, amid rising regional military activity and widening geographic scope.