NEW: The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of U.S. goods from next month in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, the European Commission said in a statement.

Source: Reuters

Ukraine’s most combat-ready brigades have withdrawn from Russia's Kursk region.

“My friends managed to leave Kursk and avoid encirclement. It’s unfortunate that it came to this, but that’s the reality,” one soldier said.

Source: Forbes

Retired General Keith Kellogg, initially appointed by President Donald Trump as the U.S. envoy for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, has reportedly been sidelined within the administration.

Source: Politico

Maxar restores Ukrainian access to satellite imagery

American aerospace company Maxar has resumed access for Ukrainian users to the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery (GEGD) program.

Ukrainian accounts were temporarily suspended due to what Maxar described as an “administrative request.”

Source: Militarnyi

Russia's foreign intelligence chief, Sergei Naryshkin, held a phone call on Tuesday with the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, the Interfax news agency reported.

Here is Russian flag near the Sudzha administration building, adjacent to the House of Culture.

It is now evident that Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the area and will likely retreat from the entire Kursk region soon to avoid the risk of encirclement.

China's warships encircle Australia.

A flotilla of three Chinese navy ships sailed around Australia for nearly a month, moving in and out of its exclusive economic zone, conducting live-fire drills and forcing civilian flights to reroute.

China's two warships had 144 missile launchers, while Australia's entire fleet of 10 warships had only 200. Australia's two fuel tankers, crucial for long-range operations, were out of commission.

Australia's navy is old and dependent on the United States.

Source: NYT

No U.S. company can keep up with Ukraine on drones

The U.S. is turning to Ukraine for help in developing better drones after American drones underperformed on the battlefield.

Startups are now working with Ukrainian manufacturers to build battle-tested drones for the U.S. military.

While the Pentagon aims to produce 100,000 drones annually, Ukraine built over 2 million UAVs last year.

Source: WSJ

NEW: China will hold talks with Russia and Iran on the Iran nuclear issue in Beijing on March 14, says China Foreign Ministry.

NEW: We call for dialogue and negotiations to find a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis, says China Foreign Ministry.

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Zalewski confirms that U.S. security assistance to Ukraine is once again being delivered through the Jasionka logistics hub.

French President Emmanuel Macron met with NATO and EU military commanders in Paris to discuss future defense strategies for the continent.

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces the resumption of intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Israel has sent fighter jets towards Syria multiple times in recent days to "safeguard" the Druze community.

The jets flew at low altitudes as a clear message to Syria’s new leadership that Israel is committed to "defending" the Druze population.

Source: Channel 12

Türkiye continues military operations against PKK/YPG/SDF terror group in Syria

Turkish MoD official confirmed that operations against the group continue, including yesterday.

The announcement follows a deal between the U.S.-backed SDF and Syria’s new government.

Source: Reuters

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa expected to attend donors’ summit in Brussels in his first visit to Europe.

Germany Backs European Army

✅ 84% say it’s a good idea.
❌ 12% oppose it.

Source: ZDF

Germany’s Volkswagen is considering manufacturing equipment for the German Army as Europe accelerates its rearmament.

With Germany’s car exports down 50% from pre-pandemic levels, automakers have spare capacity.

The United Nations voted in favor of the creation of an International Day of Hope.

The only country to vote against: United States.

Even North Korea voted for it.