Germany's Scholz:

Germany will allocate 10 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine this year.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

We will not engage in direct negotiations under pressure, threats, or increased sanctions.

We will respond to Trump’s letter in the coming days.

The letter is mostly threatening but also claims to present opportunities. We will consider both the threats and the opportunities.

Kremlin:

Putin has sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to strengthen practical cooperation across the entire bilateral agenda.

Putin supported the efforts of the Syrian leadership to quickly stabilize the situation in the country.

The U.S. has extended Türkiye’s exemption from sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank, which Türkiye uses for natural gas payments.

The exemption was set to expire today.

Source: Bloomberg

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and U.S. Treasury officials discussed economic cooperation and U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Bessent briefed Şimşek on the U.S. “maximum pressure” sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military programs.

For the first time in two months, IDF forces have launched a ground invasion in northern Gaza.

Trump will sign an executive order this afternoon to eliminate the Department of Education, transferring authority to the states.

A full shutdown would require a decision by Congress, but the president will instruct the Secretary of Education to begin the process.

Source: CNN

White House:

The Biden Administration killed nearly 8 million chickens ahead of President Trump's Inauguration, leading to supply shortages and higher prices.

UK Defence Intelligence:

Russian Armed Forces have likely suffered around 900,000 casualties (killed and wounded) since invading Ukraine in 2022, with 200,000–250,000 killed—Russia’s highest losses since World War II.

Hamas fired at leats 6 rockets towards Tel Aviv.

IDF reports that sirens sounded in central Israel following projectile launches from the Gaza Strip.

Kremlin aide Ushakov:

Negotiations between representatives of Russia and the United States will take place in Riyadh on March 24.

Taliban-run Foreign Ministry:

Afghanistan Foreign Minister met US special envoy for hostage affairs. They held discussions on bilateral relations and prisoner release.

Zelensky asking Macron for a call after the briefing.

"Emmanuel, Emmanuel... I'm sorry Emmanuel. I have just a conversation with journalists. Can I, maybe I can, some minutes, in 15-20 minutes..."

All EU leaders except Hungary’s Orbán back statement reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity

Zelensky:

Putin must stop unnecessary demands that prolong war.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spox. Zakharova:

You know what I want to say? Russia has no intention of attacking Germany.

If Germany is making such claims, then perhaps these are Germany’s own plans.

In that case, Berlin should call things by their proper name.

This is what trees on the front lines look like after extensive use of fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones in Ukraine.