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Ukraine Has 'irrefutable' Evidence of Russia Providing Intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy Says
Czechs Looking Into Possible Russian Trail in Fire at Defence Factory
Exclusive-Patriot Missile Involved in Bahrain Blast Likely US-operated, Analysis Finds
US House Panel Asks Pentagon to Review Safran Ventures in China
Ukraine Deploys 228 Specialists to Middle East, Discussing 'serious Agreements'
Date: March 20, 2026
KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - Kyiv has deployed 228 specialists to help Middle Eastern countries with drone defence, and is working with Middle Eastern leaders to sign "serious agreements," Ukrainian...
Switzerland Halts Weapons Exports to US Due to Iran War, Citing Neutrality
Date: March 20, 2026
March 20 (Reuters) - Switzerland on Friday said it would not issue licences for companies to export weapons to the United States due to the ongoing attacks on Iran, citing the country's neutrality. "...
Russia to Step up Security for Military Officials After String of Assassinations
Date: March 19, 2026
MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - Russia will step up protection for high-ranking military officials after a series of assassinations and attempted killings that it blames on Ukraine, the head of the FSB...
Macron Names New French Aircraft Carrier 'Free France' in Nod to Resistance
Date: March 18, 2026
By Gianluca Lo Nostro INDRE, France, March 18 (Reuters) - France's new aircraft carrier will be named France Libre (Free France), President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, as Paris advances its...
Spain to Move Iraq Troops Over Risks From Iran War, Defence Minister Says
Date: March 18, 2026
MADRID, March 18 (Reuters) - Spain plans to evacuate and relocate troops deployed in Iraq in the coming days due to the conflict in Iran and the wider Gulf region, Defence Minister Margarita Robles...

Ukraine Strikes Russian Aircraft Plants in Ulyanovsk and Novgorod Regions, Kyiv Says
Date: March 18, 2026
KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military struck two Russian plants producing and repairing military transport and cargo planes in the Ulyanovsk and Novgorod regions, the Ukrainian General Staff...
