The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, regarding a drone strike on a British airbase in the country.

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a conversation revealing the inhumane treatment of troops by Russian commanders.

Russia has reason to be concerned about the possible loss of an important ally in the Iranian government, although certain aspects of the escalation in the Middle East play into the Kremlin’s hands.

Russian forces on Monday, March 2, attacked the central branch of the national postal service Ukrposhta in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region.

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

A court in Ulan-Ude has fined Anton Saikhiev, who was convicted in a case related to alleged links with the Azov Brigade, 30,000 rubles under a charge of "discrediting" the Russian army.

The Persian Gulf countries could significantly strengthen their protection against Iranian Shahed drones by drawing on Ukraine’s experience in building a comprehensive counter-UAV system that includes early warning, electronic warfare, and various interception tools.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is aware that Croatia proposed supplying oil to Hungary, but the Hungarian government declined the proposal.