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# Frontline and Eastern Europe
> Week of March 16, 2026
## Regional Summary
**When the Front Line Is Everywhere**
Across central and eastern Europe this week, countries are taking on military commitments that outrun their political capacity to deliver them. States that once saw defence as a NATO obligation confined to their borders are now hosting American tankers for strikes on Iran, offering troops to the Gulf, and building ties with defence contractors — all while their governments collapse into feuds, corruption scandals, and paralysis. External ambition and internal dysfunction are rising together, and the contradiction threatens to become unsustainable.
Romania shows the problem most clearly. Its Supreme Council of National Defence approved American use of airbases for operations against Iran, a commitment that goes beyond hosting NATO's missile defences at Deveselu. KC-135 refuelling aircraft are arriving at Mihail Kogălniceanu; Tehran has issued warnings. Yet as Romania takes on global military risk, its government is tearing itself apart. Marcel Ciolacu, the former prime minister, has launched personal attacks on his successor, Ilie Bolojan, calling him "an executioner" and "a satrap with a scythe." The Social Democrats plan to collapse the coalition through mass ministerial resignations. The country's main intelligence service has lacked a permanent civilian head for nearly two years. A state willing to host American bombers cannot find a spymaster.
Poland shows the same split in sharper form. Karol Nawrocki, the president, visited Budapest in support of Viktor Orbán, aligning himself with Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini just as the Washington Post reported that Hungary's foreign minister regularly briefs his Russian counterpart on EU Council discussions. Mr Nawrocki's veto still blocks €132bn in EU defence funding — the bloc's largest allocation to any single country — and his refusal to swear in new constitutional court judges prolongs a standoff that makes governance impossible. Football fans across the country booed him; Donald Tusk, the prime minister, called the Budapest trip a "fatal mistake." Poland is at once Europe's most hawkish state on Ukraine and one of its most politically paralysed.
Estonia and Finland show that even functional northern governments are overreaching. Tallinn offered to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz if Washington asked — a leap for a country of 1.3m people whose primary concern is a 294-kilometre border with Russia, highlighted by another Russian Su-30 incursion into its airspace. Petteri Orpo, the prime minister, pushed ahead with legislation enabling NATO nuclear planning on Finnish soil, overriding opposition calls for delay, while his coalition fractured over inheritance tax and an €800 bottle of champagne accepted by Riikka Purra, the finance minister. Both countries are building deeper ties with American defence contractors — Lockheed Martin is opening maintenance facilities across the Baltics — but their domestic coalitions are fragile foundations for such commitments.
Ukraine, the country all these efforts are meant to support, shows the contradiction most painfully. It deployed 201 military experts to Gulf states to help counter Iranian drones, a desperate attempt to make itself indispensable to partners beyond Europe. Yet Donald Trump dismissed the offer, calling Volodymyr Zelensky "the last person we need help from," even as Ukrainian anti-corruption prosecutors charged 41 sitting MPs and arrested senior security-service officials taking six-figure bribes. A state fighting for survival on the battlefield and seeking relevance on the global stage is simultaneously hollowed out by the corruption of its own officials. Lithuania's governing Social Democrats, meanwhile, are in revolt against their own prime minister over her use of military aircraft for personal trips, leading a former foreign minister to lament that allies now see the country as "a state without a message."
The problem is not just that war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East have raised the stakes. The political systems asked to bear these stakes — coalition governments, divided executives, weak oversight institutions — are cracking under the load. Defence budgets rise, American contractors arrive, airbases open, troops are offered to distant theatres; yet at home, presidents sabotage prime ministers, ethics commissions investigate champagne gifts, and intelligence agencies lack permanent heads. Europe's eastern flank is arming for a world of permanent confrontation while governing as though peace were still the default. That gap is the real vulnerability.
## Country Summaries
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Czech Republic
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Czech weapons facility that makes drones for Ukraine as terrorism after a group calling itself the Earthquake Faction claimed responsibility. Andrej Babiš, the prime minister, cancelled his trip to Budapest and convened an emergency Security Council meeting. The attack on LPP Holding's warehouse in Pardubice is the first terrorist attack on Czech defence industry supporting Ukraine. The attackers claimed the facility had Israeli ties.
Petr Pavel, the president, signed the 2026 budget but criticised the government's defence spending as inadequate for NATO commitments and security threats. Yet even as the government cuts spending, Western defence integration deepens. Lockheed Martin completed all 11 industrial cooperation agreements for the Czech F-35 program, with production of 24 aircraft expected to begin in 2027.
Tens of thousands of protesters filled Prague's Letná Park to demonstrate against Mr Babiš's government. They accused his coalition of threatening democracy and steering the country toward authoritarianism. The protests followed criticism of proposed legislation that would require NGOs receiving foreign funding to register in a database, with fines up to 15 million koruna for non-compliance. Opposition parties and NGOs have called it Russia-style foreign agent legislation.
Mr Babiš continues deepening Western economic ties. His meeting with Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, in Berlin produced an agreement to create a Czech-German working group on energy "highways," part of discussions on making European industry more competitive. The Czech Republic also joined other EU countries supporting stricter visa rules for Russian military personnel seeking to enter the Schengen area.
* **Tens of thousands protest in Prague against Babiš government over democracy concerns** — Tens of thousands demonstrated in Prague's Letná Park against the government, with protesters expressing concerns that Andrej Babiš and his coalition represent a threat to democracy and are steering the country toward authoritarianism and away from supporting Ukraine. *([mercurynews.com](https://reuters.com/world/czechs-rally-countrys-largest-anti-government-protest-since-2019-2026-03-21))*
* **Babiš cancels CPAC Budapest trip after Pardubice facility fire** — Andrej Babiš turned back from his flight to Budapest's CPAC Hungary conference after being informed about the fire at the Pardubice facility, convening an emergency Security Council meeting instead. *([24.hu](https://telex.hu/kulfold/2026/03/20/andrej-babis-csehorszag-terrortamadas-cpac-budapest))*
* **Pavel conducts regional visits across Central Bohemia** — Petr Pavel undertook a multi-day tour of Central Bohemian region, visiting Mladá Boleslav, Nymburk and other locations, meeting with mayors, citizens, and visiting local businesses including Škoda Auto. *([nymbursky.denik.cz](https://cnn.iprima.cz/pavel-na-navsteve-stredoceskeho-kraje-prezident-si-prohledne-skodovku-i-stredoveky-hrad-507065))*
* **Pavel criticises government defence spending despite signing budget** — Petr Pavel signed the 2026 state budget but criticised the reduced defence spending as unjustifiable given growing security threats and NATO commitments, adding to international criticism including from the US. *([reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/czech-president-adds-criticism-governments-defence-spending-cuts-2026-03-16))*
* [Czech authorities probe warehouse fire in drone technology firm — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/czech-fire-warehouse-drones-lpp-arson-3fed52f223f3426d07056e0c56b2cfc0)
* [Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for blaze at Czech arms maker — timesofisrael.com](https://timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-group-claims-responsibility-for-blaze-at-czech-arms-maker)
* [Czech drone facility making weapons for Ukraine set on fire, investigation underway — kyivindependent.com](https://kyivindependent.com/czech-drone-facility-making-weapons-for-ukraine-set-on-fire-investigation-underway)
* [Fire At Czech Arms Producer With Ukraine Ties Investigated As Terror Attack — rferl.org](https://rferl.org/a/czech-fire-terror-drones-missiles-ukraine/33712180.html)
* [Czech authorities grapple with mystery group behind Pardubice arson — eualive.net](https://eualive.net/czech-authorities-grapple-with-mystery-group-gehind-pardubice-arson)
* [Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš — mercurynews.com](https://mercurynews.com/2026/03/21/tens-of-thousands-of-protesters-rally-in-prague-against-new-government-of-czech-prime-minister-babi)
* [Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/mass-prague-rally-hits-babis-over-democracy-concerns/a-76470345)
* [Czechs rally in country's largest anti-government protest since 2019 — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/czechs-rally-countrys-largest-anti-government-protest-since-2019-2026-03-21)
* [Tens of thousands rally against new Czech government seen as a threat to democracy — latimes.com](https://latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-03-22/mass-protest-in-prague-against-new-czech-government)
* [Czech Republic protests: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to 'defend democracy' from new government — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/prague-protests-czech-andrej-babis-b2943194.html)
* [Visszafordult Budapestről Andrej Babiš cseh miniszterelnök — 24.hu](https://24.hu/belfold/2026/03/20/andrej-babis-cpac-budapest-csehorszag)
* [Világ: Babis lemondta részvételét a budapesti CPAC-en — hvg.hu](https://hvg.hu/vilag/20260320_csehorszag-andrej-babis-budapest-cpac)
* [Telex: Félórányira volt Budapesttől Andrej Babiš — telex.hu](https://telex.hu/kulfold/2026/03/20/andrej-babis-csehorszag-terrortamadas-cpac-budapest)
* [Terrortámadás történhetett, azonnal visszafordították a cseh kormányfő Budapestre tartó gépét — blikk.hu](https://blikk.hu/politika/vilagpolitika/andrej-babis-cseh-miniszterelnok-cpac-budapest-terrortamadas/62mt4fv)
* [Návštěvy prezidentů v Nymburce — nymbursky.denik.cz](https://nymbursky.denik.cz/zpravy_region/navstevy-prezident-nymburk-zeman-havel-klaus-petr-pavel-minulost.html)
* [Prezident Petr Pavel dnes přijíždí do Nymburka — nymbursky.denik.cz](https://nymbursky.denik.cz/zpravy_region/prezident-petr-pavel-setkani-s-obcany-debata-nymburk-zivy-prenos.html)
* [Pavel na návštěvě Středočeského kraje — cnn.iprima.cz](https://cnn.iprima.cz/pavel-na-navsteve-stredoceskeho-kraje-prezident-si-prohledne-skodovku-i-stredoveky-hrad-507065)
* [Prezident Petr Pavel navštívil Boleslav, prohlédl si Škodovku i fotbalový stadion — iboleslav.cz](https://iboleslav.cz/mlada-boleslav/prezident-petr-pavel-navstivil-boleslav-prohledl-si-skodovku-i-fotbalovy-stadion/)
* [Czech president adds to criticism of government's defence spending cuts — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/czech-president-adds-criticism-governments-defence-spending-cuts-2026-03-16)
* [Czech president signs 2026 budget despite worries over NATO defence spending commitments — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/czech-president-signs-2026-budget-despite-worries-over-nato-defence-spending-2026-03-20)
* [Prezident Pavel přijal premiéra Babiše, rozpočet p... — forum24.cz](https://www.forum24.cz/prezident-pavel-prijal-premiera-babise-rozpocet-podepise-v-patek)
* [Lockheed Martin finalizes 11 industrial agreements for Czech F-35 program — defence-industry.eu](https://defence-industry.eu/lockheed-martin-finalizes-11-industrial-agreements-for-czech-f-35-program)
* [Lockheed Martin signs all industrial projects in Czech F-35 programme — airforce-technology.com](https://airforce-technology.com/news/czech-f35-programme-lockheed-martin)
* [Czech Republic supports the initiative to ban Russian military from entering the EU — oreanda-news.com](https://oreanda-news.com/en/v_mire/czech-republic-supports-the-initiative-to-ban-russian-military-from-entering-the-/article1587673)
* [Czechia preparing Kremlin-style bill to crack down on NGOs, critics say — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/czechia-prepares-kremlin-style-bill-crackdown-on-ngos-critics-say)
* [Czechs plan major rally as MPs mull 'foreign agent' law — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/czechs-plan-major-rally-as-mps-mull-foreign-agent-law/a-76429630)
* [Pavel criticizes Czech soil protection standards compared to Germany and Austria — ceskenoviny.cz](https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/2801287)
* [Czech instructors help train over 9,500 Ukrainian troops — ukrinform.net](https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4103086-czech-instructors-help-train-over-9500-ukrainian-troops.html)
* [Czech Armed Forces chief says peace deal must reflect Russia as aggressor — ukrinform.net](https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4103183-peace-deal-must-reflect-russias-role-as-aggressor-czech-military-chief-says.html)
* [Czech Republic and Hungary strengthen military partnership — militaeraktuell.at](https://militaeraktuell.at/en/czech-republic-and-hungary-strengthen-military-partnership/)
* [Colt CZ Defence Solutions signs cooperation memorandum with Explosia — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/colt-cz-defence-solutions-signed-a-memorandum-of-cooperation-with-explosia-ce7e5eded881f022)
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Ukraine
Ukraine deployed 201 military experts to Gulf states to help counter Iranian drones this week, even as Donald Trump rejected Ukrainian assistance and called Volodymyr Zelensky an obstacle to peace.
The deployment to the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait builds on Ukraine's experience defending against Russian Shahed attacks. Mr Zelensky said Ukraine can produce 2,000 interceptors daily and that the US and 11 countries had requested Ukrainian help. But Mr Trump told NBC News that "the last person we need help from is Zelensky" and claimed Vladimir Putin was easier to deal with than the Ukrainian president. Mr Zelensky hit back during visits to London and Madrid, warning that a Middle East war could create missile shortages for Ukraine and criticising Mr Trump as not being "on any side" in the conflict.
The diplomatic tensions came as Ukraine's governance crisis spread from parliament to the security services. Colonel Ihor Briku, deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Rivne region, was arrested taking a \$620,000 bribe for permits for amber mining. Authorities also detained the deputy head in Kyiv region. Separately, a court sentenced Lyudmila Marchenko, a former lawmaker from Mr Zelensky's Servant of the People party, to two years in prison for taking an \$11,300 bribe to help draft-eligible men leave the country. Anti-corruption prosecutors have now charged 41 current MPs.
On the battlefield, Ukraine stayed on the offensive despite intensified Russian attacks. General Oleksandr Syrskyi reported more than 200 daily clashes across multiple fronts and said Ukrainian forces had killed 4,840 Russian soldiers in three days. The government also outlined energy plans requiring 278 billion hryvnias for the next heating season, with EU loans covering part of the cost.
* **Ukraine deploys drone warfare experts to Middle East to counter Iranian attacks** — Ukraine has sent over 200 military experts to the Middle East to help Gulf countries defend against Iranian drones, using experience gained from years of Russian Shahed drone attacks. The US and 11 countries have requested Ukrainian assistance in countering drone threats. *([nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/ukrainian-experts-in-middle-east-fight-drones.html))*
* **Foreign Minister Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions amid Middle East escalation** — Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged increased pressure on Russia following Middle East escalation, warning that soaring energy prices could increase risks of Russian aggression in Europe. He opposed linking EU loans to the Druzhba pipeline operation. *([ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4103290-soaring-energy-prices-increase-risk-of-escalation-of-russian-aggression-in-europe-sybiha.html))*
* **SBU conducts operations against corruption and Russian agents** — Ukraine's Security Service detained deputy heads in Rivne and Kyiv regions for bribery over amber extraction, exposed Russian disinformation operations against Hungarian community in Zakarpattia, and suffered a drone attack on its Lviv facility. *([kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72210))*
* **Armed Forces conduct strikes against Russian targets and defend multiple fronts** — Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian command centres in Mariupol and military facilities across occupied territories, while defending against intense Russian attacks. Daily combat clashes exceeded 200 as Russian forces increased pressure across multiple front sections. *([militarnyi.com](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/lyman-sector-afu-repelled-attack-twenty))*
* **Political tensions emerge within Servant of the People party amid corruption cases** — Ukraine's ruling Servant of the People party is split as several MPs face corruption charges. Former party member Lyudmyla Marchenko was sentenced to two years for bribery, while MP Mariana Bezuhla faces treason charges in a court-ordered investigation. *([euromaidanpress.com](https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/20/ukraine-charges-ruling-party-mp-with-treason-and-the-case-has-two-separate-tracks/))*
* **Defence Minister Fedorov signals shift toward data-driven war management** — New Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, previously digital transformation minister, is making changes to reduce bureaucratic oversight and stress management based on data and Ukraine's expertise in countering Iranian drones. *([washingtontimes.com](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/17/us-learn-ukraine-beating-irans-drones))*
* [Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8r813x66jo)
* [Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15xeyny73wo)
* [Zelensky Says 'Regimes in Russia and Iran Are Brothers in Hatred' and Urges Allies to Unite — time.com](https://time.com/article/2026/03/17/zelensky-united-kingdom-speech-iran-russia-war-defense-efforts)
* [Zelensky should keep his distance from the Shah's son — americanthinker.com](https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/03/zelensky_should_keep_his_distance_from_the_shah_s_son.html)
* [How Sean Penn became Zelensky's closest American ally after Trump's latest snub — the-independent.com](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/sean-penn-skipped-oscars-2026-ukraine-zelensky-trump-b2939826.html)
* [Entre Volodymyr Zelensky et les parlementaires de sa majorité en Ukraine, des relations de plus en plus tendues — lemonde.fr](https://lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/03/18/entre-volodymyr-zelensky-et-les-parlementaires-de-sa-majorite-en-ukraine-des-relations-de-plus-en-plus-tendues_6672069_3210.html)
* [Zelensky says he has a 'very bad feeling' about the war in the Middle East scuppering peace in Ukraine — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15669969/Zelensky-says-bad-feeling-war-Middle-East-scuppering-peace-Ukraine.html)
* [Zelensky in London to press for peace and Russia sanctions as Iran war steals focus — latimes.com](https://latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-03-17/zelensky-in-london-to-press-for-peace-russia-sanctions-as-iran-war-steals-focus)
* [Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Spain — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/video/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-arrives-in-spain-8e57ebe5c29e4e118ac4907a940b7840)
* [Ukrainian President Zelensky Addresses British Parliament — c-span.org](https://www.c-span.org/event/international-telecasts/ukrainian-president-zelensky-addresses-british-parliament/441328)
* [Analyse de Fabien Deglise | Volodymyr Zelensky, joker improbable au Moyen-Orient — ledevoir.com](https://ledevoir.com/monde/moyen-orient/965625/volodymyr-zelensky-joker-improbable-moyen-orient)
* [Zelenski y Sánchez acuerdan un salto cualitativo (y 1.000 millones más) en ayuda militar — elpais.com](https://elpais.com/expres/2026-03-19/zelenski-y-sanchez-acuerdan-un-salto-cualitativo-y-1000-millones-mas-en-ayuda-militar-mientras-la-ofensiva-rusa-sacude-el-donbas.html)
* [Zelensky intensifica su ofensiva diplomática en plena la crisis de Medio Oriente — canal12misiones.com](https://canal12misiones.com/noticias-de-misiones/internacionales-2/zelensky-ofensiva-diplomatica-crisis-medio-oriente)
* [Volodymyr Zelensky annonce une rencontre samedi aux Etats-Unis entre des négociateurs ukrainiens et américains — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/europe/manifestations-en-ukraine/volodymyr-zelensky-annonce-une-rencontre-samedi-aux-etats-unis-entre-des-emissaires-de-kiev-et-les-negociateurs-americains_7880336.html)
* [Guerre en Ukraine : La France arrête un pétrolier fantôme russe, Zelensky s'impatiente auprès des Etats-Unis — 20minutes.fr](https://20minutes.fr/monde/ukraine/4212851-20260320-guerre-ukraine-france-arrete-petrolier-fantome-russe-zelensky-impatiente-aupres-etats-unis)
* [Coup dur pour Volodymyr Zelensky : l'Union européenne se prononce pour la réouverture d'un oléoduc transportant du pétrole russe — actu.orange.fr](https://actu.orange.fr/monde/coup-dur-pour-volodymyr-zelensky-l-union-europeenne-se-prononce-pour-la-reouverture-d-un-oleoduc-transportant-du-petrole-russe-magic-CNT000002nTvXU.html)
* [Guerre en Ukraine : Zelensky rencontre une star des Oscars, la Russie ne recrutera plus de Kényans — 20minutes.fr](https://20minutes.fr/monde/ukraine/4212171-20260316-guerre-ukraine-zelensky-rencontre-star-oscars-russie-recrutera-plus-kenyans)
* [As Trump sneers at Nato, Zelensky builds alliances with UK, Middle East and Europe — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-zelensky-nato-ukraine-iran-europe-drone-b2940476.html)
* [I would very much like the United States not to perceive Ukraine as a country that only begs — ua.news-pravda.com](https://ua.news-pravda.com/en/world/2026/03/17/93212.html)
* [Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on UK parliament to help build up anti-drone defences — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/video/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-calls-on-uk-parliament-to-help-build-up-anti-drone-defences-c336fc3cf85f4127904fa827febace01)
* [Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin delivers update on peace talks as war rages in Iran — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-trump-putin-zelensky-drones-peace-b2939115.html)
* [The Key Issue Is to Understand How Ready Russia Is to Move Toward a Real End to the War — president.gov.ua](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/najgolovnishe-zrozumiti-naskilky-rosijska-storona-gotova-jti-103469)
* [Zelenskyy: Responsibility of govt and communities for implementation of energy sustainability plans – very high — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1152996.html)
* [Zelenskyy discussed with Sybiha the preparation of diplomatic events in Ukraine for the coming weeks — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/zelenskyy-discussed-with-sybiha-the-preparation-of-diplomatic-events-in-ukraine-for-the-coming-weeks)
* [Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/ukrainian-experts-in-middle-east-fight-drones.html)
* [US again asks Zelensky for help in the Middle East — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/us-again-asks-zelensky-for-help-in-the-middle-east-902436/)
* [U.K. and Ukraine to partner to boost drone supply as Starmer shows support for Zelensky — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-uk-ukraine-drones-starmer-support-zelensky/)
* [Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Gulf — aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/18/over-200-ukrainian-military-experts-in-gulf-region-to-counter-irans-drones)
* [Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks — pbs.org](https://pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-is-using-drone-expertise-to-help-5-countries-against-iran-attacks)
* [Ukraine receives requests from 11 countries for security support in connection with Iran's actions – Sybiha — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1152108.html)
* [The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ukraine's readiness to share its defense experience with the world — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announced-ukraines-readiness-to-share-its-defense-experience-with-the-world)
* [FM Sybiha: Middle East escalation changes global perception of Ukraine — ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4102551-fm-sybiha-middle-east-escalation-changes-global-perception-of-ukraine.html)
* [Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks — nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks-iran.html)
* [Ukraine, US teams conclude talks, new POW exchange possible, Zelenskiy says — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-urges-allies-keep-up-pressure-russia-ahead-talks-with-us-2026-03-22)
* [Ukraine-US talks in Florida — What the delegations agreed on — newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/peace-deal-security-guarantees-in-focus-witkoff-1774216696.html)
* [How did the peace talks between Ukraine and the United States end? — news.liga.net](https://news.liga.net/en/politics/news/negotiations-in-the-united-states-umerov-claims-progress-on-narrowing-outstanding-issues)
* [New talks between Ukraine and the US on March 21 – details — news.liga.net](https://news.liga.net/en/politics/news/ukrainian-delegation-arrives-for-talks-in-america-who-went-and-what-topics)
* [Volodymyr Zelensky annonce une rencontre samedi aux Etats-Unis entre des négociateurs ukrainiens et américains — franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/europe/manifestations-en-ukraine/volodymyr-zelensky-annonce-une-rencontre-samedi-aux-etats-unis-entre-des-emissaires-de-kiev-et-les-negociateurs-americains_7880336.html)
* [Guerre en Ukraine : La France arrête un pétrolier fantôme russe, Zelensky s'impatiente auprès des Etats-Unis — 20minutes.fr](https://20minutes.fr/monde/ukraine/4212851-20260320-guerre-ukraine-france-arrete-petrolier-fantome-russe-zelensky-impatiente-aupres-etats-unis)
* [Syrsky Says Russian Losses Mount as Fighting Intensifies Across Front — kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72350)
* [Weekly roundup. Ukraine resists Russia's invasion. Days 1,482-1,486 — uacrisis.org](https://uacrisis.org/en/1482-1486)
* [Army chief on front-line situation — Russian losses, number of clashes, and new measures — newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/army-chief-on-front-line-situation-russian-1774039132.html)
* [Day 1,485: Russia plans to recruit another 409,000 soldiers in 2026, Syrskyi says — uacrisis.org](https://uacrisis.org/en/1485)
* [General Oleksandr Syrskyi warns of Russia's plans for war in Ukraine in 2026 — english.nv.ua](https://english.nv.ua/nation/general-oleksandr-syrskyi-warns-of-russia-s-plans-for-war-in-ukraine-in-2026-50593109.html)
* [Ukraine's army chief says Russia plans to recruit over 400,000 troops in 2026 — newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-plans-to-recruit-over-400-000-troops-1773911279.html)
* [El jefe del Ejército ucraniano afirma que Rusia planea reclutar 409.000 soldados más — huffingtonpost.es](https://www.huffingtonpost.es/global/el-jefe-ejercito-ucraniano-afirma-rusia-planea-reclutar-409000-soldados-mas-dos-primeros-dias-ofensiva-perdido-mas-3000-f202603.html)
* [The Russian army has increased pressure on several sections of the front at once — Syrsky — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/the-russian-army-has-increased-pressure-on-several-sections-of-the-front-at-once-syrsky-902459)
* [Syrskyi on Russia's air superiority: how drones changed the psychology of war — 112.ua](https://112.ua/en/sirskij-pro-perevagu-rf-u-povitri-ak-bezpilotniki-zminili-psihologiu-vijni-148944)
* [Syrskyi announced an increase in enemy activity and Russia's plans for 409,000 soldiers — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/syrskyi-announced-an-increase-in-enemy-activity-and-russias-plans-for-409000-soldiers)
* [The Russian army has chosen a new key direction for the offensive — online.ua — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/the-russian-army-has-chosen-a-new-key-direction-for-the-offensive-902310)
* [Svyrydenko discusses energy resilience plans with diplomats — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1153364.html)
* [Kyiv's resilience plan requires UAH 61.6 billion – PM Svyrydenko — ukrinform.net](https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4103853-kyivs-resilience-plan-requires-uah-616-billion-pm-svyrydenko.html)
* [Fuel prices and supplies: PM Svyrydenko meets with representatives of largest gas station chains — ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4102223-fuel-prices-and-supplies-pm-svyrydenko-meets-with-representatives-of-largest-gas-station-chains.html)
* [Prime Minister Svyrydenko announces Mriya reached 550,000 users — mezha.net](https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/prime_minister_svyrydenko-5)
* [Kyiv presented a resilience plan, but it needs refinement - Svyrydenko — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/kyiv-presented-a-resilience-plan-but-it-needs-refinement-svyrydenko)
* [Government launches targeted support for pensioners and vulnerable populations - Svyrydenko — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/government-launches-targeted-support-for-pensioners-and-vulnerable-populations-svyrydenko)
* [Ukraine needs UAH 280,000 for energy stability for new heating season - Svyrydenko — ukranews.com](https://ukranews.com/en/news/1141023-ukraine-needs-uah-280-000-for-energy-stability-for-new-heating-season-svyrydenko)
* ["Ukraine today received the full package of conditions for joining the EU," said Prime Minister Svyrydenko — eu.news-pravda.com](https://eu.news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/17/177781.html)
* [The state will help Kyiv prepare its housing stock for next winter - Svyrydenko — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/the-state-will-help-kyiv-prepare-its-housing-stock-for-next-winter-svyrydenko)
* [Svyrydenko: govt allocates UAH 12.9 bln for initial work preparing for next winter — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1153144.html)
* [The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 12.8 billion hryvnias for the protection of critical infrastructure — ua.news](https://ua.news/en/ukraine/kabmin-vidiliv-12-8-mlrd-grn-na-zakhist-kritichnoyi-infrastrukturi)
* [Svyrydenko urged businesses to increase their own electricity generation before winter — ua.news](https://ua.news/en/ukraine/sviridenko-zaklikala-biznes-zbilshiti-vlasnu-generatsiiu-elektroenergiyi-do-zimi)
* [Cabinet regulates implementation of regional resilience plans – Svyrydenko — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1153164.html)
* [Communication center of the 112 Service has been launched in Odesa — intent.press](https://intent.press/en/news/society/2026/the-fourth-communication-center-of-the-112-service-in-ukraine-was-launched-in-odesa)
* [Businesses must increase their own electricity generation by next winter - Svyrydenko — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/businesses-must-increase-their-own-electricity-generation-by-next-winter-svyrydenko)
* [«Не виставлені рахунки на мільярди гривень». Українцям перерахували комуналку за січень через російські атаки — Свириденко — hromadske.ua](https://hromadske.ua/ekonomika/261127-ne-vystavleni-rakhunky-na-miliardy-hryven-ukrayintsiam-pererakhuvaly-komunalku-za-sichen-cherez-rosiyski-ataky-svyrydenko)
* [The Cabinet of Ministers estimated Ukraine's energy resilience plan at UAH 278 billion — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/the-government-estimated-ukraines-energy-resilience-plan-at-278-billion-hryvnias)
* [Fuel market in Ukraine is stable, excitement subsides - Svyrydenko met with representatives of the largest gas station chains — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/fuel-market-in-ukraine-is-stable-excitement-subsides-svyrydenko-met-with-representatives-of-the-largest-gas-station-chains)
* [Light will be even in a blackout: the government will finance the installation of generators and batteries in high-rise buildings in Kyiv — koroldanylo.com.ua](https://www.koroldanylo.com.ua/en/news/svitlo_bude_navit_u_blekaut_uriad_profinansuje_vstanovlennia_generatoriv_ta_akumuliatoriv_u_bagatopoverxivkax_kijeva_29876)
* [Ukraine: key priorities in the healthcare sector — bearr.org](https://bearr.org/regional-news/ukraine-key-priorities-in-the-healthcare-sector/)
* [Ukrainians will be able to receive cashback for fuel starting March 20 — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/ukrainians-will-be-able-to-receive-cashback-for-fuel-starting-march-20)
* [Soaring energy prices increase risk of escalation of Russian aggression in Europe – Sybiha — ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4103290-soaring-energy-prices-increase-risk-of-escalation-of-russian-aggression-in-europe-sybiha.html)
* [FM Sybiha at EU Foreign Affairs Council: Linking EUR 90B loan to Druzhba pipeline operation unacceptable — ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4102175-fm-sybiha-at-eu-council-of-ministers-linking-eur-90b-loan-to-druzhba-pipeline-operation-unacceptable.html)
* [FM Sybiha: Middle East escalation changes global perception of Ukraine — ukrinform.net](https://ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4102551-fm-sybiha-middle-east-escalation-changes-global-perception-of-ukraine.html)
* [Sybiha calls for stronger sanctions against Russia due to escalation risks in Europe — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/sybiha-called-for-strengthening-sanctions-against-russia-due-to-escalation-risks-in-europe)
* [Sybiha: Ukraine supports all intl efforts to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1153277.html)
* [EU loan to Ukraine cannot be conditional on Druzhba pipeline, says Ukrainian foreign minister — yahoo.com](https://yahoo.com/news/articles/eu-loan-ukraine-cannot-conditional-153200710.html)
* [US Secretary of State expressed condolences on the death of Patriarch Filaret — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-expressed-condolences-on-the-death-of-patriarch-filaret)
* [This weakens Russia's terrorist potential - Sybiha on Ukrainian strikes against targets in Russia — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/this-weakens-russias-terrorist-potential-sybiha-on-ukrainian-strikes-against-targets-in-russia)
* [Sybiha: La escalada en Oriente Medio ha cambiado la percepción de Ucrania en todo el mundo — ukrinform.es](https://ukrinform.es/rubric-polytics/4102581-sybiha-la-escalada-en-oriente-medio-ha-cambiado-la-percepcion-de-ucrania-en-todo-el-mundo.html)
* [Russian Drone Strike Hits SBU Site in Lviv, Damages Dozens of Buildings in Odesa — kyivpost.com](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72210)
* [The deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine in Rivne Oblast was caught taking a bribe in connection with amber mining — ua.news](https://ua.news/en/ukraine/zastupnika-nachalnika-sbu-rivnenshchini-vpiimali-na-khabari-za-vidobutok-burshtinu)
* [SBU Detains Belarusian-Russian Agent in Unmanned Systems Forces — reform.news](https://reform.news/en/sbu-detains-belarusian-russian-agent-in-unmanned-systems-forces/)
* [Two regional SBU deputy heads charged in \$600,000 amber extortion scheme — hromadske.ua](https://hromadske.ua/en/society/260982-zastupnykam-dvokh-oblasnykh-holiv-sbu-vruchyly-pidozry-ranishe-yikh-zatrymaly-za-skhemu-shchodo-burshtynu)
* [Drone attacked SBU office in Lviv – destruction recorded — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/drone-attacked-sbu-office-in-lviv-destruction-recorded)
* [SBU exposes large-scale Russia information special operation against Hungarian community in Zakarpattia — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1152552.html)
* [Detention of SBU officials for bribery: what is known — prm.ua](https://prm.ua/en/sbu-officials-detained-while-accepting-a-bribe-what-is-known/)
* [Demonstrates the scale of Russian interference in Hungarian elections on Orbán's side - Sybiha on hostile information-psychological operations against Hungarians in Zakarpattia — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/demonstrates-the-scale-of-russian-interference-in-hungarian-elections-on-orbans-side-sybiha-on-hostile-information-psychological-operations-against-hungarians-in-zakarpattia)
* [In Lyman Sector, AFU Repelled Attack Involving More Than Twenty Enemy Vehicles — militarnyi.com](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/lyman-sector-afu-repelled-attack-twenty)
* [AFU struck Russian command center in Mariupol and enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/afu-struck-russian-command-center-in-mariupol-and-enemy-positions-in-zaporizhzhia)
* [The AFU destroyed 6 areas of concentration of the Russian army — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-destroyed-6-areas-of-concentration-of-the-russian-army-902507/)
* [AFU General Staff: Russian aircraft manufacturing plant Aviastar damaged — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1152673.html)
* [The AFU have engaged in 43 clashes with the occupiers since the beginning of the day — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-have-engaged-in-43-clashes-with-the-occupiers-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-902490)
* [AFU General Staff: Enemy's TOR-M2U air defense missile system, Bastion missile system concentration area, communications center, military logistics facilities hit — en.interfax.com.ua](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1152287.html)
* [There have been 91 clashes between the AFU and the Russian army since the beginning of the day — news.online.ua](https://news.online.ua/en/there-have-been-91-clashes-between-the-afu-and-the-russian-army-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-902421)
* [Russia attacked the port of Odessa: foreign ships carrying grain were damaged — glavnoe.in.ua](https://glavnoe.in.ua/en/news-en/russia-attacked-the-port-of-odessa-foreign-ships-carrying-grain-were-damaged)
* [Ukraine charges ruling-party MP with treason — and the case has two separate tracks — euromaidanpress.com](https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/20/ukraine-charges-ruling-party-mp-with-treason-and-the-case-has-two-separate-tracks/)
* [MP Marchenko, who threw money over the fence, was sentenced to two years in prison — news.liga.net](https://news.liga.net/en/society/news/mp-marchenko-was-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-taking-a-113-thousand-bribe)
* [Ex-Zelensky's party lawmaker sentenced to jail in bribery case — kyivindependent.com](https://kyivindependent.com/lawmaker-from-zelenskys-party-sentenced-to-jail-in-bribery-case/)
* [The crisis is going into a tailspin — eu.news-pravda.com](https://eu.news-pravda.com/ukraine/2026/03/22/179387.html)
* [BBC News: The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is gradually losing control: discipline has weakened in the Servant of the People faction — news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/17/2161011.html)
* [Ukraine-US talks in Florida — What the delegations agreed on — newsukraine.rbc.ua](https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/peace-deal-security-guarantees-in-focus-witkoff-1774216696.html)
* [What the U.S. can learn from Ukraine about beating Iran's drones — washingtontimes.com](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/17/us-learn-ukraine-beating-irans-drones)
* [Ukraine Says Russian Attacks Kill Four People, Leave Thousands Without Power — usnews.com](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-03-21/most-of-ukraines-chernihiv-region-without-power-after-russian-attack)
* [Trump snubs Zelensky's offer to help US with drone tech — the-independent.com](https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/zelensky-trump-iran-drones-ukraine-russia-peace-b2939105.html)
* [NYT profile: A Rare Trip to the Front Line With Ukraine's President — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/03/18/insider/zelensky-interview-ukraine-war.html)
* [Budanov meets with Head of the House of Habsburg Karl von Habsburg — president.gov.ua](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kirilo-budanov-zustrivsya-z-golovoyu-domu-gabsburgiv-karlom-103473)
* [Budanov announces expanded support for veterans — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/budanov-announced-expanded-support-for-veterans)
* [National Bank discussed currency liberalisation with business community — gb4u.org](https://www.gb4u.org/post/ukraine-s-national-bank-discussed-currency-liberalisation-with-the-business-community)
***
### 
Poland
Karol Nawrocki, Poland's president, broke with his own government this week to support Viktor Orban, splitting the country's foreign policy just as Hungary faces accusations of sharing EU secrets with Russia.
Mr Nawrocki announced he will visit Budapest on March 23 to back Orban ahead of Hungary's April 12 elections, despite opposition from Donald Tusk, the prime minister. This puts him alongside Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini at a Patriots for Europe gathering. Mr Tusk called the visit a "fatal mistake" that strengthens Putin. The president's office said Mr Nawrocki would only attend bilateral meetings, but it was too late — Poland's presidency now backs Europe's nationalist parties while the government keeps its Atlantic ties.
The split came just as The Washington Post reported that Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's foreign minister, regularly calls his Russian counterpart to brief him on EU Council meetings. Mr Tusk said Poland had "long suspected" this and now limits sensitive discussions when Hungary is present. The revelations make Mr Nawrocki's visit look even worse for a president facing opposition at home.
That opposition spilled into football stadiums across Poland this week. Fans in Zabrze, Gliwice and Lublin booed Mr Nawrocki and hung vulgar banners attacking his vetoes of government legislation. The protests started over his blocking of criminal justice reforms but spread to football matches — a sign that the president's authority is cracking beyond parliament and government.
Mr Tusk's government, meanwhile, notched a small win in Brussels by securing concessions on the EU's emissions trading system, including financial aid and extended free allowances for energy-intensive industry. Poland built alliances with Italy and other countries to push for reforms that account for national differences.
On the right, Jarosław Kaczyński announced that Przemysław Czarnek will be Law and Justice's (PiS) candidate for prime minister in 2027. The choice of the hardline former education minister signals that the party plans to move right to compete against Confederation rather than moving toward the centre. Early reactions suggest the choice has not unified the party as Mr Kaczyński intended.
The core problems remain. Mr Nawrocki's veto still blocks €131.9 billion in EU defence funding — the bloc's largest allocation to any member state — forcing the government to find other funding. The constitutional court standoff continues. The Sejm has elected new judges but the president will likely refuse to swear them in.
* **Reports emerge of Hungarian officials sharing EU meeting details with Russia** — The Washington Post reported that Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's foreign minister, regularly called his Russian counterpart to brief him on EU Council meetings. Mr Tusk responded that Poland had 'long suspected' such information sharing, while Mr Szijjarto accused him of spreading lies. *([wydarzenia.interia.pl](https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-donald-tusk-no-surprise-hungary-leak-russia-eu-summit/))*
* **Nawrocki vetoes SAFE defense funding program, sparks political crisis** — Karol Nawrocki, the president, announced his veto of legislation implementing the EU's SAFE defence funding mechanism, calling it a 45-year loan that would burden future generations. The decision triggered criticism from the government and a heated exchange during an emergency cabinet meeting. *([businessinsider.com.pl](https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/kiedy-polska-dostanie-pieniadze-z-programu-safe-donald-tusk-tlumaczy/5zt4m5c))*
* **Tusk claims success in EU negotiations on emissions trading reform** — Donald Tusk, the prime minister, announced that Poland secured concessions on the EU's emissions trading system (ETS) during the Brussels summit, including access to financial aid and extended free emission allowances. He formed alliances with Italy and other countries to push for reforms. *([wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://www.rp.pl/dyplomacja/art43997961-wegry-blokuja-miliardy-dla-ukrainy-donald-tusk-przyznaje-nie-ma-planu-b))*
* **Nawrocki plans US trip for CPAC conservative conference** — Karol Nawrocki, the president, will travel to Dallas, Texas on March 27 for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where he is invited as a special guest. The trip includes planned meetings with American officials, though a meeting with Donald Trump has not been confirmed. *([oko.press](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32676090,nieoficjalnie-karol-nawrocki-poleci-do-usa-w-planach-m-in.html))*
* **Football fans across Poland boo and protest against President Nawrocki** — Karol Nawrocki, the president, faced widespread booing and hostile banners from football fans at multiple stadiums across Poland, including matches in Zabrze, Gliwice, and Lublin. The protests were sparked by his veto of criminal procedure reforms, with fans displaying vulgar messages criticising his decisions. *([przegladsportowy.onet.pl](https://tvn24.pl/katowice/zabrze-prezydent-karol-nawrocki-na-meczu-w-tle-gwizdy-kibicow-st8950364))*
* **Constitutional Tribunal crisis over new judge appointments** — The Sejm elected six new Constitutional Tribunal judges, but Karol Nawrocki, the president, may refuse to swear them in. Adam Żurek, the justice minister, warned of a 'Plan B' if the president blocks the appointments, while legal disputes continue over the proper procedure for judge selection. *([wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/waldemar-zurek-stawia-ultimatum-karolowi-nawrockiemu-chodzi-o-sedziow-tk/pr2xl87))*
* **Tusk warns of potential 'Polexit' if opposition wins 2027 elections** — Donald Tusk, the prime minister, warned that if anti-European forces win the 2027 elections, they will lead Poland out of the EU. He argued that no law could prevent this political decision and emphasised that EU membership is crucial for Poland's independence and security. *([wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/zadna-ustawa-juz-nie-pomoze-tusk-ostrzega-7266484487752000a))*
* **PKN Orlen's market value exceeds Russian Gazprom's** — Donald Tusk, the prime minister, celebrated that Polish oil company Orlen's market capitalisation surpassed that of Russian energy giant Gazprom. He attributed this milestone to the change of government and departure of PiS from power, writing 'two years without PiS and it's enough not to steal.' *([bankier.pl](https://www.bankier.pl/wiadomosc/Orlen-wiecej-wart-od-Gazpromu-Tusk-chwali-sie-sukcesem-9100958.html))*
* **Government reconstruction rumors denied by Tusk** — Donald Tusk, the prime minister, dismissed media reports about planned government reconstruction, saying he doesn't know where such rumours came from and has no such plans. Earlier reports suggested potential changes to ministers of culture, education, and health before summer. *([wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32673690,tusk-o-rekonstrukcji-rzadu-nie-wiem-skad-wziela-sie-ta-plotka.html))*
* **Tusk announces massive energy investment program** — Donald Tusk, the prime minister, announced that Poland will invest one trillion zloty in energy infrastructure over the next decade. He emphasised that energy security is crucial for national security, citing the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as examples of why secure energy supplies matter. *([rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/polska/news-tusk-wyklada-na-stol-bilion-zlotych-nie-ma-takiego-drugiego-,nId,8072823))*
* **Protests follow Civic Coalition internal elections** — Several protest complaints were filed after Civic Coalition's (KO) internal elections on March 8, particularly regarding results in Lower Silesia and Podkarpacie regions. The complaints alleged procedural violations, with most protests subsequently rejected by the party's electoral commission. *([wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32676321,kolejne-protesty-po-wyborach-w-ko-w-tle-niewielkie-roznice.html))*
* **Tusk dismisses porodówka closure controversy in Lesko** — During a TVN24 interview, Donald Tusk, the prime minister, claimed that the maternity ward in Lesko was not closed, but was quickly contradicted by facts showing the facility had indeed been shut down under his government. Opposition politicians and activists criticised him for the factual error. *([wpolityce.pl](https://www.onet.pl/informacje/onetwiadomosci/donald-tusk-mowil-o-porodowce-w-lesku-marcelina-zawisza-wbija-mu-szpile/nr2hv1s,79cfc278))*
* [Nawrocki jedzie na Węgry. Udzieli poparcia Orbanowi. Tusk: Fatalny błąd — wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,197990,32676847,nawrocki-udzieli-poparcia-orbanowi-jest-zdecydowany-komentarz.html)
* [Tusk komentuje wyjazd Nawrockiego na Węgry. Politycy PiS grzmią — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/tusk-komentuje-wyjazd-nawrockiego-na-wegry-politycy-pis-grzmia-7266798143846816a)
* [Węgry. Donald Tusk o "fatalnym błędzie" Karola Nawrockiego. Pałac błyskawicznie reaguje — wydarzenia.interia.pl](https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/kraj/news-tusk-o-fatalnym-bledzie-nawrockiego-palac-blyskawicznie-reag,nId,23188647)
* [Donald Tusk komentuje doniesienia w sprawie Karola Nawrockiego. "Fatalny błąd" — wiadomosci.onet.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/donald-tusk-komentuje-doniesienia-w-sprawie-karola-nawrockiego-fatalny-blad/07510g0)
* [Prezydent Nawrocki jedzie do Budapesztu. Tusk napisał nieprawdę — dorzeczy.pl](https://dorzeczy.pl/kraj/863116/prezydent-nawrocki-jedzie-do-budapesztu-tusk-napisal-nieprawde.html)
* [Media: Nawrocki planuje "szybką wycieczkę" do Orbana. Oto powód — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/media-nawrocki-planuje-szybka-wycieczke-do-orbana-oto-powod-7266758106990912a)
* [Karol Nawrocki odwiedzi Orbana w Budapeszcie. Tusk i dziennikarz przestrzegają — rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-wysokie-ryzyko-prezydent-nawrocki-spotka-sie-z-orbanem-w-bud,nId,8073531)
* [Nawrocki wesprze Orbana przed wyborami. "Działanie na szkodę Polski" — newsweek.pl](https://www.newsweek.pl/polska/polityka/nawrocki-wesprze-orbana-przed-wyborami-dzialanie-na-szkode-polski/veqg82r)
* [Kontrowersyjna wizyta Karola Nawrockiego w Budapeszcie. Polski prezydent wspiera Orbana — gazetaprawna.pl](https://www.gazetaprawna.pl/wiadomosci/kraj/artykuly/11222053,kontrowersyjna-wizyta-karola-nawrockiego-w-budapeszcie-polski-prezyde.html)
* [Tusk atakuje prezydenta. Mocna riposta Morawieckiego! — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/756104-tusk-atakuje-prezydenta-mocna-riposta-morawieckiego)
* [Sikorski uderza w Nawrockiego. "Poświęcenie wizerunku" — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/sikorski-uderza-w-nawrockiego-poswiecenie-wizerunku-7267062409857440a)
* [Skandal! Nawrocki poleci do Budapesztu. „Prezydent wspierając Orbana robi to na polecenie Putina i Trumpa" — kronika24.pl](https://kronika24.pl/skandal-nawrocki-poleci-do-budapesztu-prezydent-wspierajac-orbana-robi-to-na-polecenie-putina-i-trumpa/)
* [Media: Węgrzy informowali Rosjan o przebiegu spotkań. Tusk reaguje — wydarzenia.interia.pl](https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/zagranica/news-od-dawna-mielismy-podejrzenia-tusk-reaguje-na-doniesienia-o,nId,23188742)
* [Donald Tusk komentuje doniesienia ws. szefa węgierskiej dyplomacji — rmf24.pl](https://www.rmf24.pl/fakty/swiat/news-szef-wegierskiego-msz-uchem-lawrowa-tusk-od-dawna-mamy-co-do,nId,8073570)
* [Węgry zdradzały sekrety UE Rosji? Tusk zabrał głos ws. doniesień mediów — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/wegry-donosily-rosji-tusk-komentuje-doniesienia-mediow-7267040020040000a)
* [Tusk says no 'surprise' Hungary leaks to Moscow from EU summits — politico.eu](https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-donald-tusk-no-surprise-hungary-leak-russia-eu-summit/)
* [Tusk uderza w ludzi Orbana, w tle rozmowy z Rosją. "Od dawna mamy podejrzenia" — polsatnews.pl](https://polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-03-22/tusk-uderza-w-ludzi-orbana-chodzi-o-posiedzenia-rady-ue-od-dawna-mamy-podejrzenia)
* [Węgierski polityk uderza w Tuska i Sikorskiego. "Szerzycie kłamstwa" — wiadomosci.dziennik.pl](https://wiadomosci.dziennik.pl/polityka/artykuly/11222210,wegierski-polityk-uderza-w-tuska-i-sikorskiego-szerzycie-klamstwa.html)
* [Telefony węgierskiego ministra do Moskwy. Tusk: od dawna mamy podejrzenia — tvn24.pl](https://tvn24.pl/swiat/telefony-wegierskiego-ministra-do-moskwy-tusk-od-dawna-mamy-podejrzenia-st8960960)
* [Rosja wiedziała o planach Unii Europejskiej? Donald Tusk reaguje — wiadomosci.onet.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/rosja-wiedziala-o-planach-unii-europejskiej-donald-tusk-reaguje/78322hv)
* [Tusk zabrał głos ws. Węgier: Od dawna mieliśmy takie podejrzenia — dorzeczy.pl](https://dorzeczy.pl/opinie/863323/wegry-donosza-rosji-tusk-komentuje-sensacyjne-doniesienia.html)
* [Kiedy Polska dostanie pieniądze z programu SAFE? Donald Tusk tłumaczy — businessinsider.com.pl](https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/kiedy-polska-dostanie-pieniadze-z-programu-safe-donald-tusk-tlumaczy/5zt4m5c)
* ["Pan jest u mnie, nie u siebie". Donald Tusk ostro do wysłannika prezydenta — wiadomosci.dziennik.pl](https://wiadomosci.dziennik.pl/polityka/artykuly/11216713,pan-jest-u-mnie-nie-u-siebie-donald-tusk-ostro-do-wyslannika-prezydenta.html)
* [Donald Tusk: Poważnie traktuję propozycję prezesa NBP i prezydenta — rp.pl](https://rp.pl/polityka/art44000811-donald-tusk-powaznie-traktuje-propozycje-prezesa-nbp-i-prezydenta)
* [Czym w sprawie SAFE kieruje się Karol Nawrocki? Polacy wskazali \[SONDAŻ\] — wiadomosci.onet.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/czym-w-sprawie-safe-kieruje-sie-karol-nawrocki-polacy-wskazali-sondaz/nh8ybj8)
* ["Nawrocki popełnił błąd". Doradca szefa MON o wecie prezydenta — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/nawrocki-popelnil-blad-doradca-szefa-mon-o-wecie-prezydenta-7266314787832897v)
* [Polacy ocenili weto Nawrockiego. W większości są niezadowoleni — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/polacy-ocenili-weto-nawrockiego-w-wiekszosci-sa-niezadowoleni-7264929228937632a)
* [Za rządów PiS pieniądze były. "Teraz...sytuacja jest dramatyczna" — wgospodarce.pl](https://wgospodarce.pl/informacje/155363-za-rzadow-pis-pieniadze-byly-terazsytuacja-jest-dramatyczna)
* [Politycy KO krytykują weto ustawy o SAFE. Szturm konferencyjny strony rządowej — businessinsider.com.pl](https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/weto-karola-nawrockiego-w-sprawie-safe-fala-krytyki-ze-strony-ko/jqcg7fv)
* [Rzecznik rządu: Jarosław Kaczyński postawił prezydenta w bardzo trudnej sytuacji — rp.pl](https://rp.pl/wojsko/art43976401-rzecznik-rzadu-komentuje-wpisy-kaczynskiego-czarnka-i-blaszczaka-przygotowanie-do-polexitu)
* [Nawrocki odegrał rolę, którą mu napisał Tusk z Czarzastym i Kosiniakiem-Kamyszem — newsweek.pl](https://newsweek.pl/polska/polityka/nawrocki-odegral-role-ktora-mu-napisal-tusk-z-czarzastym-i-kosiniakiem-kamyszem/wg4yx80)
* [Karol NAWROCKI o ETS • Wszystko co najważniejsze — wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl](https://wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl/pepites/karol-nawrocki-o-ets/)
* [Tusk odpowiada Nawrockiemu. Zacytował Mentzena — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/tusk-odpowiada-nawrockiemu-zacytowal-mentzena-7265312824973632a)
* [Tusk stawia sprawę jasno ws. ETS. "Polska będzie się domagała" — money.pl](https://www.money.pl/gospodarka/tusk-stawia-sprawe-jasno-ws-ets-polska-bedzie-sie-domagala-7265268056955296a.html)
* [Donald Tusk po szczycie UE mówi co zmieni się, jeśli chodzi o ETS — rp.pl](https://www.rp.pl/dyplomacja/art43997961-wegry-blokuja-miliardy-dla-ukrainy-donald-tusk-przyznaje-nie-ma-planu-b)
* [Donald Tusk wystosował list do Komisji Europejskiej. Domaga się zmiany — gospodarka.dziennik.pl](https://gospodarka.dziennik.pl/news/artykuly/11216130,donald-tusk-wystosowal-list-do-komisji-europejskiej-domaga-sie-zmiany.html)
* [Bruksela. Donald Tusk o tym co ustalono w UE ws. ETS. Wskazał na Włochy — wydarzenia.interia.pl](https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/zagranica/news-tusk-o-dyskretnej-wspolpracy-z-wlochami-przygotowywalismy-od,nId,23188095)
* [Premier Tusk: Polska uzyskała ustępstwa ws. ETS na unijnym szczycie — zielonagospodarka.pl](https://zielonagospodarka.pl/premier-tusk-polska-uzyskala-ustepstwa-ws-ets-na-unijnym-szczycie-22526)
* [Porażka Tuska! Oto prawda o szczycie i konkluzjach ws. ETS — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/756028-porazka-tuska-oto-prawda-o-szczycie-i-konkluzjach-ws-ets)
* [Tusk walczy z systemem EU ETS, który aktywnie współtworzył — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/755932-tusk-walczy-z-systemem-eu-ets-ktory-aktywnie-wspoltworzyl)
* [Tusk otrzyma od prezydenta stanowisko ws. ETS! — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/755676-tusk-otrzyma-od-prezydenta-stanowisko-ws-ets)
* [Karol NAWROCKI o ETS — wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl](https://wszystkoconajwazniejsze.pl/pepites/karol-nawrocki-o-ets/)
* [Polityczny oszust, kaznodzieja i syn szacha. Kogo prezydent Nawrocki spotka na CPAC w Teksasie? — oko.press](https://oko.press/kogo-prezydent-nawrocki-spotka-na-cpac-w-teksasie)
* [Po co Nawrocki jedzie na CPAC? „To najważniejsza scena światowej prawicy" — fakt.pl](https://www.fakt.pl/polityka/ekspertka-wyjasnia-znaczenie-cpac-trump-widzi-w-nawrockim-swoj-sukces/138lgf8)
* [Karol Nawrocki poleci do USA na konferencję CPAC. W planach m.in. spotkanie z Trumpem — wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32676090,nieoficjalnie-karol-nawrocki-poleci-do-usa-w-planach-m-in.html)
* [Nawrocki w Waszyngtonie. Ma spotkać się z Trumpem — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/nawrocki-w-waszyngtonie-ma-spotkac-sie-z-trumpem-7266655650703680a)
* [Kancelaria Prezydenta: Karol Nawrocki leci do USA. Wiadomo, po co — fakt.pl](https://fakt.pl/polityka/kancelaria-prezydenta-karol-nawrocki-leci-do-usa-wiadomo-po-co/2br6bsj)
* [Karol Nawrocki wybiera się na CPAC. Został poproszony o przemówienie — rp.pl](https://rp.pl/polityka/art44006121-karol-nawrocki-wybiera-sie-do-stanow-zjednoczonych-na-kongres-cpac)
* [Prezydent Karol Nawrocki z wizytą w USA. Minister ujawnia szczegóły — wiadomosci.radiozet.pl](https://wiadomosci.radiozet.pl/polityka/prezydent-karol-nawrocki-z-wizyta-w-usa-minister-ujawnia-szczegoly)
* [Trump spotka się z Nawrockim? Leśkiewicz nie wyklucza. "Wkrótce o tym poinformujemy" — wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32668344,spotkanie-trumpa-z-nawrockim-leskiewicz-nie-wyklucza-wkrotce.html)
* [Prezydent Karol Nawrocki wygwizdany. Ten zagraniczny gość siedział u jego boku — przegladsportowy.onet.pl](https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/ekstraklasa/prezydent-karol-nawrocki-wygwizdany-ten-zagraniczny-gosc-siedzial-u-jego-boku/g7hwpt7)
* [Nawrocki "wygwizdany przez tysiące kibiców". Awantura po wizycie na meczu — sport.interia.pl](https://sport.interia.pl/sportowe-zycie/news-nawrocki-wygwizdany-przez-tysiace-kibicow-awantura-po-wizyci,nId,22655695)
* [Prezydent Karol Nawrocki na meczu, w tle gwizdy kibiców. O kogo chodziło? — tvn24.pl](https://tvn24.pl/katowice/zabrze-prezydent-karol-nawrocki-na-meczu-w-tle-gwizdy-kibicow-st8950364)
* [Transparent o Nawrockim na całą trybunę. Nazwali go Judaszem — sport.pl](https://www.sport.pl/pilka/7,65039,32676791,transparent-o-nawrockim-na-cala-trybune-nazwali-go-judaszem.html)
* [Tego Karol Nawrocki nie mógł się spodziewać. Atakują go fani Lechii Gdańsk — przegladsportowy.onet.pl](https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/ekstraklasa/tego-karol-nawrocki-nie-mogl-sie-spodziewac-atakuja-go-fani-lechii-gdansk/wxsse6z)
* [Tak wulgarnie jeszcze nie było. Karol Nawrocki obrażony przez kibiców — przegladsportowy.onet.pl](https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/1-liga/tak-wulgarnie-jeszcze-nie-bylo-karol-nawrocki-obrazony-przez-kibicow/v12fw7w)
* [Oto konsekwencje wygwizdania Karola Nawrockiego. Potrzebna zmiana — przegladsportowy.onet.pl](https://przegladsportowy.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/ekstraklasa/oto-konsekwencje-wygwizdania-karola-nawrockiego-potrzebna-zmiana/xfh96re)
* ["Gość Wydarzeń". Kierwiński: Czarnek nie będzie premierem; jest zderzakiem — polsatnews.pl](https://www.polsatnews.pl/gosc-wydarzen/2026-03-17/czarnek-jest-zderzakiem-minister-zalozyl-sie-na-antenie-polsat-news/)
* ["Efektu Czarnka" nie widać w sondażach. Klucz w poparciu dla Korony Brauna — fakt.pl](https://www.fakt.pl/polityka/wyjasniamy-brak-efektu-przemyslawa-czarnka-w-poparciu-dla-pis/20sdlrs)
* [Czarnek nie zjednoczył PiS. Jarosław Kaczyński może być zawiedziony — newsweek.pl](https://www.newsweek.pl/polska/polityka/czarnek-nie-zjednoczyl-pis-jaroslaw-kaczynski-moze-byc-zawiedziony/ntp25d9)
* [Polityk nie ma wątpliwości ws. Czarnka: Jest zderzakiem. Kaczyński go wymieni — wiadomosci.dziennik.pl](https://wiadomosci.dziennik.pl/polityka/artykuly/11216014,polityk-nie-ma-watpliwosci-ws-czarnka-jest-zderzakiem-kaczynski-go-wymieni.html)
* [Kaczyński stawia na Czarnka przed wyborami. Politolog zauważa pewien paradoks — fakt.pl](https://www.fakt.pl/polityka/jaroslaw-kaczynski-wskazal-swojego-nastepce-politolog-odpowiada/1w6l2mj)
* [Przemysław Czarnek to "testowy" kandydat PiS? "Kaczyński na to postawił" — newsweek.pl](https://www.newsweek.pl/polska/polityka/przemyslaw-czarnek-to-testowy-kandydat-pis-kaczynski-na-to-postawil/3xb05sb)
* [Jak długo Przemysław Czarnek będzie kandydatem PiS? "On nie jest figurantem" — newsweek.pl](https://newsweek.pl/polska/polityka/jak-dlugo-przemyslaw-czarnek-bedzie-kandydatem-pis-on-nie-jest-figurantem/7xz7r1d)
* [Jarosław Kaczyński wymieni Przemysława Czarnka? Ekspert kreśli sensacyjny scenariusz — wprost.pl](https://www.wprost.pl/kraj/12278433/jaroslaw-kaczynski-wymieni-przemyslawa-czarnka-ekspert-kresli-sensacyjny-scenariusz.html)
* [Czarnek kandydatem PiS na premiera. Kierwiński: Kaczyński dokona zmiany — dorzeczy.pl](https://dorzeczy.pl/opinie/862033/czarnek-kandydatem-pis-na-premiera-kierwinski-kaczynski-dokona-zmiany.html)
* [Pałac zwróci się do marszałka Sejmu. Nawrocki ma wątpliwości — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/palac-zwroci-sie-do-marszalka-sejmu-nawrocki-ma-watpliwosci-7264965214497088a)
* [Nawrocki napisał list do sędziów. "Skandaliczny stan chaosu" — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/nawrocki-napisal-list-do-sedziow-skandaliczny-stan-chaosu-7265119184042400a)
* [Waldemar Żurek stawia ultimatum Karolowi Nawrockiemu. Chodzi o sędziów TK — wiadomosci.onet.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/waldemar-zurek-stawia-ultimatum-karolowi-nawrockiemu-chodzi-o-sedziow-tk/pr2xl87)
* [Nawrocki pisze do Czarzastego ws. TK. "Jest kilka wątpliwości" — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/nawrocki-pisze-do-czarzastego-ws-tk-jest-kilka-watpliwosci-7265561924387905v)
* [Nawrocki zawetował kolejną ustawę. Żurek tłumaczy cel nowelizacji — wprost.pl](https://wprost.pl/polityka/12279930/nawrocki-zawetowal-kolejna-ustawe-zurek-tlumaczy-cel-nowelizacji.html)
* [Weto do nowelizacji procedury karnej. Resort sprawiedliwości stanowczo odpiera zarzuty Kancelarii Prezydenta — rp.pl](https://www.rp.pl/prawo-karne/art43989331-weto-do-nowelizacji-procedury-karnej-resort-sprawiedliwosci-stanowczo-odpiera-zarzuty-kancelarii-prezydenta)
* ["Żadna ustawa już nie pomoże". Tusk ostrzega — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/zadna-ustawa-juz-nie-pomoze-tusk-ostrzega-7266484487752000a)
* [Donald Tusk o zagrożonych wyborach w 2027 r. i możliwym polexicie — wydarzenia.interia.pl](https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/kraj/news-donald-tusk-jasno-o-polexicie-wtedy-juz-zadna-ustawa-nie-pom,nId,23188465)
* [Donald Tusk używa niebezpiecznej karty. "Ta ścieżka jest naprawdę krótka" — wiadomosci.onet.pl](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/donald-tusk-uzywa-niebezpiecznej-karty-ta-sciezka-jest-naprawde-krotka/wtz45ez)
* [Polexit jest dla Tuska jak bomba wodorowa — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/755764-polexit-jest-dla-tuska-jak-bomba-wodorowa)
* [Tusk idzie w "polexit", dla PiS to pułapka. "Sami dajemy się w to łapać" — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/tusk-idzie-w-polexit-dla-pis-to-pulapka-sami-dajemy-sie-w-to-lapac-7264961332533664a)
* [Orlen więcej wart od Gazpromu. Tusk chwali się sukcesem — bankier.pl](https://www.bankier.pl/wiadomosc/Orlen-wiecej-wart-od-Gazpromu-Tusk-chwali-sie-sukcesem-9100958.html)
* [Orlen wyprzedza Gazprom. Tusk: wystarczy nie kraść — polskieradio.pl](https://www.polskieradio.pl/5/1222/Artykul/3662440,orlen-wyprzedza-gazprom-tusk-wystarczy-nie-krasc)
* [Orlen i premier Donalda Tusk. KNF przeprowadziła analizę słów szefa rządu — businessinsider.com.pl](https://businessinsider.com.pl/biznes/orlen-i-premier-donalda-tusk-knf-przeprowadzila-analize-slow-szefa-rzadu/z49939x)
* [KNF sprawdziła słowa Tuska. Chodzi o wypowiedź dotyczącą Orlenu — biznes.interia.pl](https://biznes.interia.pl/polityka/news-knf-sprawdzila-slowa-tuska-chodzi-o-wypowiedz-dotyczaca-orle,nId,22971990)
* [Tusk o rekonstrukcji rządu: Nie wiem, skąd wzięła się ta plotka — wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32673690,tusk-o-rekonstrukcji-rzadu-nie-wiem-skad-wziela-sie-ta-plotka.html)
* [Donald Tusk o rekonstrukcji rządu — tvn24.pl](https://tvn24.pl/polska/donald-tusk-o-rekonstrukcji-rzadu-st8957694)
* [Donald Tusk przeprowadzi "małą rekonstrukcję" rządu. Barbara Nowacka i Marta Cienkowska wśród osób, które stracą stanowiska — rmf24.pl](https://www.rmf24.pl/polityka/news-tusk-planuje-mala-rekonstrukcje-rzadu-ustalenia-rmf-fm,nId,8072969)
* [Donald Tusk obiecuje bilion złotych na energetykę — rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/fakty/polska/news-tusk-wyklada-na-stol-bilion-zlotych-nie-ma-takiego-drugiego-,nId,8072823)
* [Donald Tusk o fali ewentualnych nielegalnych migrantów z Bliskiego Wschodu: "Europa będzie zamknięta" — rmf24.pl](https://www.rmf24.pl/polityka/news-europa-znow-otwarta-dla-migrantow-donald-tusk-stawia-sprawe-,nId,8073151)
* [Kolejne protesty po wyborach w KO. W tle niewielkie różnice głosów — wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198012,32676321,kolejne-protesty-po-wyborach-w-ko-w-tle-niewielkie-roznice.html)
* [Protestów po wyborach KO było więcej. Znamy szczegóły — wprost.pl](https://www.wprost.pl/polityka/12282420/protestow-po-wyborach-ko-bylo-wiecej-znamy-szczegoly.html)
* [Protesty po wyborach w KO. Ujawniono interesujące kulisy — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/756088-protesty-po-wyborach-w-ko-ujawniono-interesujace-kulisy)
* [Tusk i opowieść o porodówce w Lesku. "To kłamstwo" — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/polityka/756043-tusk-i-opowiesc-o-porodowce-w-lesku-to-klamstwo)
* [Donald Tusk mówił o porodówce w Lesku. Marcelina Zawisza wbija mu szpilę — onet.pl](https://www.onet.pl/informacje/onetwiadomosci/donald-tusk-mowil-o-porodowce-w-lesku-marcelina-zawisza-wbija-mu-szpile/nr2hv1s,79cfc278)
* [Tusk skompromitował się ws. porodówki w Lesku. Rządowe "pokoje narodzin" okazały się klapą — niezalezna.pl](https://niezalezna.pl/polska/tusk-skompromitowal-sie-ws-porodowki-w-lesku-rzadowe-pokoje-narodzin-okazaly-sie-klapa/566364)
* [Tusk minął się z prawdą? Chodzi o porodówkę w Lesku. „Wstyd" — wprost.pl](https://www.wprost.pl/kraj/12282531/porodowka-w-lesku-donald-tusk-minal-sie-z-prawda-wstyd.html)
* [Roman Giertych legal troubles surface regarding Swiss francs cases — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/sprawa-giertycha-tusk-niech-sie-sam-tlumaczy-7266297863346496a)
* [Nawrocki approves military service officer nominations after months of delay — rmf24.pl](https://rmf24.pl/polityka/news-koniec-impasu-ruch-nawrockiego-ws-nominacji-oficerskich,nId,8073189)
* [Nowrocky merchandise controversy involves president's sister and business associates — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/kto-zarabia-na-nowrocky-tropy-wioda-do-klubu-bokserskiego-7265956078709056a)
* [Kaczyński criticizes current government during Łomża meeting — wiadomosci.wp.pl](https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/kaczynski-zabral-glos-polske-czeka-kompletna-zapasc-7266920809732512a)
* [KO politician sentenced for child abuse and zoophilia in Kłodzko case — wpolityce.pl](https://wpolityce.pl/kryminal/756078-obrzydliwa-historia-z-klodzka-w-tle-znana-dzialaczka-ko)
* [Schetyna suggests potential KO-Konfederacja cooperation is possible — polsatnews.pl](https://www.polsatnews.pl/wiadomosc/2026-03-22/burza-po-slowach-grzegorza-schetyny-budzi-nasz-niepokoj/)
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Finland
Riikka Purra, the finance minister, forced Petteri Orpo, the prime minister, to abandon plans to scrap inheritance tax this week, calling his approach "senseless" and declaring that coalition fiscal decisions were no longer up for debate. The public split between the liberal National Coalition Party leader and his populist Finns Party partner exposed the ideological tensions within Finland's four-party government.
Mr Orpo had suggested removing the tax during spring budget talks, but Ms Purra swiftly rejected the idea, saying it would only benefit wealthy families. The prime minister backed down within days. The disagreement showed the divide between the coalition's liberal and populist wings over fiscal policy, with Ms Purra saying her party would no longer compromise on economic policy.
Reports that Ms Purra had accepted a nearly €800 bottle of champagne damaged the finance minister's authority, as government guidelines prohibit ministers from taking gifts worth more than €200. Ms Purra recorded the gift as worth €400 and justified keeping it by saying the bottle was opened. The ethics violation hurt a government polling badly.
Despite coalition tensions, the government pressed ahead with its nuclear weapons policy changes. Mr Orpo rejected opposition calls for a parliamentary working group to review the changes, saying the government would not stop or reverse the legislation. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) had sought to delay the policy, which removes legal restrictions on nuclear weapons and enables NATO nuclear planning on Finnish soil, but Mr Orpo said the changes were essential for joining the alliance.
Finland remained active on European security. Mr Orpo called Viktor Orban's blocking of €90 billion in Ukraine aid "intolerable" and accused the Hungarian leader of exploiting Ukraine's crisis for domestic electoral purposes. President Alexander Stubb, during a working visit to London, warned of growing divisions between the EU and an "unpredictable" United States, while proposing that Europe help America with Iran if Washington continued supporting Ukraine.
* **Orpo condemns Hungarian leader Orban for blocking Ukraine aid** — Orpo criticized Hungarian leader Viktor Orban at an EU summit for blocking a €90 billion aid package to Ukraine. Orpo called Orban's actions 'intolerable' and accused him of betraying previous agreements to exploit Ukraine's crisis for domestic electoral purposes. *([mtvuutiset.fi](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/hungarys-orban-continues-to-block-ukraine-loan-at-eu-summit))*
* **President Stubb's London visit focuses on EU-US relations and Brexit** — President Stubb conducted a two-day working visit to London, meeting King Charles and Keir Starmer, the prime minister. Stubb warned of growing EU-US divisions, called Brexit 'a colossal mistake,' and suggested Europe could help the US in Iran if America supports Ukraine. *([is.fi](https://politico.eu/article/finland-alexander-stubb-brexit-uk-eu))*
* **Government removes nuclear weapons restrictions despite opposition** — The government removed legal restrictions on nuclear weapons despite Social Democratic Party (SDP) opposition. Orpo rejected calls for a parliamentary working group and said the change involves NATO nuclear planning. Opposition criticized the lack of consultation. *([iltalehti.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215717?origin=rss))*
* **Finland considers Strait of Hormuz security participation** — Finnish leaders discussed potential participation in securing the Strait of Hormuz after Trump's requests for European help. Orpo said Finland should consider involvement while Antti Häkkänen, the defence minister, expressed scepticism about Finland's capabilities for such operations. *([is.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215993?origin=rss))*
* **AI-generated deepfake pornography targets Finnish female politicians** — A website published nearly 1,500 AI-generated explicit images of prominent Finnish women, including Riikka Purra, the finance minister, and other politicians. Ms Purra said it was only a matter of time before such deepfake abuse reached Finland. *([yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215745))*
* **Coalition Party leadership race intensifies as vice-chairperson steps down** — National Coalition Party vice-chairperson Anna-Kaisa Ikonen announced she would step down, triggering competition for the position. Multiple candidates including Antti Häkkänen, the defence minister, Sari Multala, and others declared their candidacy for the party congress in June. *([sss.fi](https://www.hs.fi/paivanlehti/21032026/art-2000011892900.html))*
* **President Stubb visits Raseborg and discusses Åland defence** — President Stubb visited Raseborg, inspecting the Nyland Brigade and meeting students. During his visit, he discussed the defence of Åland archipelago with brigade leadership and said he was confident in the Defence Forces' capabilities. *([presidentti.fi](https://www.presidentti.fi/presidentti-stubb-vieraili-raaseporissa/))*
* **Orpo reveals sleep apnoea treatment and health improvements** — Orpo disclosed his 2020 sleep apnoea diagnosis and treatment with a CPAP device. He spoke publicly about the health benefits to encourage others with similar issues to seek treatment, saying he wished he had got help earlier. *([iltalehti.fi](https://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/koti/4c394b0f-2723-4571-954b-4c93ae5114f8))*
* [Professorilta suora tyrmäys kokoomuksen päiväunelle – Petteri Orpo veti jo jarrusta — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/5609dfa2-888b-4e52-9802-6c41ecd0546d)
* [Elinkeinoelämä painaa päälle perintöverossa – Orpo jo luovutti — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/912376a5-9b36-4d25-a598-252a198ee089)
* [Verotus | Orpo: Perintöveroa ei nyt poisteta — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011885649.html)
* [HS-analyysi | Purran yksiselitteinen lausunto perintöverosta pakotti Orpon luovuttamaan — hs.fi](https://hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011886042.html)
* [Viimeinen niitti: Petteri Orpo sanoo, että perintöveroa ei poisteta nyt — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/8d1c8c6f-febc-4e3d-bbb5-325010233d8c)
* [Mediat: Orpo torjuu perintöveron poistamisen kehysriihessä — suomenmaa.fi](https://www.suomenmaa.fi/uutiset/hs-ja-yle-orpo-torjuu-perintoveron-poistamisen-kehysriihessa/)
* [Orpo ampui alas kokoomuksen pitkäaikaisen haaveen — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011885847.html)
* [Petteri Orpo niittaa kokoomuksen toiveet perintöveron poistosta kehysriihessä — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215783)
* [Hallitus | Purra: Perintöveroa ei poisteta — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011882041.html)
* [Riikka Purra tyrmäsi perintöveron poistamisen – kokoomuksesta heti tiukka vastaus — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011882484.html)
* [Mtvuutiset - Riikka Purra tylynä kokoomukselle: Perintöveroa ei poisteta — mtvuutiset.fi](https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/riikka-purra-tylyna-kokoomukselle-perintoveroa-ei-poisteta/9310872)
* [Minister Riikka Purra shoots down calls to abolish inheritance tax — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215502?origin=rss)
* [Purra HS:lle: Perintöveroa ei poisteta, yhteisöveron kevennyksen peruminen olisi päätön ajatus — yrittajat.fi](https://www.yrittajat.fi/uutiset/purra-perintoveron-poistosta-hslle-paaton-ajatus/)
* [Riikka Purra ampuu alas kokoomuksen aloitteen perintöveron poistosta — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/03/riikka-purra-ampuu-alas-kokoomuksen-aloitteen-perintoveron-poistosta/)
* [Valtiovarainministeri Purra tyrmää perintöveron poistamisen — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215483)
* [Pääkirjoitus | Vaihtokauppa veroilla ei johda mihinkään — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/paakirjoitukset/art-2000011882578.html)
* [Purra iski pöytään 8 perustetta verolinjalleen – Perintöveroa ei poisteta — kauppalehti.fi](https://www.kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/402ba748-17bb-4134-a10d-8fa8cdf1cf8b)
* [Purralta täystyrmäys perintöveron poistolle — is.fi](https://is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011882063.html)
* [Hallitus | Perintöveron poistosta tuli julkinen kiista: Kokoomusedustajat vetoavat Purraan — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011882958.html)
* [Kokoomuksen Kaumalta yllättävä veroavaus – perussuomalaisten Bergbom ällistyi — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215823)
* [Avoin riita repesi – Petteri Orpo pelkää jo Riikka Purraa? — uusisuomi.fi](https://www.uusisuomi.fi/uutiset/a/8fd055a9-7c95-42cf-b656-af9d834c4580)
* [Purra: Perintöveron poisto merkitsisi 1,4 miljardin säästöjen etsimistä — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/riikka-purra-perintoveron-poisto-vaatisi-14-miljardin-saastot/)
* [Orpo: Viktor Orbanin toiminta on sietämätöntä — mtvuutiset.fi](https://mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/orpo-viktor-orbanin-toiminta-on-sietamatonta/9312690)
* [Orpo: Viktor Orbanin toiminta on sietämätöntä – käyttää Ukrainan hätää hyväksi vaalityössään — sss.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/03/orpo-viktor-orbanin-toiminta-on-sietamatonta-kayttaa-ukrainan-hataa-hyvaksi-vaalityossaan)
* [Orbán tiukkana – Orpo pettynyt — kauppalehti.fi](https://kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/20eda9b8-c185-47f4-8eed-cbd4eae911fc)
* [Hungary's Orban continues to block Ukraine loan at EU summit — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/hungarys-orban-continues-to-block-ukraine-loan-at-eu-summit)
* [Orbán blocks EU Ukraine loan over oil dispute — helsinkitimes.fi](https://helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/28643-orban-blocks-eu-ukraine-loan-over-oil-dispute.html)
* [EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games — independent.co.uk](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/viktor-orban-ukraine-vladimir-putin-robert-fico-brussels-b2941712.html)
* [Europe furious over Viktor Orban flipping on Ukraine loan to score points at home — washingtonexaminer.com](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4497851/europe-furious-orban-flipping-ukraine-loan-betrayed)
* [EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/business/energy/eu-leaders-press-hungarys-orban-lift-block-ukraine-loan-2026-03-19)
* [Stubb The Telegraphille: Suhteista Yhdysvaltoihin on pelastettava se, mikä pelastettavissa on — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000011896533.html)
* [Alexander Stubb: Länsi on jakautunut, USA ei ole enää hyväntahtoinen suurvalta — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/alexander-stubb-lansi-on-jakautunut-usa-ei-ole-enaa-hyvantahtoinen-suurvalta/)
* [Ulkopolitiikka | Stubb brittilehdelle USA-suhteesta: Pelastetaan se mikä on pelastettavissa — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011896479.html)
* [Stubbit tapasivat kuningas Charlesin – tällaisessa asussa Suzanne Innes-Stubb edusti — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000011886607.html)
* [Stubb BBC:llä: Trumpin hyökkäys Iraniin oli yllätys — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011889074.html)
* [Stubbin heitto Trumpista leviää maailmalla — is.fi](https://is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011889155.html)
* [Britanniasta kajahti rajua tekstiä Alexander Stubbille – Ylimielinen — iltalehti.fi](https://iltalehti.fi/ulkomaat/a/45dff296-186b-4ad6-827d-1e2c71dd862b)
* [Stubb warns of US-Europe divide in interview with The Telegraph — helsinkitimes.fi](https://helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/28651-stubb-warns-of-us-europe-divide-in-interview-with-the-telegraph.html)
* [Finland's Stubb: Brexit was like sawing off your leg for no reason — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/finland-alexander-stubb-brexit-uk-eu)
* [Europe could offer to help Trump on Iran — if he backs Ukraine, Finland's Stubb suggests — politico.eu](https://politico.eu/article/europe-help-donald-trump-iran-war-ukraine-finland-alexander-stubb)
* [NATO Faces Pressure Over Hormuz as Stubb Highlights Trump's Demands — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/finland-s-stubb-cautions-nato-allies-to-heed-trump-s-hormuz-call)
* [Stubb tapasi Britannian Keir Starmerin – Zelenskyi liittyi yllättäen seuraan — is.fi](https://is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011886997.html)
* [Presidentti Stubb ja kuningas Charles tapasivat Lontoossa — sss.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/03/presidentti-stubb-ja-kuningas-charles-tapasivat-lontoossa)
* [Stubbs krav på Trump: Då kan vi hjälpa USA — hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/2026-03-18/stubb-europa-kan-bista-usa-om-ukraina-far-hjalp-mot-ryssland)
* [Stubbille esitettiin vaihtokauppaa Trumpin kanssa Ukrainan rauhan edistämiseksi — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215757)
* [Petteri Orpo pamauttaa oven kiinni Antti Lindtmanilta — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/83c747bb-1692-40fc-8a11-7b36a14cecda)
* [Petteri Orpo: Suomesta ei tule ydinasemaata — verkkouutiset.fi](https://verkkouutiset.fi/a/petteri-orpo-suomesta-ei-tule-ydinasemaata)
* [SDP aikoo äänestää ydinaseiden kaikkien rajoitusten poistoa vastaan – Hallitus torppasi ehdotukset kiistan jäädytyksestä — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215717?origin=rss)
* [Mielipide | Onko ydinasepuheiden tarkoitus luoda taisteluhenkeä? — itahame.fi](https://itahame.fi/paakirjoitus-mielipide/9312751)
* [Näin Orpo vastaa Trumpille — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011886085.html)
* [Orpo: Suomen pitää olla mukana keskusteluissa kauppaliikenteen turvaamisesta Hormuzinsalmella — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215993?origin=rss)
* [Stubb: Suomi liittyy Hormuzinsalmea koskevaan julkilausumaan — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011895220.html)
* [Stubb: Myös Suomi valmis tukemaan Hormuzinsalmen avaamista — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/03/stubb-myos-suomi-valmis-tukemaan-hormuzinsalmen-avaamista/)
* [Alexander Stubb: Ensisijainen vastuumme on tämän maanosan puolustamisesta — verkkouutiset.fi](https://verkkouutiset.fi/a/alexander-stubb-ensisijainen-vastuumme-on-taman-maanosan-puolustamisesta)
* [Häkkänen Hormuzinsalmen operaatiosta: Suomella ei välttämättä resursseja tai kykyä osallistua — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215624?origin=rss)
* [Häkkäseltä varoitus – sota iskee pian kunnolla lompakkoon — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011888571.html)
* [Riikka Purra kertoo, miksi lahjapullon arvoksi ilmoitettiin puolet todellisesta hinnasta — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011891164.html)
* [HS: Riikka Purran seurue sai 800 euron samppanjapullon Pataässässä — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011890223.html)
* [Ministereiden lahjat: Purra otti vastaan 800 euron samppanjapullon, vaikka ohje kieltää — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/tutkiva/art-2000011792482.html)
* [HS: Riikka Purra accepted gift of champagne worth nearly €800 — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20216227)
* [Saako Riikka Purra potkut? — puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi](https://puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/jarmonahkamaki/saako-riikka-purra-potkut/)
* [Tunnetut naiset joutuivat AI-pornosivustolle – Riikka Purra: Tämän alkaminen oli vain ajan kysymys — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215745)
* [Yle: Riikka Purrasta ja Sofia Virrasta leviää pornoa, joka on tehty tekoälyllä — iltalehti.fi](https://iltalehti.fi/digiuutiset/a/72aba8fb-2b64-404f-aff0-071094122604)
* [Explicit Finnish celebrity deepfakes hiding in plain sight, Yle finds — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20215926)
* [Politiker kräver förbud mot fejkporr — hbl.fi](https://www.hbl.fi/2026-03-18/politiker-kraver-forbud-mot-fejkporr/)
* [Suomen, Ruotsin ja Norjan puolustusministerit Cold Response 26 -harjoituksessa — valtioneuvosto.fi](https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/236553176/suomen-ruotsin-ja-norjan-puolustusministerit-cold-response-26-harjoituksessa-flf-finlandin-toimeenpano-etenee-ripeasti)
* [Suomessa harjoiteltiin joukkojen siirtämistä Ruotsista - Nato-esikunta Rovaniemelle etenee — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/suomessa-harjoiteltiin-joukkojen-siirtamista-ruotsista-nato-esikunta-rovaniemelle-etenee/)
* [Pohjois-Suomen puolustamiseen osallistuminen on myös Ruotsin puolustusta, sanoo puolustusministeri Pål Jonson — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/03/pohjois-suomen-puolustamiseen-osallistuminen-on-myos-ruotsin-puolustusta-sanoo-puolustusministeri-pal-jonson/)
* [Suomen ja Ruotsin puolustusministerit vierailevat Nato-harjoituksessa Rovajärvellä — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/03/suomen-ja-ruotsin-puolustusministerit-vierailevat-nato-harjoituksessa-rovajarvella/)
* [Häkkänen Trumpin vaatimuksista Hormuzinsalmella: Joudumme pitämään valmiutta naapurin takia — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20214981?origin=rss)
* [Defence Ministers of Finland, Sweden and Norway at Cold Response 26 — valtioneuvosto.fi](https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-ministers-of-finland-sweden-and-norway-at-cold-response-26-implementation-of-flf-finland-progressing-rapidly)
* [Kokoomuksen varapuheenjohtajan pesti kiinnostaa useita – Ikonen on ilmoittanut luopuvansa — sss.fi](https://www.sss.fi/2026/03/kokoomuksen-varapuheenjohtajan-pesti-kiinnostaa-useita-ikonen-on-ilmoittanut-luopuvansa/)
* [Puolueet | Sari Multala hakee revanssia kokoomuksen varapuheenjohtajakisassa — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/paivanlehti/21032026/art-2000011892900.html)
* [Puolueita jakaneen dieselveroehdotuksen esittänyt kansanedustaja ilmoitti aikeistaan — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011892903.html)
* [Sari Multala hakee kokoomuksen puheenjohtajistoon — verkkouutiset.fi](https://www.verkkouutiset.fi/a/sari-multala-hakee-kokoomuksen-puheenjohtajistoon/)
* [Kokoomuksen varapuheenjohtajan pesti kiinnostaa useita – Ikonen on ilmoittanut luopuvansa — yle.fi](https://yle.fi/a/74-20216410)
* [Kokoomuksen varapuheenjohtajakisaan uusia nimiä — mtvuutiset.fi](https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/kokoomuksen-varapuheenjohtajakisaan-uusia-nimia/9313060)
* [Presidentti Stubb vieraili Raaseporissa — presidentti.fi](https://www.presidentti.fi/presidentti-stubb-vieraili-raaseporissa/)
* [Stubb Raaseporissa – IS seuraa — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011889247.html)
* [Alexander Stubb: Ensisijainen vastuumme on tämän maanosan puolustamisesta — verkkouutiset.fi](https://verkkouutiset.fi/a/alexander-stubb-ensisijainen-vastuumme-on-taman-maanosan-puolustamisesta)
* [Försvaret av Åland uppe under Stubbs besök i Nylands brigad — hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/2026-03-19/forsvaret-av-aland-uppe-under-stubbs-besok-i-nylands-brigad)
* [Bildextra: Stubbs turné i Raseborg — hbl.fi](https://hbl.fi/2026-03-19/bildextra-stubbs-turne-i-raseborg)
* [MT: Petteri Orpo avautuu sairaudestaan — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/0ae9552f-d1f2-40a3-9b64-51cc03385fa4)
* [Petteri Orpoa vaivanneen väsymyksen syy paljastui tutkimuksissa — maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi](https://www.maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi/koti/4c394b0f-2723-4571-954b-4c93ae5114f8)
* [Samordnings- och övervakningsgrupp som stöder utvärderingen av rekommendationerna från sannings- och försoningskommissionen för samer inleder sitt arbete — valtioneuvosto.fi](https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/samordnings-och-overvakningsgrupp-som-stoder-utvarderingen-av-rekommendationerna-fran-sannings-och-forsoningskommissionen-for-samer-inleder-sitt-arbete)
* [JEF countries summit hosted by President Stubb in Helsinki — verkkouutiset.fi](https://verkkouutiset.fi/a/alexander-stubb-isannoi-huippukokousta-helsingissa)
* [PM Orpo criticized Belgium PM's Russia normalization comments — verkkouutiset.fi](https://verkkouutiset.fi/a/petteri-orpolta-taystyrmays-belgian-paaministerin-venaja-puheille)
* [Coalition Party data protection investigation completed — poliisi.fi](https://poliisi.fi/-/poliisi-on-saanut-valmiiksi-epailtya-tietosuojarikosta-koskevan-esiselvityksen)
* [President Stubb says he acts as PM Orpo's 'psychotherapist' — is.fi](https://www.is.fi/politiikka/art-2000011887535.html)
* [Finance Minister Purra speaks on women's rights at shopping center — hs.fi](https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000011887980.html)
* [Coalition Party youth organization financial irregularities investigation — iltalehti.fi](https://www.iltalehti.fi/politiikka/a/66d6fac4-57dd-42fa-bc8d-8ee049056466)
***
### 
Estonia
Estonia offered to send troops to help secure the Strait of Hormuz if Washington asked, marking a shift from regional defence to global operations with American forces.
Hanno Pevkur, the defence minister, and Margus Tsahkna, the foreign minister, said Estonia was ready to discuss sending forces to the strait. Mr Pevkur said Estonia could offer demining expertise, though he stressed any deployment would require ceasefire conditions. The offer extends Estonia's military commitment beyond the Baltic region to Middle Eastern conflicts where it sees common interests with allies.
Mr Tsahkna backed this global approach with a visit to Israel, where he met Gideon Sa'ar, his Israeli counterpart, to express support during the war with Iran. Mr Tsahkna said the Iran conflict affects Estonia too and backed Israel's right to defend itself against Iranian threats.
Estonia also deepened its defence ties with America. Lockheed Martin will build a \$10 million facility to maintain HIMARS missile systems for all three Baltic states. The agreement, reached during Mr Pevkur's Washington visit, is the latest American contractor investment in Estonian defence infrastructure.
A Russian Su-30 fighter spent about a minute in Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island on March 18, the first such violation this year. Mr Tsahkna noted "the season has begun" and said Italy's air force unit at Ämari responded properly. The European Council agreed to consider Estonia's proposal to restrict visas for Russian fighters who fought in Ukraine, with 25 EU leaders backing the measure and Hungary and Slovakia opting out.
The opposition Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE) continued its public campaign, backing farm policy and criticising government policies. Party chair Martin Helme attended conservative conferences in Hungary while other members pushed for agricultural funding ahead of 2027 elections.
* **Explosion at Russian military base near Estonian border** — A large explosion occurred at a Russian military base in Pskov, 32 kilometres from Estonia. Mr Pevkur stated it was likely a fuel depot that was hit, possibly by Ukrainian forces, though details remained unclear pending further verification. *([err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609970276/pevkur-pihkva-sojavaeosas-lohkes-kutuseladu))*
* **EKRE domestic political activities and policy positions** — Various stories covering the party's activities including agricultural policy support, local government coalitions, criticism of government policies, and participation in international conservative conferences. The party continues to position itself as the main opposition voice on economic and social issues. *([uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/video-i-arvo-aller-pollumajandus-on-eesti-votmetahtsusega-valdkond-ekre-toetab-546-miljoni-sinna-suunamist/))*
* [Estonia 'ready to talk' on Strait of Hormuz backup — politico.com](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/18/estonia-strait-of-hormuz-iran-00834179)
* [Estonia Calls For Unity As US-Allied Divide Grows Over Hormuz Crisis — rferl.org](https://www.rferl.org/a/estonia-unity-us-allies-divide-hormuz-nato-russia-trump/33709832.html)
* [Pevkur: USA-lt ei ole liitlastele tulnud ühtegi konkreetset palvet — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609970714/pevkur-usa-lt-ei-ole-liitlastele-tulnud-uhtegi-konkreetset-palvet)
* [Tsahkna: Eesti on valmis arutama vägede saatmist Hormuzi väina — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609969811/tsahkna-eesti-on-valmis-arutama-vagede-saatmist-hormuzi-vaina)
* [FM: Estonia prepared to discuss sending forces to Hormuz Strait with US — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609969862/fm-estonia-prepared-to-discuss-sending-forces-to-hormuz-strait-with-us)
* [Estonia is ready to discuss Hormuz mission with US, foreign minister tells ToI — timesofisrael.com](https://timesofisrael.com/estonia-is-ready-to-discuss-hormuz-mission-with-us-foreign-minister-tells-toi)
* [Estonia open to protecting ships in Strait of Hormuz, minister says — yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/estonia-open-protecting-ships-strait-165921145.html)
* [Estonia calls for unity as US-allied divide grows over Hormuz crisis — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2872107/estonia-calls-for-unity-as-us-allied-divide-grows-over-hormuz-crisis)
* [Defense minister: US has made no concrete Strait of Hormuz request to allies — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609970837/defense-minister-us-has-made-no-concrete-strait-of-hormuz-request-to-allies)
* [Välisminister Tsahkna: oleme valmis arutama USA-ga olukorda Hormuzi väinas — delfi.ee](https://www.delfi.ee/artikkel/120442561/valisminister-tsahkna-oleme-valmis-arutama-usa-ga-olukorda-hormuzi-vainas)
* [Eesti on valmis minema USA-le appi Hormuzi väina avamiseks: Iraani sõda on ka meie sõda — lounaeestlane.ee](https://lounaeestlane.ee/eesti-on-valmis-minema-usa-le-appi-hormuzi-vaina-avamiseks-iraani-soda-on-ka-meie-soda/)
* [Tsahkna: Venemaa ei tohi Lähis-Idas toimuvast kasu lõigata — mke.ee](https://www.mke.ee/et/uudised-et/tsahkna-venemaa-ei-tohi-lahis-idas-toimuvast-kasu-loigata/)
* [Estonia defense minister reacts to Trump pressuring NATO on Strait of Hormuz — ms.now](https://www.ms.now/katy-tur/watch/estonia-defense-minister-reacts-to-trump-pressuring-nato-on-strait-of-hormuz-2492301379981)
* [The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz: Estonia is ready to discuss sending military personnel to help the United States — estonia.news-pravda.com](https://estonia.news-pravda.com/en/russia/2026/03/18/26657.html)
* [Nobody is calling Estonia to war — usa.news-pravda.com](https://usa.news-pravda.com/russia/2026/03/18/702556.html)
* [There are paper tigers, and there are Baltic tigers: Estonia complains that Trump is not allowing Iran to be dealt with — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/en/world/2026/03/20/32127.html)
* [Estonia has already reminded the United States four times of its readiness to provide assistance with Hormuz — usa.news-pravda.com](https://usa.news-pravda.com/usa/2026/03/20/704677.html)
* [Tsahkna: ei saa öelda, et sõda Iraanis pole ka meie sõda — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609971938/tsahkna-ei-saa-oelda-et-soda-iraanis-pole-ka-meie-soda)
* [Lockheed Martin to establish HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia to support Baltic defence cooperation — defence-industry.eu](https://defence-industry.eu/lockheed-martin-to-establish-himars-sustainment-centre-in-estonia-to-support-baltic-defence-cooperation/)
* [USA ettevõte rajab Balti riikide teenindamiseks Eestisse relvasüsteemide hoolduskeskuse — postimees.ee](https://www.postimees.ee/8436205/usa-ettevote-rajab-balti-riikide-teenindamiseks-eestisse-relvasusteemide-hoolduskeskuse)
* [Lockheed Martin to build maintenance center for HIMARS in Estonia — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/en/world/2026/03/19/32108.html)
* [The American defense giant Lockheed Martin will build a HIMARS service center in Estonia — estonia.news-pravda.com](https://estonia.news-pravda.com/en/russia/2026/03/19/26702.html)
* [A maintenance center for M142 HIMARS missile systems for the Baltic states will be established in Estonia, said Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur — usa.news-pravda.com](https://usa.news-pravda.com/usa/2026/03/19/703255.html)
* [In addition to Latvia, the Himars service center will be established in Estonia — usa.news-pravda.com](https://usa.news-pravda.com/russia/2026/03/20/705282.html)
* [Chronicles of the Militarization of the Baltic: March-2026 — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/en/eu/2026/03/20/32124.html)
* [Tribaltika militariseerimise kroonikad: märts-2026 — estonia.news-pravda.com](https://estonia.news-pravda.com/eu/2026/03/20/37398.html)
* [VIDEO ja BLOGI | Tsahkna: Venemaa hävituslennuk rikkus Eesti õhuruumi piiri — delfi.ee](https://www.delfi.ee/artikkel/120443260/otsepilt-ja-blogi-valitsus-tegi-riigikogule-ettepaneku-tuhistada-aktsiisitousud-kutustele-maagaasile-ja-elektrienergiale)
* [Välisminister Tsahkna: peame aru saama, mis on USA pikem plaan Iraanis — delfi.ee](https://www.delfi.ee/artikkel/120443329/valisminister-tsahkna-peame-aru-saama-mis-on-usa-pikem-plaan-iraanis)
* [Pevkur: Pihkva sõjaväeosas lõhkes kütuseladu — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609970276/pevkur-pihkva-sojavaeosas-lohkes-kutuseladu)
* [Sotsiaalmeedias teatati põlengust Pihkva sõjaväepolügoonil — delfi.ee](https://delfi.ee/artikkel/120442893/sotsiaalmeedias-teatati-polengust-pihkva-sojavaepolugoonil)
* [Visiting Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna Declares His Country's Support for Israel — israel.com](https://israel.com/politics/visiting-estonian-foreign-minister-margus-tsahkna-declares-his-countrys-support-for-israel/)
* [Sa'ar praises Estonia for support as FM visits, warns Iran threatens all — clevelandjewishnews.com](https://clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/sa-ar-praises-estonia-for-support-as-fm-visits-warns-iran-threatens-all/article_526f8cfc-807a-59ca-a13e-e82ac3e1e936.html)
* [Minister: Estonians and Israelis share spirit of freedom — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609970090/minister-estonians-and-israelis-share-spirit-of-freedom)
* [Estonia: entre la alineación con Estados Unidos y la presión separatista de Rusia — defonline.com.ar](https://defonline.com.ar/internacionales/estonia-entre-la-alineacion-con-estados-unidos-y-la-presion-separatista-de-rusia)
* [EU takes up Estonia's proposal to restrict visas for Russian fighters — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609974102/eu-takes-up-estonia-s-proposal-to-restrict-visas-for-russian-fighters)
* [EKRE seisab väikekooli säilimise eest ka Elva vallas — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/ekre-seisab-vaikekooli-sailimise-eest-ka-elva-vallas/)
* [EKRE maaelutoimkond otsib lahendusi maapiirkondade elujõu taastamiseks — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/ekre-maaelutoimkond-otsib-lahendusi-maapiirkondade-elujou-taastamiseks/)
* [VIDEO I Arvo Aller: põllumajandus on Eesti võtmetähtsusega valdkond – EKRE toetab 546 miljoni sinna suunamist — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/video-i-arvo-aller-pollumajandus-on-eesti-votmetahtsusega-valdkond-ekre-toetab-546-miljoni-sinna-suunamist/)
* [Martin Helme ja teised EKRE poliitikud osalevad Ungaris konservatiivide suurel kokkusaamisel — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/martin-helme-ja-teised-ekre-poliitikud-osalevad-ungaris-konservatiivide-suurel-kokkusaamisel/)
* [Arvo Aller: 'EKRE jaoks on Ida-Virumaa energeetika süda' — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/arvo-aller-ekre-jaoks-on-ida-virumaa-energeetika-suda/)
* [EKRE esitas arupärimise Vene ärimeeste tegevuse kohta Koidula piiripunkti maa-alal — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/ekre-esitas-aruparimise-vene-arimeeste-tegevuse-kohta-koidula-piiripunkti-maa-alal/)
* [EKRE soovib kodus olevatele emadele tervisekindlustuse taastada — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/ekre-soovib-kodus-olevatele-emadele-tervisekindlustuse-taastada/)
* [Valitsus loobus EKRE survel maakonnaliinidel lastelt ja pensionäridelt raha võtmast — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/valitsus-loobus-ekre-survel-maakonnaliinidel-lastelt-ja-pensionaridelt-raha-votmast/)
* [Eeva Helme: 'EKRE hoiatas, Riigikogu ignoreeris, president allkirjastas... nüüd töötab pedofiil jälle laste juures' — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/eeva-helme-ekre-hoiatas-riigikogu-ignoreeris-president-allkirjastas-nuud-tootab-pedofiil-jalle-laste-juures/)
* [EKRE eelnõu jäi 'rahvusringhäälingu' radarilt välja, Poola samasisuline kõlbas küll — uueduudised.ee](https://uueduudised.ee/ekre-eelnou-jai-rahvusringhaalingu-radarilt-valja-poola-samasisuline-kolbas-kull/)
* [Aller: nõuniku vallandamine ei ole juhatuse laual olnud — err.ee](https://www.err.ee/1609973238/aller-nouniku-vallandamine-ei-ole-juhatuse-laual-olnud)
* [ANTI KUKKELA › EKRE, Isamaa ja Keskerakonna võimuliidu lagunemise anatoomia — saartehaal.postimees.ee](https://saartehaal.postimees.ee/8437256/anti-kukkela-ekre-isamaa-ja-keskerakonna-voimuliidu-lagunemise-anatoomia)
* [Defense minister confirms US will continue Ukraine peace mediation — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609971659/defense-minister-us-will-continue-to-mediate-peace-in-ukraine)
* [Reform Party's future vision criticized as vague — err.ee](https://news.err.ee/1609973580/tonis-saarts-reform-party-s-future-vision-a-nebula-of-vagueness)
***
### 
Lithuania
Lithuania's governing party is turning against its prime minister, with MPs calling for Inga Ruginienė to be replaced as ethics investigators examine her use of government aircraft for family trips.
The revolt within the Social Democratic Party intensified this week when Martynas Katelynas, an MP, said the party leader should consider replacing Ms Ruginienė if he wins re-election in May. The criticism comes as the state ethics commission investigates whether she used government resources for personal trips to Milan and the Vatican, examining her use of military aircraft and Vatican protocols.
The crisis threatens the coalition's stability but has not shaken Lithuania's Western alignment. The country continues building defense ties with America — Lockheed Martin opened a Lithuanian branch this week as more US defense companies expand into Lithuania. But Gitanas Nausėda, the president, criticized meetings with John Coale, the US special envoy to Belarus, saying some sessions were poorly prepared and warning against manipulation by Alexander Lukashenko.
Gabrielius Landsbergis, the former foreign minister, went further, saying allies now view Lithuania as a "state without a message" on Middle East issues. He argued the government has failed to take a clear position on support for US operations.
Even within the coalition, defense spending priorities are causing tension. Ms Ruginienė urged lawmakers not to oppose both air defense and the Kapčiamiestis training ground, calling both priorities. But Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of coalition partner Dawn of Nemunas, suggested choosing air defense over the training ground. Poland rejected Lithuania's proposal for a joint training facility.
On economic policy, Mr Nausėda nominated Gediminas Šimkus for a second five-year term as central bank governor, praising his role in modernizing the bank and financing defense projects. Ms Ruginienė announced Lithuania would release oil reserves to fight rising fuel prices from the Middle East conflict. Mr Nausėda urged Brussels to quickly adopt a 20th sanctions package against Russia and begin considering a 21st package targeting Rosatom and Lukoil.
The crisis has shifted from external ethics scandals to internal party revolt, threatening Ms Ruginienė's authority while leaving Lithuania's security commitments intact.
* **PM Ruginienė and officials meet with US special envoy to Belarus John Coale** — Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met with US Special Envoy to Belarus John Coale during his visit to Vilnius. Multiple Lithuanian officials including MPs Vėgėlė, Jankūnas and MEP Gražulis also held separate meetings. Discussions focused on Belarus sanctions, security situation, and hybrid attacks including contraband balloons. *([delfi.lt](https://delfi.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/ruginiene-susitiko-su-trumpo-specialiuoju-pasiuntiniu-johnu-coale-u-120225596))*
* **Bank of Lithuania issues licenses and regulatory decisions** — Bank of Lithuania granted payment institution license to Robinhood Europe for electronic money token operations. Court ruled the bank was justified in revoking Foxpay's electronic money license. Bank also approved various financial sector acquisitions and licensing decisions. *([tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/lietuvos-bankas-isdave-mokejimo-istaigos-licencija-robinhood-europe-n1503834))*
* **Ignitis Group sells stake in Vilnius cogeneration plant** — State-owned Ignitis Group agreed to sell 49% of Vilnius cogeneration plant shares to Swiss fund Quaero Capital for 120 million euros. The sale fulfills EU conditions for receiving 138 million euros in construction funding. Some criticized the sale price as too low. *([lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/2871240/ignitis-aiskinosi-del-vkj-pardavimo-nepardave-butume-tureje-grazinti-138-mln-euru))*
* **Bank robbery at Artea branch in Vilnius** — A masked man attacked an Artea bank branch in Vilnius, spraying tear gas at an employee and stealing documents before fleeing. Police launched a major manhunt. The bank expressed shock over the incident. *([lrytas.lt](https://lrytas.lt/lietuvosdiena/kriminalai/2026/03/18/news/vilniuje-ispuolis-viename-is-banku-beglio-iesko-gausios-pareigunu-pajegos-41716814))*
* **President Nausėda criticizes nationalist slogan as inappropriate** — President Gitanas Nausėda denounced the slogan "Lithuania for Lithuanians" as inappropriate and reminiscent of Nazi Germany ideologies from the 1930s. This followed authorities opening an investigation into the slogan's use at a March 11th commemoration. *([lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2872064/nauseda-says-lithuania-for-lithuanians-slogan-inappropriate-reeks-of-nazi-germany))*
* **President Nausėda addresses demographic crisis** — President Gitanas Nausėda warned that low birth rates represent "self-destruction" for Lithuania and emphasized the urgent need to address demographic challenges to prevent the nation from disappearing within decades. *([delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/nauseda-says-low-birth-rates-is-self-destruction-120226184))*
* **Former Foreign Minister Landsbergis criticizes government messaging on Middle East** — Former Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said Lithuania is viewed by allies as a "state without a message" regarding the Middle East situation, arguing the government lacks a clear position on potential support for US operations. *([latvia.news-pravda.com](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2873721/landsbergis-apie-pozicija-del-pagalbos-jav-mus-vertina-kaip-neturincius-aiskios-zinios))*
* **Constitutional Court judges sworn in** — Three new Constitutional Court judges were sworn in, including nominees from the Supreme Court, President, and Parliament Speaker. President Nausėda will decide on the next Constitutional Court president. *([delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/three-constitutional-court-judges-sworn-in-120226181))*
* **Hybrid attacks: contraband balloons disrupt Vilnius airport** — PM Ruginienė confirmed that Belarus continues hybrid attacks using contraband balloons that disrupted Vilnius airport operations. A tobacco company donated drones to help combat contraband smuggling along the border. *([lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2869371/kovai-su-balionais-ir-sienos-apsaugai-vyriausybeje-perduoti-pazangus-dronai))*
* [Su Coale'u susitiko Vėgėlė, Gražulis, Jankūnas: kalbėjo apie trąšas, poligoną — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/ziniasklaida-su-jav-pasiuntiniu-baltarusijai-coale-u-susitiko-vegele-grazulis-jankunas-120225906)
* [Ruginienė susitiko su Trumpo specialiuoju pasiuntiniu Johnu Coale'u — delfi.lt](https://delfi.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/ruginiene-susitiko-su-trumpo-specialiuoju-pasiuntiniu-johnu-coale-u-120225596)
* [Ruginienė: Coale\`o komanda prasčiau nudirbo namų darbus — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2873293/ruginiene-coale-o-komanda-prasciau-nudirbo-namu-darbus)
* [Atskleidė, apie ką su Trumpo pasiuntiniu kalbėjo Gražulis: „Mūsų Nausėdai tie dalykai nepatinka" — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/lietuva/atskleide-apie-ka-su-trumpo-pasiuntiniu-kalbejo-grazulis-musu-nausedai-tie-dalykai-nepatinka-n1504532)
* [Lietuva turi prašymų amerikiečiams: netrukus Ruginienė susitiks su JAV pasiuntiniu? — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/lietuva/lietuva-turi-prasymu-amerikieciams-netrukus-ruginiene-susitiks-su-jav-pasiuntiniu-n1503435)
* [Ruginienė: diskusijos apie baltarusiškų trąšų tranzito atnaujinima nevyksta — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/2872142/ruginiene-diskusijos-apie-baltarusisku-trasu-tranzito-atnaujinima-nevyksta)
* [Glaustai: Ruginienė susitiko su JAV specialiuoju pasiuntiniu Baltarusijoje Cole'u — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/salies-pulsas/glaustai-ruginiene-susitiko-su-jav-specialiuoju-pasiuntiniu-baltarusijoje-coleu-1747512)
* [Ruginienė JAV pasiuntiniui Coale'u išsakė, ko tikisi jo derybose su Lukašenka — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/jav-specialusis-pasiuntinys-baltarusijai-coale-as-atvyko-i-vilniu-susitinka-su-ruginiene-56-2643748)
* [Coaleʼas: susitikimai su įvairiais politikais skirti išgirsti skirtingas nuomones — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/2875019/coale-as-susitikimai-su-ivairiais-politikais-skirti-isgirsti-skirtingas-nuomones)
* [Ruginienė: JAV pasiuntinio susitikimai Lietuvoje nebuvo tinkamai paruošti — tv3.lt](https://tv3.lt/naujiena/lietuva/ruginiene-jav-pasiuntinio-susitikimai-lietuvoje-nebuvo-tinkamai-paruosti-n1504881)
* [Nausėda urged US envoy to Belarus to be wary of Lukashenko — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/nauseda-urged-us-envoy-to-belarus-to-be-wary-of-lukashenko-120226194)
* [Nausėda kritiškai įvertino Coale\`o susitikimą su Vėgėle, Jankūnu ir Grazuliu — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2872171/nauseda-kritiskai-ivertino-coale-o-susitikima-su-vegele-jankunu-ir-grazuliu)
* [Sinkevičius: apie Vėgėlės, Gražulio ir Jankūno susitikimą su Coale'u nebuvome informuoti — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/politika/sinkevicius-apie-vegeles-grazulio-ir-jankuno-susitikima-su-coale-u-nebuvome-informuoti-120225948)
* [BNS Sprintas: Vyriausybė už Kapčiamiesčio poligoną, Coale'as su Ruginiene, Aumovio" traukiasi iš Kauno LEZ — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/bns-sprintas/bns-sprintas-treciadienio-ivykiai-trumpai-1766-2644378)
* [ELTA glaustai: Ruginienei dėl šeimos kelionės į Vatikaną – nemalonumai — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/elta-glaustai-ruginienei-del-seimos-keliones-i-vatikana-nemalonumai-120225067)
* [Ruginienė apie VTEK tyrimą dėl kelionės į Vatikaną: reikia žinoti, kaip toliau gyventi — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2871251/ruginiene-apie-vtek-tyrima-del-keliones-i-vatikana-reikia-zinoti-kaip-toliau-gyventi)
* [KAM: Ruginienei ir šeimai iš Italijos grįžus „Spartan — ](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2870271/kam-ruginienei-ir-seimai-is-italijos-grizus-spartan-lektuvu-sutaupytos-valstybes-lesos)
* [Nausėda apsisprendė dėl Lietuvos banko vadovo — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/nauseda-apsisprende-del-lietuvos-banko-vadovo-662-2642346)
* [Nausėda siūlo Šimkų pratęsti kadenciją Lietuvos banko vadovo poste: pabrėžia vaidmenį ekonominėje politikoje — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/nauseda-siulo-simku-pratesti-kadencija-lietuvos-banko-vadovo-poste-pabrezia-vaidmeni-ekonomineje-politikoje-n1503667)
* [Prezidentas teikia Seimui G. Šimkaus kandidatūrą į LB valdybos pirmininkus — alkas.lt](https://alkas.lt/2026/03/17/prezidentas-teikia-seimui-g-simkaus-kandidatura-i-lb-valdybos-pirmininkus/)
* [Nausėda apie Šimkaus kandidatūrą: jis aktyvus ekonominės politikos dalyvis — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/verslas/naujienos/nauseda-apie-simkaus-kandidatura-jis-aktyvus-ekonomines-politikos-dalyvis-120224661)
* [Paskelbė, kieno kandidatūrą prezidentas teiks antrai Lietuvos banko vadovo kadencijai — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/verslas/imoniu-pulsas/paskelbe-kieno-kandidatura-prezidentas-teiks-antrai-lietuvos-banko-vadovo-kadencijai-1747041)
* [Seimas svarstys Gedimino Šimkaus kandidatūrą į Lietuvos banko valdybos pirmininkus — lrs.lt](https://www.lrs.lt/sip/portal.show?p_r=35403\&p_k=1\&p_t=294259)
* [Prezidentas apsisprendė dėl kandidatūros į Lietuvos banko vadovus — lrytas.lt](https://www.lrytas.lt/verslas/rinkos-pulsas/2026/03/16/news/prezidentas-apsisprende-del-kandidaturos-i-lietuvos-banko-vadovus-41686011)
* [Seimas svarstys, ar skirti Gediminą Šimkų Lietuvos banko vadovu antrai kadencijai — kauno.diena.lt](https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/verslas/imoniu-pulsas/seimas-svarstys-ar-skirti-gedimina-simku-lietuvos-banko-vadovu-antrai-kadencijai-1747245)
* [Seimo nariai: Gediminas Šimkus gali vadovauti LB dar vieną kadenciją — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/seimo-nariai-gediminas-simkus-gali-vadovauti-lb-dar-viena-kadencija-662-2642500)
* [50 bankomatų problema: trūkumas aiškus, bet bankai žinią priėmė neigiamai — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/lietuvoje-dar-truksta-mazdaug-pussimcio-bankomatu-sako-gediminas-simkus-662-2644792)
* [Lietuvos bankas – kurkime finansinę ateitį kartu — vu-kd.lt](https://www.vu-kd.lt/post/lietuvos-bankas-kurkime-finansin%C4%99-ateit%C4%AF-kartu)
* [Žiežirbos tarp socdemų – prabilo apie Ruginienės pakeitimą: „Bus raitelis be galvos" — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/lietuva/ziezirbos-tarp-socdemu-prabilo-apie-ruginienes-pakeitima-bus-raitelis-be-galvos-n1503821)
* [Aurelijus Veryga aštriai sukritikavo Ingą Ruginienę — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/aurelijus-veryga-astriai-sukritikavo-inga-ruginiene-56-2642584)
* [LSDP branches continue nominating candidates for leadership election — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/lsdp-branches-continue-nominating-candidates-for-leadership-election-120226744)
* [Socialdemokratų kandidatas į Kauno merus – Seimo narys Audrius Radvilavičius — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2874115/socialdemokratu-kandidatas-i-kauno-merus-seimo-narys-audrius-radvilavicius)
* [Sinkevičius: LSDP kels savo kandidatą į prezidento postą — aina.lt](https://aina.lt/sinkevicius-lsdp-kels-savo-kandidata-i-prezidento-posta/)
* [Socialdemokratų skyriai baigia kelti kandidatus į partijos pirmininkus — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/socialdemokratu-skyriai-baigia-kelti-kandidatus-i-partijos-pirmininkus-56-2646566)
* [M. Sinkevičius: 2024 metų prezidento rinkimuose svarstėme ir V. Blinkevičiūtės kandidatūrą — bernardinai.lt](https://www.bernardinai.lt/m-sinkevicius-2024-metu-prezidento-rinkimuose-svarsteme-ir-v-blinkeviciutes-kandidatura/)
* [Kas bus socdemų lyderis: aiškus favoritas tik vienas — vz.lt](https://www.vz.lt/verslo-aplinka/2026/03/20/kas-bus-socdemu-lyderis-aiskus-favoritas-tik-vienas-582113)
* [Politologai: Radvilavičius vargu ar laimės Kaune — kaunieciams.lt](https://kaunieciams.lt/politologai-radvilavicius-vargu-ar-laimes-kaune/)
* [Socialdemokratų partijos valdyba svarsto ilginti pirmininko kadenciją — m.kauno.diena.lt](https://m.kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/socialdemokratu-partijos-valdyba-svarsto-ilginti-pirmininko-kadencija-1747089)
* [Mindaugas Sinkevičius: tai niekaip nesusiję dalykai — diena.lt](https://diena.lt/naujienos/lietuva/politika/mindaugas-sinkevicius-tai-niekaip-nesusije-dalykai-1747817)
* [Inga Ruginienė: naftos rezervo naudojimas degalų kainas sumažins artimiausiu metu — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/inga-ruginiene-naftos-rezervo-naudojimas-degalu-kainas-sumazins-artimiausiu-metu-662-2642310)
* [Releasing some fuel reserves will help regulate fuel prices – PM — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/releasing-some-fuel-reserves-will-help-regulate-fuel-prices-pm-120224358)
* [Žemaitaitis kritikuoja Vaitiekūną: finansų ministrui gali tekti atsisveikinti su postu — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2870177/zemaitaitis-kritikuoja-vaitiekuna-finansu-ministrui-gali-tekti-atsisveikinti-su-postu)
* [Kainos kyla, o atsakymai vėluoja: LSDP skelbia apie planą, bet ar jis išgelbės gyventojų pinigines? — laikas.lt](https://www.laikas.lt/kainos-kyla-o-atsakymai-veluoja-lsdp-skelbia-apie-plana-bet-ar-jis-isgelbes-gyventoju-pinigines-207518/)
* [Ruginienė ragina nepriešinti oro gynybos ir poligono: strateginė kryptis – saugumas — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2871263/ruginiene-ragina-nepriesinti-oro-gynybos-ir-poligono-strategine-kryptis-saugumas)
* [Žemaitaitis: frakcijoje yra žmonių, kurie nepalaikys Kapčiamiesčio poligono — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2870233/zemaitaitis-frakcijoje-yra-zmoniu-kurie-nepalaikys-kapciamiescio-poligono)
* [Poland rejects Lithuania's proposal for joint military training ground — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2873252/poland-rejects-lithuania-s-proposal-for-joint-military-training-ground)
* [Lietuvos bankas išdavė mokėjimo įstaigos licenciją „Robinhood Europe" — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/lietuvos-bankas-isdave-mokejimo-istaigos-licencija-robinhood-europe-n1503834)
* [Teismo verdiktas: Lietuvos bankas pagrįstai „Foxpay" panaikino licenciją — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/teismo-verdiktas-lietuvos-bankas-pagristai-foxpay-panaikino-licencija-n1503430)
* [Lietuvos bankas uždegė žalią šviesą „Robinhood Europe" — madeinvilnius.lt](https://madeinvilnius.lt/verslas/vilniaus-rinka/lietuvos-bankas-uzdege-zalia-sviesa-robinhood-europe/)
* [Lietuvos bankas pritarė „Amay LT — tv3.lt](https://www.tv3.lt/naujiena/verslas/lietuvos-bankas-pritare-amay-lt-plenus-finance-isigyti-dali-akciju-n1504842)
* [Dviem įmonėms ir dviem asmenims leista netiesiogiai įsigyti dalį „Raft Capital Management" akcijų — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/dviem-imonems-ir-dviem-asmenims-leista-netiesiogiai-isigyti-dali-raft-capital-management-akciju-662-2645778)
* [„Aggressive capital" – valdymo įmonės licencija — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/aggressive-capital-valdymo-imones-licencija-662-2645764)
* [Lietuvos banko valdybos nutarimai — finansulaisve.lt](https://www.finansulaisve.lt/lietuvos-banko-valdybos-nutarimai-lietuvos-bankas-6/)
* [JAV gynybos pramonės milžinė „Lockheed Martin" įsteigė savo filialą Lietuvoje — bernardinai.lt](https://www.bernardinai.lt/jav-gynybos-pramones-milzine-lockheed-martin-isteige-savo-filiala-lietuvoje/)
* [US defence giant Lockheed Martin opens branch in Lithuania — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2870078/us-defence-giant-lockheed-martin-opens-branch-in-lithuania)
* [American Lockheed Martin has established a branch in Lithuania — lt.news-pravda.com](https://lt.news-pravda.com/en/russia/2026/03/17/31815.html)
* [„Ignitis" aiškinosi dėl VKJ pardavimo: „Nepardavę būtume turėję grąžinti 138 mln. eurų" — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/2871240/ignitis-aiskinosi-del-vkj-pardavimo-nepardave-butume-tureje-grazinti-138-mln-euru)
* [„Ignitis — ](https://www.respublika.lt/lt/naujienos/lietuva/verslas/ignitis-parduoda-zasi-dedancia-auksinius-kiausinius-pigiai/)
* [„Ignitis": dalis Vilniaus kogeneracinės jėgainės nebuvo parduota per pigiai — lrt.lt](https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/verslas/4/2871131/ignitis-dalis-vilniaus-kogeneracines-jegaines-nebuvo-parduota-per-pigiai)
* [How 138 million euros from Brussels turned into 49% of shares for the Swiss — lt.news-pravda.com](https://lt.news-pravda.com/en/eu/2026/03/21/31999.html)
* [Skandalas dėl „Ignitis grupės" turto: kodėl pelningos Vilniaus jėgainės akcijos atiduodamos šveicarams? — madeinvilnius.lt](https://madeinvilnius.lt/verslas/vilniaus-rinka/skandalas-del-ignitis-grupes-turto-kodel-pelningos-vilniaus-jegaines-akcijos-atiduodamos-sveicarams/)
* [Vaitiekūnas apie dalies VKJ pardavimą: pasitikime bendrove — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/verslas/energetika/vaitiekunas-apie-dalies-vkj-pardavima-pasitikime-bendrove-120226104)
* [Baltijos birža: iš „Ignitis grupės" tikisi 7% dividendinio pajamingumo — vz.lt](https://www.vz.lt/mano-pinigai/2026/03/20/baltijos-birza-is-ignitis-grupes-tikisi-7-dividendinio-pajamingumo-582298)
* [CORRECTION: „Ignitis grupės" finansinės informacijos publikavimo 2026 m. kalendorius — globenewswire.com](https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/20/3259565/0/lt/CORRECTION-Ignitis-grup%C4%97s-finansin%C4%97s-informacijos-publikavimo-2026-m-kalendorius.html)
* [Vilniuje – išpuolis viename iš bankų: bėglio ieško gausios pareigūnų pajėgos — lrytas.lt](https://lrytas.lt/lietuvosdiena/kriminalai/2026/03/18/news/vilniuje-ispuolis-viename-is-banku-beglio-iesko-gausios-pareigunu-pajegos-41716814)
* [Banke Vilniuje pripurkšta dujų, pavogti dokumentai: ieškoma įtariamojo, uždarytas eismas — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2871446/banke-vilniuje-pripurksta-duju-pavogti-dokumentai-ieskoma-itariamojo-uzdarytas-eismas)
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* [Nausėda: ES galėtų svarstyti į 21-ąjį sankcijų Rusijai paketą įtraukti „Rosatom — ](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/2872249/nauseda-es-galetu-svarstyti-i-21-aji-sankciju-rusijai-paketa-itraukti-rosatom-lukoil)
* [Nausėda: EU must include "Rosatom" and "Lukoil" in new sanctions package — unn.ua](https://unn.ua/en/news/nauseda-eu-must-include-rosatom-and-lukoil-in-new-sanctions-package)
* [Nausėda says 'Lithuania for Lithuanians' slogan inappropriate, reeks of Nazi Germany — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2872064/nauseda-says-lithuania-for-lithuanians-slogan-inappropriate-reeks-of-nazi-germany)
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* [The Americans do not need Europeans in the war with Iran, because they themselves do not know how to shoot down drones, said the former Lithuanian Foreign Minister — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/en/world/2026/03/22/32183.html)
* [Landsbergis said that the Allies consider Lithuania a "state without a message" — lt.news-pravda.com](https://lt.news-pravda.com/en/world/2026/03/21/32017.html)
* [V. Landsbergis pareiškė, kad sąjungininkai Lietuvą laiko "valstybe be pranešimo" — lt.news-pravda.com](https://lt.news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/21/54156.html)
* [Landsbergis apie poziciją dėl pagalbos JAV: mus vertina kaip neturinčius aiškios žinios — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2873721/landsbergis-apie-pozicija-del-pagalbos-jav-mus-vertina-kaip-neturincius-aiskios-zinios)
* [Three Constitutional Court judges sworn in — delfi.lt](https://www.delfi.lt/en/politics/three-constitutional-court-judges-sworn-in-120226181)
* [Kovai su balionais ir sienos apsaugai Vyriausybėje perduoti pažangūs dronai — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2869371/kovai-su-balionais-ir-sienos-apsaugai-vyriausybeje-perduoti-pazangus-dronai)
* [Customs Department head competition cancelled after procedural violations — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/finansu-ministerija-skelbs-nauja-muitines-departamento-vadovo-konkursa-662-2643808)
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* [PM's advisor criticizes language inspection chief over inappropriate language remarks — 15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/lietuva/ruginienes-patarejas-kirto-valotkai-pasisakymai-nesuvokiami-jis-turi-pagalvoti-apie-tolesni-darba-56-2645820)
* [German automotive parts manufacturer Aumovio withdraws from Lithuania — 15min.lt](https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/finansai/premjere-aumovio-pasitraukimas-nera-susijes-su-lietuva-ir-jos-pasiulymais-662-2644142)
* [Rail Baltica operators launch joint train procurement — lrt.lt](https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2872119/baltic-rail-operators-launch-joint-train-procurement-for-rail-baltica)
* [Pennsylvania National Guard places second in Lithuanian military competition — nationalguard.mil](https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/State-Partnership-Program/Article/4439828/pennsylvania-army-national-guard-soldiers-place-2nd-in-lithuania-land-forces-be/)
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Latvia
Latvia arrested 21 people this week in a corruption investigation over €1.5 million in IT contracts, including the former director of the Digital Development Agency. The European Prosecutor's Office led the operation, which threatens electoral system security.
The government also faced economic pressure. Evika Siliņa, the prime minister, announced a windfall tax on fuel traders to counter rising prices from Middle East conflicts. The government plans to cap retail fuel prices at €1.80 per litre by April.
Security services are countering Russian interference. Prosecutors charged a former hockey player and accomplice with arson attacks on railway infrastructure last August, working for Russia. The suspects filmed their attacks for propaganda and were recruited while traveling to Russia. Separately, Edgars Rinkēvičs, the president, met mayors to press for bigger local contributions to national defence.
Ms Siliņa also joined European Council leaders pressing Hungary's Viktor Orbán to approve €90 billion in Ukraine aid. She criticised Mr Orbán's blocking tactics and pointed to Latvia's successful break from Russian energy. Ms Siliņa and Mr Rinkēvičs said Latvia would consider any NATO request for Hormuz Strait operations, though NATO has made none.
* **Government delivers annual performance report amid opposition criticism** — Ms Siliņa presented the government's annual report to parliament highlighting achievements but faced criticism about bureaucracy reduction plans and policy clarity. The opposition questioned the government's effectiveness amid various challenges. *([lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/16.03.2026-silinas-valdibas-atskaite-par-paveikto-mums-ir-vairaki-izaicinajumi-bet-kur-palika-problemas.a639005))*
* **President Rinkēvičs honors Olympic athletes and promotes AI development** — Mr Rinkēvičs hosted a reception for the 2026 Winter Olympic team at Riga Castle and took part in a Future of Work AI forum. The events focused on Latvia's digital development and international competitiveness in technology. *([tv3.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/sports/ziemas-sports/17.03.2026-foto-valsts-prezidents-sviniga-pienemsana-sveic-milanas-kortinas-ziemas-olimpisko-spelu-dalibniekus.a639251/))*
* **EU decision to restore Druzhba pipeline draws mixed reactions from Latvian officials** — The European Commission announced support to restore Russian Druzhba oil pipeline operations. Mr Rinkēvičs expressed understanding but not approval of the decision, viewing it as necessary for Ukraine funding despite concerns about helping Russian infrastructure. *([tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8435962/rinkevics-izprot-bet-neslave-es-lemumu-palidzet-atjaunot-krievijas-naftas-caurulvadu-druzba))*
* **Banking sector reports declined profits amid economic pressures** — The Latvian banking sector's profits fell 33.3% to €379.6 million in 2025. Central bank officials discussed inflation risks from Middle East conflict while the government considers transferring non-bank lender supervision to the Bank of Latvia. *([lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/17.03.2026-latvijas-banku-pelna-pern-sarukusi-par-333-lidz-379634-miljoniem-eiro.a639173))*
* **STEAM education center expansion opened in Sigulda** — Ms Siliņa attended the opening of an expanded STEAM education and technology centre in Sigulda featuring an inclusive education technology space. The event was attended by about 100 education and technology representatives from Latvia and abroad. *([kursors.lv](https://kursors.lv/2026/03/19/paplasinataja-steam-izglitibas-un-tehnologiju-centra-sigulda-atklata-ieklaujosas-izglitibas-tehnologiju-telpa/))*
* **Former high-ranking official's phone surveillance in Kariņš flight case revealed** — A former top civil servant had his phones wiretapped for two months in a case related to former prime minister Kariņš's flights. The court ruled that Ms Siliņa's orders for suspension and disciplinary action were unlawful, but the dismissed official still faces pressure. *([tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/zinas/latvija/neka-personiga/galvenajam-valsts-ierednim-divus-menesus-karina-lidojumu-lieta-noklausitas-telefonsarunas))*
* **Finance Minister proposes radical budget preparation reform** — Arvils Ašeradens, the finance minister, suggested that next year's state budget should be prepared exclusively by the Finance Ministry, an unusual departure from the traditional inter-ministerial budget process. *([jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/zinas/700796-sis-ir-nopietni-aseradens-parsteidz-ar-pazinojumu-nakamo-valsts-budzetu-taisis-tikai-finansu-ministrija))*
* [Siliņa draudējusi ar "iespaidīgu" virspeļņas nodokli negodprātīgiem degvielas tirgotājiem — jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/zinas/700907-silina-draudejusi-ar-iespaidigu-virspelnas-nodokli-negodpratigiem-degvielas-tirgotajiem)
* [Premjere: Virspeļņas nodoklis degvielas tirgotājiem būs iespaidīgs — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/18.03.2026-premjere-virspelnas-nodoklis-degvielas-tirgotajiem-bus-iespaidigs.a639384/)
* [Degvielas cenu mazināšanai vērtēs akcīzes nodokļa samazināšanu un virspeļņas ierobežošanu — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/17.03.2026-degvielas-cenu-mazinasanai-vertes-akcizes-nodokla-samazinasanu-un-virspelnas-ierobezosanu.a639288/)
* [Latvia's Prime Minister promises "significant" windfall tax on fuel traders — bnn-news.com](https://bnn-news.com/latvias-prime-minister-promises-significant-windfall-tax-on-fuel-traders-278345)
* [Plans developing to curb fuel prices in Latvia — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/economy/18.03.2026-plans-developing-to-curb-fuel-prices-in-latvia.a639314/)
* [Šobrīd nav degvielas piegāžu krīzes, mierina Siliņa — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/193/politics/120111142/sobrid-nav-degvielas-piegazu-krizes-mierina-silina)
* [Latvijā lielākajās degvielas uzpildes stacijās dīzeļdegvielas cena pārsniegusi divus eiro — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8437495/latvija-lielakajas-degvielas-uzpildes-stacijas-dizeldegvielas-cena-parsniegusi-divus-eiro)
* [ATD virza lēmumu palielināt avansa apmēru reģionālā sabiedriskā transporta pārvadātājiem — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8434460/atd-virza-lemumu-palielinat-avansa-apmeru-regionala-sabiedriska-transporta-parvadatajiem)
* [EU must unblock €90 billion loan for Ukraine - Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa — censor.net](https://censor.net/en/news/3606087/eu-urged-to-approve-90-billion-ukraine-aid-says-latvia-pm)
* [ES līderiem neizdodas pārliecināt Ungārijas premjeru atbloķēt 90 miljardu eiro aizdevumu Ukrainai — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/arzemes/19.03.2026-es-lideriem-neizdodas-parliecinat-ungarijas-premjeru-atbloket-90-miljardu-eiro-aizdevumu-ukrainai.a639620/)
* [Ministru prezidente Evika Siliņa piedalās Eiropadomes sanāksmē Briselē — lvportals.lv](https://lvportals.lv/dienaskartiba/387528-ministru-prezidente-evika-silina-piedalas-eiropadomes-sanaksme-brisele-2026)
* [Los líderes de la UE afean a Orbán que bloquee el préstamo a Kiev — elperiodico.com](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20260319/cumbre-ue-prestamo-ucrania-orban-128169463)
* [CRISIS ORIENTE MEDIO | La crisis de Oriente Medio reaviva el debate sobre los precios de la energía en la UE — elperiodico.com](https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20260319/crisis-oriente-medio-reaviva-debate-energia-128192204)
* [Ir svarīgi, lai Eiropas valstīm būtu pietiekama motivācija palīdzēt Ukrainai — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/ukraine/2026/03/18/63460.html)
* [Informācijas tehnoloģiju krāpšanas lietā starp aizturētajiem arī valsts amatpersonas — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8435692/informacijas-tehnologiju-krapsanas-lieta-starp-aizturetajiem-ari-valsts-amatpersonas)
* [Aizdomās par krāpšanos ar IT iepirkumiem apcietināts pēc vēlēšanu skandāla atstādinātais Liopa — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/18.03.2026-aizdomas-par-krapsanos-ar-it-iepirkumiem-apcietinats-pec-velesanu-skandala-atstadinatais-liopa.a639443)
* [Liopas «acīte»: kuri vēl tika aizturēti IT iepirkumu krāpšanas lietā? — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/22.03.2026-liopas-acite-kuri-vel-tika-aiztureti-it-iepirkumu-krapsanas-lieta.a639923)
* [Krimināllieta par krāpšanos IT iepirkumos: raidījums atklāj, kuri nonākuši aizturēto vidū — delfi.lv](https://delfi.lv/193/politics/120111668/kriminallieta-par-krapsanos-it-iepirkumos-raidijums-atklaj-kuri-nonakusi-aiztureto-vidu)
* [Siliņas valdības atskaite par paveikto – «Mums ir vairāki izaicinājumi.» Bet kur palika problēmas? — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/16.03.2026-silinas-valdibas-atskaite-par-paveikto-mums-ir-vairaki-izaicinajumi-bet-kur-palika-problemas.a639005)
* [VIDEO. "Tas ir manā galvā" Siliņas atbilde uz jautājumu daudzus samulsina — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/tautaruna/slavenibas/516449-evika-silina-skaidro-25-birokratijas-samazinajuma-planu.htm)
* ["Mums jāiet uz priekšu ar jaunām idejām, nevis tikai jālamā valdība," Siliņa aicina latviešus — la.lv](https://www.la.lv/mums-jaiet-uz-prieksu-ar-jaunam-idejam-nevis-tikai-jalama-valdiba-silina-aicina-latviesus)
* [Foto-Latvijas premjere Evika Siliņa demonstrē pašpietiekamības apmērus — latvia.news-pravda.com](https://latvia.news-pravda.com/world/2026/03/21/63603.html)
* [Siliņa: Latvija ļoti nopietni izvērtētu lūgumu palīdzēt operācijā Hormuza šaurumā — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8435399/silina-latvija-loti-nopietni-izvertetu-lugumu-palidzet-operacija-hormuza-sauruma)
* [Rinkēvičs komentē Trampa aicinājumu iesaistīties ASV un Izraēlas operācijā. Ko darīs Latvija? — nra.lv](https://nra.lv/pasaule/516647-latvija-nav-sanemusi-aicinajumu-iesaistities-asv-un-izraelas-militaraja-operacij.htm)
* [Rinkēvičs par karu Tuvajos Austrumos: Neko labu tuvākajās nedēļās negaidu — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/18.03.2026-rinkevics-par-karu-tuvajos-austrumos-neko-labu-tuvakajas-nedelas-negaidu.a639374/)
* [Bīstami pagriezieni starptautiskajā politikā: Rinkēvičs brīdina par skārbo realitāti — dzentlmenis.lv](https://dzentlmenis.lv/bistami-pagriezieni-starptautiskaja-politika-rinkevics-bridina-par-skarbo-realitati/254281/)
* [Rīgas pilī godināti Latvijas olimpieši. Rinkēvičs uzsver: Mēs visi varam būt lepni! — tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/sports/milana-kortina-2026/rigas-pili-godinati-latvijas-olimpiesi-rinkevics-uzsver-mes-visi-varam-but-lepni)
* [Foto: Valsts prezidents Rīgas pilī sveic 2026. gada Latvijas olimpiešus — delfi.lv](https://delfi.lv/sports/22506989/others/120111015/foto-valsts-prezidents-rigas-pili-sveic-2026-gada-latvijas-olimpiesus)
* [FOTO: Valsts prezidents svinīgā pieņemšanā sveic Milānas–Kortīnas ziemas olimpisko spēļu dalībniekus — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/sports/ziemas-sports/17.03.2026-foto-valsts-prezidents-sviniga-pienemsana-sveic-milanas-kortinas-ziemas-olimpisko-spelu-dalibniekus.a639251/)
* [Future of Work Forum 2026: AI, Skills & Europe's New Economy — archyde.com](https://www.archyde.com/future-of-work-forum-2026-ai-skills-europes-new-economy-riga/)
* [WATCH LIVE: 'Future of Work in the Age of AI' forum — eng.lsm.lv](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/employment/16.03.2026-watch-live-future-of-work-in-the-age-of-ai-forum.a634810/)
* ["Mums jārīkojas nekavējoties." Rinkēvičs uzsver Eiropas nepieciešamību pārvērst vārdus darbos — tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/zinas/zinatne-un-tehnologijas/tehnologijas/mums-jarikojas-nekavejoties-rinkevics-uzsver-eiropas-nepieciesamibu-parverst-vardus-darbos)
* ["Vadīt ministriju ir grūtāk, nekā iet praidā." Koalīcijas partneru nežēlastībā krīt Švinka — tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/zinas/latvija/politika/vadit-ministriju-ir-grutak-neka-iet-praida-koalicijas-partneru-nezelastiba-krit-svinka)
* [Satiksmes ministrs: ZZS ES daudzgadu budžeta plānošanas darba grupā virzīja Kristīni Lembergu — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/18.03.2026-satiksmes-ministrs-zzs-es-daudzgadu-budzeta-planosanas-darba-grupa-virzija-kristini-lembergu.a639451/)
* [ES palīdzēs atjaunot cauruļvada "Družba" darbību — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8435136/es-palidzes-atjaunot-caurulvada-druzba-darbibu)
* [Rinkēvičs izprot, bet neslavē ES lēmumu palīdzēt atjaunot Krievijas naftas cauruļvadu "Družba" — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8435962/rinkevics-izprot-bet-neslave-es-lemumu-palidzet-atjaunot-krievijas-naftas-caurulvadu-druzba)
* [Latvijas banku peļņa pērn sarukusi par 33,3% – līdz 379,634 miljoniem eiro — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/17.03.2026-latvijas-banku-pelna-pern-sarukusi-par-333-lidz-379634-miljoniem-eiro.a639173)
* [Valdība atbalsta nebanku kreditētāju uzraudzības nodošanu Latvijas Bankai — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/17.03.2026-valdiba-atbalsta-nebanku-kreditetaju-uzraudzibas-nodosanu-latvijas-bankai.a639227)
* [VIDEO ▷ Energoresursu cenu kāpums un inflācijas riski Latvijā – Kazāks vērtē situāciju — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8437141/video-energoresursu-cenu-kapums-un-inflacijas-riski-latvija-kazaks-verte-situaciju)
* ["Baltic International Bank" administratore piedāvā iegādāties piecas Blumberga gleznas — delfi.lv](https://www.delfi.lv/kultura/8529646/art/120111656/baltic-international-bank-administratore-piedava-iegadaties-piecas-blumberga-gleznas)
* [Zemāks algu pieaugums un IKP izaugsme – bankas samazina prognozes Tuvo Austrumu kara dēļ — lsm.lv](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/20.03.2026-zemaks-algu-pieaugums-un-ikp-izaugsme-bankas-samazina-prognozes-tuvo-austrumu-kara-del.a639438/)
* ["Ir lietas, kur atpaliekam" – Rinkēvičs no pašvaldībām sagaida vairāk valsts drošības stiprināšanā — tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/zinas/latvija/ir-lietas-kur-atpaliekam-rinkevics-no-pasvaldibam-sagaida-vairak-valsts-drosibas-stiprinasana)
* [Paplašinātajā STEAM izglītības un tehnoloģiju centrā Siguldā atklāta iekļaujošās izglītības tehnoloģiju telpa — kursors.lv](https://kursors.lv/2026/03/19/paplasinataja-steam-izglitibas-un-tehnologiju-centra-sigulda-atklata-ieklaujosas-izglitibas-tehnologiju-telpa/)
* [Hokejistu un viņa sabiedroto tiesās par lokomotīves dedzināšanu Krievijas interesēs — lsm.lv](https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/22.03.2026-hokejistu-un-vina-sabiedroto-tiesas-par-lokomotives-dedzinasanu-krievijas-intereses.a639924)
* [Galvenajam valsts ierēdnim divus mēnešus Kariņa lidojumu lietā noklausītas telefonsarunas — tv3.lv](https://tv3.lv/zinas/latvija/neka-personiga/galvenajam-valsts-ierednim-divus-menesus-karina-lidojumu-lieta-noklausitas-telefonsarunas)
* ["Šis ir nopietni!" Ašeradens pārsteidz ar paziņojumu - nākamo valsts budžetu taisīs tikai Finanšu ministrija — jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/zinas/700796-sis-ir-nopietni-aseradens-parsteidz-ar-pazinojumu-nakamo-valsts-budzetu-taisis-tikai-finansu-ministrija)
* [Mūkusala promenade construction controversy continues — jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/zinas/700810-foto-video-vai-tiesam-ir-tik-traki-ka-sobrid-izskatas-mukusalas-promenade)
* [Riga public transport to donate seven buses to Ukraine — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8436800/rigas-satiksme-ziedos-ukrainai-septinus-autobusus)
* [Estonian border guard vessel capsizes near Greece — tvnet.lv](https://www.tvnet.lv/8434868/griekijas-udenos-nogrimis-igaunu-robezsardzes-kugis-uz-klaja-igaunijas-vestniece)
* [Azerbaijani citizen sentenced to 11 years for supplying Starlink systems to Russian army — apollo.lv](https://www.apollo.lv/8435055/azerbaidzanas-pilsonim-par-starlink-sistemu-piegadasanu-krievijas-armijai-piespriez-11-gadu-cietumsodu)
* [Financial literacy cooperation memorandum signed by 28 organizations — lvportals.lv](https://lvportals.lv/dienaskartiba/387343-sadarbibas-memorandu-par-finansu-pratibas-stiprinasanu-parakstis-28-organizacijas-2026)
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Romania
Romania approved American use of its airbases for military operations against Iran, a deeper commitment to Washington's Middle East policy than the country has made before. The first three KC-135 refueling planes arrived Sunday and will deploy to Mihail Kogălniceanu airbase for 90 days, with more to follow. Iran has warned Romania of consequences.
The decision by Romania's Supreme Council of National Defence moves the country from European defence to global operations. Romania is no longer just hosting NATO defensive kit — it is now providing logistics for active American campaigns against Iran. This goes well beyond the Deveselu missile defence site or normal NATO work.
Yet while Romania aligns more closely with America abroad, its government faces crisis at home. Marcel Ciolacu, the former prime minister, has launched personal attacks on Ilie Bolojan, his successor, calling him "an executioner" and "a satrap with a scythe." Mr Ciolacu declared that "the Bolojan era is approaching its end" and hoped his birthday would be "the first and last as premier."
The crisis has moved beyond political confrontation. Mr Ciolacu's Social Democrats plan to collapse the government through ministers quitting en masse, with claims of the president's quiet approval for a change of prime minister. The Liberal Party is preparing to quit the coalition.
Despite this turmoil, Romania's institutions keep working. Parliament passed the 2026 budget after intense debates, though the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) announced a Constitutional Court challenge that could complicate implementation. The budget included social measures negotiated between the feuding coalition partners — proof that deals can still be struck while the government may fall.
Romania's main intelligence service has operated without a permanent civilian head since Eduard Hellvig, the former director, resigned in July 2023. Security experts warn this vacancy undermines intelligence partnerships and operations, but no appointment is expected as political attention focuses on the coalition crisis.
* **AUR leads in polls but shows signs of decline amid political positioning** — Polling data shows the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) maintaining its lead in voter intentions at 35% but declining from previous highs of 38-41%. The party continues to be the preferred choice for parliamentary elections despite internal challenges and repositioning over potential coalitions with other parties. *([hotnews.ro](https://hotnews.ro/sondaj-avangarde-aur-e-pe-primul-loc-dar-in-scadere-fata-de-precedentele-sondaje-cat-au-partidele-care-se-afla-acum-la-guvernare-2199737))*
* [Marcel Ciolacu s-a uitat peste bugetul pregătit de Ilie Bolojan și a explodat: Un satrap cu satâr! — stiripesurse.ro](https://www.stiripesurse.ro/marcel-ciolacu-s-a-uitat-peste-bugetul-pregatit-de-ilie-bolojan-si-a-explodat-un-satrap-cu-satar-este-cruzime-pura_3868817)
* [Ciolacu îl atacă dur pe Bolojan chiar de ziua lui: Sper că este, totuși, prima și ultima zi de naștere cu tine premier — ziare.com](https://ziare.com/marcel-ciolacu-psd/atac-premier-ilie-bolojan-ziua-lui-buget-2026-2000811)
* [Ciolacu: Bolojan ar putea finanța solidaritatea PSD din taxa pe fraieri — cotidianul.ro](https://www.cotidianul.ro/ciolacu-bolojan-ar-putea-finanta-solidaritatea-psd-din-taxa-pe-fraieri/)
* [Ciolacu spune că Bolojan comite „o înșelătorie grosolană": „1 leu la combustibil în plus înseamnă 250 milioane pe lună suplimentar la buget" — adevarul.ro](https://adevarul.ro/politica/ciolacu-spune-ca-bolojan-comite-o-inselatorie-2515835.html)
* [Explozie de prețuri la pompă, Guvernul fără plan. Românii lasă mașina pentru metrou — observatornews.ro](https://observatornews.ro/economic/explozie-de-preturi-la-pompa-guvernul-fara-plan-romanii-lasa-masina-pentru-metrou-e-mai-sustenabil-649409.html)
* [România vs Europa - carburanții se duc spre 15 lei/L, dar statul stă pe loc — stiripesurse.ro](https://www.stiripesurse.ro/romania-vs-europa-carburantii-se-duc-spre-15-leil-dar-statul-sta-pe-loc-biris-va-amintiti-de-premierul-pe-care-l-durea-in-organul-genital-de-deficit_3870283)
* [Ajungem la 11 lei săptămâna viitoare. Analist fiscal, despre scenariile privind prețurile carburanților — observatornews.ro](https://observatornews.ro/economic/ajungem-la-11-lei-saptamana-viitoare-analist-fiscal-despre-scenariile-privind-preturile-carburantilor-649403.html)
* [Șansele să iasă puciul PSD împotriva premierului — romaniadeazi.biz](https://www.romaniadeazi.biz/2026/03/sansele-sa-iasa-puciul-psd-impotriva-premierului-bolojan-nu-este-adulat-firul-ierbii.html)
* [Ciolacu și Georgescu și Simion, câștigătorii premiilor USR Tineret — b1tv.ro](https://www.b1tv.ro/politica/ciolacu-si-georgescu-si-simion-castigatorii-premiilor-usr-tineret-1674197.html)
* [Dîncu explică efectul Becali: Ciolacu a blocat CSA în „B" ca să ajungă în turul 2 — cotidianul.ro](https://www.cotidianul.ro/dincu-explica-efectul-becali-ciolacu-a-blocat-csa-in-b-ca-sa-ajunga-in-turul-2/)
* [PSD a deposedat PNL de postul de subprefect la Buzău — buzoienii.ro](https://www.buzoienii.ro/psd-a-deposedat-pnl-de-postul-de-subprefect-la-buzau/)
* [Rușine colosală la Buzău! România s-a făcut de râs în preliminariile Mondialului — gsp.ro](https://www.gsp.ro/sporturi/handbal/romania-turcia-decisiv-in-preliminariile-campionatului-mondial-de-handbal-919810.html)
* [CUTIA NEAGRĂ EXCLUSIV. Nicușor Dan și-ar fi dat acordul tacit pentru debarcarea lui Ilie Bolojan — romaniatv.net](https://romaniatv.net/cutia-neagra-exclusiv-nicusor-dan-si-ar-fi-dat-acordul-tacit-pentru-debarcarea-lui-ilie-bolojan-intelegerea-secreta-dintre-psd-si-pnl-pentru-destituirea-premierului_9472174.html)
* [Silviu Mănăstire: Bolojan l-a șantajat pe Iohannis, ca să ajungă președinte interimar — evz.ro](https://evz.ro/silviu-manastire-bolojan-l-a-santajat-pe-iohannis-ca-sa-ajunga-presedinte-interimar.html)
* [Profeție lansată de senatorul Ninel Peia: „PNL îl va sacrifica pe Bolojan pentru a-și salva relația cu PSD" — stiripesurse.ro](https://stiripesurse.ro/profetie-lansata-de-senatorul-ninel-peia-pnl-il-va-sacrifica-pe-bolojan-pentru-a-si-salva-relatia-cu-psd_3869583)
* [Strategiile „puciștilor — ](https://ziare.com/coalitie/strategii-pucisti-bolojan-lupta-brand-partid-pnl-2000844)
* [SURSE PNL se încolonează în spatele lui Ilie Bolojan: Începe marele meci împotriva PSD-ului în Parlament — stiripesurse.ro](https://stiripesurse.ro/surse-pnl-se-incoloneaza-in-spatele-lui-ilie-bolojan-incepe-marele-meci-impotriva-psd-ului-in-parlament_3868397)
* [ — romaniatv.net](https://romaniatv.net/capul-lui-bolojan-vrem-psd-nu-renunta-la-debarcarea-premierului-pnl-analist-politic-romanii-vor-sa-si-dea-foc-la-casa-singuri_9471259.html)
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