- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the UK for talks with British leaders and to sign a new defence deal, with the UK reaffirming its steadfast support for Ukraine.
- UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated the world faces 'two conflicts on two continents' and highlighted the significant military aid the UK has provided to Ukraine, including drones and ammunition.
- Russia claims to have captured 12 settlements in Ukraine in early March, while Ukraine's President Zelensky asserts that Ukrainian forces have disrupted Russia's planned offensive and reduced the intensity of assaults.
- Ukraine's war effort faces challenges, including potential delays in accessing $8.1bn in IMF aid due to stalled legislation and concerns that the Middle East conflict could divert air-defence munitions.
- In other developments, Romania is investigating drone fragments near its border following a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure, and Kenya has agreed with Russia to cease recruiting its citizens to fight in Ukraine.
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