Olga Nesterova

Canada - Indo-Pacific analysis coming up!

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US does not organize any events nor does Russia, China sponsors (I think) one.

CSW - Commission on the Status of Women

CSW70 begins March 9 at the United Nations in New York.

I’ll be attending and reporting from events hosted by the UAE, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Finland, UNDP, UN Women and others.

Coverage coming to ONEST.

Indonesia suspends its participation in Board of Peace

“Indonesian FM Sugiono said the decision to suspend participation was taken because of the latest military escalation in the region, which has directly affected the foreign policy priorities of countries involved in the initiative”

Ukraine was able to secure the release of seven Ukrainian nationals who were held in Budapest.

UKRAINE MoFA: They are already safe and they have crossed the Ukrainian border. Our consuls have provided necessary assistance.

Ministry of Defence 06 MARCH 2026 • Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters have begun arriving in Cyprus, equipped with Martlet missiles capable of countering uncrewed aerial systems, including one-way attack drones. • Four additional Typhoon aircraft are scheduled to arrive in Qatar overnight, further strengthening our defensive capabilities in the region. • Last night, UK F-35 and Typhoon aircraft, supported by Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft, conducted defensive air patrols over Qatar, Jordan and the Eastern Mediterranean.

UK Ministry of Defense

Real post.

WaPo: The Army abruptly canceled a major training exercise, officials said, fueling speculation within the Defense Department that soldiers specializing in ground combat and a range of other missions may be sent to the Middle East.

Masoud Pezeshkian #@drpezeshk....6h X Some countries have begun mediation efforts. Let's be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation's dignity & sovereignty. Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict

The Joint Staff & @thejointstaff • 24m X A message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine: It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of six American heroes from the 103rd Sustainment Command U.S. Army Reserves out of Des Moines, lowa: Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, and Sergeant Declan J. Coady. These quiet professionals represented the very best of our Nation and we are filled with deep gratitude for their selfless service, valor, and sacrifice. They stood the watch to carry our Nation's burden, and we are forever in their debt. To their families, we grieve with you and pledge our unwavering support. We will never forget what they, and you, have given for our country.

If you read the deep dive - remember the cake analogy.

CNN: The Chinese authorities may provide Iran with financial aid, spare parts, and components for missiles. Per CNN, Beijing is considering this possibility but is acting cautiously, as the war threatens its energy supply.

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU 1000 AIR FORCE PENTAGON, ROOM 4E 126 WASHINGTON, DC 20330-1000 5 March 2026 ANG Warriors, In the opening hours and days of OPERATION EPIC FURY, we have already demonstrated our formidable wartime readiness. Our people are both leading the fight and preparing reinforcements for the battles ahead. Our drills, our exercises, and our inspections have all been in preparation for this moment: We are writing history. The weeks ahead will be determined by our actions today. Thousands of us have already mobilized and deployed in support of the Joint Force, and we continue to defend the homeland with purpose and vigilance. Our missions—no matter where they take us or what they call us to do-are making a difference. We have disrupted a brutal regime with catastrophic nuclear ambitions and made a striking case for deterrence through strength. While the nature of conflict is inherently dynamic, we have deep faith in the might of our U.S. Armed Forces and every one of you. In the face of this historic conflict, we ask for your continued readiness, courage, and resolve. We are the Air National Guard-Always Ready, Always There- and with your service and the support of our families, we will prevail! JOSHUA D. MOORE Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Command Chief, Air National Guard DUKE A. PIRAK Major General, USAF Acting Director, Air National Guard

"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!... IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. 'MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).'” - President Donald J. Trump

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Dana Bash called Trump to talk about Iran. He turned to Cuba instead: “Cuba is going to fall pretty soon”.

We are urging strongly that Iran's statehood be preserved. We do not want to see a Syrian scenario here, but rather we want this state to become functional from within itself. And that is why I also appeal, both in Washington and in all talks with the Israeli government, to create the conditions as quickly as possible for this country to be stabilized, for it to get a democratically legitimized government, and for it to be able to continue to exist as a state. It is a country with over 90 million inhabitants, and we naturally also have a high self-interest in this in order to avoid new refugee flows from the region.

Finally someone mentions the upcoming refugee problem that I raised here about a week ago - this should’ve been considered BEFORE the strike.

Merz:

WSJ: US is preparing to ask China to reduce its oil imports from Russia and Iran and instead buy more American oil and gas as part of broader negotiations ahead of an upcoming Trump-Xi summit.

Context: Political theater: in media - US will be tough on Kremlin, in reality - US eases sanctions on RU.

The current sale was required because RedBird IMI was legally forced to divest its interest after UK gov "pulled the plug" on their ownership attempt. Axel Springer SE is German company, but it is privately owned and not a state-backed entity, which is why it was able to bypass the legal hurdles.

Before the £575m sale to Axel Springer, The Telegraph was owned by RedBird IMI—a joint venture between US firm RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi's International Media Investments (backed by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan).

The Telegraph has been acquired by the German publisher Axel Springer (German version of Murdoch) for £575m.

CFR: Meanwhile, the head of Europe’s police body said yesterday the war could have “immediate repercussions” in regard to terrorism, violent extremism, and cyberattacks. Trump, asked Wednesday whether Americans should worry about attacks at home, replied, “I guess.”

CFR: Qatar’s energy minister issued a stark warning about the war’s impact on energy prices today, telling the Financial Times that continued war could force Gulf energy exporters to shut down production within days and drive oil prices to $150 per barrel.

U.S. has issued a 30-day waiver to the world’s third-largest oil importer, India, to resume purchase oil from Russia.

kevinrkirk 2d @ Threads Why are we bothering with the Strait of Hormuz when we could simply do this? Explain it to me like l'm 5. (Drawing of chopping of part of land) suahuatica 2d MOUNTAIN HARD AND BIG, WATER NO UP. MANY MANY DIG DIG.

Happy Friday. Don’t skip school.