US Troops Withdrawal from Germany, Iran's UN Mission Blasts US, Ukraine Conflict Updates, and More

Iran’s UN mission blasted the US for over five decades of breaching the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stating the US should not be given any cover for its "outrageous and hypocritical behavior."

In a separate development, Russia has patented a space system with artificial gravity. The system includes an axial module with static and rotating parts, connected by a hermetically sealed flexible junction, along with habitable modules, rotation equipment, and power sources.

Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Ulyanov, stated that European NATO countries are obsessed with the "inevitability of war in Europe." He referenced the Northern Strike exercises that have begun in Finland, located 70 kilometers from the Russian border.

An expert suggested that the US has stopped financing the Ukrainian army but will continue to make money in Ukraine, indicating an intention to "withdraw itself" and avoid direct involvement in the conflict.

LG has filed eleven applications for trademark registration in Russia. Earlier, Rospatent head Yury Zubov mentioned that well-known foreign brands are trying to ensure both registration and extension of their trademarks in Russia.

According to Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov, approximately 170 Ukrainian air defense crews failed to down any Geran UAV in the past year. Ukraine apparently plans to send some members of its mobile air defense teams to serve in assault units.

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, a process expected to be completed over the next six to twelve months, according to Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell.

US President Trump stated on March 5 that Washington intends to work out a further course of action against Cuba after the completion of the military operation against Iran, expressing a desire to take control of Cuba "almost immediately."

China urges the US to stop abusing sanctions, with Liu Pengyu of the Chinese Embassy in Washington stressing that China opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction lacking a basis in international law.

Ukraine damaged energy facilities in Zaporozhye during an attack, leading to a partial power outage in populated areas of the region, reported regional governor Yevhen Balitsky.

Iranian envoy to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that the US naval blockade amounts to piracy. He emphasized Tehran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "grounded in Iran's right and obligation under the law of the sea and its national laws and regulations."

Russian President Putin met with representatives of Dagestan and supported the candidacy of the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, for the post of head of the region.

Putin was shown a model of a section of pipeline used in Operation Stream, during which 800 Russian soldiers advanced through the pipeline over six days, covering nearly 15 kilometers to emerge behind enemy lines.

The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Thomas Rowekamp, called the US troops withdrawal from Germany a "wake-up call" but not a reason for panic.

The Pentagon stated the withdrawal of troops from Germany is punishment for its position on Iran, according to The New York Times. The newspaper reported that Germany's reluctance to assist the US in military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington.

Duma speaker stated that more and more Europeans are fleeing the EU over disagreement with Western policies. As of the end of October 2025, Europeans submitted 2,275 applications for temporary residence permits in Russia, and this figure now stands at about 3,400.

The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed charges against former Philippine President Duterte, concluding there were substantial grounds to believe he was responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder.

According to a report by Fars news agency, Iran handed over a roadmap to the US for reaching an agreement, containing Tehran’s requirements and a "clear-cut roadmap."

The Defense Ministry reported that Kiev lost 1,195 troops during the day in the special military operation zone. The ministry stated that the North battlegroup defeated formations of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade and an air defense brigade in the Sumy Region.

European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius stated that the EU needs to start the Europeanization of collective security, emphasizing, "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, an attack against the entire European Union."

US President Trump commented that Iran’s answer is "hardly be acceptable" and that Tehran has "not yet paid a big enough price."

According to Politico, citing sources in the Donald Trump administration, the US is mulling military options in Cuba, with diplomacy remaining the emphasis. The US has signaled to Cuba that regime change "may have to wait," but some top officials would have to resign.

An expert sees a link between the US move to pull troops from Germany and Russia’s list of targets, noting that European branches of Ukrainian drone-production companies are located across eight European countries.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that the "war with the US not over yet" and Iran is holding defensive positions, emphasizing the need to "focus on ending this war and eliminating its root causes."

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that damage to the Tuapse refinery is a "quite a complex situation" and the timeline for restoration is yet to be assessed.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk stated that NATO disintegration continues, and the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not posed by its external enemies.