Armed conflicts and attacks

Ukraine launches a wave of drone strikes in Russia for a second consecutive day, causing a fire at a Rosneft oil refinery in Ryazan Oblast, while a Ukrainian drone is reportedly shot down near Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the attacks are an attempt to disrupt the upcoming presidential election. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-launches-drone-attacks-russia-second-night-row-officials-say-2024-03-13/

Armed conflicts and attacks

The United States deploys a Marine Corps Security Force Regiment platoon to secure the U.S. embassy complex in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (NBC News)

• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/marines-deployed-haiti-us-embassy-security-gang-violence-rcna143123

Politics and elections

Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders abandons his bid to become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands citing a lack of support from other political parties in coalition formation talks. Wilders led his party to a surprise victory in the 2023 Dutch general election with 37 seats. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68557036