Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Estonia for a summit with Baltic and Nordic states, where he discussed further military aid, including air defense systems and Gripen jets, and emphasized the need for European representation in future peace negotiations. He also addressed concerns about stray drones and Russian aggression in the region.

One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.

Budanov stated that attacks on Russian oil terminals are affecting the negotiations and strengthening Ukraine's position.