Andrii Tymoshchenkov
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed the country's readiness to finance gas purchases for Ukraine. This will ensure stable passage through future winter periods and energy supply for industry and the population.
Norway plans to allocate approximately 8 billion US dollars to Ukraine by 2026. This amount will constitute approximately 20% of all international aid that Kyiv will receive.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's nuclear threats are linked to its military failures and political pressure ahead of negotiations. He emphasized that Ukraine does not possess nuclear weapons, and Moscow's accusations are baseless.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that support for Ukraine is a common position across the country's entire political spectrum. The government can speak on behalf of all Norwegian society.
Ukraine and Norway have reached the level of strategic partnership, planning new joint projects in the military and energy sectors. President Zelenskyy discussed defense needs and future cooperation with the Prime Minister of Norway.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a 30-year-old man, while intoxicated, attacked a 17-year-old boy. He inflicted several blows with a utility knife to the teenager's face, causing severe bodily injuries.
Indonesian police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of Ukrainian Ihor Komarov in Bali. The man in the video asks his relatives to pay a ransom of $10 million.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called for Russia's accountability at the 11th emergency session of the UN General Assembly. She emphasized the forced displacement of 20,000 Ukrainian children, calling it a war crime, confirmed by ICC arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova.
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Support for lasting peace in Ukraine. " It was supported by 107 states, 12 were against, and 51 abstained.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure. This creates conditions for the physical destruction of Ukrainians, which is consistent with the Genocide Convention.
Latvia stated at the UN that Russia's actions in Ukraine meet the definition of genocide. This includes the killing of civilians, deportation of children, and destruction of conditions for life.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa stated that the Russian Federation will not succeed in its imperial plans. Ukraine is entering the fifth year of a full-scale war, enduring intense attacks, but continues to resist.
The UN General Assembly has resumed its 11th emergency special session to discuss the legal and political aspects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The decision was made at the request of Ukraine and Latvia.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that over four years of full-scale war, Russia has carried out 5796 attacks on the Ukrainian energy system. These attacks did not break Ukraine thanks to the resilience of Ukrainians and the work of energy workers.
Anti-corruption purges in China's People's Liberation Army have created significant gaps in leadership, narrowing the supreme military command to two individuals. This may temporarily affect combat readiness, but the modernization of the armed forces continues.
The European Commission plans to submit a legal proposal for a permanent ban on Russian oil imports on April 15. This will happen after the parliamentary elections in Hungary, so as not to influence the election campaign.
The United Nations is facing a financial crisis. The US has paid only about $160 million out of more than $4 billion in debt.
An SBU officer has been notified of suspicion for receiving $68,000 in exchange for removing a person from the wanted list and arranging a deferment from mobilization. He planned to use false documents about three children for the deferment.
The US has imposed a temporary global tariff of 10% for 150 days after the Supreme Court overturned previous tariff restrictions. President Trump plans to raise the rate to 15% later, but the timing is not specified.
Germany is increasing its support for Ukraine, raising military aid to 11. 5 billion euros by 2026. The EU is also working on a 90 billion euro loan mechanism for Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that there are no prerequisites for a quick peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. He noted that Moscow has no real desire for a peaceful settlement, but Ukraine is making progress.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced increased aid to Ukraine in the areas of air defense and energy resilience. London has allocated £500 million in air defense aid and mobilized a significant number of generators.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the need to block Russia's "shadow fleet" to increase pressure. Hundreds of entities have already been sanctioned, including 48 "shadow fleet" vessels and Transneft.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia has not achieved its strategic goals in four years of war, despite colossal losses. According to him, Russia has lost over 500,000 lives, seizing only one percent of Ukraine's territory.
Officer Artem Dyblenko, a defender of Mariupol, shared his memories of the first days of the full-scale war, captivity, and return to service. Military expert Andriy Kramarov emphasized that Ukraine had already won in 2022, as Russia failed to achieve its initial goals.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported the restoration of control over 400 sq. km of territory and 8 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction. In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out counterattacks to equalize the front line, not a counteroffensive.
The European Union is negotiating with Hungary and Slovakia to unblock the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas noted that diplomatic work continues despite the difficulties.
The European Union is stepping up financial support for Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities and doubling contributions to the Energy Support Fund. The EU is also intensifying measures against Russia's shadow fleet and imposing new sanctions for human rights violations.
Kallas added that the European Commission, together with the diplomatic service, is working on additional restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into the Schengen area.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is responsible for the lack of a ceasefire. She emphasized the need to shift the focus of pressure from Ukraine to Russia.