Anna Murashko
Zelenskyy on ceasefire: I believe it can be done quickly
President Zelenskyy stated that achieving a quick ceasefire is possible and opens a window of opportunity to end the war. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire without conditions.
Zelenskyy on the list of objects that the Russian Federation should not strike: we will prepare for the meeting with the USA
Ukraine will prepare a list of energy, civilian and infrastructure facilities that Russia should not shell for the United States. The meeting of delegations will take place in Saudi Arabia in the coming days.
Exchange rate for March 20: hryvnia devalues
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5730/USD, which is 1 kopeck less. Banks buy dollars for UAH 41.90 and sell for UAH 41.32.
Astrology Day and World Earth Day: What else is celebrated on March 20
Today is UN Earth Day, as well as Astrology Day and International Day of Happiness. Today is also Bibliomania Day, dedicated to book lovers.
Zelenskyy confirmed his readiness to accept a complete ceasefire – White House
Ukraine and the United States have agreed on a partial ceasefire in the energy sector, and will meet in Saudi Arabia in the near future to discuss extending the truce to the Black Sea.
White House: Trump and Zelensky will continue to work together to end the war
The leaders of Ukraine and the United States will continue to cooperate for the sake of peace. Trump called the conversation with Zelensky fruitful, discussing the needs of both countries and the possibilities of negotiations.
Trump said the United States could be helpful in managing Ukrainian nuclear power plants
Donald Trump said the United States could be helpful in managing Ukrainian nuclear power plants. White House spokeswoman Levitt said that if the United States owned Ukrainian nuclear power plants, it would be the best protection for these facilities.
The meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and the USA is planned approximately at the end of the week – source
The delegations of Ukraine and the USA plan to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss the regime of silence in the sky, at sea and at the front. A partial ceasefire and the safety of navigation will be discussed at the meeting.
White House on Trump's conversation with Putin: they agreed that the conflict should end with a lasting peace
During the conversation, Trump and Putin agreed that the war should end with peace. Trump also spoke with Zelenskyy to bring Ukraine and the Russian Federation to a common denominator.
Ukraine does not plan to participate in the US-Russia negotiations on Sunday – Podolyak
The planned negotiations between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia will be bilateral. Ukraine does not plan to participate.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with the Prime Minister of Finland
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Petteri Orpo, where they discussed defense support for Ukraine, including strengthening air defense, artillery, and investments in weapons production.
Ukraine, together with its partners, is working on a plan to achieve peace and security guarantees - Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine, together with its partners, is working on a peace plan and security guarantees. Support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the EU and NATO is also being discussed.
More than 4.3 thousand Ukrainians have already been returned to Ukraine - Ombudsman
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 4,306 Ukrainians have been returned. Among those released from captivity are soldiers of the Armed Forces, Navy, National Guard and Border Guard Service.
Angel and Victoria: Ministry of Justice names rare and popular children's names by region
Popular names for children by region in Ukraine have been announced: Victoria and Artem in the west, and Kateryna and Dmytro in the east. Rarely used names in the regions were also mentioned.
Coordination Headquarters for the Returned Prisoners of War: 18 defenders of "Azovstal" have returned home
197 defenders were returned to Ukraine, including 31 defenders of Mariupol, including 18 defenders of "Azovstal". 22 seriously wounded soldiers were also released.
Ukraine has returned 175 defenders from Russian captivity - Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the release of 175 defenders from Russian captivity. Another 22 defenders are returning home thanks to measures outside of exchanges.
Demchenko on the situation in Sumy region: Defense forces are knocking out Russians, not allowing them to gain a foothold
The Russians are using small assault groups to enter the Sumy region in the direction of Novenky and Zhuravka. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling these groups, not allowing them to gain a foothold.
EU has approved the White Paper on Defence and details of the ReArm Europe plan: what is envisaged for Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the White Paper Readiness 2030 and the ReArm Europe plan. This is a major step towards a safer Europe, aimed at deterring Russia and supporting Ukraine.
Hair care after winter: tips from a trichologist
Trichologist Valeria Tyran advises to minimize traumatic factors, use nourishing masks and leave-in products. It is important to balance your diet and check your vitamin levels.
The tax office has reduced the number of enterprises that were classified as risky - Kravchenko
The State Tax Service has reduced the number of enterprises classified as risky by 10,000. The agency is working to reduce the percentage of blocked tax invoices to 0.1%.
The tax office exceeded the budget revenue plan by UAH 22 billion in two months - Kravchenko
The State Tax Service exceeded the budget revenue plan by UAH 22 billion in two months. This was made possible by business contributions.
Sibiga says Ukraine talked to the US for 8 hours in Jeddah
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with the US in Jeddah the possibilities of a fair end to the war. Sybiga stressed the need for the Russian Federation to agree to a ceasefire.
The "Magura" reconnaissance company "burned" the workshop of the 155th Brigade of the Russian Marines: video
The reconnaissance company of the 47th OMBR discovered the workshop of the 155th Brigade of the Russian Marines with a Fly Eye 3. 0 drone, where additional armor was being welded. HIMARS of neighboring units conducted testing, the workshop was destroyed.
In Ukraine, six sentences have been handed down for working on OnlyFans in 3 years
From 2022 to 2024, courts have handed down six sentences for creating content on OnlyFans. Five women and two men have been found guilty, mostly given probation.
Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen Ukraine's and Europe's defense capabilities as soon as possible
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. He proposed using more frequent aid packages for various sectors.
Political scientist assessed scenarios regarding the possibility of a ceasefire by the Russian Federation
Oleg Lisny believes that the Russian Federation is unlikely to agree to a truce without conditions. A likely scenario is to stall for time to strengthen positions and split Ukraine.
In the event of a ceasefire, Ukraine will need an even larger army and assistance from the US and Europe - ISW
To deter Russian aggression, Ukraine will need a powerful army and assistance from the West, especially along the 2,100 km front line. The current front line does not give Ukraine the strategic depth to defend itself.
Ukraine is responding and will continue to respond to Russian attacks until Putin ends the war - Yermak
The head of the Presidential Office stated that Ukraine will respond to Russian attacks until Putin stops the war. In a week, Russia launched over 1020 drones at Ukraine.
Exchange rate for March 17: National Bank strengthened the hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of UAH 41. 5098/USD. The hryvnia strengthened by 2 kopecks. In February 2025, inflation accelerated to 13.4%.
How to properly plant a fruit garden: tips
Tips for beginners: choosing unpretentious crops, taking into account climate, soil, neighborhood. Proper preparation of the site, zoning and planning of plantings for a bountiful harvest.