Antonina Tumanova
USAID is terminating a grant agreement with the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine for $75 million. This will reduce funding for the purchase of equipment for the energy sector.
The defense forces are repelling numerous enemy attacks, especially active fighting continues in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. Russian aviation is carrying out strikes with KABs.
President Zelenskyy stated that the drone attacks are retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukraine, particularly on Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized that Ukraine will respond to any aggression.
On Wednesday, March 13, Ukraine is expected to experience deteriorating weather conditions. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s, especially in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia.
Ukraine can import up to 4 billion cubic meters of gas from the United States through terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland. This will strengthen the partnership with Washington and deter Russian attacks.
Michael Martin arrived in Washington. Before meeting with Donald Trump, he had breakfast with the US Vice President, who joked about his shamrock socks.
In one day, 244 combat clashes were recorded, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 54 assault actions. The occupiers carried out 49 airstrikes and used over 700 kamikaze drones.
In Dnipro, as a result of the drone attack, an infrastructure facility and two private houses were damaged.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace. His statement followed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah.
As a result of the missile strike by the Russian Federation on the Odesa seaport, 4 crew members of the vessel MJ Pinar were killed, and one more was injured. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the extent of the destruction is being clarified.
Russian troops attacked Dnipro, there is damage to infrastructure. Enemy drones have been recorded in the region, air defense is operational.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, reported on a joint statement with the USA regarding a possible temporary ceasefire for 30 days. The condition is mutual agreement from the Russian Federation and simultaneous fulfillment of conditions by all parties.
An explosion was recorded in the city of Odesa following a warning from the mayor about a ballistic threat from the territory of Crimea. Currently, there is no information about damage or destruction.
Ukrainian and American delegations are holding negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding a partial ceasefire and an agreement on mineral resources. The parties plan to present a joint statement at the end of the day of discussions.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, an explosion happened near the railway station, after which a fire broke out. Police and rescuers are working at the scene, and versions of the explosion involving a grenade and gas are being considered.
Military leaders from about 30 countries met in Paris at Macron's invitation. The aim of the meeting is to develop plans for the "coalition of the willing" to deter Russia from further invasion of Ukraine.
As a result of artillery shelling by the Russian Federation in Rivne, brothers aged 11 and 13 were killed, and a 14-year-old boy was injured. The children had previously been evacuated to Dnipropetrovsk region but returned home.
In one day, there were 202 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58 attacks. Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled most of the attacks, but 47 battles are still ongoing in various sections of the front.
A Ukrainian drone likely attacked the measuring station of the "Druzhba" pipeline, leading to a temporary halt in oil supplies to Hungary. Repair work is underway, and the resumption of transit is expected in the evening.
In Bila Tserkva, a minor boy beat a 16-year-old girl in the entrance of an apartment building. The incident, which occurred at the end of last year, was filmed on a phone by another participant in the event.
Explosions and the operation of air defense systems are heard in Odesa due to an attack by enemy drones. Residents are asked to stay in shelters, and due to the attack.
The President of France stated about the growing attempts by Russia to destabilize Moldova. Macron noted the regular violations of the country's airspace by Russian drones and attacks on democratic institutions.
J. D. Vance spoke at the National League of Cities conference in Washington about housing affordability issues. He linked the rise in housing prices to illegal immigration and emphasized the importance of homeownership for American society.
The President of Ukraine stated the need to combine strong positions on the front and diplomacy to achieve a just peace. Ukraine is preparing for negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding the establishment of a ceasefire.
Ukrainian migrants contributed about 15. 1 billion zlotys to the Polish budget in 2024. For every zloty of social benefits, Ukrainians pay 5.4 zlotys in taxes to the Polish budget.
A group of members of parliament registered a draft resolution for the construction of a monument to George Washington in Kyiv. The document was submitted to the Verkhovna Rada on March 10 and forwarded for consideration to the leadership.
The founder of X (Twitter) stated that a large-scale cyberattack on the platform was carried out using significant resources. According to Musk, a major organized group or state may be behind the attack.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting will discuss the suspension of U.S. military aid and possible concessions from Ukraine.
The Diia portal will suspend the booking function on March 11 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to technical improvements. The service can be used before or after the specified period of technical work.
In Kyiv, the decision to end the heating season is postponed due to the forecasted cold weather. Petro Panteleyev explained the specifics of the heating disconnection process in the city and the factors that influence this decision.