Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko held an operational meeting in Odesa to discuss the situation with shelling in Ukraine, where the enemy has fired 400 times in 10 regions over the past 24 hours.
The Freedom of Russia Legion announced a massive attack on Russian military facilities and positions in Belgorod at 17:00, urging residents to take shelter immediately.
Ukraine plans to support Ukrainian producers under the "Made in Ukraine" initiative through cashback programs, investment loans, and simplified government regulations to stimulate demand, provide financing, and reduce bureaucracy.
A 71-year-old man was injured by explosives dropped from a Russian drone in Beryslav, and another man was lightly injured by explosives dropped from a drone in the village of Lvov, Kherson region.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken the need and urgency for continued U.S. and international support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery munitions, warning that the lack of such support would undermine U.S. leadership and jeopardize U.S. national security.
US President Joe Biden urged Congress to immediately pass a bipartisan national security bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, calling on every member of Congress to stand up to Vladimir Putin.
The SBU blocked the supply of 1,600 servo motors for Shahed drones and 4,000 microchips for Russian cruise missiles, disrupting the production of these weapons.
The Russian army has struck Konotop in Sumy region. Rescue services are working at the site of the attack.
The Russian Volunteer Corps has announced the organization of a second humanitarian corridor to evacuate residents of Belgorod and Kursk regions due to a limited military operation in these regions, calling on civilians to leave between 9 p. m. and 7 a.m. on March 16 for their safety.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 8 missile strikes, 57 air strikes and 46 multiple launch rocket systems, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage across Ukraine.
In the occupied Crimea, buses were used as mobile "polling stations" and delivered to residential areas of Simferopol to hold illegal presidential elections in Russia, which is a violation of international law.
Cyber police blocked a Telegram channel that threatened terrorist attacks on educational institutions in Mukachevo.
Oles Samchuk, a 22-year-old cameraman who graduated from university last year and served in aerial reconnaissance under the call sign Karkade, was killed during an enemy shelling in the Donetsk sector on March 11, a few days before his planned wedding.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with former US Ambassador William Taylor to discuss the current situation on the battlefield against Russian aggression and the immediate and long-term military needs of Ukraine that the US can help meet.
Alexander Shirvindt, a well-known Russian actor, director and former artistic director of the Russian Satire Theater, died at the age of 89 in a Moscow hospital due to heart problems.
A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 20 people, including rescuers and paramedics, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to vow retaliation against "Russian killers.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss increasing the production of powerful long-range drones to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks, setting out the relevant tasks and deadlines.
An enemy missile attack on Odesa killed 17 people, including one rescuer, and injured 73, and rescue operations and psychological assistance are underway at the scene.
President Zelenskyy held a military meeting to identify the enemy's most vulnerable points to inflict maximum damage in order to bring a just end to Russian aggression.
The President of Ukraine heard a report from the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It was about the situation in key areas of the frontline.
The leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin, expressing joint support for Ukraine, pledging to increase arms and financial aid, and reaffirming that Europe's security is at stake in Ukraine, marking "a new and good beginning for the Weimar Triangle. "
According to the Interior Minister, the number of victims of the Russian missile attack on Odesa has risen to 73: 16 people were killed, including a rescuer, and 73 were injured.
A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 14 civilians and wounded 46, prompting the US ambassador to call on Ukraine to immediately stop Russian aggression.
Russian troops fired at a polling station in occupied Kakhovka, according to the ATES guerrilla movement. In addition, the occupiers are planning to carry out provocations and terrorist attacks at polling stations in the occupied territories to blame the pro-Ukrainian population.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine is accumulating more and more long-range forces every day.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized France's commitment to peace, while recognizing the need for determination and courage to prevent Russia from winning the war in Ukraine, as its victory would undermine European security and confidence.
President Zelenskiy says there will be more Ukrainian-made weapons, including shells, drones, and electronic warfare systems, to help Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, agreed to hold a bilateral meeting between the government teams next week to discuss Ukrainian-Hungarian relations and find mutually beneficial solutions to bilateral issues.
The United States condemns the fake elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories and will never recognize their legitimacy or results, reaffirming its position that Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions and Crimea are part of sovereign Ukraine.
