Martins Kazaks, the president of the Bank of Latvia and a member of the Governing Council of the ECB, supported the idea of outright seizure frozen Russian assets in Euroclear. He called it a viable option for assisting Ukraine.
China successfully launched a test satellite for communication technologies from the Xichang launch site. The launch took place at 1:17 AM Beijing time using a Long March-3B carrier rocket.
The Ministry of Health received 100,000 doses of the combined PENTA-Hib vaccine to protect children from five diseases. The vaccine is free and has already been distributed among the regions for scheduled vaccinations.
A 24-hour strike by public sector workers nearly halted operations at 13 German airports. Due to the Verdi union protest, over 1000 flights were canceled, affecting 510,000 passengers.
The DPRK conducted a launch of short-range ballistic missiles towards the Yellow Sea from the Hwangju area. This is the first test since Trump's return to the White House, coinciding with US and South Korea military exercises.
The Russian Foreign Ministry denied plans for a new round of negotiations between Russia and the USA in Saudi Arabia this week. According to them, no information has been received from the American side.
The advisor to the British Prime Minister visited Kyiv to prepare the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the USA. Britain is trying to convince Trump to restore intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
A low level of air pollution has been recorded in Kyiv, and the radiation background is normal. The average level of pollution is observed only on three streets of the city.
Brent and WTI oil prices have decreased by 0. 4-0.5% due to trade wars and increased OPEC+ production. The US is exploring the possibility of easing sanctions on the Russian energy sector in exchange for ending the war.
In the village of Riasne in Sumy region, a Russian drone attacked a civilian vehicle. The 52-year-old driver was injured, and law enforcement has launched an investigation under the war crimes statute.
High-ranking US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet with the Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah.
In the Dnipro district of Kherson, three local residents were injured as a result of an attack by Russian drones. Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 30 settlements in the region, wounding 9 people.
According to SIPRI, arms imports to Ukraine increased 100 times compared to the years 2015-2019. The United States increased its share of global arms exports to 43%, while Russia's exports fell by 64%.
Air defense forces shot down enemy drones over the Kyiv region. Damage to private homes and grass fires have been recorded in the Bucha, Obukhiv, and Fastiv districts.
The USA is working to expedite the supply of military equipment to Taiwan, especially for asymmetric warfare. Taiwan relies on US military support to defend against China, which is increasing pressure on the island.
As a result of the artillery shelling by Russians in the Zaporizhzhia region, a 79-year-old woman was wounded. The shockwave damaged a residential building and outbuildings.
On the night of March 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with 176 kamikaze drones from various directions. The defense forces destroyed 130 UAVs, and three regions were affected - Kharkiv, Poltava, and Kyiv.
In the past day, 151 combat clashes were recorded, the enemy carried out 91 airstrikes and nearly 6700 shellings. The most attacks were in the Pokrovsk direction - 35 assaults by the aggressor.
A Beechcraft Bonanza single-engine plane with five passengers crashed on the tarmac near Lancaster Airport after reports of open doors. All passengers survived and were taken to hospitals.
The Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery, one of the ten largest in Russia, was attacked by drones. Explosions and flashes were recorded at the facility, which has a capacity of 8.8 million tons of oil per year and produces fuel for the Russian army.
The EU plans to allocate 150 billion euros for the development of the defense industry. France insists on using the funds only within the EU, while Germany wants to involve partner countries.
The National Security and Defense Council denies information about a mass breakthrough of Russian troops at the border of Sumy region. The enemy is only acting in small groups, which are effectively being destroyed by the Ukrainian defense forces.
As a result of the occupiers' attacks on the Kherson region, one man was killed by a drone strike. Four more civilians were injured as a result of artillery shelling and UAV attacks.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife passed away from a rare hantavirus. The couple was found dead in their home in Santa Fe.
The approval rating of the President of France has reached its highest point since June 2023. The rise in popularity is linked to his active stance on supporting Ukraine and the proposal to use nuclear potential to defend European allies.
As a result of night attacks by the Russian Federation in several regions of Ukraine, 11 people have died and 40 have been injured. In Dobropillia, a double strike was carried out on first responders.
The SBU counterintelligence uncovered and detained a high-ranking official of the State Space Agency who was working for the FSB. The agent had access to classified information about military facilities and satellite imagery.
Three drone attacks occurred in the city of Sumy, one of which led to a fire in the area. Damage to the roof of a residential building has been recorded, but there are no casualties.
As a result of 5 aerial bomb strikes on Kostiantynivka, 4 local residents were injured. 7 apartment buildings, 4 private houses, administrative buildings, and the city's infrastructure were damaged.
The head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, reacted to the massive attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
