The death toll from the 7. 9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056. About 3,900 people were injured, and almost 270 are considered missing.
The Swedish government has announced the largest package of military support to Ukraine worth about $1. 6 billion. The package will include the purchase of defense equipment and financial donations.
The court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling public funds and sentenced her to 4 years in prison, 2 of which are suspended. She was also banned from participating in elections for 5 years.
Slovakia will significantly increase gas imports from "Gazprom" through the "Turkish Stream" after the suspension of transit through Ukraine. The resumption of transit does not yet have clear deadlines.
In Vinnytsia, the police are investigating the theft of ritual items from the grave of Nazariy Hryntsevych. A wooden mace from Zakarpattia and three valuable candles have disappeared.
The Ukrainian government has approved a plan for the development of the irrigation complex until 2050. It envisages the reform of infrastructure management, investments in the modernization of irrigation systems and the accumulation of water resources.
The head of a customs post of Lviv Customs was detained for accepting a bribe of $23,000. According to the prosecutor's office, he promised unimpeded processing of international shipments for the money.
Law enforcement officers promptly detained a 43-year-old resident of Lutsk, suspected of killing the huntsman's wife and wounding the huntsman himself during an incident of illegal hunting. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
Ukraine's state budget has received $400 million from the next IMF tranche. The total support from the Fund has reached over $10 billion.
The Russians attacked the town of Bilozerske, hitting near the fire and rescue unit. The explosion blew out windows and damaged walls, the ceiling and a fire truck.
Pastor Mark Burns, Trump's spiritual advisor, visited Ukraine at the invitation of Moshe Azman. He saw the consequences of the Russian occupation in Bucha, Irpin and Borodyanka.
More than 87,000 Ukrainians participated in a survey in Diia regarding the composition of the National Jury for Eurovision 2025. The results will be announced on May 17, the day of the grand final of the contest.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 13. 3% compared to last Friday due to the beginning of the week and cloudy weather. Ukrenergo calls for economical consumption from 17:00 to 21:00.
At night, Kharkiv was subjected to massive shelling by UAVs, which caused large-scale fires at a civilian enterprise. In Kupyansk, residential buildings and cars were damaged as a result of the shelling, and there are wounded.
On the night of March 31, Russia attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 131 strike UAVs. 57 "Shaheds" were shot down, 45 simulators were lost. Sumy, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were under attack.
The market is reacting to Trump's ambiguous statements regarding possible sanctions against Russian oil. Brent price fell to $72 a barrel after his words.
Donald Trump has stated that Russia has a psychological deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He is angry with Putin and ready to impose tariffs on Russian oil.
Over the past day, 171 combat clashes took place at the front, mostly in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy actively attacked in the Kursk and Lyman directions, launching missile and air strikes.
US President Donald Trump said a deal with ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US, which is used by 170 million Americans, will be reached by Saturday. Blackstone may make a minority investment.
Today, March 29, gusts of wind up to 20 m/s are expected in many regions of Ukraine. A dust storm has been declared in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
Angelina Brykina took 9th place in the qualification at the World Championships in Engadine. The Ukrainian will compete in the final on March 30.
A help center has been deployed in Kryvyi Rih, with damage to high-rise buildings, a store, and a car wash. In Dnipro, the number of injured has increased to 24, with nine hospitalized.
Amsterdam police have identified the man suspected of attacking five people with a knife. He turned out to be a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region, the motives for the crime are still unknown.
Forest fires resumed in southeastern South Korea at night. Authorities sent fire helicopters to extinguish the fires. The death toll has reached 30, with dozens injured.
Russian forces launched a missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih on March 29. Seven people were injured, and houses and an educational institution were damaged.
The IMF has approved the seventh review of the EFF program for Ukraine, providing $0. 4 billion. New benchmarks have been set for managing public investments, and economic growth is slowing due to the war.
Russian troops shelled the village of Borova with MLRS. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out and a house was damaged, a 75-year-old man was injured.
In Cherkasy, a 30-year-old man was demonstrating obscene gestures to minors. The police quickly detained the perpetrator and opened a criminal investigation.
The Russian army launched a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. According to Vilkul, there are already reports of five people with moderate injuries, the strike hit a densely populated urban area.
The return took place within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. Among those rescued are children from Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, who will be provided with the necessary assistance.
