Oleksandra Vasylenko
The US has eased restrictions on Russian oil to stabilize the market until April 11. Donald Trump promises to reinstate sanctions after the crisis in Iran is over.
The first round of municipal elections has begun in France in 35,000 communities. The vote will be a test for far-right forces ahead of the presidential elections.
More than 30 people have been arrested in Iranian provinces for transmitting data on military facilities. Tehran links these actions to a destabilization campaign by the United States.
Due to war losses, Russia is introducing payments for pregnant schoolgirls and increasing pressure on women. The birth rate has fallen to a critical level of 1.37.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien. In Ukraine, the live broadcast will be shown by Suspilne Kultura TV channel.
President Zelenskyy approved sanctions against 130 individuals and 48 companies from Russia and Iran. The restrictions apply to weapons developers and 10 Russian Paralympians.
Entrepreneurs in the Russian Federation are forced to massively change advertising and packaging due to new language requirements. Rebranding costs are eating into small business profits.
Representatives from Washington and Beijing are discussing tariffs, technology, and agricultural purchases. The meeting is intended to prevent an escalation before Trump's visit to China.
The Pontiff settled in the official apartments after extensive renovations. This decision is seen as a return to tradition and the beginning of active changes in the Curia.
Russia has concentrated significant forces near Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk. Syrskyi visited the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ordered to strengthen the units with drones and ammunition.
Seasonal weakness may indicate vitamin deficiency, anemia, or hormonal imbalances. For diagnosis, you should consult a family doctor.
The NBU set the exchange rate at UAH 44. 55 per dollar amid global trends. Expert Serhiy Fursa assures that the situation is under control thanks to record reserves.
The largest gap between networks is observed in the diesel fuel segment, where the difference reaches 7 UAH per liter.
The 2026 labor market is characterized by a shortage of personnel and the growing role of AI skills. Job seekers use LinkedIn, Djinni, and government portals.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine seeks peace on fair terms as a tool to end the war and save lives, not as a solution to the personal relationships between the leaders of the two countries.
Viktor Orban initially agreed to a visit to Ukraine, but later ceased communication. Zelenskyy stated that the Hungarian Prime Minister is playing into Moscow's hands.
According to the head of state, the new war in the Middle East exacerbated the existing shortage and diverted international attention from Ukraine.
In March, the cost of bread will increase by 1-2% due to expensive energy and rising wages. Currently, the price of a loaf starts from UAH 41, and buckwheat bread up to UAH 132.
Experts predict an increase in vegetable prices due to a shortage of quality produce until the new harvest. The cost of popular vegetables may rise by another 10-12 percent.
Agricultural associations are asking for time to adapt to EU standards to avoid losses of up to 4 billion euros. The rejection of pesticides and quotas threatens to reduce production.
Escalation in the Middle East has closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to halt the export of 5 million tons of grain. This will lead to a surplus of products and a drop in prices.
The main pressure on farmers is created by rising resource prices and shortages: mineral fertilizers can add 20-25% to costs, and diesel fuel rises to UAH 74-80/liter, which for a farm of 1000 hectares means about +UAH 1. 4 million in additional costs.
The purpose of the lifting assistance is to ensure the continuation of education during the 2026 admission campaign and to prevent return to the occupied territories.
Law enforcement officers also report an attempt to seize another 19 million hryvnias, and among the suspects are the former director of the state enterprise (now deputy general director of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry"), a former advisor, and the beneficiary of a private company.
Vegetables may rise in price by 12%, while bread and meat will increase in price due to the rise in fuel costs to $120 per barrel and a seasonal shortage of supplies.
Expert Serhiy Kuyun explained the price increase by the need to purchase new batches at world prices. The cost of diesel at the border reached 80 hryvnias.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi announced the liberation of 285 sq. km in the Oleksandrivka direction. DeepStrike attacks reduced oil refining in Russia by almost a quarter.
Shevchenko's figure has become a moral compass and a source of fighting spirit. Russian occupiers are deliberately destroying monuments and the poet's books in the temporarily occupied territories.
Anastasiia Blyshchyk shared her experience of serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, combining combat missions with pregnancy, and the difficulties of reintegrating into civilian society after the war.
The end of winter and the beginning of spring is traditionally the period when grain reserves from the previous season decrease, and the new harvest is still far away, which cannot but affect the price of cereals. But experts assure: Ukraine is not threatened by a buckwheat shortage, and prices will not "jump" if consumers do not fall for informational provocations and do not create a stir.