Pavlo Bashynskyi
The head of the maritime department of the Russian Guard, Sergei Volkov, was sentenced to six years in prison for supplying low-quality radar systems to protect the Crimean bridge.
The Verkhovna Rada has unblocked the signing of the medical cannabis law, rejecting a resolution that had previously blocked its adoption. The resolution was proposed by a group of MPs who claimed violations in the process of adopting the law.
An optional course on interrogation of prisoners of war is introduced in Belarusian schools.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 792 million from the country's budget reserve fund to purchase ammunition, drones and thermal imagers for the Defense Forces, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed using Russia's frozen assets as an effective punishment for its aggression, calling the measure "quite fair. " He said this during a joint press conference with Swiss President Amherd, discussing Switzerland's role in establishing a tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 174,000 square kilometers of Ukraine's territory are contaminated with Russian mines and unexploded ordnance. He announced plans to hold two conferences on demining this year with the support of Switzerland.
Switzerland is planning to host a conference on humanitarian demining in Ukraine in October, Amherst has announced. The country has also approved a four-year, 100 million franc aid package to support these efforts.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants China to join the peace formula proposed by Ukraine.
The Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, met with Rear Admiral Oliver Berdal of the Norwegian Navy to discuss the security situation in the Azov-Black Sea region and the military needs of the Ukrainian Navy. The parties agreed to strengthen defense ties and combat capabilities.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claims that regardless of the party affiliation of the next US president, Ukraine will benefit, as assistance to Ukraine is in the US strategic interests.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba suggested that Ukraine and Poland consider forming an alliance within the European Union, arguing that cooperation would make both countries stronger. He emphasized the need to resolve bilateral issues on the path to EU membership.
Russian IL-22 aircraft hit - target destroyed, resuscitation will not help.
Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada is not likely to consider the recall of Mariana Bezuhla from the post of Deputy Chairman of the Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence.
Russians are planning to conduct mass mobilization, including of teenagers, in the occupied territory of Kherson region by April 15.
Up to 7,000 children remain in Kherson; no mandatory evacuation has begun, but readiness for potential evacuation is confirmed.
More than 20,000 objects in the Kherson region were damaged or destroyed as a result of the war.
The autopsy failed to determine the cause of death of Olga Kolinko and her daughter. Further investigations are ongoing, with results expected in a few weeks.
Penny Pritzker discussed with Ukrainian officials and exporters the development of exports and logistics to stimulate the regional economy and investment of American businesses in Ukraine's recovery.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, where he emphasized his support for Ukraine.
New zero-euro collector's banknotes depicting the Golden Gate of Ukraine have been issued to honor the country's cultural heritage.
Evacuations continue in Kupyansk: 50-150 people leave every week, despite the reluctance of some residents, amid constant shelling and power outages.
Russia does not have sufficient forces in the Belgorod region to attack Kharkiv. Their presence is mostly demonstrative.
Russian troops are preparing to escalate offensive operations in the Kupyansk sector; the Ukrainian military maintains control and readiness.
The permanent base of the Russian Navy in Abkhazia may start operating as early as this year.
Ukrainian intelligence chief Budanov calls for tougher sanctions against Russia, noting that its economy is resilient, contradicting assumptions of a weak economy.
Budanov warns that those abroad who are tired of the situation in Ukraine should prepare to meet the Muscovites on their own soil, and emphasizes the need for economic support.
Russian prisoners of war are surprised by the absence of NATO soldiers in Ukraine, as Russian propaganda claims, says Ukrainian intelligence chief Budanov.
Budanov, the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, calls for more artillery and shells, emphasizing the need to increase the number, including outdated systems.
Ukrainian troops have conducted surprise landings in occupied Crimea, giving hope to locals and controlling the Black Sea areas, says Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Ukraine's Chief of the Intelligence Service, Budanov, says that drones and dense minefields have stopped Ukrainian and Russian offensives. He emphasizes the need to counter drones.