Draft law No. 10311, which allowed the National Guard to use weapons against protesters, has been removed from the agenda. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was unable to refute criticism regarding the expansion of powers.
Russia seeks to prolong negotiations with the United States in order to seize more Ukrainian territories. The Kremlin hopes that Washington will allow advances on the battlefield.
Washington is working to stop the fire between Ukraine and Russia. The US says the parties have never been so close to a complete ceasefire.
The police detained a man who stabbed two people with a knife during a conflict near the railway station in Kyiv. The victims were hospitalized, and the issue of opening a criminal case is being decided.
During the day, rescuers in Sumy carried out restoration work after the missile strike. Emergency structures were dismantled and windows were temporarily restored, hundreds of people received assistance.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling attempts by the enemy to advance. The Russians launched 76 air strikes, involved 794 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,749 shellings.
In Kharkiv, in the Industrial District, a drone fell on a playground. Fortunately, no one was injured. The territory is currently being inspected.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated that Russia is the absence of civilization, and their "Russian world" is a disregard for borders and other nations. He added that the only thing that never ends is Russian barbarism.
Serhiy Rebrov stated that the Ukrainian national team significantly improved their game after the break in the match against Belgium. He also expressed hope for the speedy recovery of injured Konoplya and Sych.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia will be fragile without effective security guarantees. He stressed that an agreement without consequences for the Russian Federation will be violated.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on March 20, the Russian army lost 1,330 soldiers and over 100 artillery systems. Total enemy losses already exceed 900,000 people.
The Kremlin is trying to interest the US in economic cooperation in order to obtain favorable concessions in ending the war in Ukraine. Russia is proposing the development of rare earth mineral deposits.
There are four Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which are equipped with "Caliber" cruise missiles. Russia ignores international maritime norms by turning off identification systems on ships.
On Friday, March 21, Ukraine will have sunny weather with temperatures up to +16 degrees. It will be slightly cooler in the eastern regions and in Transcarpathia, +7+9 degrees.
London Heathrow Airport shut down on Friday night due to a fire at a power substation. Airport authorities said the closure would last until the end of the day.
Emmanuel Macron is discussing a mission with the UN to support a future peace deal. Together with Keir Starmer, he is forming a coalition of NATO and EU countries for a peacekeeping contingent.
As a result of the night attack on the suburbs of Odesa, civilian infrastructure and commercial facilities were damaged. There are victims who are receiving medical assistance.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories, forcing them to either obtain Russian citizenship or leave by September 2025. This is part of the Russian Federation's plan to change the demographic composition of the region.
A repeated explosion occurred at an oil depot in the Krasnodar region of Russia, which is on fire after a recent drone attack. Two firefighters were injured, the fire spread, and the area of the fire increased to 10,000 square meters.
An international group of scientists has discovered that there may be large deposits of natural hydrogen in the mountain ranges of the planet. This discovery could be a breakthrough for clean energy.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that trust in the US depends on Trump's decision regarding Ukraine. He also recalled Russia's defeats in past wars.
Putin told businessmen that the negotiations would be difficult, calling for preparation for a long war. Analysts predict that the Kremlin will continue to convince Russians of the protracted nature of the war.
Donald Trump signed an executive order to liquidate the US Department of Education. According to Trump, the decision has been in the works for a long time, and even the Democrats know that it is the right one.
The French President has announced a summit in Paris next Thursday with the participation of the President of Ukraine. The event will discuss support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, during the liquidation of the consequences of the shelling, emergency workers rescued a dog that was under the rubble of a house. The animal was handed over to the owner, its life is not in danger.
On the night of March 21, explosions occurred at the "Sudzha" station, which is the only gas transit point from Russia to Europe. Russian war correspondents claim a Ukrainian strike, there is no official information.
The Israel Defense Forces are eliminating terrorist infrastructure in Gaza and striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The operations are aimed at destroying terrorist cells and infrastructure.
On the night of March 21, the enemy attacked the Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs, wounding five people, including a child. As a result of the shelling, fires broke out in residential buildings and cars caught fire.
The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zakharova, stated that Ukraine disrupted peace initiatives by attacking an oil depot in the Krasnodar Territory. According to her, the truce has already been violated by the "Kyiv regime".
Hungary views Ukraine as a "buffer zone" between Europe and Russia, Minister János Bóka said. He added that this is possible only with a consensus between global players.
