War in Ukraine
Ukrenergo is introducing restrictions for industrial and household consumers due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Citizens are urged to consume energy sparingly.
The EU is concerned about recordings of conversations between Szijjártó and Lavrov regarding the blocking of Ukraine's European integration. The Hungarian government must urgently provide explanations for its actions.
The President is confident in receiving aid despite Hungary's blocking. Part of the funds will be directed to record domestic defense production.
British Defence Secretary John Healey warned Putin of retaliation for damage to cables and pipelines. British forces stopped a covert operation by Russian submarines.
Ukraine will respond to attacks on its energy system with strikes on Russian facilities. Halting attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure will stop retaliatory strikes.
The French Foreign Minister called Szijjártó's contacts with Lavrov regarding sanctions a violation of EU solidarity. The European Commission restricted Budapest's access to classified data.
Denys Shmyhal announced a winter preparation plan with gas injection into underground storage facilities. The minimum volume for stable system operation is 13.2 billion cubic meters.
Brussels will provide financial assistance through Kyiv's implementation of EU and IMF reforms. Hungary continues to block a 90 billion euro loan over the oil pipeline.
The occupiers plan to capture Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka, but do not have enough forces. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 260 attacks in this sector of the front during the week.
The President of Ukraine announced agreements with partners on reserve fuel supplies. The priority in resource distribution remains meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The President emphasized the importance of security guarantees and the strategic significance of the territories. Only citizens can decide the fate of Ukrainian lands.
Ukraine is developing mechanisms for responding to new aggression and financing the army. The parties are coordinating the format of the meeting and the supply of additional air defense systems.
The occupiers are actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy is launching air strikes and shelling the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
Expert Oleksandr Kovalenko denied the possibility of synchronized attacks by thousands of UAVs. Russians lack launchers for simultaneous control of a swarm.
Due to Russian aggression, 1,723 monuments and 2,524 infrastructure sites have been affected. The greatest destruction was recorded in the Kharkiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
The Russian Il-20 was flying over the Baltic Sea without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off. Polish F-16s identified the object in international airspace.
The remains of 1,000 deceased individuals have been repatriated to Ukraine for identification. After examinations, the bodies will be handed over to families for subsequent burial.
Decarlos Brown will not be able to stand trial for the murder of Iryna Zarutska due to his mental health condition. An examination confirmed his inability to understand the process and assist in his defense.
A former Radio Liberty journalist was detained in Chita on suspicion of transmitting data to the SBU. He is accused of facilitating cyberattacks on Russian government agencies.
Consumer inflation accelerated in March, with clothing, footwear, and fuel seeing the biggest price increases. Food prices rose by 1.3%, and eggs increased in value by 7.7%.
Syrskyi reported extremely high intensity of fighting in the Pokrovsk direction. The Commander-in-Chief discussed countering enemy drones with commanders.
Poroshenko declared almost 53 million in payments from Orban's pro-Russian government and transferred another 15 million to Hungary.
Due to the war and energy crisis, Ukraine's GDP growth rate will fall to 1. 2%. Acceleration to 4% is possible only in 2027, provided the hostilities end as anticipated.
Due to aggression against Ukraine, the number of foreign firms in Russia fell by 35. 5%. A massive outflow of capital has been recorded even among formally friendly countries.
Counterintelligence detained a local resident who was preparing a remote explosion in a place where defense forces were concentrated. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment.
An FSB officer supervised a torture chamber in Dymer, where hundreds of people were held. The occupiers beat civilians and illegally deported at least 42 people to Russia.
The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
Deputies adopted a law on the use of electronic registers for pension appointments. Work experience will be credited even if the employer has arrears in contributions.
The Center for Strategic Communications recorded large-scale disinformation about the NATO "crisis. " Ukraine is presented as a "threat" and an "incapable state under external influence."
The occupation head of the reserve was convicted of a war crime against nature. He organized the illegal export of animals worth more than UAH 85 million.