Rustem Umerov

The President of Ukraine announced personnel reshuffles in the military aviation. The new appointments are intended to strengthen defense capabilities and improve the aviation component of the Defense Forces.

A new vertical for aviation development will appear in the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Umerov has already appointed people who will oversee this direction and has submitted a proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers.

After the shelling of Kherson by the Russians, Ukraine is waiting for a reaction from the US due to violations of agreements regarding the energy sector. Zelenskyy said that the evidence will be handed over to the US.

Rustem Umerov met with Sébastien Lecornu in France to discuss strengthening the Ukrainian army. The discussion covered air defense, missiles, ammunition, aviation, armored vehicles, and joint weapons production.

Brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire agreement has been reached. Russia will benefit significantly more than Ukraine, The Times writes.

The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the success of the meeting in Riyadh, where issues of ceasefire, navigation security and prisoner exchange were discussed. He emphasized the role of the United States in guaranteeing the implementation of agreements.

The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation is distorting agreements on silence in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy. He emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian prisoners.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and the USA. Prior to this, delegations from the countries held a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where they discussed security issues.

Zelenskyy stated that the US will facilitate the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilians. The Russians raised the issue of ports and agricultural exports.

Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he expects a new report on the meeting of the Ukrainian and American teams.

A joint statement by Russia and the United States will be published tomorrow following the talks in Riyadh, which lasted more than 12 hours. No documents are planned to be signed.

Zelenskyy stressed the need for strong steps to force Russia to peace through sanctions, support for Ukraine and international coordination. Ukraine is preparing joint security steps with Europe.

Donald Trump said that in Saudi Arabia they are discussing issues of territories, demarcation lines and energy. Discussions are focused on a ceasefire and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

Negotiations between the Russian and US delegations are ongoing in Riyadh, and have already lasted more than 9 hours with breaks. No documents are planned to be signed following the consultations.

The Ukrainian delegation remains in Saudi Arabia for consultations with the American team after negotiations with Russia. A ceasefire and exchange of prisoners are being discussed.

The Russian delegation has arrived in Riyadh for talks with the US; the event is closed to the press. The day before, the US met with the Ukrainian delegation, details of the meeting are unknown.

A meeting between the Ukrainian and American delegations took place in Saudi Arabia. They discussed energy issues, infrastructure security, and the expansion of the Black Sea agreement.

A meeting of delegations from Ukraine and the United States is taking place in Saudi Arabia, where issues of energy security and infrastructure are being discussed. This time, the negotiations are at a more technical level.

A meeting of Ukrainian and American teams has begun in Saudi Arabia to discuss the security of Ukraine's energy and infrastructure. Also, the expansion of the Black Sea agreement is being discussed.

On the evening of March 23, a meeting of Ukrainian and US delegations will take place in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, discussed the situation at the front and preparations for the meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. He also heard reports from the commanders of the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire, but there will be no face-to-face meeting. They will discuss a ceasefire at sea and protection of infrastructure.

A US technical team will meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia before discussions with the Russians. In case of progress, another meeting with the Ukrainian team is possible.

The "Contract 18-24" project of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is being expanded to include an additional 11 brigades of the Armed Forces and the National Guard. Military units will join the program.

The President of Ukraine stressed that the primary task is to cease fire. Ukraine is working on this issue together with colleagues from Britain, France and the United States.

The Ukrainian team, including the Minister of Defense, will meet with the American team in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy expressed hope for progress on the issue of a ceasefire.

The Ministry of Defense will allow contractors and conscripts aged 18-24 to study in higher education institutions. This requires the permission of the commander, оформлений наказом по військовій частині.

The Accounting Chamber confirmed the effective use of over $30 billion in aid from the US in 2022-2024. Audits confirmed the targeted use of funds for social payments and medicine.