Andriy Yermak discussed the situation on the battlefield and preparations for Zelenskyy's conversation with Carney with Natalie Drouin. The parties agreed to coordinate efforts in the G7 to support Ukraine.
The President stated that there is an opportunity to quickly end the war. Ukraine is ready for an immediate ceasefire proposed by the US, but Putin is putting forward unacceptable conditions.
The President of Ukraine held talks with spiritual leaders, discussing ways to achieve peace and release prisoners.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, discussing the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners. He also thanked them for their support and prayers for Ukrainians.
The Cabinet allowed ARMA to sell confiscated bonds worth UAH 1. 8 billion from Royal Pay Europe. The funds will go to the fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Beate Meinl-Reisinger the expansion of economic partnership and attracting Austrian business to projects in Ukraine.
Minister Sybiga stated that Ukraine supports the US initiative for a 30-day ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy that relies on a strong position of the Armed Forces. He emphasized the inadmissibility of compromises regarding territorial integrity.
The President signed decrees on awarding state awards to servicemen from various brigades of the Armed Forces. Five soldiers received the title of Hero of Ukraine.
Ukraine is forming a team to monitor a possible ceasefire with Russia. Sybiha emphasized the importance of avoiding provocations, given the experience of the Minsk process.
At the March meeting of the European Council, EU leaders will discuss support for Ukraine, investments in defense and increasing the competitiveness of the European Union. There will also be an exchange of views on the EU's multiannual budget.
Secret US intelligence reports indicate that Putin has no intention of ending the war in Ukraine. He may use the ceasefire to regroup troops and further escalate.
Putin agreed to a ceasefire, but put forward conditions that give Russia advantages and allow it to resume hostilities. ISW experts believe that this indicates that the Russian dictator is not set on establishing peace.
President Zelenskyy joined the Iftar with Muslims, diplomats and ministers from Turkey. He presented state awards to Muslim soldiers, including the "Golden Star" order to the family of the deceased hero.
The President of Ukraine signed a bill allowing "Energoatom" to purchase equipment in Bulgaria for the construction of power units No. 3 and No. 4 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is preparing to refuse the ceasefire proposed by the United States. He believes that Putin is afraid to tell Trump directly about his desire to continue the war.
Zelenskyy stated the importance of putting pressure on Russia to achieve peace, emphasizing the world's readiness to respond to the dragging out of the war. He noted successful negotiations with the United States.
The US plans to conclude an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth metals. The agreement should strengthen Ukraine's economy and ensure long-term security.
Ukraine considers Turkey as a strategic partner and is ready to ratify the free trade agreement during Erdogan's visit. In 2024, Turkey ratified the free trade agreement with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy held a meeting with representatives of Turkey regarding the production of drones and the reconstruction of Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of support and strategic partnership between the countries.
Vice Prime Minister Stefanishyna stated that the agreement between Ukraine and the United States does not provide for the transfer of mineral rights. Therefore, a referendum is not necessary, as it is not an international treaty.
The Ukrainian side in Jeddah informed the US about its readiness for silence in the sky and at sea, but accepted their proposal regarding silence on the ground as well.
Ukraine is ready for peace, but there has been no response from Russia for a day. Zelenskyy hopes that US pressure will force Russia to end the war, and thanks Saudi Arabia for the negotiations.
Ukraine has transferred an additional 3,850 tons of wheat flour to Syria as part of President Zelenskyy's program. This will provide 60,000 Syrians for six months.
Russia has given the United States a list of conditions for an agreement to end the war and reset relations. The conditions include Ukraine's rejection of NATO membership and recognition of Russia's annexation of territories.
In the Voronezh region of Russia, air defense shot down several drones, two infrastructure facilities were damaged. In the Rostov region, a fire broke out on the territory of a commercial facility due to a UAV crash.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue the operation in the Kursk region, repelling five enemy attacks. Fighting continues, the enemy launched air strikes and carried out 239 artillery shelling.
For Putin, the Kursk region is a personal humiliation, so he will try to play at raising the stakes before the US on the eve of the conversation. Ukrainian troops continue to carry out tasks in the Kursk region.
Fighting continues in the Kursk region, the Russians are trying to break through the defense and transfer the war to Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The losses of the Russian Federation amounted to more than 54.9 thousand people and 2.1 thousand pieces of equipment.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation's strikes do not stop, emphasizing the shelling of a civilian vessel in Odesa. Any attempts by Russia to avoid peace will become proof of unwillingness to peace.
The President of Ukraine expects a report from the delegation that worked in Saudi Arabia and is preparing new tasks for diplomacy. The main thing is Russia's willingness to really end the war.