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Baltic leaders call on NATO members to reintroduce conscription and significantly increase military spending to Cold War levels to deter potential Russian aggression.
The AI boom requires huge computing power and energy loads, posing risks to the power grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources, as AI may force companies to rely more on fossil fuels than expected.
March 25 marks the International Day of Waffles, a popular delicacy with more than 100 varieties around the world, from fluffy American waffles to crispy Belgian Liège waffles.
A dinner menu signed by Albert Einstein at a 1930 fundraising event in London attended by more than 370 people was sold at auction in Britain for £18,000.
On March 23, meteorologists around the world celebrate their professional holiday, which is dedicated to the creation of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the Ukrainian formula for peace, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, prospects for NATO membership and the importance of supporting Ukraine with the Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs Mika Aaltola.
According to Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, the Russians have carried out one of the worst attacks on Ukraine's energy sector in the last two years, hitting both generation and distribution facilities.
Vice Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna met with Admiral Robert Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, to discuss NATO's increased support for Ukraine in building military capabilities, increasing defense production, and preparing for the upcoming NATO Summit, which will discuss further assistance to Ukraine.
According to the IAEA Director General, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was left without the main power line for almost 5 hours, which emphasizes the constant risks to nuclear safety during the war.
The number of Ukrainians registered in Germany increased by about 250,000 over the year, reaching about 1. 65 million as of March 12, according to German Interior Ministry data cited by Spiegel.
Russia is building up a group of more than 100,000 troops, and there is a possibility that by early summer they may have some forces to conduct offensive operations, according to the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Moldovan parliament approved the Declaration on the country's European integration, calling EU accession a national priority and emphasizing the benefits it will bring in terms of sovereignty, democracy, economic development and social policy.
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.
Russia's missile attack has damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure beyond the attacks of last winter, leaving many regions with significant power outages and restrictions.
Apple shares fell by almost 4%, the biggest drop since August 2023, after the US Department of Justice and 15 states sued the company for monopolizing the smartphone market.
Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and ammunition to protect its cities from Russian terror and defeat Putin in the battle for Ukrainian skies.
In the semifinals of the Euro 2024 playoffs, Ukraine will play Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the winner will face Israel or Iceland for a ticket to the tournament.
According to UNITED24, the goal of the project is to remind the world of the war in Ukraine and raise funds to rebuild the Velykyi Kostroma gymnasium, which was destroyed by the Russians.
The Belgian Prime Minister welcomes the EU's proposal to use the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine, calling it a reasonable way.
Poland will make a material, technical and financial contribution to the Czech plan to increase the supply of ammunition to Ukraine from outside the European Union.
Estonian prime minister Kaya Kallas said that helping Ukraine defeat Russia could prevent World War III, calling for increased EU military assistance and defense spending.
Economic experts advocate raising the ad valorem excise tax rate on tobacco products from 12%.
St. Petersburg port stops transshipment of ammonium nitrate amid drone attacks, planning to move operations outside the city.
The United States imposed sanctions on two Russian individuals and entities for conducting a malicious disinformation campaign targeting Latin America, posing as legitimate media outlets and using fake social media accounts to spread anti-Ukrainian propaganda.
EU ambassadors failed to approve the extension of trade liberalization measures for Ukraine on the eve of the summit of the bloc's leaders, due to concerns of some countries about the impact on their agricultural markets, and will discuss the issue at their next meeting next week.
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, believes that Europe should create its own version of the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system.
The majority of Ukrainians see a common future with residents of the Russian-occupied territories in 2022 and 2014, and most are ready to discuss the format of this future, according to a poll.
The EU proposes to use the proceeds from frozen russian assets in Europe, estimated at about 3 billion euros a year, to support Ukraine's fight against russia through the European Peace Fund and the EU budget.
Russia's war in Ukraine is approaching a "point of no return" with consequences for European countries, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal believes.
Ukraine seeks to establish itself as a future EU member in the areas of defense, energy, agriculture, raw materials, and digital technologies.