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Germany will not send long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine to prevent the war from escalating into a direct conflict between Russia and NATO, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany rejects calls for a "freeze" on the war, warning that it would be dangerous for the world and lead to further escalation, as previous talks with Russia since 2014 have failed to prevent the current large-scale war.

The United States is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells for Ukraine.

The EU postponed the decision to continue trade liberalization with Ukraine until the evening after talks on possible restrictions on imports of certain agricultural products.

Euroclear, which holds most of the Russian central bank's frozen assets in Europe, reportedly received permission to keep the profits earned on these assets in 2022 and 2023 instead of using the funds to support Ukraine's military efforts.

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany rejects claims of a "freeze" on the war, saying it will only lead to the large-scale conflict that is raging in Europe today.

Britain calls on Europe to extend duty-free and quota-free imports from Ukraine for most goods to protect Ukraine from Russian invasion.

Fortnite has released a map that recreates Kyiv's Independence Square, and the proceeds from the time players spend on the map will go to rebuild an outpatient clinic in Mykolaiv region.

Russian oil companies are facing delays of up to several months in receiving payments from banks in China, Turkey, and the UAE due to heightened caution about possible secondary US sanctions that undermine the Kremlin's oil export revenues.

russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in numerous violations of children's rights to safety, health and education, including abductions and forced deportations, which were discussed during the session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.

Russian propaganda channels are spreading fake information about the alleged deportation of more than 813,000 Ukrainians from the EU due to mass protests, but this claim is not true, and the screenshot used to confirm it is fabricated.

Latvian airline Air Baltic plans to resume flights to Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa as soon as Ukraine's airspace is reopened after checking the readiness of Boryspil airport.

The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion loan to Ukraine to help restore the economy, finance priority social and humanitarian expenditures, and implement reforms aimed at European integration and economic growth.

Law enforcers shut down an international drug supply channel to Europe, detaining a group of seven criminals in Kyiv and Zaporizzhia who were smuggling methadone from Ukraine to the EU.

Spain is not considering sending troops to Ukraine, and no other country is currently considering such a possibility. The Spanish foreign minister also emphasized that Kyiv is not asking its partners for troops either.

Kyiv plans to end the heating season on March 28 due to significant warming, which will allow the city to save energy.

Swedish businesses are interested in expanding their presence in Ukraine and cooperating in high-tech sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, as discussed during the meeting between Ukrainian and Swedish officials.

Ukraine and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation in the nuclear field to strengthen energy security in Europe, including the development of Western-made nuclear fuel to replace Russian supplies and the use of Ukraine's experience in maintaining stable nuclear power operations in wartime.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky met with a delegation from the European Parliament in Kyiv to discuss increased military aid, priority needs such as air defense systems and artillery, and continued training for Ukrainian troops. The EU reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

Latvian airline airBaltic has discussed with Ukrainian officials its strategic plans to resume operations in the Ukrainian market after the airspace reopens for civilian flights after the war.

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.