Turkey
In Ankara on April 15-16, the delegations of Ukraine and Russia will discuss the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian side insists on a ceasefire at the ports.
April 13 is celebrated as Palm Sunday, International Kissing Day, Scrabble Day, and the memory of Saint Artemon is honored. Believers bring willow branches to the church and greet each other.
Turkey is experiencing one of the strongest cold spells since 2014. A sharp drop in temperature to -15°C has damaged crops, which may lead to higher food prices.
The Gambia has appointed a diplomat from Turkey, not from Russia, as ambassador to Ukraine. Sybiga stressed the importance of Africa's support in achieving a just peace.
A contact center for rights holders was presented at the BEB. It will help to respond more quickly to the circulation of counterfeit goods. Since the beginning of the year, counterfeit goods worth over UAH 480 million have been seized.
Andriy Sybiha and Ali Mohamed Omar signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Somalia. Ukraine also provided assistance to Somalia within the framework of the "Grain from Ukraine" program.
The Ukrainian national team, represented by 30 athletes, is competing at the European Championship in Slovakia. 10 Ukrainian women have already reached the finals of the competition.
Great Britain and France are planning to increase military support for Ukraine. In particular, security guarantees and the restoration of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are being considered.
In Chechnya, Kadyrov's forces killed a 17-year-old teenager who attacked police officers. His body was displayed in a square, where public sector employees and schoolchildren were gathered.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.
In March 2025, exports of agricultural products accounted for 58% of all Ukrainian exports, reaching $2. 1 billion. Corn and sunflower oil were exported the most, and exports of processed products increased.
Oleksiy Krutykh won the M25 tournament in Antalya, defeating an Uzbek in the final. Vadym Ursu became the champion of the M15 tournament in Sharm el-Sheikh, defeating a Briton in three sets.
Germany has temporarily suspended the reception of refugees under the UN program due to negotiations on a new coalition. In 2024-2025, the country pledged to accept 13,100 refugees.
According to Copernicus, March 2025 was the warmest in Europe since 1940, with average temperatures exceeding the norm by 2. 41°C. Arctic sea ice reached a record low.
Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.
Turkey is suspending lemon exports, including to Ukraine, from April 8 due to unfavorable weather and frosts. This decision aims to support the domestic market and prices.
Hakan Fidan stated that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would be better than deaths. Turkey supports the US initiative to end the war.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has confirmed that his country will be one of the security guarantors for Ukraine.
Egg prices in the USA have risen to a record high before Easter due to bird flu. Because of this, Americans have started looking for alternatives, painting potatoes and other products.
In March, global prices for oil and butter rose due to reduced production and high demand. The FAO Food Price Index exceeded last year's figure by 6.9%.
A fire broke out in a hotel in the Marmaris area, six people were poisoned by smoke. All 680 residents were evacuated and accommodated in other hotels.
In Kocaeli, 648 people were hospitalized after eating doner kebab. Two business owners were arrested and the establishment was sealed due to non-compliance of the products with food standards.
The Ukrainian team took second place, winning 7 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals at the European Championships in Finland. Lyudmila Danilina and Ruslana Muravska distinguished themselves the most.
The Council of Europe will send a mission to Turkey due to the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul, which raises concerns about democracy in the country. Since 2016, 150 mayors have been dismissed in Turkey, often replaced by government appointees.
Exports of goods from Ukraine in March 2025 increased by 18%. The total volume of exports amounted to almost $9.9 billion, and the EU remains the largest partner.
The authorities condemned the calls for a boycott organized by the opposition after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul. The Minister of Trade called it an attempt to undermine the country's economic stability.
The crisis between the US and Ukraine's EU allies highlights the importance of Turkey's defense industry for European security. Europe is forced to turn a blind eye to Erdogan's repression.
Slovakia will significantly increase gas imports from "Gazprom" through the "Turkish Stream" after the suspension of transit through Ukraine. The resumption of transit does not yet have clear deadlines.
In the Black Sea, there are two enemy ships on combat duty, carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.