Ukraine
Peskov announced "progress" in negotiations on Ukraine, but acknowledged many difficult issues. He also commented on Rubio's statement about a possible abandonment of peace efforts.
The President's Office stated that Ukraine considers March 25 to be the beginning of the agreement with the United States regarding the energy truce. Zelenskyy warned of the threat of attacks on the energy sector.
The US Vice President announced interesting news in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio noted that the US will stop trying if there is no progress.
In Pishchanska territorial community of Vinnytsia region, a fight broke out between a group of people at night, an explosion occurred. Two men were injured, police are investigating.
The Sumy Regional State Administration called on people to refrain from visiting cemeteries in the 20-kilometer zone from the border with the Russian Federation due to mines. They also reminded the rules of conduct when detecting explosive objects.
Raiffeisen Bank has frozen attempts to sell its Russian division amid a possible resumption of political relations between the US and Russia. The process is complicated by lawsuits.
The Cabinet will attract 84 million dollars from the World Bank within the HOPE project for compensation payments under the "eRecovery" program. In total, more than 96,000 families received support.
The government is working on reducing drug prices and expanding the "Affordable Medicines" program, allowing Ukrainians to receive 600 drugs for free. The "Mobile Pharmacies" program is also being expanded in 15 regions.
US Special Envoy Vitkoff suggested that Ukraine should be less concerned about regions where the Russian language prevails. Putin was fixated on Ukrainian territories during the negotiations.
"Naftogaz" is considering various scenarios, including strict consumption restrictions. Industry is recommended to import gas, the state is looking for funding for purchases.
The former Minister of Information of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, who joined the occupiers in 2014, has been sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. He has been found guilty of treason.
Ukrainian farmers have raised wholesale prices for onions to UAH 14-20/kg, which is 55% more expensive than last week. Despite this, demand is growing due to a shortage of quality products and depletion of stocks.
The SES will involve more than 6,000 rescuers and 2,500 pieces of equipment for Easter. 430 rescuers will be on duty in Kyiv; the number may be increased.
The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the "Trident" laser weapon, which shoots down drones, and the latest naval drones, including the "Alligator-9" strike drone with a range of 800 km.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee took control of the transfer of NAAS lands to the State Property Fund. MP Solomchuk announced an attempt to destroy agricultural science, criticizing the Fund's initiative.
According to the NACS, 8% of civil servants have been mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has lost more than 120 civil servants among those mobilized.
The meteorologist predicts warm weather for Easter, +20. ..+24 degrees, mostly without precipitation. However, colder weather and rain are expected next weekend.
The new commander of the 12th "Azov" Brigade is Bohdan Hrishenkov, who rose from soldier to officer. He defended "Azovstal," was wounded in Olenivka, and released from captivity.
The State Food and Consumer Service of Lviv region discovered ochratoxin A in Gerber baby puree, produced by Suomen Nestle Oy. The product has been withdrawn from circulation for further destruction.
Two dozen pink flamingos have moved closer to the greenery at the Kyiv Zoo. Conditions close to natural ones have been created for the birds, with lawns, beaches and nesting sites.
More than 240 fires occur in Ukraine every day, which take the lives of an average of four people, and five more are injured. About two thousand die in a year.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine.
There will be metal detectors and cameras at the NMT testing centers. This is being done to prevent dishonest ways of taking the test, said the director of the UCEQA, Tetyana Vakulenko.
A large-scale air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast. The alert covers a significant part of the country, including Kyiv and many regions.
An officer of the Ministry of Defense organized a scheme for booking conscripts for bribes from 8 to 10 thousand dollars. He оформлював "clients" for civilian positions, but they did not work.
The European Business Association calls on the authorities to strengthen the fight against "gray" imports of equipment, as this leads to losses for businesses, the state, and consumers. The smartphone market is particularly affected.
Dmytro Lubinets confirmed receiving an appeal from Anastasia Radina regarding ARMA's restriction of access to information. The issue of initiating proceedings in the case is being resolved.
Two men died in the village of Lalovo, Mukachevo district, Zakarpattia region, as a result of careless handling of an F-1 grenade. The police have opened a criminal investigation and are conducting an investigation.