Ukraine
Representatives of parliaments from 17 EU countries and MEPs arrived in Kyiv. The visit is a symbol of support, solidarity and trust in Ukraine.
The Swedish government has announced the largest package of military support to Ukraine worth about $1. 6 billion. The package will include the purchase of defense equipment and financial donations.
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.
Victoria Us won a bronze medal at the international slalom canoeing competitions in Unying, France. 230 athletes from 16 countries took part in the competition.
In the Chernivtsi region, a man was sentenced to 9 years of imprisonment for raping his own daughter. The girl became pregnant and gave birth to a child from her father.
The Russians began to use more advanced long-range UAVs, which complicates the work of Ukrainian air defense. The enemy is changing tactics, launching synchronized strikes from a high altitude.
The Ukrainian government has approved a plan for the development of the irrigation complex until 2050. It envisages the reform of infrastructure management, investments in the modernization of irrigation systems and the accumulation of water resources.
Over the past week, 2,967 newborns were registered in Ukraine, which is 7 fewer than last week. 1,519 boys and 1,448 girls were born. A birth certificate abroad can be obtained at the consulate.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded about the crimes of the Russian occupiers in Bucha. Sybiha emphasized that the world is shocked by the atrocities committed by the Russians in 2022, and justice must be inevitable.
The first scanning systems for inspecting railway wagons at the border with Poland will appear in Ukraine by the end of 2025. This should speed up customs procedures and detect contraband.
Re-reservation of employees has been extended until March 31. In order for the reservation to be valid, the company must confirm its critically important status or meet the criteria.
Ukraine's state budget has received $400 million from the next IMF tranche. The total support from the Fund has reached over $10 billion.
The total revenue of the ten largest medical companies in Ukraine in 2024 amounted to UAH 14. 59 billion, which is 37% more than last year. The leader is Dobrobut, with a revenue of UAH 3.34 billion.
Pastor Mark Burns, Trump's spiritual advisor, visited Ukraine at the invitation of Moshe Azman. He saw the consequences of the Russian occupation in Bucha, Irpin and Borodyanka.
More than 87,000 Ukrainians participated in a survey in Diia regarding the composition of the National Jury for Eurovision 2025. The results will be announced on May 17, the day of the grand final of the contest.
In Ukraine, the spring-summer spawning ban on fishing starts on most water bodies on April 1. Fishing is allowed from the shore outside spawning grounds with a limited number of hooks.
March 31 marks the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupiers. The city honors the memory of the deceased and thanks Ukrainian soldiers for the liberation.
The price of gold rose to an all-time high due to fears about Trump's tariff plans. Investors are seeking refuge in assets amid a possible trade war.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 13. 3% compared to last Friday due to the beginning of the week and cloudy weather. Ukrenergo calls for economical consumption from 17:00 to 21:00.
On the night of March 31, Russia attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 131 strike UAVs. 57 "Shaheds" were shot down, 45 simulators were lost. Sumy, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were under attack.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4787/USD. The dollar exchange rate in banks is UAH 41.76-41.22, in exchange offices UAH 41.38-41.49.
The market is reacting to Trump's ambiguous statements regarding possible sanctions against Russian oil. Brent price fell to $72 a barrel after his words.
Donald Trump has stated that Russia has a psychological deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He is angry with Putin and ready to impose tariffs on Russian oil.
In a day, Ukrainian defenders neutralized a significant amount of enemy manpower and equipment. The most fierce battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy does not stop intensive attacks.
There are 2 enemy ships with "Caliber" missiles in the Black Sea. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 4 enemy ships, 3 of which are carriers of cruise missiles with a salvo of up to 26 missiles.
In most regions of Ukraine, March 31 will be cloudy and rainy. Cold air will begin to enter from the west, the air temperature during the day will be +7…+12 °С.
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, Ukrainian Florist's Day and Eiffel Tower Day. The fifth week of Great Lent also begins.
Traffic will be temporarily restricted in Kyiv and the Kyiv region on March 31 due to the arrival of foreign delegations. This was reported by the State Security Department, without specifying the places and times of restrictions.
Donald Trump has stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have serious problems if he refuses the rare earth mineral mining agreement. Trump also believes that Ukraine will never become a member of NATO.
The Russians fortified the bridge in advance. Ukraine chose it as a target from 100 proposed by the United States, striking with ATACMS in August 2024, although the bridge was not destroyed.