Ukraine
European Commission spokeswoman Anita Hipper stated that Putin is a criminal, and the EU will not comment on his propaganda.
During the day, 116 combat clashes took place, 50 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy's losses amounted to over 1,800 occupiers, and dozens of tanks and armored vehicles were destroyed.
In Ukraine, the procedure for correcting errors in humanitarian aid declarations after customs clearance has been changed. The changes concern vehicles imported as humanitarian aid.
The income declaration campaign ends on March 31. The NACP expects an increase in the number of submissions, so the "hotline" will be open on weekends and on the last day.
A European Commission spokeswoman said there were no updates on Ukraine's request for 2 million artillery shells.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that more than 300 foreign students have been deprived of visas for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. The State Department is actively identifying violators.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to attract 200 million euros from the Council of Europe Development Bank to support internally displaced persons. The Ombudsman criticized the government for the lack of a strategy to protect IDPs.
The Ukrainian band Ziferblat will perform under number 5 with the song "Bird of Pray" in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025. Along with Ukraine, Iceland, Poland, and other countries will perform in the semi-final.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during telephone conversations between Putin and Trump, the idea of introducing external management in Ukraine was not discussed.
In 2025, the minimum wage will remain at the level of UAH 8,000, as provided for in the budget. No increase in social standards is planned.
The National Military Memorial Cemetery plans the first burials as early as May this year. This place is designed for 150,000 burials.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated 83 million hryvnias for the construction of fortification structures in the Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used for engineering and technical structures and equipment of defense lines.
The EC stated that they are not aware of a specific request to discuss a mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The issues may be considered from the point of view of relations between Ukraine and the EU.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denies striking energy facilities in Russia and the temporarily occupied territories, emphasizing adherence to agreements with partners. Russia, on the other hand, attacked energy infrastructure in Kherson and Poltava regions.
The bodies of 909 fallen Defenders have been returned to Ukraine from various front lines, including Kurakhiv, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, and others. The identification of the deceased will be carried out in the near future.
As of March 28, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 551. 8 thousand hectares of spring grains. Barley has been sown the most – 315.5 thousand hectares.
The Kremlin said that Russia reserves the right not to comply with the moratorium on shelling energy facilities if Ukraine violates it. Since March 18, the Russian Federation has shelled at least 8 objects.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia to discuss bilateral relations and the settlement of the war in Ukraine. The visit will take place from March 31 to April 2.
In March, the cost of buckwheat, milk and butter increased in Ukrainian supermarkets. Expert Oleg Pendzin predicts a further increase in egg prices before Easter.
The Ukrainian government is working on an agreement with the United States on minerals that will reflect the interests of Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the United States has proposed a new version of the agreement.
A soldier who was wanted for a traffic accident with serious consequences in the Kyiv region has been extradited from Poland. He was hiding from justice, first in Moldova, and then in Poland.
The "Dobrobat and Co Reconstruction Summit" took place in Chernihiv region, where the reconstruction of communities, the involvement of the experience of other countries, and the importance of strategic planning were discussed.
This weekend, Ukraine is expected to have heterogeneous weather: rain in the south and east on Saturday, strong westerly wind, temperature +12+18. On Sunday, a cold snap, rain in the center, temperature +9+13.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko declared a house, land in Kyiv region and an apartment in Kyiv. He has 169,000 and 604,000 dollars in cash, as well as funds in bank accounts.
Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure, showing contempt for the United States. Putin seeks to discredit Trump and increase investment in the war.
The High Council of Justice has given its consent to the arrest of the head of a court in the Odesa region, who is suspected of organizing a scheme to evade mobilization for $3,500.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Europe is interested in Ukraine's security, increases military aid and investments in defense. The possibility of involving the USA in the coalition is also being discussed.
The Ukrainian government has received the text of the agreement from the United States regarding mineral resources. A final consensus has not yet been reached, and processing and consultations are ongoing.
An owner of pharmacies in the Mykolaiv region said that the restriction of markups will lead to the closure of pharmacies in villages. Villagers will have to travel to cities for medicine.
The EU is working on the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, despite Moscow's demands to return one of its banks to SWIFT in exchange for a partial ceasefire. EU leaders rule out easing sanctions.