Ukraine
The British publication The Times warns that after the war, Ukraine may face the problem of uncontrolled arms trafficking. Experts fear the country's transformation into an "arms bazaar".
Kyiv authorities have decided to end the heating season on March 24 due to stable warming. Disconnection of social sphere buildings will take place at the request of managers.
On March 21, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the area of concentration of the occupiers in Toretsk. Enemy personnel were destroyed, including assault groups and UAV operators.
As a result of the night drone attack on Kyiv, three people died, including a 5-year-old child. Ten people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.
In the last week, 2,974 newborns were registered in Ukraine, including 1,525 boys and 1,449 girls. This is 386 less than were registered the week before.
Over the past day, 147 battles took place on the front, the enemy actively used aviation and kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit 17 areas of concentration of Russian troops.
3 enemy ships armed with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted in the Black Sea. The total salvo can reach up to 12 missiles. There are 3 carriers with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
Cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine on March 23. Rains will pass in the western regions and in the north of the country, the temperature will drop to +8+12 degrees.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko declared UAH 1,560,939 of salary for 2024, as well as land and a house in the Kyiv region. He has UAH 460.9 thousand and USD 109.1 thousand in bank accounts.
Russia plans to send more than 70 children from the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region to the "Artek" camp in Crimea for summer "re-education". The occupiers intend to "improve the health" of 80% of children from TOT this summer.
Peter Siyarto accused Ukraine of oppressing the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary will not allow Ukraine to join the EU until the issue is resolved.
Russian investigators stated that Ukraine was not involved in the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall. The terrorists were recruited by the Afghan branch of ISIS, but the заказників are still not found.
Ukraine hopes for a ceasefire for the period of negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, representatives of the Russian Federation are determined to continue the fight.
Yulia Svyrydenko, Minister of Economy, declared UAH 1. 2 million in salary, bank accounts, apartments in Kyiv, Chernihiv, land in Chernihiv region and BMW X3.
During the day, 118 combat clashes took place at the front, most of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. 22 combat clashes were recorded in the Kursk direction, the enemy actively uses aviation and drones.
Lithuania plans to strengthen border protection with Russia and Belarus by building fortifications and mining territories. The country is discussing with Poland and Finland to join forces for defense.
In the evening of March 22, explosions were heard in Kyiv during the alarm, air defense was working. A UAV was recorded falling in the Podilskyi district, without destruction or casualties, they urge to stay in shelters.
Due to gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s in Kyiv on March 23, the main flag is being lowered to preserve the cloth and flagpole. The flagpole structure is almost 90 meters high and weighs 32 tons.
The Minister of Health, Viktor Lyashko, received 1. 5 million UAH of salary for the year, and his daughter - 30 thousand UAH of scholarship. He also has bank accounts, land in Kyiv region and two Škoda cars.
The Coordination Headquarters reported the rescue of 4,306 Ukrainians from captivity during exchanges. Another 469 soldiers were returned outside of exchanges in three years.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, discussed the situation at the front and preparations for the meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. He also heard reports from the commanders of the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
The President listened to reports on battles, enemy losses and liberation plans. They discussed tactics for dealing with drones, electronic warfare and drone interceptors.
On March 21, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the Russian border guard outpost in the Belgorod region. Communication equipment and other equipment were destroyed, which will weaken the enemy's capabilities.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire, but there will be no face-to-face meeting. They will discuss a ceasefire at sea and protection of infrastructure.
In the event of a peace agreement, a contingent from Asia and South America under the auspices of the UN may be sent to Ukraine. It is also possible to deploy military personnel from the EU on the borders.
Since the beginning of the day, 70 combat clashes have taken place, the greatest activity of the enemy is recorded in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. Ukrainian troops are holding back attacks and exhausting the enemy.
The foreign ministers of the three countries agreed to cooperate in the areas of aging, natural disasters and the economy. Japan expressed concern about North Korea's nuclear development.
PRC diplomats offered the EU participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The inclusion of China in the coalition may affect Russia's agreement to the presence of peacekeepers.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two men aged 57 and 71. Two enterprises were damaged, both victims were hospitalized.
The Netherlands will contribute 65 million euros to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. These funds will be used for the repair campaign and preparation for the heating season.