Ukraine
The Russian army has almost completely destroyed the city of Sumy with airstrikes; the city and its surroundings are devastated.
Steven Witkoff's plane landed in Moscow. He is expected to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with the Russian leadership after Ukrainian-US talks in Jeddah.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on payment of monetary compensation to the military for unused days of leave during mobilization. The bill aims to ensure payments upon dismissal from service.
Ukrenergo reported an increase in electricity consumption due to cloudy weather and inefficiency of solar power plants. It is recommended to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling for a ban on the participation of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus in international competitions. It is also proposed to strengthen sanctions against their sports organizations.
Ukraine has transferred an additional 3,850 tons of wheat flour to Syria as part of President Zelenskyy's program. This will provide 60,000 Syrians for six months.
The Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih damaged the service center of the Pension Fund, four employees were injured. The provision of services in the branch is temporarily suspended.
In a week, 261,000 Ukrainians fell ill with acute respiratory infections, influenza and COVID-19. Most cases were recorded in Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Rivne, Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
About 15 countries are interested in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Defense ministers discussed options for a new security architecture for Ukraine without the participation of the United States.
Law enforcement officers of Ukraine, Lithuania and Latvia exposed 14 members of a criminal organization. Fraudsters extorted money from EU citizens, posing as bankers and law enforcement officers.
PUMB has launched a promotional deposit "Profitable PLUS" in hryvnia. The minimum deposit amount is UAH 500, and you can apply until May 30, 2025.
Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Russia for negotiations with Vladimir Putin. The signing of joint documents and a possible statement by Putin regarding the situation in Ukraine is expected.
A video of the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers has appeared online. The Ukrainian Ombudsman has sent letters to the UN and the ICRC to record the war crime.
On the night of March 13, the Russians attacked Ukraine with a missile and drones. Air defense forces shot down 74 enemy targets in 11 regions, but there were hits in 7 regions.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 50 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 45.16 UAH. The interbank dollar is trading at 41.53-41.56 UAH.
On March 14, 2025, there will be a lunar eclipse that will open a corridor of opportunities to revise destiny and free oneself from negativity. This period will affect finance, medicine and climate.
Russia has given the United States a list of conditions for an agreement to end the war and reset relations. The conditions include Ukraine's rejection of NATO membership and recognition of Russia's annexation of territories.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on March 12, the Russian army lost 1,200 soldiers. 1 tank, 2 armored fighting vehicles and 19 artillery systems were also destroyed.
Britain and France are developing a plan to guarantee Ukraine's security. It envisages the deployment of troops and the creation of a coalition of states to protect against Russian aggression.
On March 13, Ukraine will be cloudy, with possible rain due to a cyclone from Poland. The temperature during the day will range from 14 to 22 degrees Celsius, with gusts of wind expected.
Putin's visit to the Kursk region before the capture of Sudzha by Russian troops may indicate a desire to show strength against the background of the US and Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire. He is trying to pass himself off as an active leader.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that EU sanctions will be discussed at negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The issue of frozen Russian assets is also likely to be raised.
Russian troops captured Sudzha and advanced to Zaoleshenka. Fighting continues near Goncharivka, Guyevo, Zhuravka, Novenky and Basivka.
German concern Rheinmetall has announced its readiness to provide weapons for an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The company can offer more than 2,000 items of weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles.
Ukrainian soldier Yanis Tereshchenko, while on vacation in Venice, provided first aid to a man with a stab wound. The Mayor of Venice awarded him for his heroic act.
In Zakarpattia, the head of the TRO unit is suspected of receiving 10,000 dollars for transferring a soldier from the combat zone to the position of assistant. He has been chosen as a preventive measure.
Military observer Frank Gardner believes that the US ceasefire proposal may be successful because it does not completely suit either side. Ukraine quickly agreed to the White House proposal, the Kremlin has the floor.
The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that fighting is ongoing in the Kursk region, and the Russians are imposing battles in the border areas of Sumy region, receiving rebuffs from the Defense Forces.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico supports peace plans for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He stated that he is against the war and for a multi-vector policy.
Russia must work to fuel tensions between the US and other countries. Analysts call on the Russian authorities to create buffer zones on the borders with the Russian Federation and a demilitarized zone near Crimea.