Ukraine
France allocates 200 million euros for the support of energy recovery, housing, healthcare, and demining in Ukraine. The first 19 projects have already been selected for implementation over the next 16 months.
The European Council will hold a meeting on March 21 to reach a consensus on a new financial aid package for Ukraine.
Yuriy Vynnychuk was expelled from the Ukrainian PEN due to his public reaction to the harassment scandal at LNU. The organization stated that his statements contradict the values of PEN and harm its reputation.
Ukraine will receive over 30 billion euros from the EU in 2024 regardless of the latest decisions in Brussels. 26 EU countries supported the statement regarding the impossibility of negotiating about the war without Ukraine's participation.
Evacuation is being conducted in 352 settlements in Kharkiv region due to constant shelling from the Russian Federation. An expansion of the evacuation zone is expected in the territory of the Velykoburlutsk community.
The Prime Minister of Poland stated that there is a change in American policy regarding the war in Ukraine. According to him, the likelihood of receiving strong security guarantees from the US has decreased.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed work on the creation of Ukrainian air defense systems together with European partners. Zelensky hinted at the development of domestic analogues of Patriot.
A new virus EvilLoader has been discovered in Telegram, which disguises itself as video files and attacks Android devices. The virus can install spyware, ransomware, and banking trojans.
Ukraine does not interfere in the negotiations between the USA and Russia, but insists on the principle of "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine. " Ukrainian-American consultations will take place in Saudi Arabia on March 11.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states its readiness to sign the framework agreement on the establishment of a development investment fund with the USA as soon as possible. The agreement provides for cooperation in the field of minerals and the creation of a recovery fund with a 50% contribution from Ukraine.
Emergency responders from the State Emergency Service eliminated the consequences of a Russian drone strike on the Arch of the new safe confinement at Chernobyl. The radiation background remains normal, however, the damage to the structure requires further investigation.
Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Georgiy Tikhiy stated that no Russian claims to Ukrainian territories are legitimate. Ukraine has not received any official proposals regarding territorial concessions from the USA or other partners.
Ukraine received the first tranche of 752 million pounds from the United Kingdom as part of the G7 ERA initiative. The funds obtained from frozen Russian assets will be directed towards strengthening defense capabilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the list of positions in the State Tax Service and Customs Service that will require knowledge of the English language. The requirement will come into effect 4 years after the end of martial law.
The President of France stated his readiness to speak with Putin in coordination with Zelensky and the EU. Macron also supported a joint EU debt for defense investments and discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine does not comment on the suspension of intelligence data transfer from the USA. Ukraine is actively working with European partners to strengthen military support.
The Cabinet approved a 10% bonus to the salary for proficiency in English at the B2 level. The bonus will be received by civil servants, military personnel, police officers, and education workers.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia forcibly issued 3. 5 million Russian passports to local residents. Refusal to obtain a Russian passport threatens property confiscation and restrictions on access to basic services.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated 3. 3 billion UAH for important medical projects, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt and the cancer institute in Kyiv. It was previously reported that the restoration of Okhmatdyt, damaged in the summer, has been postponed to after 2024.
The Cabinet made a decision to allocate additional funds for the recovery of communities. The money will be used for the repair of hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
The appellate court confirmed the legality of the president's decree on sanctions against oligarch Serhiy Kurchenko. The blocking of assets for 10 years remains in force due to national security threats and support for terrorism.
In 22 regions of Ukraine, the circulation of the influenza virus has been registered, and in 5 regions, the epidemic threshold has been exceeded more than expected. Each week, about 250-270 thousand Ukrainians are ill, and the epidemic season is expected to end in early April.
Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, launching 70 missiles and 200 drones. For the first time, F-16s and French Mirage-2000s participated in the defense of Ukrainian airspace. Zelensky emphasized that to achieve peace, it is necessary to force Russia to stop strikes on civilian objects.
61% of Ukrainian women expect greetings on March 8, of which 35% want gifts from their loved ones. According to a survey by Rakuten Viber, 25% of women do not expect any greetings.
The level of trust in President Zelensky increased from 57% to 68% after the escalation of relations with the USA. The largest growth occurred after the emotional meeting at the White House on February 28, 2025.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The meeting is aimed at finding ways to peacefully resolve the war with Russia.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 6. 7% in February 2025 due to currency sales and government debt payments. The NBU sold $3 billion on the foreign exchange market, and the reserves cover 4.9 months of imports.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health reports on the benefits of keeping an emotional diary for mental health. Regular entries reduce stress levels, improve self-awareness, and mood.
Russia has carried out the third cruise missile attack since the beginning of the year from the Black Sea, launching nearly two dozen missiles. In total, the enemy attacked with 67 missiles and 194 drones, of which 34 missiles and 100 drones were shot down.
EU leaders agreed to invest 800 billion euros in defense and provide more weapons to Ukraine to attract Trump's attention. Zelensky resumed negotiations with Trump's team, a meeting may take place in Saudi Arabia.