Ukraine
The Shalimov Center reported on the main symptoms and risk factors of colorectal cancer. Experts recommend starting regular screening at the age of 45 for early detection of the disease.
NBU Chairman Andriy Pyshnyy reported that the issue of re-pegging the hryvnia exchange rate to the euro instead of the dollar is at the analysis stage. The National Bank is taking a comprehensive approach to solving this issue and is discussing it with the market.
CPD has detected a surge in disinformation operations in the English-speaking segment of X regarding "forced mobilization" in Ukraine. False data and videos from other countries are being circulated to undermine Western support.
The National Bank reports sufficient international support for non-emission budget financing and currency stability. Ukraine has received the first tranches from the G7 and reached an agreement with the IMF on the extended funding program.
The President of the European Council stated the inseparable connection between the security of Europe and Ukraine. The EU will continue to support and strengthen collective defense, and will be there during future peace negotiations.
The NBU explained the reasons for reducing the IMF tranche from 0. 92 to 0.4 billion dollars. According to Andriy Pyshny, this decision was made at the request of the Ukrainian side due to the availability of other confirmed sources of funding.
Kaja Kallas expects a political agreement to be reached on providing Ukraine with 1. 5 million shells and other military equipment. The support plan could be implemented even without Hungary's consent.
Bill 13007 by Hetmanets provides for strengthening the NBU's control over the FGOVFO and limiting access to information. Experts warn of risks for depositors and violations of obligations to the IMF.
Gitanas Nauseda calls for not wasting time and strengthening Europe's defense capabilities and support for Ukraine. The President of Lithuania proposes to set the date for Ukraine's accession to the EU as 2030.
The National Bank of Ukraine warns of further inflation growth due to the impact of last year's harvests and increased costs for businesses. The NBU raised the key interest rate to 15.5% to curb price pressure.
The Chancellor of Germany stated the need to ensure conditions for a just peace in Ukraine. Scholz emphasized the importance of preserving Ukraine's sovereignty and rejecting a dictatorial peace.
The National Bank of Ukraine has raised the discount rate to 15. 5% per annum. This decision is aimed at supporting hryvnia savings and controlling inflation to achieve a target of 5%.
The President of the European Commission delivered a speech at the EU summit about the need to strengthen protection. She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and enhancing the defense capabilities of the European Union.
A representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated the readiness to assess participation in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Turkey aims to establish the status of the Black Sea as a "sea of peace" and supports peace initiatives.
German Halushchenko called to prevent the resumption of operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under Russian control due to threats to nuclear safety. The minister also raised the issue of the illegal rotation of IAEA experts at the station.
The Trump administration plans to revoke the temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians in the US in April. This is part of a larger plan to revoke the status of 1.8 million migrants admitted during Biden's time.
Peskov supported the statement of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the war in Ukraine is a "proxy war" between nuclear powers. Rubio previously emphasized that the conflict must come to an end.
Russian troops attacked the village of Slatyne with guided bombs, destroying a private house. As a result of the strike, a man was killed, two women were injured, and neighboring buildings and cars were damaged.
Peskov called the speech of the French president "extremely confrontational". Lavrov assessed Macron's words as a threat to Russia.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council on defense issues. On the agenda are military assistance, frozen assets of the Russian Federation, and new sanctions.
Ukraine received 80% of intelligence data from allied countries, mainly from the USA. The suspension of intelligence sharing may affect the counterattacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and warnings about air attacks.
Colonel Sukharevsky stated about NATO armies' unpreparedness for modern warfare with drones. He emphasized the economic advantage of drones and the need to change the approach to countering them.
As a result of the night drone attack, an energy facility was damaged in one of the regions of Ukraine, and there are consumers without electricity. Electricity consumption is decreasing due to warming and sunny weather.
The chief specialist of the State Migration Service in Kyiv demanded 750 dollars for processing a residence permit for a foreigner. The official was detained while receiving the money in a capital café.
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the war in Ukraine a "proxy war" between nuclear powers - the USA and Russia. According to him, neither side has a plan to end the conflict, and Trump could help with negotiations.
Trump's associates are conducting closed meetings with Tymoshenko and members of Poroshenko's party regarding possible elections in Ukraine. According to sources, Trump's entourage believes that Zelensky will lose any elections due to war fatigue.
The signing of an agreement between the USA and Ukraine regarding rights to income from minerals is expected soon. This is set to be the first step in negotiations between Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation regarding the cessation of the war.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, 4 people were killed and over 30 were injured. Foreign volunteers, who had just checked in, managed to escape by descending from their rooms.
The President of Ukraine will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels and hold a series of important meetings. The agenda of the summit includes the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.