Ukraine

U. S. Senator Joni Ernst expects the Ukraine aid package to be approved by Congress within weeks, despite some disagreement over the level of spending, as the overwhelming majority supports Ukraine for its own national security.

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has not yet completed its review of the mobilization draft law, with the finalization of the comparative table scheduled for April 9. The Verkhovna Rada plans to start considering the document on April 10, and the final vote is expected on April 11.

The IT Coalition formed expert subgroups within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and Estonia and Luxembourg announced new financial contributions to support Ukraine's IT, communications and cybersecurity capabilities.

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

russians destroyed more than 60,000 hectares of forests in the occupied Ukrainian territories, causing damage worth more than UAH 14 billion.

On the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders are actively using criminal schemes to take away land from its rightful owners, especially targeting plots in the coastal areas of the Azov Sea.

As of February 2024, 4. 2 million Ukrainians, accounting for 98% of all recipients, have been granted temporary protection in the EU since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

According to Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's current priority is not to join NATO, but to receive military aid and weapons to counter the ongoing russian invasion.

On the left bank of the Kherson region, Ukrainian troops fought 8 combat engagements with Russian troops, inflicting losses and forcing them to retreat, while continuing to consolidate and expand their foothold, with the enemy increasing the use of attack drones by 30% over the past week.

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the OP, believes that the idea of making peace with russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories is politically naive, as russia will not honor any agreements and will continue its aggression.

Over the last quarter, the number of suitable civil defense structures in Ukraine increased by more than 1,201, with Dnipropetrovs'k, Odesa and Kyiv regions leading the way in building up the stock of protective structures.

russia is recruiting former ISIS fighters as intelligence agents and fabricating Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City terrorist attack to justify its aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine continues to build and strengthen its defense capabilities along the entire length of its border. At the same time, the regions bordering russia are subject to significant shelling.

Zelenskyy discussed the protection of energy facilities and the strengthening of air defense in Kharkiv region.

In March 2024, another 130 dolphins died in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia's Krasnodar Territory, likely due to sonar activity by Russian Navy ships, bringing the total number of dolphin deaths due to the war to several thousand.

European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Center for Countering Disinformation said that russia is intensifying provocations and disinformation to falsely accuse Ukraine of terrorism, in particular, fabricating claims of drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The Russians have about 7 A-50 aircraft left, which they are currently modernizing, said a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Lithuania has offered to dismantle its closed thermal power plants and provide Ukraine with spare parts to help rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks.

For the first time in Ukraine, free infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies has become available under the medical guarantees program, with UAH 1. 87 billion allocated for this purpose.

Following a recent attack by Ukrainian drones on refinery complexes, russia is stepping up its air defense at the tula oil storage facility, deploying the Pantsyr C1 system to protect the city's industrial infrastructure.

The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.

China denies trying to benefit from Russia's war against Ukraine and regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations.

Prague is preparing to deport russian Alexander Stepanov, who has lived in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years and headed the Coordinating Council of Czech Compatriots, because of his alleged contacts with russian diplomats involved in the 2020 ricin scandal.

Almost 500 consumers in Kharkiv region were left without gas supply due to Russian shelling, and power outages are observed in 8 regions of Ukraine.

A MiG-31K fighter jet takes off in Russia, triggering an air alert in all regions of Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

The Latvian Security Service is investigating the possible illegal participation of some citizens in the war in Ukraine on the side of the Russians. armed forces.

Strengthening air defense in the region and the work of the sea corridor: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the US delegation.

The Ministry of Culture granted the status of critical TV channels participating in the United News telethon, which allowed their employees to receive deferrals from mobilization.

In terms of wages, Ukraine ranked 107th in the overall ranking of countries. Switzerland, with an average monthly salary of $8,111, topped the list.