Ukraine

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence that Kyiv will survive thanks to its strength and courage, as well as the support of its European and global friends.

On the second anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked Ukrainian defenders who are repelling russian attacks and emphasized the need for further unity to achieve victory.

The Prime Ministers of Italy, Georgia Maloney, and Belgium, Alexander De Crewe, arrived in Kyiv by train from Poland, along with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, to express solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to demonstrate continued support for the country.

Ukraine's SBU and GUR intelligence services launched a drone strike on a large metallurgical plant in Novolipetsk that supplies raw materials for Russian military production.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British politician Boris Johnson arrive in Kyiv.

Over the day, 84 combat engagements took place: russia launched 10 missile strikes, 93 air strikes and 141 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, according to a report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The main dates of the NMT in Ukraine in 2024 include two registration periods: March-April and May, testing in May-June, additional sessions in July, and the results will be published in late June and July.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a bill aimed at strengthening social protection and benefits for military and police officers.

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

On the second anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canada imposed new sanctions against 10 individuals and 153 legal entities that assisted russia in its military operations.

According to a study by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, the number of people convicted of "extremism" in russia over the past five years has exceeded the level of repression during the Soviet Union.

Air defense units shot down 12 kamikaze drones and 2 X-59 missiles, but one downed drone caused destruction, fire and casualties in a residential area of Odesa.

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights discussed with members of the British Parliament the issue of returning Ukrainian children abducted by russia from russia.

The former head of the Northern Correctional Colony No. 90 in Kherson was sentenced to life in prison for high treason. He collaborated with the Russian occupiers after the capture of Kherson, providing access to the colony and ordering prisoners to repair russian military equipment.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov discussed the current situation at the front and Ukraine's top military priorities during a telephone conversation with Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

Explosions have been heard near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is still occupied by Russian troops, which, according to IAEA experts, threatens a potential nuclear accident.

Ukraine's Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief briefed the U. S. Senate delegation on the situation at the front and discussed Ukraine's priority military needs to achieve victory over russia.

President Zelenskyy said that films made during the Russian-Ukrainian war ensure that the world will never forget the tragedies of Bucha and Mariupol, and that cinema will make Ukraine's heroism legendary.

The Atelier of Dreams exhibition dedicated to the resilience of Ukrainian children during the war has opened at the Ukrainian House National Center, featuring artworks by children expressing their feelings and emotions through creativity.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Creus will visit Kyiv on Saturday to demonstrate the EU's continued support for Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shahed drones were spotted over parts of Kirovohrad and Kyiv regions.

The Netherlands and the European Commission will host an international conference in The Hague on April 2 to discuss justice for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans an official visit to Armenia in March, according to Ukrainian and Armenian media reports.

The First Lady of France supported Ukrainian Paralympians at the World Championships in Reims by talking to them and taking pictures. On that day, Ukrainian athletes won two gold and one bronze medal.

Ukrainian intelligence reported that a modernized Russian A-50U airborne early warning and control aircraft was shot down near Yeysk, dealing another serious blow to Russia's military potential.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister called on the OSCE to become a platform for holding Russia accountable for its crimes during the war in Ukraine, rather than a forum for dialogue.

Deputy Minister of Defense Stanislav Haider discussed with NATO Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge the resumption of the full-fledged work of the NATO mission in Ukraine and plans to increase its strength to facilitate the implementation of summit decisions and bring Ukraine closer to NATO membership.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has revealed that most truck drivers stuck at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing due to the blockade of the Polish border were carrying goods other than agricultural products, which has hurt both Ukrainian producers and European markets. The Ukrainian government is planning to propose the introduction of an electronic queue system similar to Ukraine's to reduce waiting times at the border.

Ukraine's Finance Ministry has criticized the FATF for not blacklisting russia despite evidence of its sanctions violations and increased financial ties with Iran and North Korea.