Ukraine

From March 25 to April 1, Ukraine launched a poll in the Diia app to select members of the National Jury who will judge the performances of participants from other countries in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.

Five people were wounded in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, prompting President Zelenskiy to call for more air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities and save lives from Russian terror.

By mid-summer, Ukraine will have a clear understanding of how Russia's foreign exchange reserves will be transferred to Ukraine and used.

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the EU has provided Ukraine with €31 billion worth of military equipment and plans to increase support through a new €5 billion fund and the redirection of excess profits from immobilized Russian assets.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced the practice of submitting declarations for medical practice through the unified portal of public services "Diia", which allows military units to obtain permits to provide medical care on the front line in a convenient and efficient way, eliminating the need for paperwork and human contact with officials.

The terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow region, killed at least 137 people, making it the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades.

MPs are working on a draft law to increase maternity benefits, which have remained unchanged at around UAH 41,000 since 2014, as the current amount is insufficient to support young mothers.

Ukraine's energy system is operating in a balanced manner, with no electricity shortages, but blackouts in some regions are caused by damage to the power grid as a result of recent Russian attacks on energy facilities.

Russia is promoting an information campaign that falsely links Ukraine to the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Mall, citing statements by pro-Russian journalists and bloggers.

Russia's missile attack on Kyiv underscored Ukraine's urgent need for enhanced air defense systems such as the Patriot.

Two trolleybus routes (#15 and #38) in Kyiv temporarily changed their traffic due to rocket and artillery fire in the Pechersk district of the city, which injured four people, including a minor child.

Russian invaders in occupied Mariupol are using excavators to destroy the Did mound, a historical monument dating back to the 5th millennium BC.

In 2023, the number of accounts opened by payment service users in Ukraine increased by 15. 5% year-on-year to 185.1 million.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, emphasizing its key role in countering Russian aggression through special operations, maritime drones, combat work, exposing traitors and collaborators, investigating war crimes, countering cyber threats, and destroying the Crimean bridge.

The ambassador noted that over the past five days, Russia has launched hundreds of missiles and drones against a sovereign country. She called for immediate military assistance to Kyiv.

A Russian missile violated Polish airspace for 39 seconds, forcing Poland's foreign minister to discuss the incident with NATO's secretary general.

Deputies propose to increase fines to UAH 5,100 and deprivation of rights for up to 10 years for failure to give way to special vehicles, such as ambulances, fire brigades, and police cars with flashing lights and sirens.

President Zelenskyy thanked the SBU on the occasion of their professional holiday.

Russian troops have made little progress on the front line in Ukraine, as they have more artillery and have started using more drones, while Ukraine is defending itself well and keeping people safe despite the difficult situation.

The AI boom requires huge computing power and energy loads, posing risks to the power grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources, as AI may force companies to rely more on fossil fuels than expected.

Russia will not stop if it wins the war in Ukraine. Therefore, Kyiv needs more support to defeat Russia, the US ambassador to the UK believes.

Pope Francis called to keep suffering Ukraine in our prayers amid intense hostile shelling of infrastructure, causing power outages and the risk of an even greater humanitarian catastrophe.

Defense forces shot down 8 out of 9 enemy attack drones over Mykolaiv and Odesa regions at night.

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring up a bill to provide aid to Ukraine after the Easter recess, as stated by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul.

The Russian large amphibious assault ship Yamal was critically damaged in the attack, according to the DIU.

Last night, Russian troops attacked energy facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions with drones, causing destruction and injuries.

The power supply to Kharkiv, which has been subjected to massive enemy rocket fire, is expected to improve significantly in about 8-9 days, according to the head of Ukrenergo.

The Security Service of Ukraine celebrates its professional holiday today, marking its founding in 1992 and its crucial role in countering Russian aggression, including the Crimean crisis of 1994, the Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014, the fight against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, and the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion.

Over 39 hectares of land have been cleared with the help of mechanized demining machines in Sumy region. In total, since the beginning of the war, sappers have defused 9,000 explosive devices and surveyed an area of more than 4,913 hectares.

Yulia Kurchenko won gold and Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko won bronze in the 78 kg weight category at the Grand Slam judo tournament in Tbilisi, Georgia.