Ukraine

During a meeting with a Chinese government delegation, Lubinets said that China could help Ukraine return Ukrainians deported by Russia through its influence in Russia.

In February, the National Bank of Ukraine fined Ukrposhta JSC over UAH 17 million and imposed penalties on 3 banks and 13 non-bank financial institutions totaling over UAH 27 million for violations of financial monitoring and currency legislation.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Lithuania to discuss with the foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and France a rapid increase in military aid to Ukraine.

The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine stated that only it has canonical jurisdiction in Ukraine, rejecting the decision of the Romanian Orthodox Church to create its own structure in Ukraine.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silinia compared Russia to an unpredictable alcoholic or drug addict neighbor whose behavior cannot be predicted.

Luxembourg joins the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces outside the EU.

Olena Sosedka, co-founder of Concord Bank, called on President Zelensky to protect Ukrainian business from the arbitrariness of Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy, who, she said, unjustifiably destroyed her bank.

The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine calls on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt bill No. 8371 as soon as possible, which prohibits the subordination of any Ukrainian religious organizations to Russian religious and state centers.

Engineering work to strengthen the defense lines is accelerating, attracting new forces and technical capabilities, thanks to favorable weather conditions and the necessary funds allocated by the government.

Germany and the United Kingdom will not allow Putin to divide Ukraine's allies over military support, maintaining incredible unity and discussing differences behind closed doors.

Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine as it bravely repels Russia's brutal and illegal aggression and defends Ukraine's future in Europe.

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine accuses Russia of systematically violating religious freedom and persecuting clergy and believers who refuse to cooperate with the occupiers in the occupied territories of Ukraine, including through abductions, arrests, torture, imprisonment and deportation.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the highest salaries in Ukraine were in the IT sector, and the lowest were for librarians and archivists, according to the State Statistics Service.

France is planning to involve its defense companies in the production of military equipment and ammunition directly in Ukraine to support the country against Russian invasion.

On International Women's Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Ukrainian women, noting their dedication, determination and inner strength.

Two fsb informants were detained in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, who were trying to obtain intelligence on Ukrainian air defense systems, HIMARS deployment locations, and weaknesses in the city's defense for potential russian attacks.

A fire broke out at a mine in Donetsk region due to shelling, and a transformer caught fire at a substation in Odesa region, causing a blackout, but Ukraine's electricity production is sufficient to meet consumer needs without scheduled outages.

In 2023, the number of criminal proceedings related to domestic violence in Ukraine doubled compared to 2022, and the number of administrative offenses increased by 36%.

Kristalina Georgieva, the current IMF Managing Director, is interested in securing a second five-year term and has received the support of France, which is a crucial factor for her re-election.

The IMF Board of Directors will consider a revision of the program of cooperation with Ukraine with a tranche of $900 million in the second half of March.

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering sending troops to Ukraine if the front advances to Odesa or Kyiv, according to a party leader who reported meeting with Macron.

On the morning of March 8, Kyiv experienced high levels of air pollution on the left bank and medium levels on the right bank, and residents of the left bank were advised to close windows, limit their time outdoors, drink water, and use air purifiers.

A warehouse with occupants' ammunition exploded in Melitopol, and a loud explosion was heard near the Russian military base in Tokmak.

Representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine took part in a briefing for the Chinese government delegation, during which they discussed the security situation in Ukraine, including the situation on the battlefield, the exchange of prisoners, civilian hostages and deported Ukrainian children, and demonstrated evidence of Russia's use of North Korean munitions against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy will discuss with Erdogan the release of Ukrainian prisoners and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea during his visit to Turkey.

The United States has joined an international coalition created to free all Ukrainian children illegally deported or forcibly transferred by Russia and to ensure accountability.

No significant precipitation is expected in Ukraine over the next three days, with temperatures ranging from 0-6°C below zero at night to 1-12°C above zero during the day and northwest winds shifting to southeast at 3-10 m/s.

UK to transfer demining equipment to Ukraine: largest convoy expected in April.

Another massive nighttime attack by Russian drones in southern Ukraine resulted in damage to an infrastructure facility and a fire in Odesa region, and air defense units shot down 30 Shahed drones in several regions.

President Biden emphasized his strong support for Ukraine, calling for unity against the russian invasion and the provision of weapons to help Ukraine defend itself.