Ukraine
NATO is planning long-term military support for Ukraine through a proposed €100 billion fund, but the proposal has received mixed reactions from allies.
About 400 trucks are queuing up at three checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border, with the worst situation at the Yagodyn checkpoint.
The U. S. House of Representatives is unlikely to vote on aid to Ukraine until at least mid-April, and possibly later, as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to overcome Republican opposition by considering conditions such as turning aid into a loan, confiscating Russian assets, and lifting the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas export licenses.
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 11 of 20 Russian drones launched at night.
On International Mine Action Awareness Day, Ukraine faces a huge challenge: more than 155,000 square kilometers of territory are potentially mined, requiring decades of work and billions of dollars to clear, while since the beginning of the Russian invasion, 277 Ukrainians, including 14 children, have been killed by mines.
The White House rejects a proposal to place the U. S.-led Ramstein Group, which coordinates arms shipments to Ukraine, under NATO leadership, insisting that the United States retain its leadership role.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba met with his Greek counterpart Gerapetritis to express gratitude for Greece's support, discuss bilateral cooperation and focus on the upcoming Global Peace Summit to ensure lasting peace in Europe.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis does not intend to withdraw his candidacy for NATO Secretary General, despite the strong support of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Yevhen Nyshchuk, former Minister of Culture, is appointed as the new artistic director and general director of the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater in Ukraine.
Estonia has finalized the development of a compensation mechanism that provides for the use of frozen Russian funds for the needs of Ukraine.
Putin is planning a war of attrition in Ukraine, determined to conquer it through a sustained offensive and outlast Kyiv on the battlefield.
After a lengthy meeting in Brussels, Kuleba and Szijjarto agreed to take steps to improve relations between Ukraine and Hungary in the coming days and weeks.
Lviv-based Skeiron has digitized the caves of the Kyiv Cave Monastery, one of the most important historical and religious sites in Ukraine, creating a 3D model of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ukraine sees the Russian mobilization of soldiers as a historic chance to break Russian revanchism and should seize this opportunity.
Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was arrested at Madrid airport in connection with corruption charges, including illegal contracts, mismanagement and money laundering during his presidency of the Spanish Football Association.
According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, NATO allies agree that Ukraine should become a member of the Alliance, but this will only be possible after the war is over and with guarantees that Russia will not attack again.
This year, Ukraine expects significant progress in the confiscation of frozen Russian assets with the support of the United Kingdom, as well as coordinated steps to obtain additional air defense systems from partners.
Ukraine plans to destroy the Crimean bridge, an illegal military facility, in the first half of 2024, The Guardian reports, citing anonymous Ukrainian military intelligence officials. The GUR notes that this information is not new.
The court adjourned the hearing on the choice of a preventive measure for SBU officer Artem Shyla, suspected of leading an organized group that embezzled UAH 94. 8 million during the purchase of transformers under martial law, to April 4.
Kuleba discussed with Borrell the intensification of efforts to find additional Patriot systems for Ukraine, the current state of artillery ammunition supplies, and the next package of EU sanctions against Russia.
President Zelenskyy welcomed newly appointed Portuguese Prime Minister Luiz Montenegro and discussed defense agreements, a bilateral security agreement, and future joint contacts.
SBU officer Artem Shilo and 6 other persons were served a notice of suspicion in the case of fraud involving embezzlement of almost UAH 95 million during procurement of Ukrzaliznytsia.
In order to effectively protect the rights of servicemen and their families, Ukraine has established the Central Department for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen, an institution of a military ombudsman.
Another 51 settlements in Ukraine, including 7 cities and 44 villages, will be renamed as part of the decolonization process.
Over the past day, 54 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Novopavlivka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors, launching 5 missile and 50 air strikes, and using multiple rocket launchers 37 times.
russian shelling caused a large-scale forest fire of over 9 hectares in the Kharkiv region, which was extinguished without casualties.
At a meeting in Brussels, NATO countries agreed to begin planning for long-term military support for Ukraine, but did not decide on a specific structure or package of assistance.
Estonia has finalized the development of a mechanism for using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, as discussed by the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia during their meeting.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need to intensify efforts to ensure sustainable support for Ukraine, as Ukrainians are running out of ammunition, but not courage, and Ukraine can count on NATO's support in the long term.
Stoltenberg discussed with Prime Minister Orban Hungary's concerns about NATO's role in Ukraine, expressing confidence that a consensus would be reached on providing support to Ukraine from beyond its borders.