Ukraine

The blockade of the border by Polish farmers has caused significant losses to Ukrainian producers, processors and logistics companies: according to the deputy head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, Denys Marchuk, unpaid customs duties amounted to UAH 6. 3 billion in March alone.

Zelenskiy held a lengthy meeting to update and detail plans for the production of various types of drones, including UAVs, bombers, reconnaissance drones, and long-range drones for special missions, to meet the changing needs of the frontline.

Ukraine is redirecting grain cargo to the seaports of Odesa, so the volume of grain transportation by sea has increased.

Following meetings with Polish agricultural associations, Ukraine is cautiously optimistic that agri-trade issues will be resolved through further talks in April.

Garbage collection in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine is problematic due to the lack of utilities, lack of staff, and the departure of most of the population from the region.

In Odesa region began to repair the "jubilee" road, which is unfit for travel.

russian propagandists are spreading manipulative videos to discredit the mobilization process in Ukraine and undermine confidence in its Armed Forces.

Russian security forces have detained militants in Dagestan who, according to Russia, financed and supplied the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall.

In March 2024, sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine increased by 50% year-on-year, with Toyota becoming the top-selling brand, followed by Renault and Skoda, and the Renault Duster becoming the best-selling model.

During this marketing year, Ukraine has exported almost 34. 5 million tons of grain, with 4.9 million tons exported in March alone, indicating a steady export movement facilitated by the ports of Greater Odesa.

This year's spring sowing campaign in Ukraine is more intense and faster than last year, with active sowing taking place in all regions, including the frontline areas where farmers face challenges from mining and hostilities.

Due to the sanctions, third countries charge a price premium of more than 60% for the export of some sanctioned goods to Russia, disrupting the supply and demand balance for Russian arms exports and complicating payment mechanisms, leading to a significant reduction in Russian arms exports.

According to the Defense Express military portal, russia produces 20-35 "calibers" per month, and thus the stockpile of these cruise missiles could increase to 245-285 units.

Due to the hunting ban caused by Russia's war against Ukraine, the bear population in the Carpathian region of Ukraine has increased: residents and tourists are increasingly seeing bear tracks near human habitations.

The Security Service of Ukraine has announced a new suspicion to Russian propagandist Margarita Simonyan.

Russia continues to escalate the war in Ukraine, throwing all its resources into intense fighting without achieving its main goals, so the partners must dramatically increase military production and arms supplies to Ukraine for an effective military solution.

Russia is trying to terrorize Zmeinyi Island in the Black Sea to disrupt the functioning of the navigation corridor, as the recommended sea routes run along the island.

The National Bank of Ukraine sells dollars from its reserves to compensate for the structural shortage of foreign currency during the war, prevent the devaluation of the hryvnia, and maintain macrofinancial stability.

A Nissan passenger was killed in a collision between a Volkswagen Bora and a Nissan Leaf electric car in Lviv Oblast, and criminal proceedings have been opened.

Last week, 300 trucks with food started delivering to military units across Ukraine under the first contracts signed by the State Logistics Operator, ensuring that the armed forces will not go hungry despite attempts by some companies to disrupt the process.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who was an employee of Ukrzaliznytsia and was planning a missile attack on the railway infrastructure in Chernihiv region to undermine the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Since August 2023, about 6,000 people, including 924 children, have been evacuated from settlements within a 5-kilometer zone from the state border of Ukraine with Russia in Sumy region.

Polish farmers are planning to resume blocking truck traffic at the Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoint on April 2 after temporarily suspending their actions for the Easter holidays, while continuing to block trucks at the Yahodyn and Rava-Ruska checkpoints, causing significant losses at customs.

Based on the results of their attacks, the russians conduct analysis and reconnaissance, trying to identify the locations of Ukrainian air defense systems and radar stations.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to introduce an aid package for Ukraine with "important innovations" when the House returns from recess.

A new cargo flight from Iran with components for Shahed kamikaze drones recently arrived in Moscow, indicating that Russia continues to produce and use Iranian drones to attack Ukraine.

The Russians have begun to use fewer Kalibr missiles due to logistical problems, including difficulties with maintaining launchers and reloading them in the bays of Sevastopol.

After Putin's "election", Moscow is actively preparing for a confrontation with Europe, NATO and the United States, said Vadym Skibitsky, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

"Dynamo confidently defeated Vorskla 5-1, while Shakhtar strengthened its lead in the UPL table with a 3-0 victory over Obolon.

Ukraine has received $118 million in grants from Japan under the World Bank's HEAL and HOPE projects to support the state budget, health care system, and housing repairs.