Ukraine
The European Commission plans to propose confiscating 15-20 billion euros in profits from russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe by 2027 to support Ukraine, but details of how the funds will be used are still being discussed.
Ukraine expects a decision by the IMF Board of Directors on the next $900 million tranche under the EFF program in a week.
According to the governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Ukraine expects to receive more than $10 billion in international aid from its partners in March-April.
For the first time, Ukrzaliznytsia has demonstrated a medical evacuation train equipped as a hospital, capable of providing emergency care and even performing surgeries on the move, to transport seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
In 2022, Ukraine signed about 180 contracts for the purchase of ammunition, which is almost twice as many as the 90 contracts signed in 2023, for a total of more than 640 contracts for the purchase of weapons and ammunition during 2022-2023, of which about 300 were completed as of March 6, 2024.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine called the statement by the head of russia's rostelecom about cyberwarfare against Ukrainian intelligence a clumsy attempt to legitimize illegal elections and justify putin's rule.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the situation in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who thanked Germany for its military support and said Germany would continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
The Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives warned Republican senators that the House would prepare its own draft aid package for Ukraine, which would differ significantly from the one passed by the Senate.
North Korea prohibits keeping dogs as pets, allowing them to be used only for meat and fur in accordance with socialist principles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia's attempts to organize any elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine are absolutely illegal and violate international law.
The United States plans to build a plant in Australia to produce ammunition for HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems to quickly replenish stocks.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a resolution calling on the international community to condemn the illegal "presidential elections of the Russian Federation" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to strengthen sanctions against Russia and to provide military assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The russians confiscate vehicles from residents of the occupied territories of Ukraine for the needs of their army, and force detainees to perform forced labor, such as digging trenches.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the "elections" of the Russian president in the occupied Ukrainian territories as illegal, urges citizens not to participate in them and calls on the international community not to recognize the results of this Kremlin farce that violates democratic principles and Ukraine's sovereignty.
The German Bundestag again rejected the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, with the majority of MPs voting against the proposal.
The majority of the population in NATO countries supports their country's military assistance to Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
NATO Secretary General calls on allies to quickly provide Ukraine with more ammunition, warning that delays have consequences on the battlefield.
President Zelenskyy signs a law amending the Tax Code to digitalize certain tax services, allowing taxpayers to interact with the State Tax Service via video conference and improving online communications.
More than two dozen heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees, including the United States and Israel, signed a statement denying the legitimacy of the elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry thanked the EU for approving an additional 5 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine.
Three more Ukrainian children aged 11 to 17 were returned from the russian occupation in Kherson region.
Russia has banned 227 Americans, including government officials, businessmen and media representatives, from entering the country in response to US sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.
Law enforcers eliminated four schemes of illegal sale of russian weapons and ammunition, including more than 60 kg of explosives, sniper weapons, machine guns and assault rifles to criminals in three regions of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared a new recruitment algorithm for the Armed Forces, replacing outdated approaches with a clear mechanism for voluntary enlistment through recruitment centers and online platforms.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian volunteers who stood up to defend the state and people at a crucial time for Ukraine on the Day of Ukrainian Volunteer.
The French Senate supported the security agreement signed between Ukraine and France, demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine.
New rules for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland came into effect, according to which new arrivals are accommodated in public housing for only 90 days and receive reduced benefits, and the government has identified the first five reception centers to accommodate them.
The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland will meet in Berlin on March 15 to discuss providing more support to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression.
russian sabotage groups unsuccessfully attempted to land on the Ukrainian-controlled right bank of the Kherson region, but the russian media falsely presented it as a successful "landing" operation.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi downplayed the possibility of nuclear war amid Putin's threats.