According to the Razumkov Center, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service have the highest level of trust (93. 5% and 85.5%). The greatest distrust is towards officials (79%) and political parties (77%).
The Rada supported draft law No. 9549, which simplifies obtaining land for the deployment of electronic communication networks. This will speed up the development of 4G, 5G and the restoration of communication.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the continuation of the MSEK reform, where 1440 teams assess people's needs. A decision has already been made regarding 90,000 people, and the former head of Khmelnytskyi MSEK reduced the bail to 230 million.
In the village of Ivkovtsy, a cemetery with burials of victims of the Holodomor was razed to the ground. Local authorities stated that it was a landscaping of the territory, and there is no cemetery there.
Parliament has passed bill No. 9549, which simplifies the process for operators to obtain land for the construction of base stations. This will facilitate the faster restoration of communication in the de-occupied territories.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the terms of privatization of "Ukrbud" and "Sumykhimprom", it is planned to raise UAH 1. 5 billion. The starting price of "Ukrbud" is UAH 262.6 million, "Sumykhimprom" is UAH 1.158 billion.
According to Shmyhal, the Winter eSupport program covered 14. 4 million Ukrainians. The funds were spent on utilities, medicine and support for the Armed Forces. Payments are also ongoing under the eKnyha program.
The Rada adopted a bill on the creation of a financial inclusion bank based on Ukrposhta. It will provide banking services to socially vulnerable groups and in remote regions.
Military counterintelligence of the SBU detained a GRU agent in Sumy region who was adjusting fire on Ukrainian units. The traitor was passing enemy coordinates for strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In March, Ukraine conducted an indexation of pension payments by 11. 5%. The average pension increased to 6345 hryvnias, and from April 1, a recalculation will be carried out for working pensioners.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced that tickets for all trains are sold exclusively for March 25 and 26. Free tea and water were organized for passengers at the train stations.
French President Emmanuel Macron will receive Vladimir Zelensky in Paris to prepare for the security summit. France intends to increase military and financial support for Ukraine.
Concerns are growing in Europe about the ability to sustain a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine without US assistance. Britain is ready to provide troops, but long-term support is in doubt.
The condition of Ukrainian soldiers returning from captivity has significantly deteriorated, some die without waiting for the exchange. After returning, the soldiers are given a full examination and psychological assistance.
The State Tax Service uncovered a "business fragmentation" scheme in two Apple tech sales networks.
A Ukrainian-American meeting took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia after negotiations between the US and Russian delegations. All details of the meeting will be announced later.
The US is working to cease fire, but for that, according to the State Department, both sides have to compromise. Zelenskyy agreed to a ceasefire against energy infrastructure.
Negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh were technical, their results will not be published. Also, there are no plans for a trilateral meeting with the participation of Ukraine at this time.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission reported more than 400 fraudulent schemes in Ukraine as of March 20. The commission keeps a list of such projects and urges citizens to be vigilant.
In Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko underwent the procedure of assuming the office of President - for the seventh time.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly, especially from 17:00 to 21:00.
The breakfast menu is being restored in all McDonald's restaurants in Kyiv and the Kyiv region on March 25-26. You can find out what is on the menu in the mobile application.
A meeting between Ukrainian and American teams regarding a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow is underway in Riyadh. A positive statement is expected in the near future, but the signing of documents is not planned.
Ukrainians planning to sign a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to independently choose the location for their military medical examination (VLC). Electronic referrals for VLC have already been generated over 32,000 times.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Pokrovsk, a 15-year-old girl died, which increased the number of dead children to 605. Also, on March 24, 22 children were injured in Sumy.
The US State Department reported that the issue of the occupied territories of Ukraine will be discussed after a complete ceasefire. The main thing now is to achieve peace.
Ukrzaliznytsia is restoring the system after a cyberattack. Tickets can be purchased at the station in 15 minutes, or оформлені on the train. Online ticket sales will be restored in the near future.
Putin seeks to use ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine to reach geopolitical agreements with the United States. The Kremlin wants to squeeze the maximum benefits from Trump's desire to conclude a peace agreement.
Ukrainian military completely destroyed the object and eliminated up to 30 occupiers in the Kursk region. This reduces the enemy's ability to conduct combat operations in the Sumy and Kursk regions.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6446 UAH/USD, which is 12 kopecks less. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.55-41.65 UAH.