Ukraine

On March 25, Christians celebrate the Annunciation. In the church, they pray to the Mother of God, wash themselves with meltwater. It is forbidden to work, sew, wear new clothes, quarrel and give things away from home.

On Tuesday, March 25, it will be cloudy with clearings in Ukraine. Rain is expected in the northern, western and central regions, in places in the Left Bank and in the Carpathians. The temperature during the day is 9-14°.

March 25 is the International Day of the Unborn Child, the Day of the Security Service of Ukraine, World Retrospective Day and the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.

Russian occupiers are forcibly converting Ukrainian churches into churches of the Moscow Patriarchate. Priests of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate are watching the torture of Ukrainian believers.

Ukrainian sailors liquidated a mine that waves brought to the Odesa coast. The Ukrainian Navy warned about the mine danger in the Black Sea.

The Kremlin repeats narratives aimed at undermining support for Ukraine. Moscow seeks bilateral negotiations with the United States, and puts forward conditions that hinder a ceasefire.

On the night of March 25, Izyum in Kharkiv region was attacked by 14 drones of the "Shahed" type, which led to a fire on civilian infrastructure. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the threat of strikes remains.

The Legal Committee of the European Parliament supported the removal of immunity from Petr Bystron of the "Alternative for Germany" due to his pro-Russian stance and actions incompatible with the status of a Member of the European Parliament.

A group of US senators is pushing for the transfer of more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. They are also calling on the Trump administration to encourage allies to take this step.

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the possible ceasefire at sea. Shelling of Ukraine is carried out from Crimea with missiles and drones, and not only from ships.

Draft law No. 10311, which allowed the National Guard to use weapons against protesters, has been removed from the agenda. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was unable to refute criticism regarding the expansion of powers.

Washington is working to stop the fire between Ukraine and Russia. The US says the parties have never been so close to a complete ceasefire.

The police detained a man who stabbed two people with a knife during a conflict near the railway station in Kyiv. The victims were hospitalized, and the issue of opening a criminal case is being decided.

During the day, rescuers in Sumy carried out restoration work after the missile strike. Emergency structures were dismantled and windows were temporarily restored, hundreds of people received assistance.

Jeffrey Goldberg witnessed a discussion of attacks on the Houthis in Yemen in a secret Signal chat. He received information about US plans two hours before they began.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he expects a new report on the meeting of the Ukrainian and American teams.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, stated that Russia is the absence of civilization, and their "Russian world" is a disregard for borders and other nations. He added that the only thing that never ends is Russian barbarism.

Zelenskyy stressed the need for strong steps to force Russia to peace through sanctions, support for Ukraine and international coordination. Ukraine is preparing joint security steps with Europe.

The "Contract 18-24" program, which provides for the payment of UAH 1 million to volunteers, will be extended to units of the National Guard and the State Border Service. Zelensky emphasized the importance of supporting young volunteers.

As a result of the Russian attack in Sumy, nearly 90 people are known to be injured, including 17 children. Zelenskyy stressed that Russia must be forced to peace.

The Ministry of Culture has included the Zelensky estate of the second half of the 19th century in the register of immovable monuments. This was done to protect the historical building.

Donald Trump said that in Saudi Arabia they are discussing issues of territories, demarcation lines and energy. Discussions are focused on a ceasefire and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

Serhiy T. was found guilty of the triple murder in the city of Puszczykowo and sentenced to life imprisonment without the right to parole. He strangled his wife and two daughters.

Due to a cyberattack on Ukrzaliznytsia, online ticket sales are unavailable. Ticket sales are carried out only at ticket offices for the next two days, queues are minimized to 15 minutes.

Russian propaganda is spreading a fake about a strike on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy, trying to justify the missile strike on residential buildings. The National Security and Defense Council notes that this is an attempt to shift responsibility.

Donald Trump announced expectations of signing an agreement with Ukraine on the distribution of income from mineral resources. The US is also negotiating the ownership of Ukrainian power plants by American companies.

Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the SFS's measures to de-shadow markets. Since the beginning of the year, inspections have been carried out and fines totaling millions of hryvnias have been imposed in the electronics, tobacco, and food sectors.

The "MHP - Community" Fund has announced the launch of a competition of social initiatives for the development of communities, with a priority on overcoming the challenges of war. You can get up to UAH 500,000.

The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health assured that tuberculosis is a curable disease. Doctors are doing everything possible to ensure that every patient has a chance to recover, despite their severe condition.

There were no series of explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk region, which were reported in social networks. Local authorities and police deny any incidents, calling for calm.