US Special Representative Witcoff expressed hope for progress in negotiations to end the war. He believes in Putin's desire for peace and expects a truce in the Black Sea.
On the evening of March 23, a meeting of Ukrainian and US delegations will take place in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Starting March 24, 40 speed cameras will be operational in Ukraine, 36 of which will be installed in new locations, and 4 will resume operation. Cameras will appear in various regions.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat clashes have occurred, most in the Pokrovsk direction. Russia is shelling border settlements, launching air strikes and trying to advance.
Rain is expected in the western, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions. The wind will reach 15-20 m/s, the air temperature during the day will be up to 16°C.
In 2025, all 45 categories of the International Register of Damages will become available in "Diia". Currently, 6 new categories have been opened, including forced displacement and bodily harm.
On March 23, Ukraine will play the return match of the League of Nations play-offs against Belgium. Victory will open the way to Division A and improve positions in the draw for the Euro 2028 qualification.
Russia is increasing financial payments for signing a contract with the Russian Armed Forces. In some regions, payments have increased to 2 million, and in the Samara region – to almost 4 million rubles.
The US hopes for a truce between Ukraine and Russia by Easter, April 20. Negotiations are to take place in Saudi Arabia in the coming days on the terms of the agreement.
For the first time in Ukraine, the print runs of books in English (923,000) have exceeded those in Russian (351,600). In total, over 14,500 titles of books with a print run of over 34 million copies were published in 2024.
244,000 gun permits have been generated in "Diia". Mykhailo Fedorov reported that the service is becoming increasingly popular among Ukrainians, and a survey in "Diia" supported its launch.
Car owners need to pay for the storage of license plates in the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by the end of March, otherwise they will be disposed of. Restoration of numbers is not provided.
The British publication The Times warns that after the war, Ukraine may face the problem of uncontrolled arms trafficking. Experts fear the country's transformation into an "arms bazaar".
Kyiv authorities have decided to end the heating season on March 24 due to stable warming. Disconnection of social sphere buildings will take place at the request of managers.
On March 21, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the area of concentration of the occupiers in Toretsk. Enemy personnel were destroyed, including assault groups and UAV operators.
As a result of the night drone attack on Kyiv, three people died, including a 5-year-old child. Ten people were injured, houses and cars were damaged.
In the last week, 2,974 newborns were registered in Ukraine, including 1,525 boys and 1,449 girls. This is 386 less than were registered the week before.
Over the past day, 147 battles took place on the front, the enemy actively used aviation and kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit 17 areas of concentration of Russian troops.
3 enemy ships armed with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted in the Black Sea. The total salvo can reach up to 12 missiles. There are 3 carriers with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
Cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine on March 23. Rains will pass in the western regions and in the north of the country, the temperature will drop to +8+12 degrees.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko declared UAH 1,560,939 of salary for 2024, as well as land and a house in the Kyiv region. He has UAH 460.9 thousand and USD 109.1 thousand in bank accounts.
Russia plans to send more than 70 children from the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region to the "Artek" camp in Crimea for summer "re-education". The occupiers intend to "improve the health" of 80% of children from TOT this summer.
Peter Siyarto accused Ukraine of oppressing the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary will not allow Ukraine to join the EU until the issue is resolved.
Russian investigators stated that Ukraine was not involved in the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall. The terrorists were recruited by the Afghan branch of ISIS, but the заказників are still not found.
Ukraine hopes for a ceasefire for the period of negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, representatives of the Russian Federation are determined to continue the fight.
Yulia Svyrydenko, Minister of Economy, declared UAH 1. 2 million in salary, bank accounts, apartments in Kyiv, Chernihiv, land in Chernihiv region and BMW X3.
During the day, 118 combat clashes took place at the front, most of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. 22 combat clashes were recorded in the Kursk direction, the enemy actively uses aviation and drones.
Lithuania plans to strengthen border protection with Russia and Belarus by building fortifications and mining territories. The country is discussing with Poland and Finland to join forces for defense.
In the evening of March 22, explosions were heard in Kyiv during the alarm, air defense was working. A UAV was recorded falling in the Podilskyi district, without destruction or casualties, they urge to stay in shelters.
Due to gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s in Kyiv on March 23, the main flag is being lowered to preserve the cloth and flagpole. The flagpole structure is almost 90 meters high and weighs 32 tons.