Ukraine

Secretary of State Rubio stated that Trump is the only leader capable of ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has made concessions, but steps are needed from Russia.

Since September last year, over 100,000 children have returned to in-person learning. This year, UAH 6.2 billion has been allocated for the construction of shelters and UAH 1.6 billion for school buses.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Lviv and honored the memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine at the Lychakiv Cemetery. He laid flowers on their graves.

Ukraine and seven other countries have filed a complaint with the UN over satellite communication disruptions suspected to be caused by Russia. The disruptions are affecting television, aviation, and shipping.

Russian troops are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in several directions, including near Vovchansk, Chasovoy Yar and Kostyantynopil. Ukrainian soldiers are holding the defense.

Most of the corn was exported to Spain, Italy, Turkey, Egypt and the Netherlands. Corn accounted for 16% of Ukraine's total exports.

The Accounting Chamber confirmed the effective use of over $30 billion in aid from the US in 2022-2024. Audits confirmed the targeted use of funds for social payments and medicine.

Russian media are spreading fakes about the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Belgorod region in order to accuse Ukraine of unwillingness for peace. This is happening against the background of the expansion of the IPSO network in the Russian army.

The Bundestag will vote on amendments to the Basic Law to facilitate the financing of defense and military aid to Ukraine. They plan to allocate 4 billion euros to support Ukraine in 2025.

Russia is increasing the number of IPso units within the armed forces, particularly in the 3rd and 51st armies. This indicates an intention to intensify information and psychological attacks against Ukraine.

The total revenue of the top 10 retail companies in Ukraine amounted to UAH 457. 32 billion. ATB-Market has the largest revenue - UAH 181.09 billion.

Disinformation about concessions from Ukraine is spreading on the eve of the conversation between Trump and Putin. The Center for Countering Disinformation warns against manipulations regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian and the easing of sanctions.

The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.

On the night of March 18, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 137 drones. Air defense shot down 63 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs in 12 regions, 64 imitator drones were lost in location.

Donald Trump scommented on the tense conversation that took place in the Oval Office during his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He added that the United States seeks a peace agreement and a ceasefire.

On March 22, 2025, a donor Saturday will be held in Kyiv. All blood groups are needed; healthy people aged 18 and over and weighing 50 kg or more can become donors.

Over the past day, 155 battles took place on the front, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks, inflicting significant losses.

In most regions of Ukraine on March 18, cloudy weather with clearings is expected, temperature +3. .+5°C. In the east and southeast, in some places, light sleet and rain, temperature +4..+7°C.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated the activation of publications in Western media regarding possible negotiations of Ukraine. These materials are often based on anonymous sources and have no real basis.

Iran tried to avoid responsibility by denying the jurisdiction of the ICAO Council. However, the case will be considered on the merits in favor of Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and Great Britain.

Radosław Sikorski called on the Polish opposition to influence Hungary to unblock negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. He expressed concern about the cooperation of Hungarians with centers that weaken the EU.

The French President stated that Trump is committed to the conditions that Russia must meet for a 30-day ceasefire. Macron said he spoke with Zelensky about the conversation with Trump.

Collaborators plan to take more than 4,500 children from TOT of Zaporizhzhia region for "recovery". In 2024, the occupiers took about 40,000 children to "re-education camps".

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the movement of strike drones over several regions. Special attention is paid to the Kyiv region, where there is a high threat of strikes.

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed peace initiatives, including a 30-day ceasefire, but Ukraine insists on no conditions from Russia. France supports Ukraine in security guarantees.

A fire broke out in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of an enemy drone attack. The fire engulfed an infrastructure object, causing destruction, and there was no information about casualties.

Donald Trump announced a conversation with Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the issue of territories and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The conversation is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

The Trump administration is considering recognizing Crimea as the territory of the Russian Federation as part of a ceasefire agreement. The US may appeal to the UN to do the same.

The President of Ukraine stated that the US proposal for a ceasefire has been on the table for a week, but Putin is ignoring it. Zelenskyy emphasized that every day of the war takes people's lives.