Ukraine

The US admits the possibility of a truce in Ukraine after the meeting between special representative Witkoff and Putin. The decision will be made by Donald Trump based on the information received.

Canadian Foreign Minister declares support for the American proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, discussing the return of Ukrainian children and the release of prisoners. He also thanked them for their support and prayers for Ukrainians.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has reappointed Viktor Yelenskyi as the head of the State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience. A Deputy Minister of Social Policy has also been appointed.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine worked in the defense zone of the "Khartia" brigade, where he discussed the stability of the defense. He emphasized that the enemy is blocked in the Vovchansk area.

The heating season is gradually ending in Ukraine, and heating is already being turned off in some regions. Boiler houses are operating, providing heat to social facilities and residential buildings.

G7 countries called on Russia to reciprocate the ceasefire in Ukraine, as Kyiv did. They stressed the need for security measures to prevent a resumption of aggression.

DFTG fighters who participated in combat operations can obtain UBD status. You should contact the commander of the DFTG or the military unit of the TRO Armed Forces with a statement and certificate.

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a 1. 5-year project with one-time educational assistance for children of Ukrainian defenders in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. Certain categories of people will receive benefits.

US Special Representative met with Putin to discuss a 30-day ceasefire plan. After transmitting the signals to Trump, the parties will determine a time for the conversation.

In Ukraine, about 220,000 people suffer from glaucoma. A doctor spoke about the causes, symptoms and stages of the disease, as well as the importance of preventive examinations.

The Cabinet will direct 207 million hryvnias of grant from the World Bank to the Ministry of Health for the project of transformation of the medical system. The funds will go to digitalization, investments and effective management.

NATO Secretary General stated the necessity of normalizing relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the continuation of pressure on Russia to ensure the seriousness of negotiations.

The number of car owners who fall under the "luxury tax" has increased by 38%. They paid almost UAH 220 million in tax, most of it in Kyiv.

The Cabinet allowed ARMA to sell confiscated bonds worth UAH 1. 8 billion from Royal Pay Europe. The funds will go to the fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the aggression of the Russian Federation.

As of March 13, farmers have already sown 83,000 hectares of spring crops in 15 regions. In 2025, it is planned to sow more than 5.7 million hectares, increasing the area under spring wheat by 28%.

Over the past 3 years, the fuel market in Ukraine has suffered losses. Gasoline consumption fell by 20%, diesel by 10-12%, and gas by almost 40%.

A significant cooling is expected in Ukraine this weekend, with air temperatures dropping to +3+9 degrees in the western and northern regions. It will still be warm in the south and southeast.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal has announced his intention to expand support for Ukraine, coordinating with the EU and NATO. The country is ready to increase assistance in various areas, including the F-16 program.

Andriy Sybiga discussed with Beate Meinl-Reisinger the expansion of economic partnership and attracting Austrian business to projects in Ukraine.

The EU has extended sanctions against Russia until September 15, 2025, but removed 4 individuals from the list under pressure from Hungary and Slovakia. The restrictions apply to almost 2,400 individuals and legal entities.

Minister Sybiga stated that Ukraine supports the US initiative for a 30-day ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy that relies on a strong position of the Armed Forces. He emphasized the inadmissibility of compromises regarding territorial integrity.

Irakli Khutu and Omar Ufimsky have been notified of suspicion of participating in a "gathering" and spreading influence in a correctional facility. They were resolving issues of redistribution of spheres of influence.

The President signed decrees on awarding state awards to servicemen from various brigades of the Armed Forces. Five soldiers received the title of Hero of Ukraine.

Russian assault groups are trying to penetrate the Sumy region in the direction of Novenke and Zhuravka in order to expand hostilities. In the past few days, about 15 Russians have been eliminated.

Austria will provide Ukraine with an additional 2 million euros to support the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. The country has already provided almost 300 million euros in financial and humanitarian aid.

Ukraine is forming a team to monitor a possible ceasefire with Russia. Sybiha emphasized the importance of avoiding provocations, given the experience of the Minsk process.

At the March meeting of the European Council, EU leaders will discuss support for Ukraine, investments in defense and increasing the competitiveness of the European Union. There will also be an exchange of views on the EU's multiannual budget.

Russian militant Voislav Torden (Yan Petrovsky) has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Finland for war crimes committed in Ukraine. Ukraine and Finland cooperated in collecting evidence.

According to a KMIS poll, 50% of Ukrainians are not ready to give up territories for the sake of peace with Russia, even if the war lasts longer. The majority believes that Russia's goal is genocide.