The Chancellor of Germany stated the need to ensure conditions for a just peace in Ukraine. Scholz emphasized the importance of preserving Ukraine's sovereignty and rejecting a dictatorial peace.
The National Bank of Ukraine has raised the discount rate to 15. 5% per annum. This decision is aimed at supporting hryvnia savings and controlling inflation to achieve a target of 5%.
The President of the European Commission delivered a speech at the EU summit about the need to strengthen protection. She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and enhancing the defense capabilities of the European Union.
A representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated the readiness to assess participation in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Turkey aims to establish the status of the Black Sea as a "sea of peace" and supports peace initiatives.
German Halushchenko called to prevent the resumption of operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under Russian control due to threats to nuclear safety. The minister also raised the issue of the illegal rotation of IAEA experts at the station.
The Trump administration plans to revoke the temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians in the US in April. This is part of a larger plan to revoke the status of 1.8 million migrants admitted during Biden's time.
Peskov supported the statement of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the war in Ukraine is a "proxy war" between nuclear powers. Rubio previously emphasized that the conflict must come to an end.
Russian troops attacked the village of Slatyne with guided bombs, destroying a private house. As a result of the strike, a man was killed, two women were injured, and neighboring buildings and cars were damaged.
Peskov called the speech of the French president "extremely confrontational". Lavrov assessed Macron's words as a threat to Russia.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council on defense issues. On the agenda are military assistance, frozen assets of the Russian Federation, and new sanctions.
Ukraine received 80% of intelligence data from allied countries, mainly from the USA. The suspension of intelligence sharing may affect the counterattacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and warnings about air attacks.
Colonel Sukharevsky stated about NATO armies' unpreparedness for modern warfare with drones. He emphasized the economic advantage of drones and the need to change the approach to countering them.
As a result of the night drone attack, an energy facility was damaged in one of the regions of Ukraine, and there are consumers without electricity. Electricity consumption is decreasing due to warming and sunny weather.
The chief specialist of the State Migration Service in Kyiv demanded 750 dollars for processing a residence permit for a foreigner. The official was detained while receiving the money in a capital café.
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the war in Ukraine a "proxy war" between nuclear powers - the USA and Russia. According to him, neither side has a plan to end the conflict, and Trump could help with negotiations.
Trump's associates are conducting closed meetings with Tymoshenko and members of Poroshenko's party regarding possible elections in Ukraine. According to sources, Trump's entourage believes that Zelensky will lose any elections due to war fatigue.
The signing of an agreement between the USA and Ukraine regarding rights to income from minerals is expected soon. This is set to be the first step in negotiations between Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation regarding the cessation of the war.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, 4 people were killed and over 30 were injured. Foreign volunteers, who had just checked in, managed to escape by descending from their rooms.
The President of Ukraine will attend the European Council meeting in Brussels and hold a series of important meetings. The agenda of the summit includes the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 3680 UAH/USD, which is 21 kopecks stronger. In banks, the dollar is traded at 41.82/41.27 UAH, the euro - 44.42/43.70 UAH.
At night, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 112 kamikaze drones from various directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 68 attack UAVs, and the attack affected 4 regions.
In the past day, 109 combat clashes were recorded, mostly in the Kharkiv region and the Toretsk direction. The enemy launched 3 missile strikes, 85 airstrikes, and over 4000 shellings of Ukrainian positions.
The New York Times reports on the suspension of the transfer of intelligence data from the USA to Ukraine regarding warnings about enemy strikes. The pause also affected information on targeting with HIMARS systems.
Member of the U. S. House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes demands an immediate end to the pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine. According to him, this information has saved the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
As a result of a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 3 people were killed and 31 were injured. A hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, and other infrastructure facilities were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published data on the losses of Russian occupiers over the past day. 1140 soldiers have been eliminated, 5 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, and other military equipment of the enemy have been destroyed.
Today, a special meeting of the European Council will take place regarding further support for Ukraine and European security. A speech by President Zelensky is expected, along with discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Trump administration is exerting significant pressure on Kyiv, undermining the levers of U. S. influence over Russia. This policy complicates the achievement of a just peace and weakens Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The Netherlands will allocate 3. 5 billion euros to support Ukraine in 2026. 700 million euros from the new package will be directed towards the purchase of drones for the Ukrainian defense forces.
