Ukraine

Since the beginning of 2025, 28 people have died on water bodies, which is 3 people more than in the same period last year. Unlike last year, there were no children among the dead.

In Donetsk region, the forced evacuation of families with children from Komar and Kryvyi Rih communities has begun. There are still 110 children in these settlements who need to be evacuated due to the intensified shelling.

In Netishyn, quarantine was introduced in educational institutions due to the worsening of the epidemic. Students of gymnasiums and lyceums are switching to distance learning, and public events are limited.

In the village of Kozak, Rivne district, two children born in 2014 and 2021 died in a fire in a residential building. Their mother and a relative were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.

The International Chess Federation has allowed “neutral” athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in team competitions. The decision was made in consultation with the IOC, but the ban on the use of national flags remains in place.

In Lviv region, an FSB agent was exposed who planned to pass on the coordinates of the barracks of a military institute for a missile strike. The cadet intended to betray her classmates for a monetary reward.

The National Police conducted over 1,000 searches across the country, seizing over 800 weapons and 57 kg of explosives. 67 suspects were detained, 45 of whom were procedurally arrested.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to Russia's demand to cancel NATO's promise of Ukraine's accession. He reminded that Russia has no say in the matter and is waging a war of aggression in Europe.

In the Kursk region, the DPRK lost 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed. Due to the language barrier and coordination problems, North Korean troops have achieved only tactical success.

The Cabinet of Ministers is ready to privatize Sense Bank and is considering the sale of part of Ukrnafta. It is also planning to transfer the Chornomorsk port to a concession as part of a public-private partnership.

The bodies of 757 fallen soldiers were returned to Ukraine.

Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of 10 new revolutionary services in Diia within a year. The new features include a gun permit and the ability to report problems with the Internet.

The NACP chairman explained the lack of a full verification of the declarations of Oleh Druz, who was detained for illegal enrichment. The Armed Forces psychiatrist purchased real estate and cars worth more than $1 million during the war.

The General Staff reported that there will be no demobilization at this time, but the issue of rotation of military personnel is being considered. The issue requires additional regulatory changes and consideration of defense needs.

The Ministry of Veterans and the Ministry of Digital Transformation launch beta testing of new electronic services in the Action for obtaining statuses. The services are available for people with war-related disabilities and family members of fallen defenders.

The NACP has not completed monitoring of the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service. The audit concerns his undeclared live-in girlfriend and her suspicious flower business.

The SBI found that the 155th Brigade's list for training in France included 12 people detained for attempting to illegally cross the border. Currently, their extradition is not possible, as the military are already abroad.

An accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhansky highway, killing Kharkiv blogger Anna Zhuk (Annette). Her husband and young child were also injured in the accident and hospitalized.

The Minister of Health reported a shortage of students in medical specialties despite an increase in state orders. Lviv University launches a pilot project with a new approach to medical education.

Peskov said that Putin was ready to contact US President Donald Trump. Earlier, Trump called on Putin to end the war in Ukraine and announced a possible meeting.

The Ministry of Healthcare has presented a strategy for the development of healthcare until 2030 with a focus on quality, accessibility and free of charge. The plan includes two three-year implementation phases and takes into account the experience of previous reforms.

The SBU exposed a criminal group of 4 people who produced fake documents to evade mobilization. The monthly profit of the group reached UAH 3 million, and the cost of one document was up to $5000.

NACP presented the results of a large-scale study on the perception of corruption in Ukraine for 2024. According to the survey, 79.4% of citizens consider corruption a very serious problem, second only to the military aggression of the Russian Federation.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed successful strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan and a microelectronics plant in Bryansk. The Kremniy El plant produced components for Russian missile and air defense systems.

Ukrainian medical treatment protocols need to be promptly updated in accordance with international standards. This is especially true for preterm infants, for whom up-to-date protocols are crucial.

Olga Kuryshko has been appointed the new Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The relevant decree was published on the website of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The HACC extended the custody of Tetiana Krupa, head of the Khmelnytsky Medical Examiner's Office, until March 23, 2025. The court reduced the amount of bail to UAH 260 million and set a number of restrictions in case of its posting.

South Korean JCS reports that the DPRK is preparing to send additional troops to Russia. Earlier, more than 3,000 of the 11,000 North Korean soldiers sent were killed or wounded.

The State Tax Service (STS) has explained the procedure for registering children under 14 years of age in the State Register of Individuals - Taxpayers. Parents can submit documents in person or through electronic services.

Czechs' interest in the situation in Ukraine has decreased by 14% to 43% of the population. At the same time, 73% of citizens support diplomatic pressure on Russia, and 42% approve of military assistance to Ukraine.