Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, discussed the situation at the front and preparations for the meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. He also heard reports from the commanders of the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.
The President listened to reports on battles, enemy losses and liberation plans. They discussed tactics for dealing with drones, electronic warfare and drone interceptors.
On March 21, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of the Russian border guard outpost in the Belgorod region. Communication equipment and other equipment were destroyed, which will weaken the enemy's capabilities.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire, but there will be no face-to-face meeting. They will discuss a ceasefire at sea and protection of infrastructure.
In the event of a peace agreement, a contingent from Asia and South America under the auspices of the UN may be sent to Ukraine. It is also possible to deploy military personnel from the EU on the borders.
Since the beginning of the day, 70 combat clashes have taken place, the greatest activity of the enemy is recorded in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. Ukrainian troops are holding back attacks and exhausting the enemy.
The foreign ministers of the three countries agreed to cooperate in the areas of aging, natural disasters and the economy. Japan expressed concern about North Korea's nuclear development.
PRC diplomats offered the EU participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The inclusion of China in the coalition may affect Russia's agreement to the presence of peacekeepers.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two men aged 57 and 71. Two enterprises were damaged, both victims were hospitalized.
The Netherlands will contribute 65 million euros to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. These funds will be used for the repair campaign and preparation for the heating season.
The largest military powers in Europe are developing a plan to gradually take over more responsibility for the defense of the continent. This should avoid the chaos of a unilateral US withdrawal from NATO.
Ukraine is preparing to seize another 30 bears kept in improper conditions. Currently, 30 bears are already undergoing rehabilitation at the Synevyr center.
Estonia will provide Ukraine with military assistance worth 100 million euros, purchasing goods from the domestic defense industry. The list includes drones, ground vehicles and medical equipment.
The German President has signed a relaxation of the debt limit to increase spending on defense and infrastructure projects. A special fund will be created to finance infrastructure repairs and climate protection measures.
Border guards use modern technology, aviation and special equipment to patrol vulnerable areas of the border. This will help to more effectively counter offenses.
A US technical team will meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia before discussions with the Russians. In case of progress, another meeting with the Ukrainian team is possible.
There are problems with water resources in Ukraine, especially due to the war. To account for water, monitoring will be introduced according to European standards, the first pilot project is already being implemented in Zakarpattia.
The President of Ukraine heard a report on the defense of the Pokrovsk direction and awarded the soldiers. Commanders of the "Drone Line" reported on the results of work in different directions.
Putin's decree forces Ukrainians who do not have a Russian passport to leave the occupied territories by September 10, 2025. This is part of the Russification policy to destroy Ukrainian identity.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in eastern Ukraine, visiting the Donetsk region. He met with Ukrainian soldiers with Colonel Pavel Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President.
In Kharkiv, a man was shooting from a car window. The police have opened criminal proceedings under the article of hooliganism, he faces up to 7 years in prison.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained that the changes to the law on the National Guard will not expand powers, but will streamline their activities. It is also indicated that the list of special means proposed in the draft law is already in use.
The US special envoy stated that the biggest problem is the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The US special envoy stated that Ukraine will not be able to become a member of NATO in the event of a peace agreement. Zelenskyy previously said that the US does not support accession.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that sides are negotiating a partial ceasefire, including energy infrastructure, which could be implemented within a week.
On the night of March 22, Russia launched 179 drones from various directions. Air defense forces shot down 100 Shahed-type ударних UAVs and other drones in the south, north and center of Ukraine.
Over the past day, more than 140 battles took place at the front, the enemy actively used aircraft and kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defenders hold their positions and inflict significant losses on the occupiers.
In a day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1210 Russian soldiers. Also, 552 units of enemy equipment and weapons were destroyed, including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems and UAVs.
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that elections in Ukraine will take place. He also emphasized that now is the best time to conclude an agreement that Donald Trump could implement.
Two Russian missile carriers with "Calibers" on board, with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles, have been recorded in the Black Sea. There are also 3 enemy ships with cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
