Thursday, March 31, 2022

We all equally want to win, but there will be battles ahead - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

We all equally want to win, but there will be battles ahead - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainians!

Our defenders!

The 36th day of our nationwide defense after eight years of war in Donbas is coming to an end. It’s hard to believe that, but March has already passed. Absolutely imperceptible!

The passage of time is somehow not even noticed. Every day and every night has become virtually the same for us. The same day, the same night.

And with one task for all - to protect ourselves, save people, rebuff invaders. Drive them out.

All this March and five days of February, the invaders have been trying to break in

BREAKING: Russian Military Steal 14 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid.

Update at 11:36pm Kyiv Time: Reports of explosions in Lviv, Odesa, and Dnipro. 


There have been several air raid sirens/alerts throughout the country.


BREAKING: We're learning from The Kyiv Independent, Russian military steal 14 tons of humanitarian aid.


According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, food and medicine supplies delivered to Melitopol by 12 buses were stolen by Russians. Negotiations are underway to evacuate people by these buses to Zaporizhzhia.


Also, 15 Ukrainian airports destroyed by Russian attacks according to Defense

BREAKING: 3 Airstrikes On Different Spots In Aljawf Governorate Yemen Reported

Update: We can't confirm that there have been airstrikes by the Saudi coalition as they deny carrying any out.


BREAKING: Yemen - We're learning at this hour that Saudi led coalition violated the truce they announced.



Reports of more than 3 airstrikes on different spots in Aljawf governorate in Yemen.



Stay with us for more confirmation information.

BREAKING: Russia Gives Ukraine Control Of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

BREAKING: We're learning that Russia has given control of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant back to Ukraine.


 Energoatom: Russian occupiers leaving Chornobyl nuclear plant and satellite city Slavutych. 


Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company said Russians headed north to the Ukrainian

Denys Shmyhal: Business starts to return to service

It can already be stated that in the last week the country began to return to work. This was stressed by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in a video address on March 31.

"The business begins to recover after the first shock. The set of decisions in the field of tax, regulatory, customs and credit policy has certainly contributed to this. At once several of

Address by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal

Heroic people of a great country.

The liberation war of the Ukrainian people has been going on for 5 weeks. Our defense forces continue to demilitarize the Russian army, destroying more than 4,000 units of various enemy equipment.

This is more than most armies in Europe and the world have.

And while our military is holding firmly the fort, we are building a strong economic

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Federal Parliament of Belgium

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Federal Parliament of Belgium

Dear Mrs. President of the Chamber of Representatives!

Dear Mrs. President of the Senate!

Dear Mr. Prime Minister!

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, deputies and members of the government!

Dear Belgian people!

Eight years of war. 36 days of full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. Did many people expect that our state and our people would be able to resist Russian troops for so long?

Let's be honest: no. Few. They thought we would fall under the blows of Russian

BREAKING: Loud Explosions Heard In Central Kyiv

BREAKING: We're learning there has been loud explosions heard in Kyiv area. 


Explosions can mean either that an incoming Russian missile was taken down by air defense forces, or that it hit the target.


At least 20 people killed in Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv's regional administration building.


Additionally, 33 people were injured by the strike that demolished half of the building in

State Border Guard Service informs on the situation at the western border

During the day of March, 30 the western borders of Ukraine with the EU and Moldova were crossed by almost 62 thousand people and almost 15 thousand vehicles. For the last several days, insignificant increase was noted in the flow of passengers on the western region of the border.

The previous day, over 38 thousand people left Ukraine. Over 24 thousand of them chose the the Ukrainian and Polish region for crossing the border. Reminding, for crossing the

Ministry of Digital Transformation: We simplify the conditions of Diia.City for IT companies during martial law

We continue to support the Ukrainian economy. Now the conditions of Вшшф.City for IT companies will become even simpler.

What has changed

The criteria for residency are simplified as much as possible. During martial law,

Iryna Vereshchuk: For today 2 humanitarian corridors agreed

The Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk announced plans on humanitarian corridors on March 31.

The Deputy Prime Minister clarified that a message was received last night from the

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 31.03

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 31.03 were approximately:

personnel - about 17500,

tanks ‒ 614,

APV ‒ 1735,

artillery systems – 311,

MLRS - 96,

Anti-aircraft warfare systems - 54,

aircraft – 135,

helicopters – 131,

vehicles - 1201,

boats / cutters - 7,

fuel tanks - 75,

UAV operational-tactical level - 83.

special equipment - 22.

mobile SRBM system - 4.

Data are being updated. The calculation is complicated by the high intensity of hostilities.

The operational update regarding the #russian_invasion on 06.00 on March 31, 2022

The thirty-sixth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion begins.
The leadership of the russian federation is considering the formation of occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories. According to the available information, employees of law enforcement agencies, prosecutor's offices and courts are being selected on the territory of the russian federation, which will be sent to the territory of Ukraine in the future.
To implement the scenario of creating another pseudo-republic in the Kherson

The operational update regarding the #russian_invasion on 24.00 on March 30, 2022

The thirty-fifth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion is coming to an end.
The threat of using missile weapons on the objects of the defense-industrial complex and logistics infrastructure of our State remains. In the Black Sea are ships equipped with cruise missiles naval base "Caliber". The replenishment of the Caliber anti-aircraft missile system on the Admiral Makarov frigate has been completed at the Sevastopol naval base.
Additional units of the armed forces of the russian federation are being relocated to

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the States General of the Netherlands

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the States General of the Netherlands

Mrs. Speaker!

Dear members of parliament!

Mr. Prime Minister! Mark!

Dear Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defense!

Dutch people!

I have the great honor of becoming the first foreign head of state to address the House of Representatives of the Netherlands and your people. In this format, at such a time.

I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity. For the fact that in these critical circumstances in which my country and our entire continent found themselves, I can explain to

Give us more weapons - Andriy Yermak

Give us more weapons - Andriy Yermak

Ukraine calls on Canada and other partners to supply weapons. This was announced by Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak during an online conversation with journalists of the Canadian Global News.

"We need more weapons. Small arms, demining systems, drones, counter-battery radars, howitzers, body armor... Everything! But first of all, we need to close the sky to protect our cities from missiles," Andriy Yermak explained.

The situation in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, he noted, is as normal as possible in

Ukraine needs more weapons, because we defend the values of a democratic world - Head of the President's Office

Ukraine needs more weapons, because we defend the values of a democratic world - Head of the President

Ukraine needs as big a supply of weapons as possible because our country pays a very high price every day defending the values of a democratic world in the fight against the aggressor. This was stated by Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak in an interview to leading international journalist of the American television company CNN Christiane Amanpour.

Andriy Yermak noted that Ukraine does not see any real confirmation of Russia's statements on the withdrawal of troops from certain areas of the frontline.

"We believe they have changed their strategy and plans. Unfortunately, this does not

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Australian Parliament

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Australian Parliament

Distinguished Mr. Prime Minister!

Dear Mr. Speaker of the House of Representatives!

Dear Mr. President of the Senate!

Dear leader of the opposition!

Ladies and gentlemen, members of the government, senators and members of the parliament!

Australian people!

Thank you for the great honor of speaking to you today.

In May 2016, thousands of Australians gathered at Perth Airport to see the Ukrainian "Mriya" for the first time. "Mriya" is the name of our An-225 aircraft. "Mriya" is a

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

BREAKING: Russia announces ceasefire to evacuate residents of Mariupol.

BREAKING: Ukraine - We're learning Russia announces ceasefire to evacuate residents of Mariupol. 

The Russian Ministry of Defense said a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, via the Russian-controlled port of Berdiansk, will begin at 10 a.m. on March 31st.

However, we don't know if Russia will keep to their word.

We will not give up anything and will fight for every meter of our land, for every person - address by the President of Ukraine

We will not give up anything and will fight for every meter of our land, for every person - address by the President of Ukraine

Dear Ukrainians!

Today I have few words, not much time, a lot of emotions and even more tasks. It is that kind of moment. A turning point, when we can and should talk only about the most important thing.

Yes, there is an ongoing negotiation process. But these are still words. So far no specifics.

There are also other words about the alleged withdrawal of Russian troops from

Ukraine has become a full member of the COST Association

On March 15, 2022, Ukraine submitted an official application for membership in the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association), and today, March 30, at the invitation of the President of COST Professor Alain Beretz, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine for European Integration Oleksiy Shkuratov and Director of the Directorate of Science and Innovation of the Ministry of Education and Science Igor Taranov took part in the 213th Meeting of the COST Committee of Senior Officials, during which item 8 on the agenda was determined the consideration of Ukraine's application.

According to the results of the voting, Ukraine became the 39th full member of

Ukraine is negotiating an opportunity to deliver its agro-exports through European seaports

The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solsky and State Secretary at the Ministry of Transportation and infrastructure Ionel Scrioșteanu discussed issues of maintaining uninterrupted supplies of agricultural products from Ukraine to traditional export-dependent markets.

Mykola Solsky stressed that Ukraine has stocks for at least two years to meet its

Operational situation on the diplomatic front as of 19:00, March 30

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba: "Negotiations are ongoing, but there should be more sanctions, weapons and support for Ukraine's economy, which has been damaged by aggression. All Ukrainian diplomacy, from the President to the Ambassador, works round the clocj every day with partners to continue to provide Ukraine with more of the weapons we need and to constantly increase sanctions on russia."

International support

Following a conversation between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and

Iryna Vereshchuk: More than 1,500 people reached Zaporizhia through the agreed 3 humanitarian corridors

More than 1,500 people reached Zaporizhia through the agreed 3 humanitarian corridors

This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk on March 30, 2022, at

BREAKING: Dnipro Suffers a Missile Strike

Update at 9:50pm Kyiv Time: Russian missile destroyed oil depot in Dnipro city, no casualties according to Head of regional council.


BREAKING: Dnipro, Ukraine - Authorities are not yet revealing what was targeted during the strike. 


Dnipro, a city of 1 million people in central Ukraine, has seen only a couple of missile strikes before, including one that severely damaged its airport.

Mykhailo Podolyak: International multilateral treaty on security guarantees will give Ukraine reliable protection against possible new aggression

Ukraine wants to sign an international treaty on security guarantees, which will give it reliable allies and real protection from any new aggression in the future. Adviser to the Head of the President's Office and member of the Ukrainian negotiating team Mykhailo Podolyak emphasized this during an online briefing at the Ukrainian Media Center.

Mykhailo Podolyak noted that he had quite optimistic impressions of the face-to-face round of the Ukrainian-Russian talks on ending the war, which took place on March 29 in Istanbul (Turkey).

"We have reached a very important construction for Ukraine when it will no longer be a

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an hour-long phone conversation with Joseph Biden

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an hour-long phone conversation with US President Joseph Biden.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared his assessment of the situation on the battlefield and the forecast of developments. He spoke about the crimes of the occupiers against the civilian population and the heroic efforts of Ukrainians aimed to protect the independence and territorial integrity of their country.

The Presidents discussed concrete support that will further strengthen Ukraine's

State Border Guard Service informs on the situation at the western border

During the day on March 29, more than 58,000 people and more than 13,000 vehicles crossed Ukraine's western borders with the EU and Moldova.

Compared to the previous day, the intensity of passenger traffic on the western part of the border has hardly changed.

36,000 people left Ukraine last night. More than 22,000 of them chose the

Operational update regarding the #russian_invasion on 18.00 on March 30, 2022.

The thirty-fifth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion continues.

The russian enemy continues to conduct full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. Some units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are being partially withdrawn from the territory of Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts. 

The russian enemy has significant difficulties with the introduction of combat equipment removed from long-term storage. Thus, according to available information, a

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Biden spoke today with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine about the ongoing work by the United States and its allies and partners to deliver military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to impose severe costs on Russia for its brutal aggression against

Ministry of Social Policy: More than 130,000 people registered as IDPs after the imposition of martial law

Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna said that more than 130,000 people had already registered as internally displaced persons after the imposition of martial law. At the same time, almost 1.6 million people are registered in the Unified Information Database of Internally Displaced Persons.

The Minister stressed that millions of people had actually moved within the country. But for various reasons, primarily psychological, they have not yet registered as internally displaced persons.

"I understand very well how difficult it is to tell yourself that it is not for a day or

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Norwegian Storting

Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Norwegian Storting

Mr. President of the Storting!

Mr. Prime Minister!

Members of the Government, dear deputies!

Norwegian people!

It is a great honor for me to address you on behalf of the Ukrainian people.

Today is the 35th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After 8 years of war in the east of our state, in Donbas, Russian troops went on the offensive from three directions at once - from the north, east and south. They attacked us on land, in the air and from the sea.

Russian missiles and air bombs hit our cities and civilian infrastructure every day and

German Galushchenko met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi

Today, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who had arrived in Ukraine yesterday.

"After February 24, there are only two positions: one is correct, the other is distorted. There is no middle way. This is especially true of nuclear safety. The right position is

President: In “Diia” citizens can already apply for compensation for housing lost as a result of hostilities

President: In “Diia” citizens can already apply for compensation for housing lost as a result of hostilities

As of today, one can apply for compensation for the loss of housing due to the Russian invasion in the application of public services "Diia". This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his address.

“As I promised, the state will compensate for the loss of a house or apartment as a

Iryna Vereshchuk announced the approval of three humanitarian corridors in the Zaporizhzhia region and called on the UN Security Council to take measures to demilitarize the Chornobyl zone due to the danger of detonation of Russian ammunition

Iryna Vereshchuk announced the approval of three humanitarian corridors in the Zaporizhzhia region and called on the UN Security Council to take measures to demilitarize the Chornobyl zone due to the danger of detonation of Russian ammunition

In Ukraine, as of March 30, three humanitarian corridors have been agreed in the Zaporizhzhia region for the evacuation of Mariupol residents to Berdyansk and for the evacuation of residents of Melitopol and Enerhodar. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk.

"Three humanitarian corridors have been agreed: for evacuation of

Ministry of Digital Transformation: Ukraine launches an international information campaign DO NOT sponsor murder to boycott russian and belarusian goods and companies abroad

Today, russia is synonymous with the «murderer». 128 children and thousands of peaceful Ukrainians were killed by the russian military during the first month of the war. Civilian casualties continue to grow with each passing day of russia's war crimes against the people of Ukraine.

belarus is, in fact, a «passive co-organizer» of the war against Ukraine, as russian troops have been attacking Ukraine from its territories on a regular basis since February 24, 2022

At present, having any business ties with russia and belarus is a huge blow to the

Operational update regarding the #russian_invasion as of 12:00 on March 30, 2022

The thirty-fifth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion continues.

The Defence Forces of Ukraine continues to conduct a defence operation in the Eastern, Southeastern and Northeastern directions.

The russian enemy continues to conduct a full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. It suffered significant losses and probably temporarily gave up the task of blocking

Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food: Prozorro + platform designed to find suppliers for the country's humanitarian needs kicks off its work

 Ukraine has launched the Prozorro + platform to search for suppliers for the country's humanitarian needs.

The platform is aimed at a search for companies that can supply the most necessary goods during martial law.

The the Prozorro + platform is aimed to unite Ukrainian business around the urgent

Iryna Vereshchuk: 3 humanitarian corridors were agreed for March 30

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk has unveiled plans for the current humanitarian corridors.

For the evacuation of Mariupol residents and delivery of humanitarian aid to

The operational update regarding the #russian_invasion on 06.00 on March 30, 2022

The thirty-fifth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion has begun.
The russian enemy continues to conduct full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine.
Units of the 4th (Tskhinvali district, South Ossetia) and 7th (Abkhazia) military bases,

The operational update regarding the #russian_invasion on 24.00 on March 29, 2022

The thirty-fourth day of the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people to the russian military invasion is finished.
The tasks of reaching the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, encircling the city of Kyiv and establishing control over the left-bank part of Ukraine remain unfulfilled by the enemy.
Withdrawal of units of the Armed Forces of the russian federation from the

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the illegal activities of the Russia’s Navy in the Black Sea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that since the beginning of a large-scale aggressive war against Ukraine, the Russian Federation has been increasing the illegal activities of its naval forces in the Black Sea.

In addition to capturing and destroying civil maritime vessels, bombing the territory of Ukraine from the sea, Russia has come up with a new way of sea robbery, which is