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Sweden has confirmed its intention to become a co-founder of the Special Tribunal to hold the Russian Federation’s leadership accountable for crimes of aggression against Ukraine by acceding to the agreement establishing this body.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a bill providing for the replacement of basic military training with a course entitled ‘Fundamentals of National Resistance’ for students at universities and vocational colleges.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Ukraine does not need Taurus missiles, as it already possesses its own effective long-range weapons, which it manufactures itself. Merz also highlighted the financial difficulties that are preventing the provision of additional arms supplies.
On Thursday, 26 March, moderate solar activity is forecast, with a K-index of 3.7 (green level), indicating weak magnetic storms. However, it is worth bearing in mind that forecasts are subject to change, as scientists update the data every three hours. We recommend keeping an eye on the latest information provided below.
Today, 26 March, the Orthodox calendar marks the feast of the Archangel Gabriel. This is an important date in the Christian tradition, dedicated to one of the greatest heavenly messengers. Archangel Gabriel, whose name translates as ‘God is my strength’, appears in the Holy Scriptures as a herald of significant events in the history of humanity’s salvation.
Law enforcement officers in the Odesa region have shut down the operations of an official who organised a corruption scheme enabling individuals to evade conscription through fictitious employment at a critical infrastructure facility.
There is currently lively debate in Ukraine regarding the use of cryptocurrencies in political financing, following experiences in Moldova and Romania where corruption schemes involving the bribery of voters using virtual assets have been uncovered. Experts have, in particular, examined the challenges arising from the use of cryptocurrencies for the anonymous financing of political parties.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law exempting owners of homes damaged by shelling from paying for the management of apartment buildings. This decision comes into force during martial law and remains in effect for a further year after its conclusion.
In the Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers have uncovered a case involving two sergeants who illegally resigned from the service and received 100,000 hryvnias each from the state by forging documents claiming that their wives required constant care.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a decree appointing Kirill Budanov as the new head of the Council for Entrepreneurship Support, succeeding his predecessor, Andriy Yermak. This decision forms part of a shake-up of personnel policy within the Office of the President.
Wizz Air is actively preparing to resume operations in Ukraine. Although there have been no official announcements regarding the resumption of flights, the company has already begun preparing its workforce for a potential relaunch.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a new law introducing reforms to prepare citizens for national resistance. The main changes relate to the introduction of new training programmes and requirements for men wishing to work in the civil service.
