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Parliament is preparing new legislative restrictions for military personnel who have left their units without permission and for men who evade mobilisation. MP Vadym Ivchenko also stated the need to strengthen recruitment, international enlistment into the army and preparation for a more severe war scenario.
From September 2026, the free school meals programme is planned to be extended to the whole country, covering around 3 million pupils. Currently, more than 2 million children already receive free hot meals.
On 13 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The parties plan to discuss support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia, and the conditions for a just and lasting peace.
Three brothers of Norwegian citizenship and Iraqi origin have been detained in Norway on suspicion of involvement in the explosion near the US embassy in Oslo. The police are treating the case as a possible terrorist attack and do not rule out the possibility that a state actor could be behind the attack.
After 4 March 2027, temporary protection for Ukrainians in Spain will automatically cease, and some people will have to urgently find another basis for legal residence. The greatest risks arise for those who have not had time to integrate into the labour market, do not have a stable income, education or family ties for a new residence permit.
Суд призначив довічне ув’язнення з конфіскацією майна контрактниці Нацгвардії України, яку визнали винною у роботі на російську воєнну розвідку. За даними СБУ, вона передавала ворогу дані про українську ППО та збирала координати підрозділів Сил оборони на Харківщині.
Reservation from mobilisation does not automatically grant the right to travel abroad, although in some cases, reserved employees may legally cross the border. The lawyers of the Kyiv law firm Aktum explained in detail what conditions apply, who has this right, what documents are required, and what are the most common reasons for refusal.
As a result of the Russian strike on the district police station in Shostka, Sumy region, the number of wounded has risen to more than 40 people. All the victims are police officers.
Naftogaz reminded consumers that in order to receive accurate amounts in their gas bills, they must submit their actual meter readings on time. The company also explained what other mistakes could lead to debts and incorrect charges.
On 2 August 2027, one of the most spectacular total solar eclipses of the 21st century will pass over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. In some regions, the Moon will cover the Sun for more than six minutes, and there will not be another eclipse of this duration until at least 2114.
On Wednesday, 12 March, solar activity will decrease to a moderate level, and no magnetic storms are expected. At the same time, the Earth's magnetosphere will be in a pre-excited state, and the Odessa Observatory warns of possible periods of stormy space weather.
On 12 March, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine honour St. Theophanes the Confessor. Among the people, this day is called Theophanes Day and is associated with household rituals, omens and prohibitions.
