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Kysilevsky reported losses of 2.8 billion from purchases from non-residents
Over the past four years, direct losses incurred by state-owned enterprises due to exchange rate fluctuations during public procurement from non-residents have amounted to 2.8 billion hryvnias. This was stated by Dmytro Kysilevskyi, Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Economic Development, citing a study of procurement by the nine largest public contracting authorities.
Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire between the US and Iran does not extend to Lebanon
Israel has backed the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran, but has stated that the two-week ceasefire does not apply to hostilities in Lebanon. This position was set out by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Maternova congratulated the Rada on the laws promoting European integration and the Ukraine Facility
The EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, welcomed the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of a package of laws relating to Ukraine’s European integration and international financing. She said that the decisions on the digitalisation of the enforcement of court rulings and the integration of Ukraine’s and Europe’s energy markets would unlock vital support through the Ukraine Facility.
Olympic athlete Olekh has been banned for 10 months for doping
Ukrainian skier Viktoria Olekh, who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, has been suspended for 10 months for breaching anti-doping rules. The NADC’s list states that canrenone was detected in her sample, and the suspension period runs from 18 March 2026 to 17 January 2027.
A non-crumbly, non-sticky Easter cake glaze: 6 recipes
In the run-up to Easter, it’s often not the Easter cake itself that causes the most stress, but a failed icing that cracks, crumbles or runs down the cake. ThePublic has put together a few tried-and-tested recipes for Easter cake icing for you – from classic egg white icing to versions using gelatine, chocolate and marshmallows.
The meeting between Trump and Rutte is taking place against a backdrop of tensions between the US and Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has travelled to Washington to hold talks with President Donald Trump. The visit comes amid growing differences between the US and its European allies.
Global markets rose as oil prices fell following the agreement between the US and Iran
Global stock markets rose sharply, whilst oil prices fell following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Investors reacted to the easing of tensions in the Middle East.
Russian troops have attacked infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on several regions of Ukraine. There have been fatalities and injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces blew up a bridge using British Malloy T-150s – what is known about the operation
According to The Telegraph, Ukrainian marines used British Malloy T-150 logistics drones in an operation to destroy a bridge. The mission lasted two months, and the final blow to the already weakened structure was delivered by a missile.
Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 citizens who were fighting for Russia
Cameroon has stated that the Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 of its citizens who were fighting against Ukraine. It is reported that this is the first time the Central African nation has officially acknowledged the involvement of its citizens in this war.
The General Staff reported 170 combat engagements over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 170 combat engagements were recorded along the front line. Russian forces deployed aircraft, drones and artillery across various sectors.
Mircea Lucescu, who managed Shakhtar and Dynamo, has died
Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu has died at the age of 80 following a heart attack. His most recent role was as manager of the Romanian national team.