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Thousands of flights have been cancelled due to a sharp rise in the cost of aviation fuel
Airlines around the world are cancelling flights en masse due to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices against the backdrop of the war in Iran. Fuel prices have more than doubled, and the market faces the risk of a shortage.
A 19-year-old woman suspected of attempting a terrorist attack near a heating plant has been arrested in Odessa
In Odesa, law enforcement officers have detained a 19-year-old woman from Chernivtsi who is suspected of attempting to carry out a terrorist attack in the Peresypsky district. According to the police, the woman constructed an explosive device, placed it under a lorry carrying equipment for a local heating plant, and attempted to detonate it remotely, but the explosion did not occur.
Pete Hegset's broker attempted to invest in a defence fund ahead of the strikes on Iran
In February, a broker representing US Defence Secretary Pete Hagset approached a defence fund regarding a multi-million-dollar investment, just a few weeks before military action was taken against Iran. The deal ultimately fell through.
Six towns and villages in the Kyiv region have been placed under quarantine following a case of rabies
A case of rabies has been reported in a community near the capital in the Kyiv region — quarantine restrictions have been imposed for 60 days across six settlements. The villages affected are Shchaslyve, Chubynske, Mala and Velyka Oleksandrivka, Bezuhlivka and Prolisky.
A Russian military transport plane has crashed in Crimea — 29 people have been killed
A Russian An-26 aircraft has crashed in occupied Crimea. All 29 people on board were killed. The preliminary cause is believed to be a technical fault with the aircraft.
The Kremlin has responded to Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter truce
Russia has made it clear that it does not support Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter truce.
Russia has lost $1 billion as a result of Ukraine’s strikes on ports in the Baltic
Drone strikes on key Russian ports have reduced oil exports to their lowest level in over a year. Shipments from the Baltic have fallen to their lowest level since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Gas bills in April may rise for reasons other than the tariff: who will be affected
In April, some Ukrainians may see higher amounts on their gas bills, but this is not due to a price change. Primary sources indicate that the annual tariff for domestic consumers remains fixed until 30 April 2026, and the higher charges are likely due to billing based on estimated consumption and subsequent adjustments following a reconciliation of actual data.
The EU is preparing for a protracted energy crisis: Brussels is advising people to drive less and work from home
The European Union is preparing for prolonged disruptions in the energy market due to the conflict surrounding Iran and is already discussing measures similar to the crisis-response measures of 2022. Brussels acknowledges that even if peace is quickly restored, the consequences for the fuel market will not disappear, and among the recommendations for countries to consider are remote working, fewer car journeys, lower speed limits on roads and greater use of public transport.
The EU is calling on Ukraine to pass 11 laws to unlock €4 billion
Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, has called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt 11 draft laws as soon as possible, as these are essential for unlocking up to €4 billion for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility programme. A Ukrainian translation of her letter was published by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
Why is the US deploying special forces, marines and paratroopers to the Middle East?
The US is bolstering its rapid reaction forces in the Persian Gulf region. Units designed for ground operations are being deployed to the region.
The Ministry of Defence has denied that mobilisation reforms will begin on 1 April
The claim that the mobilisation process will enter a new administrative phase from 1 April is untrue. The Ministry of Defence has drawn up a comprehensive plan for the transformation of the mobilisation system, which will be announced in due course.