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The EU is urging preparations for prolonged disruptions in energy markets due to the conflict with Iran — media reports
European Union governments must be prepared for prolonged disruptions in energy markets due to the hostilities in Iran. Petrol prices in Europe have risen by more than 70% since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.
The ‘Ukrainian Spelling’ standard has come into force in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated Ukrainian spelling by approving a new standard for the official language, which has already come into force. From now on, this text is the sole official version and must be used in all areas of public life.
A member of a village council in the Zhytomyr region has been notified of being under suspicion over false declarations
Law enforcement officials have reported that false information was included in the declaration, amounting to over 46 million hryvnias.
9,500 new cars have been sold in Ukraine since the start of the year: crossovers and SUVs dominate the market
Off-road vehicles account for almost 87% of the new car market, with the Renault Duster leading the way.
The Pink Full Moon over Ukraine: when to view the Moon on 1 April
Ukrainians will have the best view of the April full moon, known as the ‘Pink Moon’, on the evening of 1 April, when the moon rises above the eastern horizon. The full moon will reach its peak at 05:11 on 2 April, Kyiv time.
Italy has refused to allow US aircraft bound for the Middle East to use its military base — media reports
Italy refused to allow American aircraft to land at the Sigonella military base whilst they were already en route to the Middle East. Why did Italy go against the US – its NATO ally?
Border guards have uncovered a human trafficking ring that recruits women for sexual exploitation
Law enforcement officers have arrested a woman suspected of attempting to smuggle Ukrainian women abroad under the pretence of offering them employment.
The US struck an ammunition depot in Isfahan with powerful aerial bombs
A video has emerged online showing a strike by US forces on a target in Iran, accompanied by a massive explosion and thick smoke rising above the city.
Journalists have published a recording of a conversation between Lavrov and Szijjártó. How did people in Hungary react to this?
Investigative journalists have gained access to conversations between the Russian and Hungarian foreign ministers, in which Sergey Lavrov asked for help in lifting European sanctions, whilst Péter Szijjártó leaked details of EU negotiations to Russia.
The SSU has detained four pro-Russian campaigners in various regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine has reported the arrest of four individuals suspected of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and justifying the Russian Federation’s armed aggression.
Vice-President J.D. Vance topped the CPAC poll for the 2028 US presidential candidate
US Vice-President J.D. Vance received the strongest backing from delegates at the Conservative Political Action Conference as a potential Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election. These were the results of a symbolic vote announced on 28 March.
The NABU has prepared the documents for Mindich’s extradition; they have been awaiting the Prosecutor General’s signature for two weeks
Two weeks ago, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau submitted all the necessary documents for the extradition of Timur Mindich, a defendant in the ‘Midas’ case, to the Prosecutor General for his signature.