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Syrsky on mobilisation, the Joint Staff, the front line and the reform of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ corps structure
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi outlined the main challenges facing the army, approaches to mobilisation, and his vision for operations on the front line in 2026. According to him, well-trained personnel remain the army’s key requirement, and the problem of soldiers deserting their units should be addressed not through harsh measures, but by providing adequate conditions of service.
Rescue operation in Indonesia: 21 people found on a raft in stormy seas
In Indonesia, on the morning of 31 March, rescuers found 21 people adrift on a raft following a boat accident in stormy seas. Everyone who had been on board survived.
UNDP has allocated over $1 billion for Ukraine’s recovery – Foreign Ministry
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United Nations Development Programme has allocated over $1 billion towards Ukraine’s recovery and development. This figure was announced during a meeting between Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mariana Betsa, and the Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, Ivana Živković.
The EU is working on adopting a 20th package of sanctions against Russia – Kallas
Work is continuing within the European Union to overcome the obstacles to the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and a decision on financial support for Ukraine. The decision is expected to be taken at the next meeting of the European Council.
France has sentenced the captain of a ‘shadow fleet’ tanker to one year in prison
The captain of the tanker Boracay, which was boarded by the French military in September, has been sentenced to one year in prison for refusing to comply with their demands. The ‘shadow fleet’ tanker, which was carrying Russian oil, was sailing under a false flag and was suspected of launching drones into Danish territory.
Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to share its experience in reopening sea routes to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This involves drawing on the expertise gained whilst ensuring the operation of the Black Sea corridor.
Lebanon is asking Ukraine to extradite a man suspected of having links to Mossad
The Lebanese authorities have approached the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut, demanding the extradition of a man suspected of having links to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. According to AFP, he holds Syrian, Palestinian and Ukrainian citizenship.
European leaders paid tribute to the victims in Bucha
On 31 March, nearly 30 representatives from European countries and the European Union travelled to Ukraine to pay tribute to those killed by Russian troops in Bucha.
Police have uncovered a scheme to misappropriate property belonging to a missing scientist, amounting to over 40 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officials have announced that they have uncovered a group which attempted to seize the property of a Ukrainian academic who went missing during the occupation of Bucha. According to the investigation, the suspects forged documents and attempted to claim the inheritance.
Iran has increased its oil revenues against the backdrop of the US-Israel conflict
Despite sanctions imposed by the US and Israel, Iran has almost doubled its daily oil revenue. The source notes that this is driven by exports via the Strait of Hormuz, the operation of shadow financial schemes, and demand from China.
Sale of medicines at petrol stations and post offices: the main risks of the new initiative have been identified
The initiative to sell medicines outside pharmacies carries more risks than meets the eye.
A Russian spy network planning contract killings of military personnel and public figures has been uncovered in Kyiv
Law enforcement officers have arrested members of a Russian intelligence network that was planning a series of contract killings in Kyiv and the surrounding region. According to the investigation, the targets included commanders of the Ukrainian Defence Forces and prominent public figures.