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Eight EU countries have called for restrictions on entry to the Schengen Area for Russians who fought against Ukraine
The leaders of eight European Union member states have written to the EU leadership asking them to consider restricting entry to the Schengen Area for Russian citizens who have taken part in the war against Ukraine.
What penalties apply for failing to attend the TCC in 2026?
In Ukraine, ignoring a summons or failing to report to a regional recruitment centre without valid reason is a criminal offence. From 2026, such an offence may result in a fine, and in the event of non-payment, enforcement proceedings may be initiated.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz one of the key hubs for global trade and energy?
The Strait of Hormuz, 39 kilometres wide and located between Iran and Oman, handles around 20 per cent of the world’s oil supplies every day. Against the backdrop of the new crisis surrounding this route, attention has once again turned to its historical, economic and military significance.
Kaja Kallas called on Europe to act in unison in the face of Donald Trump’s policies
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaia Kallas, has stated that EU countries must remain united in their relations with the United States. According to her, Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to weaken Europe by dealing with each country individually.
Russia attacked Kyiv with drones and missiles; other regions of Ukraine were also targeted
During the night of 16 March and throughout the following day, Russian forces attacked Kyiv and a number of regions across Ukraine using drones, missiles and artillery. Casualties have been reported in several regions, along with damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
The film *Battle After Battle* won six Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film *Battle After Battle* won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on 15 March at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approached Ukraine to request a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The aim is to discuss matters relating to Iranian drones.
The director of NABU avoided punishment for bribing voters by registering as the child’s father under false pretences – a former MP has released the child’s mother’s testimony
Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, adopted a boy to avoid punishment for bribing voters, and then gave him up. This was stated by Boryslav Bereza, a Member of Parliament of the 8th convocation, who published a video featuring the child’s mother on his YouTube channel.
Ukraine has shown diplomats the consequences of attacks on the infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline
Representatives of foreign diplomatic missions were shown footage of the damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline infrastructure following Russian attacks. Diplomats from 31 countries attended the briefing.
Israel has informed the US of a shortage of missile interceptors amid the war with Iran
US officials have stated that Israel has informed the United States of critically low stocks of ballistic missile interceptors. The situation is linked to Iran’s sustained attacks during the current conflict.
The US is deploying marines and warships to the Middle East in response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the region following an escalation in Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is also considering the possibility of escorting tankers through the strategic waterway.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi has declared millions of dollars, euros and hryvnias
Mykhailo Poplavskyi, a Ukrainian singer and former rector of the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, has published his annual declaration. The document reveals substantial savings in various currencies.