Society
Reuters tracked down Banksy following his graffiti in Ukraine
The appearance of Banksy’s works in the Kyiv region following the de-occupation has become one of the key developments in a new Reuters investigation into the identity of the world’s most famous anonymous street artist. The agency reports that it was the Ukrainian lead that helped advance the search for the person believed to be behind this pseudonym.
The National Bank has fined Ukrposhta 255,000 hryvnias
The National Bank of Ukraine has fined Ukrposhta for breaching payment services legislation.
Trust in Zelenskyy has risen again: KMIS has released new figures
In early March 2026, Ukrainians’ confidence in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rose following a significant drop in February. According to data from the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), 62% of those surveyed now trust the head of state, whilst 32% do not.
A Russian informant who was gathering intelligence for an attack on a thermal power station has been arrested in the Kharkiv region
The SBU has reported the arrest in the Kharkiv region of a man suspected of gathering intelligence to prepare a new Russian strike on one of Ukraine’s largest thermal power stations. According to the investigation, the suspect was tasked with assessing the condition of the facility following previous attacks and checking for the presence of air defence systems in the vicinity.
Power cut schedules in Ukraine on 18 March: when the power will be cut
On Wednesday, 18 March, rolling blackouts for domestic consumers were reinstated across Ukraine
Intercity trains from Kyiv will temporarily not run as far as Kharkiv: what happened
From 18 March, Intercity trains on the Kyiv–Kharkiv route will operate on a reduced service. Full services are scheduled to resume by the end of March.
A 31-year-old Ukrainian man was stabbed to death in Ireland: he died in front of his wife
In Cork, Ireland, police are investigating the murder of a 31-year-old Ukrainian national who, after being stabbed near his home, managed to make it back to his flat but died in front of his wife. The police are treating the case as a murder, and the victim’s family has been temporarily relocated.
The IMF is concerned about funding for Ukraine: the Rada is holding up the programme’s conditions
The International Monetary Fund has expressed concern over Ukraine’s ability to continue receiving funding under the $8.1 billion package, as the Verkhovna Rada is delaying the adoption of amendments without which new tranches could be blocked. This relates, in particular, to tax amendments for businesses and households, which parliament must approve by the end of March
A nationwide flash mob has been launched to mark Lina Kostenko’s birthday
A nationwide flash mob, #LinaHappyToLiveNearby, has been launched in Ukraine to mark Lina Kostenko’s birthday. Participants are invited to post videos of themselves reading her poetry on social media or to share their favourite lines from the poet’s works.
Power cuts are returning to Kyiv — DTEK
On Wednesday, 18 March, rolling blackouts will be in place for domestic consumers in Kyiv. The restrictions have been introduced on the instructions of Ukrenergo.
Buckwheat and rice prices have risen: grain prices are being revised again in Ukraine
Prices for popular grains in Ukraine – buckwheat, long-grain parboiled rice and short-grain rice – have risen. Compared with the February average, all three items became more expensive in March, and the agricultural sector is already warning that not only the cost of grains but also that of bread may rise further.
Almost 450 flights have been cancelled at Berlin Airport due to a strike
On 18 March 2026, all flights at Berlin Airport were cancelled due to a mass strike by staff.
