War
A major prisoner exchange with Russia could take place at Easter – Budanov
In total, over 70 prisoner exchanges have taken place over the past four years – more than 8,500 Ukrainian servicemen have been returned home.
Kushch stated that some Ukrainian drones are dependent on China
Some Ukrainian drones are manufactured using Chinese components, as domestic production of key parts has not yet been established in Ukraine.
Putin has asked the oligarchs to contribute to the budget amid a sharp rise in spending on the war in Ukraine
During a closed-door meeting with leading Russian business figures, Vladimir Putin discussed the continuation of the war against Ukraine and its funding. According to several sources, he stated his intention to continue the war and suggested that businesses make voluntary contributions to the budget.
The SSU has detained a 17-year-old agent in Dnipro who, together with his father, was directing Russian strikes
A minor has been arrested in Dnipro for passing on the coordinates of targets for Russian attacks. According to the investigation, he was acting on the instructions of his father, who had been arrested earlier.
Canada has imposed new sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia
Canada has expanded its sanctions against Iran over its provision of military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine. The new restrictions have been imposed on five individuals and four companies.
The Pentagon is preparing for a large-scale ‘final strike’ in the war with Iran
The US is preparing possible scenarios for the final phase of the war with Iran. The options under consideration include both ground operations and large-scale air strikes.
Russia attacked Kharkiv overnight and shelled a number of regions; there are reports of deaths and injuries
During the night of 27 March, Russian forces launched strikes on Kharkiv and continued shelling several regions of Ukraine. The attacks have resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to homes and infrastructure.
Trump has extended Iran’s deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz by a further 10 days
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day extension to the deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He said that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and proceeding successfully.
The General Staff has identified the areas where the heaviest fighting took place over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 150 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole sectors.
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed 68 artillery systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have released updated figures on enemy casualties since the start of the full-scale invasion. 1,000 enemy personnel and 68 artillery systems have been destroyed
Russia is losing contact. Border guards have destroyed a rare target worth $600,000
Fighters from the "Phoenix" unit in the Luhansk region destroyed an R-416G-MS mobile radio relay station – equipment that provided digital communications between the Russians' frontline positions and command posts.
In the US, analysts are considering a scenario in which oil prices could rise to $200 a barrel
Donald Trump’s administration is analysing the potential consequences of a sharp rise in oil prices against the backdrop of a war with Iran. The focus is on preparing for various possible scenarios.
