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30 March 2026
Ukraine, Bulgaria sign security cooperation agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Bulgaria's Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov have signed a bilateral security cooperation agreement.
Russian forces launch 70 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one and wounding 12
Russian forces launched nearly 70 drone and artillery attacks on the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast throughout the day, killing one person and wounding 12 others.
Ukraine and Bulgaria to establish energy corridor by year’s end - Zelensky
By the end of this year, Ukraine and Bulgaria will establish an energy corridor that could serve as an alternative in the event that certain European countries block energy imports. Through this corridor, Ukraine will be able to receive approximately 10 billion cubic meters of gas.
Ed Fast, former Minister of International Trade of Canada
Canada-Ukraine trade deal will be key to post-war recovery
Zelensky: Blocked EU loan could leave Ukraine short on time to prepare for winter
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that due to the blocked EUR 90 billion loan from the European Union—EUR 45 billion of which was supposed to be disbursed this year—Ukraine may not have enough time to prepare for the coming winter.
Lawmaker: Ukraine’s EU integration should not be held back by other candidates or Hungary
Negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union should not depend on the pace of integration of other candidate countries, and the position of individual member states, particularly Hungary, should not become an obstacle to Ukraine’s progress.
Russian forces strike energy facility near Kharkiv region border
Russian troops attacked an energy facility in the border community of Derhachi in the Kharkiv district, leaving more than 800 customers without power.
Russians drop two guided bombs on dormitory in Hlukhiv, injuring 11 including child
Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on a dormitory at an educational institution in Hlukhiv, Sumy region, injuring 11 people, including a child.
New rehabilitation center for soldiers opens in Kyiv
A new rehabilitation center for military personnel has opened in Kyiv as part of the national RECOVERY rehabilitation network program.
New rehabilitation center for soldiers opens in Kyiv
A new rehabilitation center for military personnel has opened in Kyiv as part of the national RECOVERY rehabilitation network program.
German Ambassador honors victims of Russian occupation in Yahidne
German Ambassador Heiko Thoms visited Yahidne in the Chernihiv region ahead of the fourth anniversary of the village's liberation from Russian occupation.
Kyiv receives 72 generators from Leipzig and Hamburg
Kyiv has received a total of 72 generators of varying capacity from its German sister cities Leipzig and Hamburg since the beginning of the year.
War update: 46 clashes on front line since morning, two sectors remain most active
Since the start of the day, Russian forces have attacked Ukrainian defenders' positions 46 times, with the heaviest activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
Parts of occupied Crimea lose electricity
Some areas of temporarily occupied Crimea have lost power supply, including Yalta, Feodosia, and the Chornomorske district.
Damage reported in three districts: Odesa shows cleanup after Russian attack
In Odesa, residential buildings in three districts were damaged following a Russian attack on March 28.
Damage reported in three districts: Odesa shows cleanup after Russian attack
In Odesa, residential buildings in three districts were damaged following a Russian attack on March 28.
Serbia extends its gas import agreement with Russia for another three months
After a phone call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that his country had reached an agreement with Russia to continue gas imports for three months.
Naftogaz, Greek delegation discuss expanding LNG supplies via Vertical Gas Corridor
Executives of Naftogaz of Ukraine held talks with a Greek delegation to discuss expanding cooperation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.
USF destroys satellite antenna used by Russians as alternative to Starlink
Fighters of the "Raid" regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detected and destroyed an enemy communication antenna on one section of the front, which was configured to the Yamal-601 satellite.
USF destroys satellite antenna used by Russians as alternative to Starlink
Fighters of the "Raid" regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detected and destroyed an enemy communication antenna on one section of the front, which was configured to the Yamal-601 satellite.
Ukraine, Bulgaria plan test launch of passenger rail connection via Romania
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba and Bulgaria's Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov have discussed the launch of a test passenger rail connection between the two countries.
USF strikes Russian Tor air defense system in Luhansk region
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian Tor surface-to-air missile system in the Luhansk region.
USF strikes Russian Tor air defense system in Luhansk region
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian Tor surface-to-air missile system in the Luhansk region.
Ukraine, Bulgaria discuss joint projects to develop Europe's alternative energy routes
Ukraine and Bulgaria have discussed a range of joint initiatives in key sectors, including energy, defense, and transport, with a focus on developing alternative energy routes for Europe.
From 'Bastions' to railways: Pletenchuk speaks about Armed Forces' 'target bank' in Crimea and southern regions
The enemy's main logistical route to Crimea runs through the occupied part of southern Ukraine, making it a priority target for the Defense Forces.
Over 1,200 bomb threats reported across Ukraine in hours, police say
Ukraine's National Police received 1,216 anonymous bomb threat reports within just a few hours.
Humanitarian demining in Zaporizhzhia region currently impossible – SES
Due to constant shelling, the territory of Zaporizhzhia region is heavily contaminated with explosive hazards. However, the security situation does not allow State Emergency Service (SES) specialists to conduct humanitarian demining.
Russian airstrike hits Sloviansk, damages Donetsk region's only maternity hospital
Russian forces carried out an airstrike using guided aerial bombs on the central part of Sloviansk, injuring one man and damaging the only maternity hospital in the Donetsk region.
Zelensky tells Stubb about meetings and negotiations in Middle East
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky informed President of Finland Alexander Stubb about his meetings and negotiations in the Middle East and the Gulf region.