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Russian authorities targeted members of LGBTQ+ community in Kherson region.
Russian occupation authorities targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community during the occupation of Kherson back in 2022, Ukrainian public organization Projektor announced on March 28.
Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company sets afloat another SLG barge.
Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company PrJSC has completed the construction of its third SLG barge and is ready to build up to 10 vessels annually.
Bloomberg: US and UK tracking $20 billion in crypto transfers to Russia.
The U.S. and U.K. are investigating several cryptocurrency transactions valued at more than $20 billion that passed through a Russian-based virtual exchange, Bloomberg reported on March 28.
Ukroboronprom corporatizes 34 enterprises
A total of 34 enterprises have already been corporatized as part of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (Ukroboronprom) under Ukraine’s defense industry reform.
Russia intensifies attacks on Kharkiv, draining Ukraine's air defense and civilians' morale.
This was the first time since 2022 that Russian troops used a glide air bomb, reportedly a new-type UMPB D-30 munition, to kill residents of Ukraine's second-largest city.
Trump's former protégé registers as lobbyist for Ukraine.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, who was appointed to the post by the then-President Donald Trump and who later testified against the latter during the first impeachment inquiry, has registered as a lobbyist for Ukrain...
Explosions rock Dnipro, Kamianske and Cherkasy Oblast.
Explosions occurred during an air-raid warning in Cherkasy Oblast, Kamianske in Dnipro Oblast and in the city of Dnipro on the night of 28-29 March. Source: Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne; Ihor Taburets, Head of the Cherkasy Oblast Military...
Media: Rosatom's top manager arrested over suspicion of bribery.
The Basmanny court in Moscow arrested on March 28 Gennadiy Sakharov, Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom's construction project director, due to the accusations of receiving a bribe in "a particularly large amount," Russian media outlet K...
Media: Armenian exports to Russia rise despite political tensions.
Bilateral trade between Russia and Armenia has flourished since 2022, providing ground for the accusations of alleged sanctions circumvention, media outlet Euroactiv reported on March 28.
Man injured in Russian attack on Novooleksandrivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Russian troops fired on the village of Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast, on 28 March, at around 15:00, injuring a 49-year-old man. Source: Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne Donbas, citing Anastasiia Miedviedieva, spokespers...
Belgian PM says MEPs, MPs paid by Russian propaganda network.
The Russian propaganda network recently uncovered by Czech intelligence paid European and Belgian lawmakers to spread pro-Kremlin disinformation, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said in Brussels on March 28.
Belgian PM says MEPs, MPs paid by Russian propaganda network.
The Russian propaganda network recently uncovered by Czech intelligence paid European and Belgian lawmakers to spread pro-Kremlin disinformation, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said in Brussels on March 28.
Defense Ministry developing legislative definition for term ‘cyberwarfare’.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is currently developing a legislative definition for the term “cyberwarfare”. The implementation of this step at the legislative level is important in countering cyber threats.
Macron says consensus is required for Putin to be invited to G20 summit.
French President Emmanuel Macron believes that all the members of the Group of 20 would have to agree in order to invite Russian leader Vladimir Putin to this year's G20 summit in Brazil. Source: Macron at a joint press conference with Brazilian P...
Border Guard: Polish protesters temporarily suspend blockade at Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing.
Polish protesters have temporarily suspended the blockade of the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border in both directions, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service said on March 28, citing information from the Polish side.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 764: Ukraine gears up for potential Russian offensive, seeks quick aid; Russia vetoes North Korea monitors.
Zelenskyy concerned about Russian offensive, expected around the end of May or June. Russia vetoes renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors amid accusations of weapons transfer.
Discussions about supplying Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets are ongoing – Swedish Defence Minister.
Pål Jonson, Minister of Defence of Sweden, has confirmed that after Sweden's NATO accession is finalised, it will not rule out the possibility of supplying Ukraine with its Gripen fighter jets.
British company developing EW-resistant drones for Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The British company Evolve Dynamics has already supplied about 100 Sky Mantis reconnaissance drones to Ukraine and is working on technology that could help keep drones in the sky even after Russia tries to jam them electronically.
Swedish Defense Minister Jonson: Discussions on providing Ukraine with Gripen continue.
Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson confirmed that after the country finally joins the North Atlantic Alliance, it does not rule out the possibility of supplying its Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.
Anti-ship mine explodes on Odesa coast
An anti-ship mine was thrown onto the shore of one of Odesa's beaches due to stormy weather on 28 March, which subsequently exploded. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) Quote: "An anti-ship mine was thrown onto one of the city's beaches.