IMF team begins talks in Kyiv on economic policy, reforms
Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have begun meetings with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv to discuss macroeconomic policy and key structural reforms.
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Moldova says Russian drone violated its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Moldova says a Russian Shahed-type drone once again crossed into its airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine.
“Energy island” launched in Mykolaiv, covering 65% of critical infrastructure – Kim
An “energy island” has been launched in Mykolaiv, enabling the city to supply 65% of its critical infrastructure with electricity during blackouts.
Belarus may free political prisoners after US delegation visit – Sergei Tikhanovsky
Following a visit by a U.S. delegation to Minsk on March 18, a decision is expected on the release of a group of political prisoners.
“U Are the Universe” wins most awards: Parajanov Prize announces winners
The National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine Parajanov Prize, named after Sergei Parajanov, announced on March 17 the best professional feature-length debuts created in 2025.
Russian strike on Kharkiv kills one, injures two
Russian forces have struck the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, killing one person and injuring two others.
Trump seeks Ukraine-Russia peace deal to counter China – Politico
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration believes that incentivizing Russia to end the war in Ukraine, welcoming it back economically and showering it with U.S. investments, could eventually shift the global order away from China.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault near Kupiansk, destroy armor and troops
Soldiers of the 14th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces repelled another assault by Russian invaders in the Kupiansk sector, destroying armored vehicles, quad bikes, and enemy personnel.
Defense Forces repel Russian motorized assault on Hryshyne in Donetsk region
Ukrainian troops repelled the first Russian motorized assault in the past three months in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region, destroying most of the enemy’s vehicles and personnel.
Zelensky arrives in Madrid on visit and tours defense facility
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Spain on a visit.
Russians drop two FAB-250 bombs on Kramatorsk overnight: Eight people wounded, including two children
Kramatorsk was hit by enemy airstrikes last night, leaving eight residents wounded, including two children.
Russian forces attack critical infrastructure facility in Odesa region overnight
On the night of March 18, Russian troops launched a drone attack on the Odesa region, damaging a critical infrastructure facility and equipment.
Russians shell 26 settlements in Sumy region; two people wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled 26 settlements in the Sumy region, injuring two people.
Invaders shell railway infrastructure in Chernihiv region; casualties reported
Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure in the Chernihiv region; a train engineer and his assistant were injured.
War update: 286 clashes occur on front lines, most of them in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, on March 17, 286 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where 72 assaults took place.
Russians strike two districts in Mykolaiv region; power lines damaged
Russian troops launched strikes using multiple launch rocket systems and attacked the Mykolaiv and Pervomaisk districts of the Mykolaiv region with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Enemy wounds four residents of Donetsk region
Over the past 24 hours, on March 17, Russian invaders injured four residents of the Donetsk region.
Air defense forces neutralize 128 out of 147 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 128 out of 147 drones launched by Russia in attacks on Ukraine starting from the evening of March 17.
Russian drone attacks Zolochiv, leaving five injured
On the night of March 18, Russian troops struck the residential sector of the settlement of Zolochiv in the Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region, with an unmanned aerial vehicle, injuring five people.
Russian attacks on Kherson region leave three injured over past day
In the Kherson region, three people were wounded over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia loses 1,710 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,282,570 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 18, 2026, with 1,710 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 10 times over past day
Over the past day, the enemy struck two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery.
Russians launch 736 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving one killed and another injured
Over the past 24 hours, occupying forces carried out 736 attacks on 39 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and another injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Polohy district.
Zelensky calls on Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
Volodymyr Zelensky urged the U.S. president and the UK prime minister to hold a meeting and reach an understanding following criticism from Washington over London's reluctance to get involved in the war in Iran.
US strikes Iranian missile facilities near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Armed Forces used several powerful munitions designed to destroy fortified underground targets against Iranian missile launchers on the coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
Around 30,000 Ukrainians use 'invincibility trains' this winter
This winter, 30,000 Ukrainians made use of the 'invincibility trains' that operated in cities experiencing interruptions in heating and electricity supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia presents Sean Penn with “Oscar” made from steel of railcar damaged in Russian attack
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) presented American actor and director Sean Penn with an “Oscar” crafted from the steel of a railcar damaged in a Russian attack.
UN reports at least 188 civilians killed, 757 injured in Ukraine in February
At least 188 civilians were killed and 757 injured in Ukraine in February 2026, according to the latest monthly report from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.
New community center for Ukrainian diaspora opens in Prague
The Czech Ministry of the Interior and the Ukrainian Embassy presented the revamped Ukrainian Consultation and Community Center (UCCC) in Prague, which will serve as a key hub for supporting Ukrainians and coordinating diaspora initiatives.