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For the first time, a Ukrainian region and a US state have formalized their partnership through a memorandum of cooperation

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has officially approved the procedure for providing compensation for the construction of engineering and transport infrastructure facilities by investors undertaking significant investment projects

Portugal has announced its participation in the Czech Republic’s initiative to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine, pledging €100 million towards the cause

The European Commission has announced an allocation of €500 million towards the Accelerating the Support to Ammunition Production (ASAP) initiative

Rheinmetall, a leading German defense contractor, has announced plans to construct four manufacturing facilities in Ukraine, aimed at producing projectiles, military vehicles, gunpowder, and air defense systems

Ukrzaliznytsia, the Ukrainian railway company, has introduced a specialized medical evacuation train, a first in its operations, previously having relied on separate evacuation cars for transporting the wounded, according to the company’s press service

Japan and the United States have decided to collaborate on the joint production of defense equipment aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to Yomiuri, which cited sources from both Japanese and American governments

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to reduce the discount rate from 15.0% to 14.5% per annum starting from March 15, 2024

Denmark has declared the provision of its 16th military aid package to Ukraine, valued at over 216.2 million euros, primarily featuring self-propelled artillery systems and ammunition

Estonia has put forward a proposal for a 120 billion euro annual financing plan aimed at supporting Ukraine

Ukraine has finalized an agreement with the European Union, securing a financial aid package totaling 6 billion euros

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has signed legislation facilitating the posthumous use of military personnel’s reproductive cells, thereby preserving their opportunity for biological parenthood

The State Statistics Service of Ukraine revealed the financial performance of Ukrainian enterprises for 2023, showcasing a dominance of state-owned entities among the top revenue earners, with 7 out of the top 10 positions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law the much-anticipated legislation on lobbying, officially known as draft law No. 10337

Judge Tomoko Akane has been elected as the new head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), also known as The Hague Tribunal, by its judges during a plenary session

The “Oscar-2024” ceremony marked a historic moment for Ukraine as Mstislav Chernov’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” clinched the country’s first-ever Oscar since gaining independence

Sweden’s national flag was hoisted at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday, March 11, symbolizing the country’s formal admission into the Alliance as its 32nd member

In a period spanning from 2019 to 2023, Ukraine emerged as the top arms importer in Europe, marking a significant surge in the continent’s arms imports by 94% compared to the previous five years, as reported by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

In a strategic move to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts, France has announced plans to establish weapon manufacturing operations within Ukraine

On March 8, 2024, Ukraine implemented the “Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of Corporate Governance in Legal Entities where the State is a Shareholder (Founder, Participant).”

The Czech Republic’s initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine has achieved a significant milestone, with sufficient funds collected to buy 300,000 shells, announced Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala

Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice President of the European Commission, made a significant visit to Ukraine on March 8, reinforcing the European Union’s solid support in light of Russia’s brutal and unlawful aggression

Norway has pledged to contribute up to 1.6 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $153 million) towards a Czech-led initiative aimed at procuring 800,000 pieces of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

Latvia has announced its participation in the Czech-led initiative to procure artillery ammunition from outside the European Union for Ukraine