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Results of March 24: Exchange of prisoners and a wrecked ship


Ukraine conducted an exchange of prisoners of war with Russia in the “10 for 10” format; APU destroyed a large ship of the Russian Federation. Korrespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners of war

The first meeting took place between Ukraine and Russia full exchange of prisoners of war in the 10 by 10 format. Also today, 11 Russian civilian sailors were sent to the Russians, whom Ukraine rescued from a flooded ship near Odessa.

Russian landing ship destroyed in the port of Berdyansk

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported about destruction of a Russian large landing ship in the port of Berdyansk, which is under the control of the Russian military. The messages were supplemented with frames of photo and video recording of the destruction of the object.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the data on the losses of the enemy

February 24 to March 24 total losses of personnel of the Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine amounted to approximately 15,800 people. Also, four enemy ships, 47 air defense systems, 530 tanks, etc. were destroyed.

NATO leaders appeal to Putin

The Alliance stated that Russia must comply with the decision of the International Court of Justice United Nations and immediately cease hostilities, and that “Russia’s attack on Ukraine threatens global security. Its attacks on international norms make the world less secure. President Putin’s escalatory rhetoric is irresponsible and destabilizing.” In addition, NATO leaders said they would continue to “confront Russia’s lies about its attack on Ukraine.

In turn, the Kremlin said that the decision of the NATO summit to continue supporting the Kiev regime confirms the alliance’s interest in further military action.

The UN General Assembly blamed Russia for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine, in which Russia blamed for humanitarian crisis in our country. In addition, the resolution requires that civilians leaving the war zone, including foreign citizens and students, be protected and ensure their safe and unhindered movement.

Children continue to die in Ukraine because of the actions of the Russian army

Since the beginning of the military invasion of the Russian Federation 128 children died in Ukraine, more than 172 were injured. Also, as a result of daily bombing and shelling, 566 educational institutions were damaged, of which 73 were completely destroyed. Most educational institutions suffered in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Nikolaev, Sumy, Kiev, Kherson, Chernihiv regions and Kyiv.

The Kremlin explained the absence of Shoigu

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is very involved in the command of the so-called “special operation” on the territory of Ukraine. It is with this associated with his absence in public for a long time. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov. He urged not to believe media reports about Shoigu’s health problems.

France has increased the readiness of nuclear forces in response to the Russian threat

Three French nuclear missile submarines were simultaneously deployed at sea for the first time in three decades in response to statements from Russia. Military experts said that French President Emmanuel Macron, who directly commands the country’s nuclear deterrent, decided on the submarines due to the growing threat.

The Russian army corrects military operations – APU

The military-political leadership of the Russian Federation decided to adjustment of plans on conducting further hostilities on the territory of Ukraine. This is due to the fact that the goals set before the start of the war were not fulfilled on time. To replenish the losses, the Russian invaders call up reserve officers, privates and non-commissioned officers from among those liable for military service. The practice of attracting mercenaries, recruited by Russian PMCs, continues.

Washington imposes new sanctions against Moscow

United States in coordination with the European Union and the G7 countries impose sanctions in relation to more than 400 representatives of the Russian elite, State Duma deputies and defense companies of the Russian Federation due to the military invasion of Ukraine. At the moment, Washington’s list of anti-Russian measures already includes “more than 600 targets.”

VNO canceled in Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada canceled the state final certification, external independent assessment (EIA), a unified entrance examination and a unified professional entrance test in 2022. According to the head of the subcommittee on higher education, people’s deputy Yulia Grishina, the decision to abolish the EIT was forced, since infrastructure, especially educational institutions, are under the threat of Russian shelling.

Import of goods exempted from duties and VAT

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law that for the period of the war the entire import of goods is exempt from duties and VAT. The law also exempts from customs payments vehicles that are imported by citizens.

Zelensky appealed to G7 leaders

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the G7 summit, said that after the end of the war between Ukraine and Russia a global food crisis is coming and political destabilization. He emphasized that it is the duration of the war that affects the global crisis. At the same time, Zelensky called on the G7 member countries to disconnect Russia from GPS and to completely isolate the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. In addition, he called for weekly strengthening of sanctions against Russia “until it stops and returns peace to us.”

It became known how many Ukrainians were taken to Russia

From Ukraine to Russia forcibly took out about 402 thousand people from Mariupol, Volnovakha, Stanitsa Luhanska. According to the Ukrainian, the invaders come to people in a bomb shelter and take them away for forced displacement. According to Denisova, Ukrainians are first held in filtration camps in the Donetsk region, then they are taken to the Russian Federation, and those who allegedly have no relatives in the Russian Federation are sent to filtration camps.

The leaders of the G7 countries declared their support for Ukraine

IN G7 called on the Kremlin immediately stop hostilities and withdraw their troops. The organization said in a statement that all members of the G7 are shocked and condemn the attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure. They also insist that the Russian government immediately comply with the order of the International Court of Justice to suspend hostilities that began on February 24 on the territory of Ukraine.

NATO builds up troop presence in Eastern Europe

NATO member countries at the summit in Brussels decided create four additional multinational battle groups. They will be placed on the territory of Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary. Ukraine will also be provided with significant military support – anti-tank and anti-missile systems, drones, as well as equipment for protection against biological, radiological, chemical and nuclear threats.

The EU reacted to the demand of the Russian Federation to pay for gas in rubles

No European country will not pay Russia for the delivered gas in rubles. This was stated by Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa. The head of the Slovenian government added that he considers it important to get rid of dependence on Russian energy carriers.

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