Ukraine is experiencing an unprecedented situation. There have been no long-distance Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian territory. This is the first time since the first year of the war and since Russia publicly committed on March 18 to stop attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The Russian Defense Minister accuses Ukraine of attacking Russian energy infrastructure twice in the last 24 hours despite the moratorium on such attacks.
The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down two missiles launched by Russia overnight but did not mention any Russian drones, as reported by Reuters.
At least 15 people were injured today in a Ukrainian attack on the city of Horlivka in the eastern Donetsk region, annexed by Russia in September 2022.
"The peace agreement in Ukraine must be binding, fair, and acceptable to all parties," said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in Moscow, ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the war in Ukraine. The Chinese minister's visit coincides with the Taiwan blockade simulation.
Moscow Accuses Kiev of Attacking Its Energy Infrastructure
The Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukraine on Tuesday of attacking Russian energy infrastructure twice in the last 24 hours despite a moratorium negotiated by the United States on attacking each other's energy facilities.
Ukrainian drones targeted electrical substations in part of Zaporiyia, controlled by Russia in southeastern Ukraine, and in the Belgorod region in southern Russia, leaving residents without electricity, the ministry said.
There were no immediate comments from Ukraine, which in turn accuses Russia of violating the moratorium on such attacks, and Reuters could not independently verify the reports.
Trump Says He Will Visit Saudi Arabia, Where Ukraine Talks Are Discussed
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he could visit Saudi Arabia as soon as "next month" [he said this on March 31], in what would be his first trip abroad since returning to the White House.
"It could be next month, maybe a little later. And we will also go to Qatar and possibly other countries. The United Arab Emirates are very important...," reports Afp.
During his previous term (2017-2021), Donald Trump made his first international trip to the wealthy Gulf monarchy, a close U.S. ally in the Middle East, where currently indirect talks on Ukraine are taking place under U.S. auspices.
Sweden Invests Nearly 10 Million Euros to Modernize Its Anti-Aircraft Shelters
Sweden has announced that it will invest 100 million crowns (9.3 million euros) in the inspection, control, and renovation of its anti-aircraft shelters, as authorities have repeatedly warned that the country must prepare for the risk of war, reports Afp.
With around 64,000 shelters, Sweden is one of the countries with the highest number of bunkers in the world.
After Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Swedish authorities reactivated their concept of "total defense" in 2015 and intensified this effort after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, appointing a Minister of Civil Defense alongside the Minister of the Armed Forces to mobilize the entire society.
China: "The Peace Agreement Must Be Acceptable to All Parties"
"The peace agreement in Ukraine must be binding, fair, and acceptable to all parties," said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in Moscow and is scheduled to meet with President Putin, reports Reuters.
The Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Moscow coincides with significant military maneuvers by Beijing around Taiwan.