Valeriy Klychok summarizes the key events for March 31. Starting April 1, Ukraine implements new mobilization rules. Automated data exchange between registries will allow fast verification of conscription exemptions and employment legitimacy for military reservists. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Sylskyi, emphasizes the transition from civilian to military life should be as comfortable as possible and does not support harsh measures against evaders.
The Miami talks between Ukraine, the US, and other stakeholders yielded no results. President Zelensky states that Trump suggests ending the war by withdrawing Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donetsk region, which Kyiv rejects. After the US operation against Iran, there may be pressure on Ukraine to accept territorial concessions. Brussels responds to Ukraine's refusal to allow EU inspection of the Druzhba pipeline as a source of tension.
An EU delegation led by chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, accompanied by foreign ministers from Germany, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, arrives in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of Bucha's liberation and honor victims of mass killings.
The US is considering a review of its relationship with NATO, Secretary of State Marco Rubio argues, following limited European and Arab support for Trump’s Middle East and Iran policy. Last night, the US struck targets in Iran, and Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil ports.
New Russian strikes in Ukraine hit Poltava, Odesa, and Donetsk regions, resulting in casualties and injuries. President Zelensky highlights difficult relations with Israel and Europe and notes increased international pressure and complex diplomatic negotiations.
Dissatisfaction with Trump’s administration is rising: his approval rating in the US continues to fall amid the unpopular war, rising gas prices, and limited success of sanctions on international companies.
