On March 16, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the introduction of a nationwide minute of silence in honor of the fallen soldiers. It will take place every day at a certain time.
So, every morning at 9 a.m. residents of the country will remember the fallen soldiers who gave their lives defending their homeland. The corresponding decree on perpetuating the memory of all Ukrainians who died in the Patriotic War was signed by President Vladimir Zelensky.

On February 24th Vladimir Putin announced the start of a military operation in Ukraine. Since then the countries have tried to conduct the negotiations.