On February 27, most regions of Ukraine will implement scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industrial consumers. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Japan is allocating $41 million for the recovery of Ukrainian communities, marking the fifth phase of the Emergency Recovery Program. The funds will be directed towards municipal infrastructure, healthcare, the agricultural sector, and public broadcasting.
Representatives of Ukraine and the United States have concluded four-hour talks in Geneva. The special representative of the Russian dictator also left the negotiation venue.
The Commander of Logistics of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Head of the SBU in Zhytomyr region have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion during the construction of aircraft shelters.
Italian police have arrested four people on suspicion of a Camorra conspiracy to infiltrate a Naples hospital, stage accidents for insurance payouts, and illegally remove corpses. The investigation uncovered a network of criminal activity by the Contini clan at San Giovanni Bosco Hospital.
Special representative of the Russian dictator Kirill Dmitriev arrived at a hotel in Geneva, where US and Ukrainian representatives are holding talks.
In Kyiv, a 37-year-old man who mocked the People's Memorial to fallen defenders on Maidan Nezalezhnosti was detained. He shaved off his mustache to avoid recognition, but the police identified and apprehended him.
In Odesa region, due to the rising water level in the Tylihul River, several settlements in Berezivka district are under threat of flooding. In the village of Chyzhove, the only entrance is flooded, rescuers have organized a crossing and broken up ice on the bridge.
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.
The Czech Republic proposes that the European Union discuss adjusting temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, possibly with a limitation of its scope. In the Czech Republic, there are over 398,000 Ukrainians with temporary protection, with about six thousand people arriving monthly.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Isaac Herzog on security guarantees and sanctions against the Iranian regime. The President of Ukraine thanked for supporting the UN resolution and emphasized the need to punish terrorists.
Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy launched artillery shelling and air strikes on a number of settlements.
Two servicemen were sentenced to 5 and 6 years in prison for violating weapons handling rules. In September 2022, at an exhibition in Chernihiv, they allowed a child to fire a grenade launcher, injuring five people, including four children.
In the Chernivtsi region, a man refused to show documents and attempted to run over law enforcement officers. He was detained with the use of weapons, and it was discovered that he was wanted for draft evasion.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit radar stations in Dzhankoi and an enemy command and observation post in the Bryansk region. Damage to an oil refinery in the Samara region and a missile factory in Udmurtia has also been confirmed.
Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, reported an explosion on the northern outskirts of Chernihiv after a ballistic missile approach. The explosion occurred outside the city.
Government officials held a meeting on preparations for spring floods, which are expected to begin in late March in the central regions. A more difficult situation is predicted in the Carpathian region and Odesa Oblast; the State Emergency Service and regional military administrations are forming equipment reserves.
The number of victims of the massive Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia has increased to 10 people, including an 8-year-old child. All victims received medical assistance, most are being treated on an outpatient basis.
On February 25, Russian military forces used an FPV drone on a fiber optic cable in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, marking the first such incident. The drone hit a tree, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
President Zelenskyy met with U4U MEPs. They discussed the restoration of Ukraine's energy system and the scaling up of the PURL program.
The jacket worn by Pelé at the 1966 World Cup became popular after Bad Bunny used it at his concerts in São Paulo. The singer also changed the lyrics of a song, mentioning Pelé.
Since the beginning of the day, 216 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 2,193 kamikaze drones and carried out 1,866 shelling attacks.
Russian media report that the next trilateral talks on Ukraine may not be held in Geneva. The meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia has been postponed to early March.
The trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia, previously scheduled, will take place in early March. The venue is currently being agreed upon.
The prosecutor of the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor's Office has been notified of suspicion in a case concerning a fatal road accident in the Lviv region. As a result of the accident, one child died and another was injured.
US President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced arrests within the SBU as part of the service's cleansing. He emphasized the importance of fair sentences.
Eight countries and the EU will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Games due to the admission of Russians and Belarusians. Ukrainian diplomats are working to increase the number of such states.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to seize the assets of Oleh Tsariov, a former MP of the IV-VII convocations. Tsariov is accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and supporting the Russian invasion.
From February 27 to March 2, apostille services will not be available in Ukraine. This is due to a software update of the Electronic Apostille Register.
