A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and the CIA. The parties agreed on further contacts to resolve crisis situations and reduce tension.
The Swedish Security Service predicts a significant risk of deterioration in the security situation in the country for the years 2024-2025. The biggest threat is considered to be Russia, which may carry out sabotage against support for Ukraine and telecommunications.
Russian tankers from the 'blacklist' have resumed oil transportation for the first time in a year. Exports from Russian ports reached 3.37 million barrels per day, the highest level since November.
Volkswagen's profit in 2024 fell by 31% to 12. 4 billion euros due to fierce competition in China. The company plans to invest 165 billion euros in new technologies and expects profitability to grow.
In San Isidro, the trial against Diego Maradona's medical team has started, accused of "simple manslaughter due to negligence". The defendants face 8 to 25 years in prison, and the case includes nearly 200 witnesses.
Due to the attack of more than 340 drones, airports in the Moscow region and adjacent areas were not operational for over 4 hours. The planes were redirected to alternate airfields, and the production facilities of the oil refinery were affected.
Poland plans to prepare 100,000 military reservists by 2027. The program will be available to all interested citizens aged 18 to 60.
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the building of the state television channel RTS in Belgrade after the host referred to the protesters as a "mob". Protests spread to television stations in Vojvodina and Kragujevac.
The US Army tanker "Stena Immaculate" carrying aviation fuel collided with a Portuguese container ship off the coast of Britain. One crew member is missing, the fire continues, and three countries are conducting a rescue operation.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk received an NBA championship ring for the title won with the "Boston" last season. The award ceremony took place before the game between the "Utah Jazz" and the "Boston Celtics", where a tribute video about the Ukrainian was shown.
Bitcoin dropped by 2. 4% to $80,289 following Trump's announcement of a national cryptocurrency reserve. Other cryptocurrencies are also showing declines, including ETH, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Donald Trump announced his intention to purchase a new Tesla in support of Elon Musk. The former president accused the "radical left" of trying to boycott the company and its founder.
IQAir has published its annual report on global air quality. The most polluted cities are located in Asia, and the first Ukrainian city - Stryi - ranked 234th in the rating.
A 19-year-old girl was detained while attempting to plant explosives near the regional police department in Mykolaiv. According to the Security Service of Ukraine, the attack was planned for March 7, 2025, at the behest of the occupiers.
The European Commission has presented a plan to modernize the aviation sector to double the capacity of airspace. The project includes reducing CO2 emissions and implementing 10 strategic goals over the next 10 years.
Ukraine's trade turnover for January-February 2025 amounted to $17. 6 billion. The largest exporter to Ukraine was China ($2.6 billion), while the main importer of Ukrainian products was Poland ($714 million).
The Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications purchased over 1. 5 million drones in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to increase the number of UAVs to 4.5 million units.
"Shakhtar" signed a contract with 19-year-old winger Alisson from Atlético Mineiro until 2030. According to preliminary data, the transfer fee amounted to 16 million euros.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that the situation at the border with the Kursk region is under control. The enemy, reinforced by North Korean infantry, is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment.
Representatives from the US and China are coordinating a possible meeting of the state leaders in April. China seeks an official format for the meeting in Beijing or Washington, despite the introduction of new mutual trade restrictions.
In the capital, 22,094 new cases of influenza, ARVI, and COVID-19 have been registered over the past 10 weeks. The incidence rate is 6.2% lower than the epidemic threshold, but there is a 5.3% increase compared to last week.
In the Argentine city of Bahía Blanca, at least 16 people have died due to severe storms and heavy rains. Authorities have evacuated over 1500 residents and declared a three-day national mourning.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats, accusing them of intelligence activities. The diplomats must leave the territory of Russia within two weeks.
The Ukrainian band Ziferblat presented the contest version of the song "Bird of Pray" for their performance at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The updated composition features orchestral sound and new vocal parts in the chorus.
The price of natural gas in Ukraine has dropped for the first time in three months to 16306. 79 UAH per thousand cubic meters excluding VAT. This is 0.2% lower than in the previous month, but significantly higher than the figures from February 2024.
Bitcoin fell by 11% to $82,300 following Trump's announcement of the creation of a national cryptocurrency reserve. Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies also suffered significant losses amid new trade tariffs.
The Trump administration is preparing new security and trade requirements for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The US may demand more funds for troop deployment and threatens to withdraw them.
At the beginning of 2025, 9,658 proceedings were opened due to unpaid fines from the TCC, which is almost equal to the figure for the entire year of 2023. The most fines are imposed in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv, and Poltava region.
Tesla sales in Europe have fallen by 43. 5%, and in Germany by 70%. Experts link the decline to Elon Musk's political activities in the Trump administration.
The Central Electoral Bureau of Romania refused to register the candidacy of far-right politician Kelin Georgescu for the May elections. The decision was made by 10 votes to four and can be appealed to the Constitutional Court.
