In the past day, there were 108 combat clashes, of which 30 were in the Kursk direction. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 56 airstrikes, and about 4800 shellings on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials reported readiness to sign a minerals agreement with the USA. Trump insists on a "bigger and better deal."
David Lammy will hold talks with the foreign ministers of the "Weimar+" group regarding Trump's withdrawal of aid to Ukraine. Britain is in contact with the United States at various levels and acts as a bridge for unification.
White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated that the restoration of aid to Ukraine depends on President Trump. To achieve peace, both sides need to be brought to the negotiating table.
The White House press secretary announced Trump's speech at the joint session of Congress. The President of the United States plans to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, and border funding issues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. Starmer's representatives declined to comment on the details of the discussion about U.S. military aid.
The USA continues to share intelligence with Ukraine, despite the suspension of military aid. The decision to halt assistance was made following the meeting between Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Trump suspended aid to Ukraine without consultations with NATO and the "Ramstein" group. Poland confirms its continued support for Ukraine and is conducting consultations with allies.
Poland's Prime Minister Tusk confirmed the suspension of American aid to Ukraine based on received reports. The Polish government plans to allocate 30 billion zlotys for defense and is preparing for emergency decisions.
Trump reached out to Putin with a request for help in communicating with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Russia confirmed its readiness to facilitate negotiations between the US and Iran.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine reported that as of yesterday, aid from the United States was coming in unchanged. This refutes media reports about Trump's order to suspend aid.
The General Staff confirmed successful drone attacks on oil pumping infrastructure in the Rostov region and the Syzran Oil Refinery. Fires and explosions have been recorded at the sites.
The advisor to the Office of the President outlined three key steps regarding compensation for the suspension of military aid from the USA. The plan includes an audit of existing programs and the search for alternative sources of weapon supply.
Pope Francis spent a quiet night in the hospital after two episodes of acute respiratory failure. The pontiff's condition remains serious, and the prognosis is cautious due to possible critical moments.
Global government borrowing will increase by 3% to $12. 3 trillion due to rising defense spending and high interest rates. Total debt will reach $76.9 trillion, which will account for 70.2% of global GDP.
Reuters began broadcasting from the center of Kyiv without obtaining permission. KCMA contacted the SBU, and the broadcast was promptly halted.
Russian troops attacked energy facilities in one of the regions of Ukraine. Electricity consumption decreased by 5.1%, and restrictions for industry will be introduced from 15:00 to 22:00.
Ursula von der Leyen presented the "rearmament of Europe" plan with new financial instruments. The plan involves the mobilization of 800 billion euros and includes financing of 150 billion for defense needs.
By 2050, more than half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese. Research shows a 121% increase in the number of sick among youth, posing a threat to healthcare systems.
Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan to increase EU defense spending. Hungary is blocking a €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, but may support a general increase in the defense budget.
As a result of a drone attack in Odesa, 4 people were injured and infrastructure was damaged. Energy workers have restored electricity supply to 7,000 subscribers, but emergency outages continue in parts of the city.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 kamikaze drones from various directions. The defense forces destroyed 65 strike UAVs and recorded 32 decoy drones, three regions were affected.
SpaceX has canceled the scheduled launch of Starship Flight 8 on March 3, 2025, due to technical issues with the booster and upper stage. A new launch date will be announced later.
In the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, there were reports of a fire at an oil pipeline and storage facility due to a drone attack. In the Samara region, drones attacked the Syzran Oil Refinery, causing a fire.
The USA is introducing new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday. Canada and Mexico are preparing corresponding measures, which could lead to a trade war in North America.
Over the past day, 101 combat clashes were recorded, the enemy carried out 56 airstrikes and conducted more than 5100 shellings. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 21 enemy attacks were repelled.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 57 combat clashes in various directions along the front. The highest number of attacks has been recorded in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Kursk region - 13 in each direction.
Germany's likely future chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that the recent altercation between Trump and Zelensky was induced escalation by the US. Merz stated that the incident in the Oval Office was not spontaneous.
The British prime minister's office reported that “several options” for a peace agreement for Ukraine are on the table. The key point is the inclusion of an American support mechanism to deter future Russian aggression.
The President of the European Commission will present a plan to strengthen the European defense industry to EU member states. The “Rearm Europe” plan will be presented on March 4 via an official letter.
