The G7 countries continue negotiations on a joint statement on the anniversary of the war because they disagree with the US position. Washington objects to the wording “Russian aggression” and tries to soften the UN's position.
France is ready to use its nuclear deterrence to defend Europe and may deploy nuclear fighters in Germany. This is happening against the backdrop of US threats to withdraw its troops from the continent and statements about a possible peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, the air raid lasted for almost 8 hours during the night. Air defense forces shot down an enemy UAV over the Holosiivskyi district, the wreckage fell in a forest park area, with no casualties or damage.
The US and Russian diplomatic delegations will meet again in the Saudi capital. This is a continuation of last week's talks between Lavrov and the US Secretary of State.
The French president said that a truce between Ukraine and Russia could be reached in the coming weeks. Macron also commented on Trump's willingness to meet with Zelenskyy and discuss security guarantees.
A massive air strike damaged buildings in Zhytomyr district. A woman and two children were hospitalized.
The White House spokeswoman announced the expected meeting between Trump and President Zelenskyy in the near future. Trump is counting on signing an agreement on critical minerals and rare earth metals.
The Kyiv Metro is gradually resuming train traffic after the air raid alert at intervals of 4-6 minutes on different lines. There are crowds at the stations, and the subway is working to normalize traffic.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv districts with KABs, Shaheds and FPV drones. The shelling damaged residential buildings, agricultural machinery and warehouses, and injured 8 civilians.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine's involvement in peace talks. The meeting will take place after Britain announces a new package of sanctions against Russia.
During a fishing competition in Australia, a fisherman fell overboard because of a mako shark that got tangled in his gear. The man was not wearing a life jacket, and the search is ongoing.
Over the past day, 98 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 85 airstrikes and carried out about 5,000 shellings.
The EU has adopted the 16th package of sanctions and is working on the 17th. Ministers supported a new military aid initiative for Ukraine, the details and scope of which will be discussed at the March 6 summit.
Kaja Kallas reported an increase in the number of EU countries supporting the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. However, the EU diplomat does not expect an agreement to be reached in March due to the lack of unanimous support.
The EU foreign policy chief said that NATO membership is the strongest and cheapest security guarantee for Ukraine. She emphasized the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the Alliance and praised the Ukrainian army as the strongest in Europe.
EU Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas announced broad support for a new defense initiative for Ukraine. Specific amounts of aid and decisions may be made at the EU summit on March 6.
The EU foreign policy chief expressed concern over the US statements but emphasized the possibility of resolving differences. Tomorrow he will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The leaders of China and Russia reaffirmed their “boundless” partnership in a phone call on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Putin informed Xi of contacts with the United States, and China supported “positive efforts” to “defuse the crisis.
The US and Europe are fighting at the UN and G7 over the wording on the war in Ukraine.
EU foreign ministers are considering a new military aid package for Ukraine. The amount could be between 20 and 30 billion euros, with the final decision to be made by EU leaders on March 6.
The teams of Ukraine and the USA are completing negotiations on a minerals agreement, with most key details agreed upon. The signing of the document by the leaders of the two countries in Washington is expected.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with Russian dictator Putin. The details of the conversation were not specified.
Two civilians in the village of Tsupivka were injured as a result of a KAB strike on Kharkiv district. Two private houses were damaged, rescuers are working on the spot.
A large-scale air alert is announced in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K. Meanwhile, European leaders arrive in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
EU Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the Russian narrative is present in messages from the United States. She commented on Trump's falling into the Russian disinformation bubble.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is impossible until Russia wants peace. Discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine continue.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is down 2. 3% compared to the previous business day. Ukrenergo calls for savings during peak hours as the power grid is restored after Russian attacks.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms the strikes on the Ryazan oil refinery and oil depot in the Tula region of Russia. At least 5 explosions were recorded at the refinery and a fire in the area of the AT-6 ELOU installation.
The EU has announced the adoption of the 16th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The package includes economic and individual restrictive measures.
Kaja Kallas expects the adoption of the 16th sanctions package against the Russian Federation, which will include restrictions from gaming consoles to the shadow fleet. A new defense initiative is also planned to supply ammunition to Ukraine.
