Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has held his first meeting with newly appointed Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Umerov announced this on Facebook, posting a photo of the meeting.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the bill on the ARMA reform with 233 votes. The document provides for an independent selection of the head and improvement of the management of seized assets with the involvement of professional managers.
The Ukrainian national team won 6 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the Invictus Games 2025. The awards were won in five disciplines: biathlon, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and skeleton.
The Reserve+ app now allows young people aged 18-24 to apply for a one-year contract. The update is available for iOS and Android with enhanced job search functionality and terms of service.
Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing, which has led to restrictions for industry. People are advised not to turn on powerful appliances from 15:00 to 21:00.
Fires broke out in three districts of Kyiv after a Russian missile strike, which were extinguished by 120 rescuers with 30 pieces of equipment. The attack killed 1 person and injured 4, including a child.
A deadly fire has broken out in a geriatric boarding house in Odesa region, killing three people. Investigators, forensic experts and rescuers are working at the scene.
Repair crews have completed the restoration of gas supply in Poltava region after the enemy shelling on February 11.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine takes part in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Brussels. They discuss arms supplies for 2025 and the development of the defense industry in Ukraine.
Viktoriia Khvostenko and Taras Tarasiuk won the single mixed relay with a score of 40:20. 7. The Ukrainian duo showed the best shooting, using only 3 additional rounds for 40 targets.
Wine producers in the EU are adapting to falling demand due to changing consumer habits, especially among young people. Experts recommend developing the market for non-alcoholic wines, which will grow to 14 billion euros by 2031.
Russian troops attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Pryluky district with an attack drone, causing a fire. Two people were injured and outbuildings were damaged.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 6 ballistic missiles and 123 Shahed drones from different directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down all ballistic missiles and 71 drones, and 5 regions were affected.
NASA will replace the new SpaceX capsule with the previously used Crew Dragon Endeavor for the Crew-10 mission to the ISS. This will accelerate the return of two Starliner astronauts and affect other planned space missions.
One person was killed and four were injured in a nighttime ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine by Russia. Apartment buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
In 2024, Ukrainians concluded 452 thousand real estate purchase and sale agreements, 60% of which were for land plots. The number of land transactions is 1.5 times higher than housing transactions, and mortgages have also grown in popularity.
Over the last day, 95 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 30 attacks. The enemy launched 20 missile and 89 air strikes and used 2,354 kamikaze drones.
Donald Trump announces “great progress” in ending the war in Ukraine after Russia releases Mark Vogel.
Live Nation Productions has started filming New Years Rev, a comedy about three friends who travel to Los Angeles to see Green Day perform. The film stars Mason Thames, Kylar Coffman and the stars of The Office.
The US imposes new duties on steel imports, which will affect Ukrainian exports of steel products. The Ukrainian side is looking for a solution by March 12, when the 25% tariffs are to take effect.
The Polish Minister of European Affairs announces the second tranche of funds from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The EU also plans to introduce the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on the anniversary of the invasion.
Due to Russian shelling, ZNPP was left with only one power line connecting it to the Ukrainian power grid. The situation is threatening, and restoration is possible only after the security situation improves.
Amazon MGM Studios is looking for the main character for the prequel series “Legally Blonde”. Madison Wolfe and Lexi Mintry are in the running for the role of Elle Woods, previously played by Reese Witherspoon.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, four children were returned from the occupied territories. Among the rescued children are a 17-year-old teenager, 15-year-old twins and a 10-year-old boy who lost his parents during the shelling.
NASA has published a photo of Mount Everest taken from the space shuttle Columbia during the STS-80 mission. The image shows the mountain itself with a height of 8848 meters and the surrounding glaciers.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to return plastic straws to US government agencies. Earlier, Biden ordered to abandon plastic due to the environmental crisis.
The Russian military conducted three air strikes on the private sector of Kostyantynivka. Three local residents were wounded in the attack, and 38 houses and infrastructure were damaged.
In Bohodukhiv district, 7 people, including a child, were injured in a Russian attack with guided aerial bombs. 13 houses were damaged in Zolochiv and hits were recorded near four villages.
Brent and WTI oil prices rose by 1. 3% due to restrictions on Russian and Iranian oil supplies. New US duties on steel and aluminum could slow global economic growth and oil demand.
Six people were injured in a guided missile attack on the Zolochiv community. Three of them were hospitalized, the others were treated on the spot.
