French President Macron briefed EU leaders on the results of his meeting with Trump in Washington. This discussion took place on the eve of a special European Council meeting on March 6 to support Ukraine.
Russian troops dropped 3 guided aerial bombs on a factory in Hlukhiv, Sumy region. The attack wounded a 42-year-old man and damaged buildings and cars.
The U. S. State Department is working to expand the list of exceptions to the freeze on foreign aid for Ukraine. New exceptions may open access to some economic and security assistance.
Lavrov announced a meeting between Russian and US representatives on February 27 in Istanbul to discuss the work of diplomatic missions. This follows recent talks in Saudi Arabia.
The 25th Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Kotlyne from Russian occupants. Control over the village will prevent the enemy from reaching the Pokrovsk-Dnipro highway.
The MPs did not support the proposal to summon Shmyhal and Svyrydenko to discuss the details of the resource deal. The coalition argued that “it is very difficult for government officials now”.
The U. S. House of Representatives passed the budget bill by 2 votes. The plan calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years and includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
Over the week, the incidence of ARVI, flu, and COVID-19 increased by 20%, with 249,344 people falling ill. In three regions, the epidemic threshold is exceeded at a high level, and in 19 other regions, a "local quarantine" may be introduced.
Two people were killed and two others were injured as a result of a Russian UAV attack on Kyiv region. Private houses, high-rise buildings and cars were damaged in Buchansky district.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court, fulfilling the overdue IMF beacon. The law provides for the establishment of two courts and the formation of a 6-member Expert Council.
An air alert has been declared in Zaporizhzhia and other eastern regions due to the threat of ballistic weapons. The air force reported a high-speed target in the direction of Kryvyi Rih.
In Odesa and Dnipropetrovs'k regions, blackouts are introduced due to the effects of enemy shelling. Electricity consumption is decreasing due to warming, and there are no restrictions for the population.
Pope Francis spent a restful night in the hospital and is resting. His condition remains critical but stable, and he underwent a routine computed tomography scan.
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in Kherson region, injuring 8 people and killing 1. At a checkpoint in Bilozerska community, three police officers were injured by a drone strike.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially recognized military-technology sport as a non-Olympic sport in Ukraine. Competitions will be held in four areas using drones and robotic systems.
A 450 mm diameter main pipeline was damaged in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. 50 residential buildings were left without heating, and the repair work will take a day.
Britain, Germany, France, and other European countries are ready to send troops to guarantee a ceasefire in Ukraine. The United States plans to support the European peacekeeping force after a ceasefire is reached.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and 4 districts of the region, killing one person and wounding 6. Dozens of buildings were damaged, including residential buildings, a university and a theater.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 177 Shahed-type strike drones and imitator drones from 6 directions. Defense forces destroyed 110 drones, 66 imitators were lost, and 4 regions were affected.
Occupants fired four times at the border areas of Sumy region, 15 explosions were recorded. Three communities were attacked with FPV drones and artillery, and a civilian was wounded.
An increase in the concentration of suspended solids has been recorded in the capital due to low winds. It is recommended to close the windows, limit the time spent outside and drink more water.
The occupants launched 499 attacks on 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, using aircraft, UAVs, MLRS and artillery. As a result of the shelling, a 57-year-old man was wounded and 29 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.
The European Union does not have enough money to compensate for the suspension of USAID on its own. About 55.8 billion euros of American aid could disappear, which would especially affect Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Ukrainian defenders repelled 98 enemy attacks in various frontline areas. The enemy conducted 92 air strikes and fired 5672 times, including attacks with guided aerial bombs and kamikaze drones.
Tesla shares fell 9% after sales in the EU and UK nearly halved in January. The company's market capitalization fell below $1 trillion for the first time since November due to competition and Musk's controversial statements.
Munich Airport has announced a 48-hour strike from February 27 to 28. As a result, most of the 1,600 scheduled flights will be canceled, and passengers are advised to check flight status.
There were 62 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 14 attacks. The occupants are actively using aviation and artillery, especially in the Kursk sector.
The European Commission has denied the existence of a new proposal on critical minerals for Ukraine, recalling the existing memorandum of 2021. This denial followed reports of possible competition with the United States for Ukrainian resources.
Antonio Costa announced a videoconference of EU Council members. At the meeting, Emmanuel Macron will report on his recent visit to Washington.
The European Union has offered Ukraine a deal on mining that does not compete with the US. European Commissioner Stefan Sejourne said that future cooperation would be “mutually beneficial.
