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.
A large-scale police operation is underway in the center of Mannheim in the Wasserturm/Plankenkopf district. According to eyewitnesses, a car hit several people, at least one person was killed.
Antonio Costa said that peace is not just a ceasefire that will give Russia time to return stronger. He was responding to Orban's letter demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia, following the example of the United States.
UK Defence Secretary Luke Pollard stated that the deployment of troops in Ukraine is possible without the US. However, the participation of Americans is necessary to achieve a firm and lasting peace.
A 3. 9-magnitude earthquake struck North Hollywood during the post-Oscar celebration. Eyewitnesses reported strong shaking and swaying of high-rise buildings, but there were no casualties.
The head of the Foreign Policy Committee, Merezhko, announced a temporary pause in relations between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, there are no official statements about the suspension of aid, and the UK can become a diplomatic bridge.
An air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K fighter jet. The aircraft is a carrier of Kinzhal air defense missiles, which creates a missile threat throughout the country.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, two previously convicted men attacked and robbed a serviceman from Kharkiv. The police detained the attackers within hours and seized some of the stolen money.
British Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard denied the existence of an agreement with France on a one-month truce in Ukraine. According to him, various options for achieving a lasting peace are being discussed “privately.
A 46-year-old man died in the Kremenchuk TCR after passing a military medical commission. According to preliminary medical reports, the cause of death was acute heart failure.
On March 1, Russian troops launch a missile attack on a unit of the Ukrainian Army, killing and wounding. The command is conducting an investigation and calls for the dissemination of unverified information.
Hungary rejected a draft EU document on security guarantees and military assistance to Ukraine. Slovakia also refused to provide financial and military support to Kyiv.
Major General Mykhailo Drapaty reacted to the tragic enemy attack on the training ground. He initiated an independent investigation and promised to bring to justice all those involved in the incident.
