Julia Shramko
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.
Kaja Kallas is traveling to the USA to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The purpose of the visit is to discuss important issues and maintain unity between European and American leaders.
Russian attack drones attacked the suburbs of Odesa at night. The port infrastructure, a private house and cars were damaged, with no casualties.
The three largest funds raised UAH 24. 1 billion in 2024, which is 28% more than in 2023. During the three years of war, the total amount of these funds' collections reached UAH 93 billion.
Air defense forces repelled an attack by enemy UAVs in Kyiv region. An unfinished multi-storey building was damaged in Brovary district, and a security guard suffered a stress reaction.
Marvel's new movie Captain America: Brave New World showed a sharp 68% drop in box office receipts in its second weekend. The film grossed $289.4 million worldwide but received low reviews from critics and audiences.
Over the last day, 96 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske, Kursk and Lyman sectors. The enemy carried out 52 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.
High levels of air pollution have been reported in Kyiv due to dust accumulation and low winds. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting outdoor activities, and drinking more water.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 185 kamikaze drones and imitator drones from various directions. Air defense systems shot down 113 attack UAVs, and 71 imitator drones were lost without incident.
The NBU reported $9. 6 billion in transfers to Ukraine in 2024 through official and unofficial channels. Most of the funds came from the US, Israel, and Germany, and Western Union was the leader among payment systems.
Keith Dayton, the U. S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. There were wide-ranging and positive discussions with the President of Ukraine and his national security team.