Turkey has declared its readiness to contribute to the prospect of peace in Ukraine. The country reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and condemned the occupation of Crimea.
The isolation regime imposed due to a “security incident” has been lifted at NAS Sigonella in Sicily. The base is a key logistics center for US and NATO operations in the region.
In the city of Omdurman, a military plane crashed near Wadi Said airport, killing 46 people. Among the victims was Major General Bahr Ahmed, and 10 people were injured.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office filed a petition for compulsory educational measures against three teenagers aged 13-14. They beat their peer at a playground in the Obolon district.
The IMF demands transparency in the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund, but draft law No. 13007 only increases corruption risks. The document, initiated by Danylo Hetmantsev, expands the DGF's powers, making it a de facto uncontrolled structure without proper judicial oversight. Depositors may lose the right to timely reimbursement of funds, and the transfer of assets of liquidated banks risks becoming a closed and corrupt process.
Private executors sold land plots for UAH 292 million, while state-owned executors sold land plots for only UAH 110 million.
New rules for regulating the pharmaceutical market forced the suspension of drug discount programs for chronically ill patients.
Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, will attend a meeting of the US Cabinet of Ministers on February 26 to discuss the department's activities. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of massive layoffs of civil servants and a conflict with officials.
More than a million US federal employees have submitted reports on their work at the request of Elon Musk. Some agencies ignored the directive, and the White House said that personnel decisions were left to the departments.
A draft resolution to honor the victims of Ukraine and condemn Russian aggression has been submitted to the House of Representatives. The document reaffirms support for Ukraine and calls on Russia to fulfill its international obligations.
Work continues at the ChNPP site to eliminate the consequences of the Russian drone attack on the NSC. Damage to the outer cladding of the arch and sealing membranes was detected, and the radiation background remains normal.
“Naftogaz will receive funding from Norway to purchase gas through the EBRD. The funds are part of a larger aid package to support Ukraine's energy security.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio does not consider the proposal to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons serious. Zelenskyy has previously stated the need for nuclear weapons as a defense before joining NATO.
UKASKO representatives took part in meetings with European officials and financial institutions in Brussels. The delegation discussed digital transformation and the implementation of insurtech solutions in the financial sector.
Unidentified persons poured paint on the memorial plaque of fallen soldier Yevhen Loginov in the Liski neighborhood. Police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Hooliganism” and are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Due to the warming, dangerous icicles and snow accumulations are forming on roofs and trees. The Patrol Police has provided recommendations on safety and behavior during the thaw.
Experts spoke about the criteria for selecting climate control equipment for office premises. Inverter air conditioners can reduce energy consumption by 40% and create an optimal microclimate for productive work.
The ARMA temporarily suspended the inspection of Alakor City LLC due to complaints to the AMCU regarding the tender for the management of the Gulliver shopping center. In addition, the agency found information about the company's possible ties to Russia and Poroshenko's entourage.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with representatives of the pharmaceutical market to discuss the new regulation that is to come into force in March 2025. The participants discussed the risks of drug shortages and found out that the list of drugs to reduce prices was formed by five domestic manufacturers.
A journalistic investigation revealed millions of dollars worth of real estate registered to the uncle of Deputy Minister of Justice Andriy Haichenko. The property includes elite apartments, houses, and land plots acquired during Haichenko's tenure at the Ministry of Justice.
The United Kingdom plans to gradually increase defense spending to 2. 5% of GDP by 2027, with a further increase to 3%. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it the largest sustainable increase since the Cold War.
IIB associated with Poroshenko will be deprived of its securities trading license due to fraud with Ukrainian donors.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed that the country is not against Ukraine's membership in NATO. According to him, Ukraine seeks membership for the sake of security guarantees.
The UK initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss a possible Trump-Russia deal. European countries are concerned about Trump's statements about “serious discussions” with Putin about ending the war.
Poland has announced its 46th aid package to Ukraine worth more than €200 million. The country has already trained a third of all Ukrainian military in the EU and plans to continue its training mission.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk and European Council President Costa discuss ending the war in Ukraine. An extraordinary meeting of the EU on March 6 will consider assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European security.
The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is negotiating the allocation of 200 billion euros for defense. The new package will be twice as large as the previous one and will require circumventing constitutional restrictions.
The Hydrometeorological Center predicts an average air temperature of 1-7°C in March 2025, which is 1-1. 5°C above normal. The expected precipitation is 22-42 mm, which is less than normal, in the Carpathians up to 74 mm in some places.
The Ukrainian kickboxing team won 6 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals at the WAKO European Cup in Plovdiv. The competition took place from February 20 to 23, and the Ukrainians showed good results in different weight categories.
The Brovary City Council will consider monthly surcharges of UAH 1,300 for pre-school and out-of-school teachers. The initiative will require about UAH 18 million per year from the local budget.
