Olga Rozgon
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada expressed full support for the President of Ukraine after his talks with Trump. The dispute between the leaders arose over the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Trump's adviser Margot Martin reacted to the dispute that arose in the Oval Office between the leaders. She said that Trump and Vance would only support those who respect the US position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders shook hands near the West Wing and posed for photos.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv, Kyiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions. The blackouts are carried out at the command of Ukrenergo.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1150 Russian servicemen and destroyed a significant amount of equipment. The occupiers' losses include 8 tanks, 69 artillery systems and 141 UAVs.
Dry weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine on February 27, with gradual warming. In the west, the temperature will reach +10°, while in the northeast and east, frost will remain down to -5°.
A fire broke out at an industrial facility in Kyiv region as a result of the fall of Russian drone debris. There were no casualties, and the fire was extinguished.
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which are armed with Kalibr missiles with a total volley of 26 missiles.
Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross across the Egyptian border. In exchange, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, completing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
China Railway has started testing a new CR450 train capable of reaching speeds of up to 450 km/h. The model features improved energy efficiency, comfort and safety compared to its predecessor, the CR400.
The planned meeting between EU High Representative Kallas and US Secretary of State Rubio was canceled due to “scheduling issues. ” The cancellation comes amid rising tensions between the US and EU over migration and freedom of speech.
Archaeologists have found rare life-size frescoes in Pompeii depicting secret rites of dedication to Dionysus. The discovery dates back to 40-30 BC and contains scenes of ritual ecstasy, dancing and hunting.
Chile experienced the largest blackout in 15 years, leaving 19 million people without power. Three people dependent on medical equipment died due to the blackout.
Viktor Orbán's government proposes to move the annual LGBT pride parade from the streets of Budapest to an enclosed space, explaining it as “child protection. ” This continues a series of restrictions on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary.
According to the DHS, more than 20,000 illegal immigrants were arrested in the United States during the first month of Trump's presidency in 2025. The administration is also considering new measures to speed up deportations.
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court has ordered the CEC to recount all votes from the 2024 parliamentary elections. The audit revealed discrepancies in the count at 17% of polling stations.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that a just peace in Ukraine is possible only if NATO provides security guarantees. Meloni emphasized that this is the most effective way to prevent a new Russian invasion.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with the leaders of Italy, Germany, Poland, and possibly Zelenskyy on March 2. The participants will discuss Trump's peace initiative for Ukraine and European security issues.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of 25% tariffs on imports from the EU, including cars. The US President accused the EU of creating a bloc to “rob” the United States.
The White House has banned Reuters, HuffPost and Der Tagesspiegel journalists from attending a US Cabinet meeting. Media outlets demand that the obstruction of the free press be stopped.
The United States and Russia are in talks about possible cooperation on resource extraction in the Arctic. Washington sees this as a way to weaken ties between Moscow and Beijing, despite the concerns of NATO allies.
IOC President Thomas Bach has resigned as a member of the organization, effective June 23, 2025. A new president will be elected on March 20 in Greece among seven candidates.
Newly elected German leader Friedrich Merz is planning a visit to Paris to meet with Macron. They will discuss the results of recent talks with Trump and the security situation in Europe.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of enemy attack drones. Air defense systems are in place in Kyiv region, and people are urged to take shelter.
On the M-14 highway near Posad-Pokrovsky, a Renault Megan hit a cyclist who had left a secondary road. The 50-year-old cyclist died on the spot, and police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
The Romanian Senate has passed a law allowing the destruction of drones that illegally cross the country's airspace. The document provides for quick decision-making on neutralizing drones by local commanders.
President Zelensky listened to a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian military has been successfully holding a buffer zone on the aggressor's territory for almost seven months.
The European Union has reduced the sanctions list for embezzlement of Ukrainian state funds from 18 to 3 people. Viktor Yanukovych, who has been under sanctions since 2014, is no longer on the list.
Over the day, 98 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 69 air and 4 missile strikes. In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy made 33 assault attacks, losing 321 occupants and a significant amount of equipment.
One person was killed and two others were injured in Buchansky district as a result of a UAV attack. Five private houses and four high-rise buildings were damaged, and three cars were destroyed.