German intelligence has accused Moscow of concealing the true cost of the war, stating that Russia's budget deficit in 2025 exceeded the officially declared amount by more than 2. 36 trillion rubles. Western sanctions and falling oil prices are impacting the Russian economy.
The centrist Tisza party leads Orbán's Fidesz ahead of the April 12 elections, while the far-right Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) is gaining support. Polls show many voters are still undecided.
Officials from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff organized a scheme to embezzle fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast, causing losses of over UAH 22 million. In Zhytomyr Oblast, the head of the district's quartering and operational unit is suspected of causing UAH 8.3 million in losses through overpayment of VAT for fuel oil.
The Moldovan government has introduced a heightened alert regime in the energy sector for 60 days. The decision was made on March 4 due to events in the Middle East.
US forces hit over 1700 targets in Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury". Three F-15 aircraft were lost due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defense.
At the "Lukianivska" metro station, a phased replacement of entrance doors is underway. On March 4, repairs to exit No. 1 towards Yurii Illienko Street will begin; the station will operate without changes.
Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters to Cyprus to strengthen air defense. This decision was made after the Iranian drone attack on Akrotiri airbase.
A case of Dengue fever was recorded in a 24-year-old woman in Lviv region who was vacationing in the Maldives. She was hospitalized on February 19 and discharged in satisfactory condition on February 26.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck air defense elements, military infrastructure, and UAV control points of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Luhansk, Donetsk regions, and Crimea. S-300, Sopka-2, Kasta-2E2 radars and UAV control points were hit.
In Kyiv Oblast, the head of a TCC department was detained for extorting $4,000 to remove a conscript from the wanted list and process documents without conscription. The official threatened mobilization if the demand was refused.
Since the beginning of 2026, SES rescuers have saved 89 tourists, including 10 children, in the Carpathians. Operations were coordinated using drones and canine units.
The winter of 2025-2026 in Kyiv was the coldest in 15 years, with an average air temperature of -4°C. The last time such a cold winter occurred was in 2010-2011.
In Lviv, three MSEC doctors are accused of issuing 56 fictitious disability certificates to conscripts. This allowed 36 men to illegally leave the country.
In Prykarpattia, an 18-year-old woman has been detained on suspicion of inflicting fatal injuries on her seven-month-old son. The child died from a severe traumatic brain injury inflicted by the mother after consuming energy drinks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.
Two judges of the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation have been notified of suspicion of war crimes. They sentenced Azov prisoners of war to 18 years in prison for participating in hostilities.
In Fastiv region, a 35-year-old man shot at the floor and hit an employee of the establishment after a conflict. A hand grenade and a detonator were found at the detainee's place of residence.
Seven employees of "Ukrzaliznytsia" will face trial in Kyiv for illegal earnings on international routes. They sold tickets without proper registration, causing the company losses of over 8.7 million hryvnias.
Two medical workers who organized a fictitious disability scheme were exposed in Vinnytsia. The receipt of 4,600 US dollars for documents to establish a group II disability was documented.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed an updated composition of the supervisory board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" based on the nomination committee's submission. The board includes four independent international members and two state representatives.
Prosecutors of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified three Russian servicemen of suspicion. They shot an unarmed man in Hostomel in March 2022.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce licensing for the import of grapes, wine, and spirits from Moldova. This is in response to restrictions on the export of Ukrainian poultry.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 132 combat engagements on the front, 37 of which occurred in the Huliaipole direction. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 55 air strikes, used 4126 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2521 shelling attacks.
Kaja Kallas will hold an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council due to Iran. She condemns the attacks by the Iranian regime, which threaten a wider war in the Middle East.
Israel's Ambassador to Washington, Yehiel Leiter, announced that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died. This happened as a result of an Israeli strike on his residence.
Four cars collided in the village of Drahomyrchany in Prykarpattia. Two people died, including a child, and four were injured.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have died. He called on Iranian citizens to take to the streets.
Ukraine expresses solidarity with the Middle Eastern countries affected by Iran's attacks. The Foreign Minister condemned Iran's criminal policy and called for support for the Iranian people.
The IAEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and calls for restraint to avoid risks to nuclear safety. There is currently no evidence of radiological impact, but Iran continues suspicious activity at nuclear facilities.
In February, 83 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were recorded in Ukraine, affecting 150 people, including 55 children. 23 people died, according to the State Emergency Service.
