Over the past week, law enforcement officials reported 14 new suspicions of collaborative activities. In 2025, courts have already issued 1,115 verdicts for cooperation with the occupation authorities.
The US accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020, calling for a new arms control treaty. China denies the accusations, calling them an exaggeration of the nuclear threat.
Pope Leo XIV called for an Olympic truce at the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. He emphasized the values of fair competition and called sport "an expression of our humanity."
In the occupied Mariupol district, changes are being recorded at mass graves of civilians who died in 2022. Satellite images show the transformation of graves into ordinary burial sites and the expansion of roads in their place.
Applications for an additional payment of UAH 20,000 for emergency and recovery team workers have started on the Diia portal. Payments for January-March 2026 will be accrued by the end of this month.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the EU is ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. However, the European Union will not open parallel communication channels.
Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia have shut down three fraudulent call centers that defrauded citizens of Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Over 50 victims lost almost 4 million hryvnias, and 10 individuals have been notified of suspicion.
The European Union Court has allowed the confiscation of cars belonging to Russian citizens that were imported into the EU in violation of the sanctions regime. These vehicles are not subject to registration and may be seized.
The director of a Kyiv City State Administration communal enterprise was detained for extorting UAH 1. 2 million from a contractor for the supply of educational equipment to schools. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
In Odesa, an unknown man attacked a TCC serviceman during a document check, using tear gas and inflicting a stab wound. The injured person was hospitalized, and his condition is stable.
A UAZ car with two men fell through the ice on the bypass canal near Lebedivka village in Kyiv Oblast. The body of one man, born in 1971, was recovered; the search for the second continues in difficult conditions.
Starting from March 1, 2026, minimum pension payments for families of fallen and missing defenders in Ukraine will increase. Payments for a disabled family member will be at least UAH 12,810, and for families with two or more members, at least UAH 10,020 per person.
The Prosecutor General's Office exposed a fraudulent group that defrauded 13 people of almost UAH 1 million by offering fake UN assistance and sales on OLX. The organizer and two accomplices have been notified of suspicion.
The Russian banking system lost stability in 2025, profits decreased by 8%, and return on equity fell to 18%. The share of non-performing loans increased to 11%, indicating a systemic crisis.
In the Lviv region, police found a missing 13-year-old girl, who was reported missing by her mother. The child was found without signs of life. A criminal investigation has been launched.
In Kharkiv, an 11-year-old boy with autism died on July 8, 2025, from a traumatic brain injury and lack of medical care. His 36-year-old mother has been notified of suspicion of malicious non-fulfillment of duties.
A lecturer was detained in Kharkiv for allegedly transmitting intelligence information about the location of Ukrainian military personnel to a representative of the Russian Federation. She communicated via Telegram, using a separate phone and English for conspiracy.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna arrived in Ukraine to see how the nation lives under constant threat. He emphasized that Ukraine's struggle concerns the security of all Europe.
In the first quarter, Ukraine will receive 140 million euros in loans and 21 million euros in grants from the EU for dual-use technologies. This funding is part of the systemic build-up of the country's defense capabilities.
The Prague District Court sentenced a tram driver to 200 hours of community service for a conflict with a Ukrainian couple. He must undergo re-education and pay 55,000 CZK in compensation.
32 European lawmakers have appealed to the European Commission, demanding an investigation into TikTok over allegations of content censorship, particularly concerning the "Epstein files. " Users report technical issues and reduced post reach following changes in the platform's ownership.
The Washington Post announced the layoff of about 30% of its employees, including hundreds of journalists, due to significant losses. The publication will focus on national news, politics, business, and healthcare, closing its sports, books, and local sections.
An analysis by the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) showed that Russia spent up to 66% more on military needs than officially stated. According to BND estimates, Russia's military spending last year amounted to about 250 billion euros, which is 10% of GDP.
Russia's budget deficit could almost triple by the end of 2026 due to reduced oil purchases by India and increased discounts. This will cut revenues, while expenditures may exceed expectations.
An ancient Trypillian vase, which was previously attempted to be illegally exported to Switzerland, has been handed over to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. Experts date it to the mid-5th millennium BC.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin is preparing a new stage of attack on the digital sphere, deepening its course towards total control over the IT sector. The Russian authorities are preparing a new version of the Information Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation, where the use of Western digital technologies is defined as a systemic threat.
Registration for the main session of the NMT-2026 will last from March 5 to April 2. Changes to registration data can be made until April 7.
Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.
Sweden and Denmark will jointly purchase Tridon air defense systems for Ukraine for 2. 6 billion Swedish kronor ($290 million). Sweden will finance 2.1 billion kronor, and Denmark will contribute 500 million kronor.
On the first day, entrepreneurs submitted 2,700 applications for "Energy Assistance for Sole Proprietors," with another 9,000 applications in the process of being processed. Sole proprietors of groups 2-3 can receive up to 15,000 hryvnias for generators and electricity.
