Pavlo Bashynskyi
The Royal Canadian Mint has released its eleventh 99. 99% pure silver pysanka coin. This time, the coin features floral motifs and depicts the profile of King Charles III.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine once again summoned the acting Chargé d'Affaires of the Hungarian Embassy for explanations regarding the detention of Oschadbank employees with cash-in-transit vehicles.
The European Commission has called unacceptable the rhetoric of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The EC stated that there can be no threats against EU member states.
The European Commission has suspended the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic, service, and official passports. This decision was made due to Georgia's violation of its commitments in the areas of democracy and fundamental rights.
The Hungarian Ministry of Energy issued an ultimatum to Kyiv, giving them three working days to restore the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
SBU drones hit the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant and two Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile-gun systems near the Dzhankoy airfield. Also destroyed were a Mohajer-6 UAV, a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun, two fuel tankers, and a ground control station for a Forpost UAV.
NATO has strengthened its missile defense after Alliance air defense systems shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran into Turkish airspace. NATO's posture will remain elevated until the threat from Iran's indiscriminate attacks in the region diminishes.
The American channel Fox News published a story about the US using a "high-tech arsenal" against Iran, showing a video of Ukrainian STING interceptor drones. The "Wild Hornets" team reported that Fox News presented footage of their drones as American.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will continue the diplomatic process when American partners are ready to work in the agreed format. He emphasized that Ukraine must be ready to resume diplomacy at any moment.
Finland plans to lift the ban on storing nuclear weapons on its territory, which has been in effect since 1987. This decision was made to ensure the country's military defense within NATO.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should make a deal, as Putin is allegedly ready for peace. The American leader believes that Zelenskyy is not showing sufficient readiness for negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyy stated that restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline to its previous form makes no sense. The reason is the damage to the main pumping station in Brody and the unwillingness to transport Russian oil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that Viktor Orban would stop blocking the EU's 90 billion euro loan. The Ukrainian military needs weapons, and Ukraine is looking for ways to circumvent Orban's veto.
Due to the thaw in the highlands of the Carpathians in Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions, moderate avalanche danger (level 2) is expected. The flood situation in Ukraine is under control, most rivers have cleared of ice.
The SBU revealed details of the damage to the frigate "Admiral Essen" during the attack on Novorossiysk on March 2. The ship sustained critical damage, limiting its ability to use Kalibr cruise missiles.
Russian media report about 20 explosions over Saratov and Engels. Local residents claim air defense activity and low-flying UAVs.
Kurdish armed groups from Iraq launched a military offensive against the Iranian regime on March 2. Iranian forces evacuated the border city of Marivan.
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has launched inspections of gas stations due to a significant increase in fuel prices in early March 2026. The Committee is analyzing the provided information to identify possible violations of economic competition protection legislation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a Coordination Center for the implementation of Ukraine's Regional Resilience Plans. It will be headed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and its members include representatives of ministries, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Office of the President.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. He instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other agencies to develop options for support without compromising Ukraine's defense.
A US Navy destroyer in the Mediterranean Sea shot down an Iranian missile heading towards Turkey. This is the first time a NATO force has intercepted an Iranian missile since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Volodymyr Kompanychenko from the post of head of the SBU Department in Zhytomyr region. He is suspected of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion.
On most fronts, the situation remains stable, but on the eastern flank of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are advancing. In total, 48 aggressor attacks were recorded during the day, mainly in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
On the night of March 2, the SBU and the Defense Forces hit the Valentin Pikul minesweeper and also damaged the anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov. As a result of the attack, three Russian sailors were killed and 14 were wounded.
11 countries and the EU have decided to boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games in Italy due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with their flags and anthems.
Donald Trump has instructed the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide insurance and guarantees for maritime transport through the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
A Russian LNG tanker caught fire off the coast of Libya, possibly as a result of an attack by Ukrainian naval drones. The sanctioned vessel had deactivated its identification system.