Pavlo Bashynskyi
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of UAH 2 billion for the purchase of more than 540 school buses in 2026. Priority is given to academic lyceums, schools from liquidated institutions, and special schools.
SAP and NABU announced new suspicions in the case of embezzlement of funds from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. The state lost over UAH 8.9 million on the purchase of 1285 multifunctional devices.
The Chechelivskyi court of Dnipro changed the pre-trial detention measure for Metropolitan Arseniy of the Sviatohirsk Lavra to round-the-clock house arrest until April 25, 2026. He was released in the courtroom, with the court refusing to return the indictment.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 7577, which creates a new model for the functioning of land reclamation system operators as non-commercial entities. This will allow attracting private investment and reducing state expenditures on hydraulic land reclamation.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill regulating the social, labor, and pension rights of military personnel. The law ensures return to work, financial assistance after conscription, and additional guarantees for those released from captivity.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13037, which improves mechanisms for ensuring military discipline, preventing and combating discrimination and sexual harassment. The document obliges military personnel to respect dignity and honor, and commanders to investigate cases of discrimination and violence.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Rustem Umerov in Geneva. The goal is to continue the conversation and explore options for reaching a peace agreement.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa stated that Russia aims to reach the administrative borders of the Donetsk region and advance into the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions by the end of March – beginning of April. The enemy also does not abandon its intentions regarding a buffer zone in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that information about the US desire to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by July 4 is new to him. He noted that Ukraine supports a quick end to the war, but without giving up territories.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he would not dismiss Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi. He believes that now is not the time for politics.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the swift presentation of the bill on post-war elections. The document is being developed with consideration for security and democratic standards.
British intelligence reports that after four years of war, Russia has lost over 1. 25 million killed and wounded, forcing it to use primitive tactics and advance through numerical superiority.
Since February 24, 2022, Ukrainian air defense has destroyed over 14,000 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air Force aviation has conducted 26,800 sorties between 2022 and 2026.
The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to the court against Andriy Smirnov, former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, and the owner of a construction company. They are accused of money laundering and receiving undue benefits.
Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office have sent an indictment to court against former OPZZh MP Oleh Voloshyn. He is accused of treason and intentionally failing to submit an annual declaration.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law that cancels a number of permitting procedures for the construction of the Museum of the Revolution of Dignity. This will unblock the construction, which was frozen due to legal conflicts.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that allows founders of out-of-school education institutions to set salaries and allowances that exceed the norms of the Cabinet of Ministers. This makes it possible to increase salaries for out-of-school education workers.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that exempts Ukrainians who were wounded while defending Ukraine's independence from physical fitness checks when joining the police. This applies to certain positions determined by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Australia and New Zealand announced new packages of sanctions and additional financial assistance to Kyiv. This happened on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that another round of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine could take place at the end of this week. He noted that the talks are progressing, but the parties need to make final decisions.
The SBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs released details of the triple terrorist attack in Lviv, where explosive devices were remotely activated.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko called for regulating Telegram's operations to prevent the recruitment of Ukrainians for terrorist attacks. In his opinion, this issue requires public discussion.
On February 23, an explosion occurred in a police administrative building in Dnipro, damaging windows, furniture, equipment, and a car. There were no casualties, and the circumstances are being investigated.
The woman who orchestrated the terrorist attack in Lviv, which resulted in the death of a police officer, reported an offer of $2,000 from Russian handlers. She claims she was supposed to set up a "firecracker" to intimidate, but refused after threats to her mother.
The head of the National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, stated that the explosion at a gas station in Mykolaiv, where seven patrol officers were injured, is a targeted attack. Two police officers are in serious condition.
On February 24, temporary traffic restrictions and changes in public transport operation will be in effect in Kyiv. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations and events marking the anniversary of the invasion.
The government has approved a model charter for fuel and energy complex enterprises. This will allow for the implementation of modern corporate governance standards and increased transparency.
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia until February 24, 2027. This decision was made due to violations of international law and will come into force on February 24, 2026.
The woman suspected of the terrorist attack in Lviv stated that she was unaware of the explosives and regrets her actions. She claims that a handler, who introduced himself as Mark, contacted her via Telegram.
SBU drones attacked the transportation hub at the main oil pumping station "Kaleykino" in Tatarstan on the night of February 23. As a result of the attack, six explosions occurred at the station, and a large-scale fire broke out.