Stepan Haftko
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the elimination of an Iranian official who led a unit that planned the assassination of Donald Trump. This elimination was an act of retaliation for the Iranian plot against the White House chief.
The cost of chartering a supertanker to transport oil from the US to China has reached a record $29 million. This is due to the escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, which has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's advisors are looking for a way out of the political crisis due to the conflict with Iran. They fear the consequences of a protracted war and are pressuring him to speed up the operation.
The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have required President Trump to obtain approval for military action against Iran. This decision allows the head of the White House to independently determine the intensity of the military campaign.
Germany has handed over the first 13 vehicles to Ukrzaliznytsia for the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure after Russian shelling. This aid is part of a larger support package, which includes 18 vehicles, 32 generators, and 18 units of special equipment.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico claims there is no damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline and accuses Zelenskyy of blackmail. Fico is taking satellite images to Brussels, which, he says, confirm the integrity of the infrastructure.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha appealed to the UAE to provide protection for Ukrainians during Iranian attacks. The UAE assured full protection of the rights of Ukrainian citizens.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
The tanker Stena Imperative, which supplies fuel to the US Navy, was hit by two projectiles in the port of Bahrain. This happened during a massive Iranian attack, which Bahrain repelled by intercepting 70 missiles and 59 drones.
Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is preparing to revise the budget rule for 2026-2030, lowering the "cut-off price" to $45-50 per barrel.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's technical readiness to open all six negotiation clusters for EU accession. He emphasized that the political readiness of some EU leaders remains questionable due to the aggressor's influence.
The wife of Iran's supreme leader has died of wounds after the attack that claimed her husband's life. The woman was in critical condition, but could not be saved.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
The Defense Forces liberated 9 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction, and 3 more were completely cleared of the enemy. Since January 29, 2026, Russian invaders have suffered losses of over 6,500 personnel.
Mutual trade between the European Union and Russia has decreased by 5. 4 times compared to the period before the full-scale invasion. Russia has lost its status as a key partner of Europe, and its share in European imports has fallen to 1.0%.
On March 2, Ukrainian defenders hit a deep space communication center and the Podlyot-K1 radar station in Crimea. Kasta 2E2 and YASTREB A-V stations in Luhansk region were also destroyed.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that over the winter, Ukraine regained control over significant territories. In three months, the enemy lost approximately 92,850 servicemen and a significant amount of equipment.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is monitoring the situation in the Middle East, maintaining contact with partners regarding the stability of the PURL program. He emphasized that a prolonged war in Iran could create a deficit of air defense resources for Ukraine.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz named Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem as a priority target for elimination after overnight shelling of Israeli territory.
Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia did not support Iran during the crisis, despite the strategic partnership agreement. He noted that Putin is more concerned about rising oil prices than his partners in Tehran.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
Putin's spokesman Peskov stated that the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei did not affect Moscow's approach to resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The Russian Federation continues to consider the political and diplomatic path a priority.
The Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor's Office has sent an indictment to court against a foreigner who was hiding in Europe. He is suspected of organizing and carrying out an attack on security police officers in 2019.
An explosion occurred at a government shipyard in Hong Kong, injuring six men. The incident was caused by a technical malfunction of equipment.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that there was no damage to Iran's key nuclear facilities after the military strikes. The agency is monitoring the situation, and radiation levels in neighboring countries remain normal.
World-renowned science fiction writer Dan Simmons, winner of the Hugo and Locus Awards, has died at the age of 77 in Colorado. He leaves behind more than 30 novels that transformed science fiction and horror.
The Israel Defense Forces has launched a large-scale campaign to definitively destroy "Hezbollah. " The operation will include airstrikes and a possible ground invasion, with no exceptions for any member of the group.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani announced the cessation of diplomatic contacts with the United States. This decision was announced after missile attacks on Iranian facilities.
Geely strengthened its leadership in the Chinese car market, delivering 76,000 more units than BYD in the first two months of the year. BYD is facing pressure, while Geely demonstrates stability due to restructuring and new models.