EU foreign ministers strongly support the use of proceeds from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, EU High Representative Josep Borrell says, despite some opposition.
Belgium will provide Ukraine with a $450 million military aid package, including 300 Lynx combat vehicles and three minesweepers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi considers the development of unmanned systems as a key technological innovation to gain an advantage over the enemy in the ongoing conflict a priority.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested spending the frozen Russian assets on preventing the consequences of Russian aggression and protecting Ukraine, rather than rebuilding it, as the aggressor must pay for its actions.
Twenty-three Russian occupiers were killed and sixty-seven wounded during a week-long offensive operation called "Revenge" by Ukrainian border guards, who also destroyed Russian military equipment, including BM-21 Grad, Strela-10, 122mm howitzers and D-30 howitzers.
Three men aged 45, 55 and 67 died as a result of a munition detonation when they were disassembling an unmanned aerial vehicle they found in their yard in the village of Lviv, Beryslav district.
Loud explosions have been heard in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol in Crimea, prompting Russian authorities to urge residents not to panic without providing any official explanation.
President Zelenskyy thanked the EU for setting up a €5 billion fund to support Ukraine's defense efforts this year.
Over the past day, 56 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian front, during which Ukrainian troops repelled most of the Russian occupants' attacks, in particular in the Novopavlivka sector, where the enemy conducted 21 attacks with the support of aviation.
The State Environmental Inspectorate of the Southwestern District estimates that a drone strike on a 9-story building in Odesa on March 2 caused nearly UAH 500 million in environmental damage, contaminating 5,000 square meters of land with metal fragments and construction debris.
Russians carried out more than 800 cyberattacks on Ukrainian government agencies and services, targeting energy infrastructure and telecommunications systems to destabilize Ukrainian society.
NABU detectives suspect one of the witnesses in the Polygraph Plant case of illegally disclosing information about searches to a possible suspect, which led to charges under Article 387 of the Criminal Code.
The European Union and Switzerland have begun negotiations to deepen bilateral relations aimed at ensuring a level playing field for companies, protecting the rights of EU citizens working in Switzerland, and facilitating Swiss participation in EU programs and financial contributions.
On the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored military volunteers, including awarding the Order of the Golden Star of the Hero of Ukraine to several fallen and living defenders who bravely fought against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine accuses the German Gymnastics Federation of violating the IOC's neutrality rules by allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes who support the war to compete at the World Championships in Germany.
Explosions have gone off in the Russian city of Belgorod in the area of Zelenaya Polyana Street, and there are casualties, Russian Telegram channels report.
Frozen Russian assets should be used to pay compensation to Ukrainians who suffered from Russian aggression, as Russia must pay reparations for the damage caused by its war crimes, according to Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin.
Ukrainian troops destroyed a motorboat of Russian saboteurs as they attempted to approach the right bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region, foiling their mission.
Ukraine has a clear procedure on its way to EU membership and is systematically following it, and President Zelenskyy hopes to start negotiations in the first half of this year after the European Commission approves the framework for negotiations.
President Zelenskyy reported on the progress of the response to the Russian strikes, provided assistance to the victims, and recognized the heroic efforts of rescuers in Sumy, Dnipro, and other regions who responded to the attacks.
On March 13, 2024, Russian troops conducted a mortar attack on the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region, Ukraine, killing one civilian and injuring two.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to ban Russian athletes from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Putin's dictatorial regime.
Fraud at Ukrzaliznytsia caused UAH 117 million in losses due to a scheme to embezzle funds during the purchase of cables at inflated prices, involving 7 suspects, including 2 employees of the company.
Over the past day, 70 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian front, with Russians attacking in seven directions, while Ukrainian defenders repelled 19 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivske area alone.
According to Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, the legal model for a special tribunal to prosecute Russia's top leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine is expected to be agreed upon this year.
49 people were wounded in a Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, 10 adults and 7 children are still in hospital, while Russians continued to attack the Dnipropetrovs'k region, targeting the Nikopol district. No casualties were reported.
The Third Assault Brigade destroyed more than 500 occupants, up to 20 enemy armored vehicles and tanks, as well as a significant amount of Russian equipment in the Avdiivka sector, despite the extremely difficult combat situation against outnumbered Russian forces.
Belarus has announced a week of reservist training camps, with more than 200 reservists already assigned to military units such as mechanized brigades and communications regiments, indicating increased military activity.
In Lviv region, police uncovered a drug trafficking scheme operating out of a penal colony, seizing cannabis worth UAH 10 million and detaining all members of the criminal group.
The European Parliament is preparing to sue the European Commission over its controversial decision to unfreeze billions of dollars for Hungary late last year, despite concerns about human rights and rule of law violations.
