The head of the IAEA called the change of mission at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without agreement from Ukraine an "extraordinary exception. " The decision was made due to the impossibility of safely conducting a rotation and the need to protect the lives of the staff.
On the night of March 4, a Russian drone damaged a children's medical facility in Sumy. Due to the attack, two hospitals are operating on generators, and some areas of the city are left without electricity.
Legendary Canadian rock musician Neil Young with the band Chrome Hearts will perform in Ukraine. The free concert will be the first in the European tour Love Earth Tour, with the date and venue to be confirmed.
President Zelensky appointed the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, as the permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization concurrently. The appointment was approved by decree No. 151/2025.
The USA has halted funding for the sale of new weapons to Ukraine through the foreign military financing system. The White House is considering the possibility of freezing arms supplies from US reserves.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Ukrainian agrarians must undergo confirmation of their activities according to Russian standards. Out of 1021 enterprises in Luhansk region, only 175 have received such status, the rest are "nationalized" or in the process.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 7 children have been returned from occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Among them are families from Crimea who fled political persecution, and a family from Kherson region whose son sought to obtain a Ukrainian education.
In the village of Bile in the Varash district, a "Cherry" tractor fell through the ice of a lake, and the driver died. The 48-year-old man was attempted to be rescued by fellow villagers, but medics pronounced him dead.
Moscow plans to dismiss high-ranking officials and heads of district occupation administrations in the temporarily occupied territories. The goal is to centralize management and strengthen control over puppet officials.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of March 03, 2025. The total losses of Russian personnel reached 878,000 people, and 10252 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.
In the temporarily occupied territories, members of the “movements” are forced to work. In addition, they are used in propaganda “humanitarian missions” and Russian narratives are actively imposed on them.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.
There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. The total number of missiles on board is 26, while there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas.
On March 3, it will be cloudy in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 0 to +7 degrees. Wet snow is possible in Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy regions and Crimea.
The British regulator has launched an investigation into the processing of personal data of children aged 13-17 on TikTok. Reddit and Imgur are also being checked to assess the age of users.
Streaming service Hulu encountered large-scale technical problems during the Oscars broadcast. More than 34 thousand users did not have access to the broadcast for more than an hour and a half.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is ready to restore normal relations with Ukraine if Kyiv is ready for peace. To end the war, it is necessary to involve Russia in the negotiation process.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.
The animated film “The Stream. The Last Cat on Earth, produced by Latvia, won in the Best Animated Feature Film nomination. Earlier, it also won a Golden Globe.
The President of Ukraine declared his readiness for a new visit to the United States and assured of continued cooperation. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's failure would mean failure for both Europe and the United States.
Sanjeev Kumar, a 44-year-old gynecologist, is accused of sexually assaulting four women and medical fraud. He performed unnecessary procedures using non-sterile instruments and defrauded insurance programs.
Republican Senator James Lankford opposed Zelenskyy's resignation, saying it would lead to chaos in Ukraine. He also supported the President of Ukraine's position of no confidence in Putin for violating the agreements.
Scientists at the "Akademik Vernadsky" station demonstrated a method for measuring the size of whales using a drone and a one-meter ruler. Biologists shared a video of the process on Facebook.
The President of Ukraine has declared his readiness to step down in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO. He also noted that the holding of elections does not guarantee his absence from the presidential race.
The US Treasury Secretary said that the issue of signing an agreement with Ukraine on minerals is not currently being considered. The decision comes after Zelenskiy's early departure from the White House due to a dispute with Trump.
The Prime Minister of Poland said that there is no common position on the confiscation of seized Russian assets among Western countries. Some countries fear the consequences for the euro and the banking system.
One person was injured in a Russian drone attack in Kryvyi Rih. The company sustained damage to its facilities, and windows in the surrounding buildings were damaged.
A Russian drone attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 5 people. A fire broke out in a high-rise building and damaged the windows of neighboring buildings.
The French president says that European troops will not be sent to Ukraine in the near future. Macron and the British Prime Minister propose a one-month ceasefire in the air, at sea, and in energy infrastructure.
The summit of world leaders determined that the basis of the truce should be security guarantees for Ukraine through NATO mechanisms. The exchange of prisoners and the return of children are seen as the first step toward peace.
