The Russian war machine is feeling the pressure from sanctions and declining revenues. Businesses in the Nizhny Novgorod region are appealing to officials due to falling investments and profits. Russian regions are facing budget deficits, which increases their dependence on the Kremlin.
In the village of Pidserednie, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region, the number of dead as a result of the night Russian attack has increased. Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased woman from under the rubble.
Ukraine has agreed to a number of commitments within the framework of the new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program from the IMF for $8. 1 billion. Among them are the adoption of tax changes, the update of labor legislation, and the appointment of a new head of the Customs Service.
Over the past day, February 26, 230 combat engagements were recorded on the front. Russians launched two missile strikes, 80 air strikes, used 6607 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3154 shelling attacks.
The Norwegian government is tightening residency rules for Ukrainian men aged 18-60. They will no longer receive temporary collective protection but will be able to apply for asylum under normal rules.
A conflict occurred in Odesa between two servicemen from a TCC notification group, which resulted in a shot into the air from a noise device. There were no casualties.
The National Police and the SBU exposed four organizers of illegal sales of "trophy" weapons in various regions of Ukraine. They seized Soviet and Russian Kalashnikov assault rifles, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, and almost 2 kg of explosives.
Northern European countries are on high alert due to a perceived "acute" threat to energy infrastructure. An attacker, likely linked to a foreign state, is threatening the energy grid.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council have published information about ten Russian public figures who support Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This data is available on the War&Sanctions portal in the "Kremlin's Mouthpieces" section.
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych thanked for the invitation and called for Serhiy Bubka to be stripped of the title Hero of Ukraine.
Ukraine will receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas through the terminal in Klaipeda. Naftogaz and the Lithuanian Ignitis Group will ensure the supply of 90 million cubic meters by the end of March.
On February 26, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging an educational institution. 41 children were in the shelter, no one was injured.
The North Korean leader called on the US to abandon its "hostile" policy towards the DPRK, while also calling for the development of new weapons systems in case of a new war with South Korea.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially denied accusations of supplying weapons to Burkina Faso. The Ministry's spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that such fake stories are aimed at diverting attention from the visit of Ghana's Foreign Minister to Ukraine.
Over the past day, February 25, 235 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 68 air strikes, and used 5271 kamikaze drones.
On February 25, firefighter-rescuer Pavlo Kolisnyk was killed in the Velyka Pysarivka community of Sumy Oblast. His car was hit by a Russian drone as he was returning from duty.
The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional TCC and SP, Oleksiy Dubovyk, reported 17 attacks on military personnel and 18 internal investigations in 2025. He also commented on the death of Oleh Lesin, adding that the police officer from the notification group "disappeared."
From February 26, electric transport on the right bank of Kyiv will gradually resume operation. This became possible due to the improvement of the situation in the energy system and the increase in electricity supply limits.
Ukrspecsystems company opened a production complex in Great Britain. This is an expansion of Ukrainian-British capabilities and the creation of a second resilience circuit.
A Median poll showed that Hungary's opposition Tisza party leads the pro-government Fidesz by 20 percentage points among decided voters. Tisza has 55% support against Fidesz's 35%.
The perpetrators illegally transported citizens across the border with Romania using an ambulance.
Romanian authorities reported a hybrid destabilization operation by Moscow, which included cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Russian-speaking hackers attacked water resources, oil pipelines, and the energy complex.
Austria's Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, Karoline Edtstadler, expressed skepticism about accelerating Ukraine's accession to the EU, calling the 2027 deadline unrealistic. She emphasized the need for reforms and adherence to standards, citing Montenegro as an example.
Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
During the day, the occupiers attacked 32 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, resulting in four deaths and two injuries. 12 airstrikes, 401 UAV attacks, 7 MLRS shellings, and 223 artillery strikes were recorded.
On the night of February 25, the occupiers attacked Mykolaiv region with Shahed-type UAVs. There were no casualties, but infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the Special Tribunal will receive all evidence from criminal proceedings regarding Russian war crimes. This issue is strategic for Ukraine to bring the Russian leadership to justice.
In the Kyiv region, 20,359 criminal offenses under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of the laws and customs of war) are being investigated. 152 occupiers have been notified of suspicion, and 22 have been convicted.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has made mobilization toxic and instructed the Ministry of Defense to seek technological approaches.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is synonymous with war, recalling conflicts in Chechnya, Georgia, Syria, African countries, and Ukraine. He emphasized that Putin does not recognize the value of human life and human rights.
