President Zelenskyy is preparing a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve the strategy for next winter. Plans for the protection and restoration of energy facilities and critical infrastructure will be updated.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill on the mandatory evacuation of the population, including children, from areas of active and potential hostilities. The decision on evacuation is made by the Cabinet of Ministers and local authorities.
The Ministry of Defense is reforming the weapons codification system to reduce the time from product development to its delivery to the troops. The government has updated three resolutions that change the approach to codification.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will respond to appeals from Ukrainians regarding evacuation from Middle Eastern countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends refraining from traveling to Israel and Iran.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed an updated composition of the supervisory board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" based on the nomination committee's submission. The board includes four independent international members and two state representatives.
Current repairs of public roads have started in Ukraine, eliminating emergency potholes. More than 140 brigades have been involved, and 35.7 thousand m² of pavement have been restored.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce licensing for the import of grapes, wine, and spirits from Moldova. This is in response to restrictions on the export of Ukrainian poultry.
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.
Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.
The government approved the concept of the state targeted social program to combat human trafficking until 2030. It is adapted to the challenges of Russia's full-scale invasion and post-war recovery.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
More than 23 million square meters of damage to major roads have been recorded in Ukraine. The cause was sharp temperature fluctuations and precipitation, which accelerated the destruction of the road surface.
Some holders of Ukraine's dollar bonds are looking for ways to get more favorable terms from the government. They argue that last year's restructuring of GDP-linked securities undermined their position.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has announced the key stages of the NMT in 2026. The testing will take place within the main and additional sessions in Ukraine and abroad.
Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU is valid until March next year, said European Commission spokesman Markus Lammert. He is not aware of the debates regarding men of conscription age, referring to the current rules.
Minister of Social Policy Denys Uliutin stated that the government plans to complete the preparation of the pension reform bill and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada this year. After the document is adopted by the MPs, the government will be ready to launch a new pension system.
President Zelenskyy announced the development of a strategy for Ukraine for next winter, taking into account the experience of the regions. Also, from March 1, pensions will be indexed by 12.1% for 10 million Ukrainians.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that 1,156 Ukrainians have already completed the "40+ Health Screening" program, and 54,000 have registered for the examination. In total, UAH 108 million has been credited to the accounts of program participants.
Starting February 27, 699 million UAH of "National Cashback" will be paid out for purchases made in December to 4. 4 million citizens. From March 1, an updated differentiated cashback of 15% and 5% will be in effect.
The MP from the ruling faction who voiced them explained that he was referring to the experience of other countries that, according to him, had already introduced bans or restrictions on Roblox, including Turkey and China.
The return to market tariffs for gas, electricity, and heating in Ukraine is possible only after the war ends. The government will develop a roadmap for the liberalization of gas and electricity markets by June 2026.
External revenues and partner support currently cover a significant portion of mandatory payments made from the state budget.
Funding will be provided by a budget program and a reserve fund. Priority lists of roads to be repaired first have been identified.
The International Monetary Fund has approved an extended financing program for Ukraine totaling $8. 1 billion. The first tranche of $1.5 billion will be disbursed to the budget in the near future.
A round of negotiations took place in Geneva in two formats: with the American side and a trilateral meeting with the participation of the USA and Switzerland. Rustem Umerov reported on the briefing to President Zelenskyy and the preparation of the next round.
Ukraine is finalizing its energy recovery and updated protection strategy by March 1 for the next winter. President Zelenskyy called for taking into account the experience of the regions for greater resilience.
Japan is allocating $41 million for the recovery of Ukrainian communities, marking the fifth phase of the Emergency Recovery Program. The funds will be directed towards municipal infrastructure, healthcare, the agricultural sector, and public broadcasting.
Ukraine has updated the rules for identifying unidentified bodies. Now the procedure is carried out using samples from two close relatives or one relative using two different DNA methods.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has carried out a series of personnel reshuffles in the Ministry of Energy, the National Social Service, and the State Agency for Energy Efficiency. Hanna Lihun has been appointed Deputy Minister of Energy, while Mykola Kolisnyk, Volodymyr Korotkov, and Olena Vysotska have been dismissed.
