Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Cabinet of Ministers, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Office regarding the results of the government's work and tasks for spring-summer. They discussed energy restoration, Ukraine's defense, the state of roads, relations with the EU, and pension indexation.
Odesa police are investigating a criminal case regarding the possible illegal seizure of land by the Odrex clinic. The medical facility leases premises from LLC "Fabrika Akatsiya", with which it shares owners, and states that all questions should be directed to the landlord.
The Cabinet of Ministers has established a Coordination Center for the implementation of Ukraine's Regional Resilience Plans. It will be headed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and its members include representatives of ministries, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Office of the President.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Ukraine is preparing a decision on a strategic fuel reserve. The law provides for the creation of minimum stocks of oil and petroleum products, which will be stored in Ukraine and the EU.
This year, 45% of Ukrainians plan to celebrate March 8, while 52% of respondents will not. The popularity of the holiday has significantly decreased compared to 2021.
Nazar Chepurnyi became the best athlete of February according to the NOC of Ukraine. He won the World Cup stage in artistic gymnastics in the vault in Germany.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Ihor Brusylo as Ukraine's Ambassador to Italy. Prior to this, Brusylo served as Deputy Head of the President's Office and had experience working in Italy.
11 countries and the EU have decided to boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games in Italy due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with their flags and anthems.
The special regime of Defence City is a correct initiative, but it needs refinement. This will allow attracting not only large enterprises, but also small and medium-sized businesses.
A draft resolution on establishing Ukrainian Women's Day has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. This initiative is proposed to be celebrated on February 25, Lesya Ukrainka's birthday.
The Reserve+ application now offers the possibility of applying for a deferment for parents with many children, regardless of marital status. The process is fully automated and takes from a few minutes to several hours.
He assured that Ukraine is strengthening human rights protection mechanisms and combating discrimination, but the problem of unfair treatment of citizens remains relevant.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clarified how military personnel can independently determine the recipients of monetary allowance in case of captivity or disappearance. This is possible through a personal order, certified by a commander or a notary.
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.
The preliminary hearing in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has been postponed again. The next hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified by the IOC from the 2026 Olympics, warmly congratulated his father on his birthday on Instagram. He posted archival and modern photos with his father, thanking him for his support.
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.
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 bill on the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been finalized for the second reading. It defines the legal and organizational principles for forming a separate military structure according to NATO standards for the state's cyber defense.
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.
The land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa has become the subject of a criminal investigation due to possible unauthorized expansion and change of its intended purpose. Activist Oleh Mykhailyk links this to political cover-up by former deputy mayor Mykhailo Kuchuk.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 13646 on the social protection of military personnel, which sets 15 million hryvnias as the maximum amount of assistance to the families of the deceased. This amount includes payments received while having the status of a missing person.
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych thanked for the invitation and called for Serhiy Bubka to be stripped of the title Hero of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to seize the assets of Oleh Tsariov, a former MP of the IV-VII convocations. Tsariov is accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and supporting the Russian invasion.
A program to provide portable charging stations to families with children with disabilities of subgroup A has been launched in Ukraine. 4,000 stations have already been sent out, and a total of 10,000 have been purchased.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 7577, which creates a new model for the functioning of land reclamation system operators as non-commercial entities. This will allow attracting private investment and reducing state expenditures on hydraulic land reclamation.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill regulating the social, labor, and pension rights of military personnel. The law ensures return to work, financial assistance after conscription, and additional guarantees for those released from captivity.
