Starting March 1, pensions and insurance payments for millions of Ukrainians will be indexed by 12. 1%. This increase exceeds the inflation rate and will cover almost all major types of pensions.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine allocated financial resources to military units on February 25. Payments of additional funds for January 2026 to servicemen will begin tomorrow.
The European Commission is discussing with the European Parliament and member states options to secure a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine. This is happening against the backdrop of Budapest's blockade, despite prior agreement, confirmed European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho.
In Kyiv, two car wash employees were detained for stealing USD 22,500 and EUR 1,700 from a client's car. Most of the stolen funds have been recovered and returned to the owner.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations on ending the war are ongoing at several levels. The main difficulties are related to political decisions and the issue of territories, as well as the military component.
The Commander of Logistics of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the head of an SBU department were detained for corruption during the construction of shelters for aircraft. $320,000 USD was seized.
Russia has been attacking Naftogaz's gas storage facilities and production sites in Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions for two days in a row. The enemy used about 60 attack drones, causing destruction.
Rustem Umerov will meet with the American side on February 26 to discuss Ukraine's recovery and preparation for a trilateral meeting with Russia in early March. Details of the next exchange will also be discussed.
Rivne police are identifying individuals who launched fireworks on February 24 around 8 PM. The use of pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited under martial law.
In Lutsk, a man fired several shots at TCC servicemen during notification activities. The attacker was neutralized, the weapon was seized, and none of the servicemen were injured.
Ukrainian interceptor drones destroy every third enemy drone. The main challenge remains Russian drones such as "Shaheds", "Gerberas" and "Italmas".
Since the beginning of the day, 143 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy used 4315 kamikaze drones and carried out 2395 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 27 occupiers were eliminated and 11 wounded, two vehicles were destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that information about the US desire to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by July 4 is new to him. He noted that Ukraine supports a quick end to the war, but without giving up territories.
The Minister of Energy announced that a meeting of the energy "Ramstein" will take place in March. The European Union has allocated 920 million euros to support Ukraine.
Canada is allocating $1. 46 billion for Ukraine's military needs and transferring over 400 armored vehicles. Ottawa is also directing $20 million to restore energy infrastructure and imposing sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet."
The Finnish Paralympic Committee refused to participate in the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision is a protest against the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to competitions under national symbols.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the swift presentation of the bill on post-war elections. The document is being developed with consideration for security and democratic standards.
British actor Ian McKellen, known as Gandalf, supported Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. He recited a poem by Ukrainian serviceman and poet Artur Dron.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called for Russia's accountability at the 11th emergency session of the UN General Assembly. She emphasized the forced displacement of 20,000 Ukrainian children, calling it a war crime, confirmed by ICC arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova.
British intelligence reports that after four years of war, Russia has lost over 1. 25 million killed and wounded, forcing it to use primitive tactics and advance through numerical superiority.
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Support for lasting peace in Ukraine. " It was supported by 107 states, 12 were against, and 51 abstained.
Since February 24, 2022, Ukrainian air defense has destroyed over 14,000 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air Force aviation has conducted 26,800 sorties between 2022 and 2026.
During the repair period of 'Druzhba', oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary will be carried out via an alternative route through Croatia.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. They discussed the diplomatic track, humanitarian issues, and coordination of further steps.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure. This creates conditions for the physical destruction of Ukrainians, which is consistent with the Genocide Convention.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced three areas of support for Ukraine, including a 90 billion euro loan for defense needs. The EU will also provide 100 million euros for energy and has developed a winter plan for 920 million euros.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa stated that the Russian Federation will not succeed in its imperial plans. Ukraine is entering the fifth year of a full-scale war, enduring intense attacks, but continues to resist.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to "freeze" the war, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not retreat from eastern Donetsk. Russia demands the abandonment of 20% of the region's territory, which is key for defense.
The negotiations are "stalling" due to Kyiv and Washington's differing views on the sequence of steps towards peace, as well as weak security guarantees.
