On February 25, Russian military forces used an FPV drone on a fiber optic cable in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, marking the first such incident. The drone hit a tree, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
President Zelenskyy met with U4U MEPs. They discussed the restoration of Ukraine's energy system and the scaling up of the PURL program.
Since the beginning of the day, 216 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 2,193 kamikaze drones and carried out 1,866 shelling attacks.
A US-flagged boat invaded Cuban waters on February 25, 2026, and opened fire on Cuban servicemen, wounding the commander. As a result of the clash, "four aggressors were killed, and six were wounded."
Russian media report that the next trilateral talks on Ukraine may not be held in Geneva. The meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia has been postponed to early March.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Donald Trump, discussing the upcoming negotiations in Geneva and preparations for a trilateral meeting. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its efforts to end the war and noted that air defense missiles from the US are helping Ukraine.
The trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia, previously scheduled, will take place in early March. The venue is currently being agreed upon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the country's withdrawal from a number of international CIS agreements. Among them is the Agreement on the Creation of a Joint Air Defense System for the CIS Member States.
On February 26, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is a consequence of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that peace negotiations on the war in Ukraine turned out to be significantly more difficult than expected. However, Washington sees some progress in the dialogue with both sides of the conflict.
Eight countries and the EU will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Games due to the admission of Russians and Belarusians. Ukrainian diplomats are working to increase the number of such states.
The US has officially warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities, particularly in Novorossiysk, have affected American investments in Kazakhstan. This is due to the interests of American companies in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
The Chechelivskyi court of Dnipro changed the pre-trial detention measure for Metropolitan Arseniy of the Sviatohirsk Lavra to round-the-clock house arrest until April 25, 2026. He was released in the courtroom, with the court refusing to return the indictment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held the first-ever meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The parties discussed cooperation in agriculture, defense, and the expansion of educational programs.
A personal meeting between the leaders of Russia, the USA, and Ukraine is possible only at the final stage of negotiations. Separate contacts between Putin and Zelensky remain questionable.
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.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit an S-400 Triumf air defense system launcher and a Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile-gun system combat vehicle in Crimea. Also, a BM-21 Grad MLRS and areas of concentration of enemy manpower were hit in the Donetsk region.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree promoting Denys Prokopenko, commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", to the military rank of brigadier general. Prokopenko, known as "Redis", led the defense of Mariupol and is a Hero of Ukraine.
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 Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reacted to the detention of the logistics commander for corruption. An official investigation has been launched to determine the causes that led to the offense.
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.
Hungary is strengthening the protection of its energy infrastructure and deploying troops near key facilities. This decision was made after the halt of oil supplies via the "Druzhba" pipeline on January 27.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that Norway's support in energy and air defense allowed Ukraine to maintain its energy system and protect infrastructure during winter. The aid included additional gas and PAC-3 missiles to counter ballistic threats, as well as NASAMS systems to protect energy facilities.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that the country is not considering the forced return of Ukrainian refugees. He emphasized the government's unchanged position on this issue.
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 head of state noted that the issue of supplying Patriot missiles was discussed with several partner countries.
Over 100,000 Ukrainians live in Norway, contributing to the country's life, but Norway hopes they will return to Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that Norway's support for Ukraine has not only a political but also a human dimension.
