The first day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US, has concluded. Negotiations will resume late on Thursday morning.
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The European Parliament is likely to vote next week.
Russia's budget deficit could almost triple by the end of 2026 due to reduced oil purchases by India and increased discounts. This will cut revenues, while expenditures may exceed expectations.
Euroclear announced the transfer of €1. 4 billion to Ukraine's support budget in early 2026. These funds are proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Since the beginning of the day, 40 combat engagements have been recorded. The occupiers shelled settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions from Russian territory.
A Lieutenant Colonel of the State Border Guard Service and his cousin from Russia smuggled over 70 conscripts into the EU for $17,000-20,000. They produced forged documents from the International Organization for Migration.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping assessed relations between their countries as "exemplary" during their first direct talks this year. Bilateral trade has exceeded $200 billion for three consecutive years.
The second round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and the Russian Federation has begun in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is hosting these talks, emphasizing its role in facilitating dialogue between the parties.
Discounts on Russian oil for Indian refineries have increased to over $10 per barrel, calling into question a trade deal with the US. India, despite reducing purchases, is unlikely to completely abandon Russian oil anytime soon.
In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, the number of injured as a result of the Russian strike has increased to 15 people aged 50 to 72. Seven people aged 43 to 81 died.
On February 24, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaders and ministers of foreign states will arrive in Kyiv. On the same day, the UN Security Council will hold a special meeting.
Shabunin slanders the whole country, but when it comes to court, he says it's purely his assumption, - editor-in-chief of "Babel".
The leadership of "United Russia" has identified five key candidates for the party list for the 2026 State Duma elections. Among them are the head of "Yunarmia" Vladislav Golovin and war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny.
The children's building of the capital's Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, damaged during a missile attack, has been fully restored. It is now admitting young patients for cardiac surgical interventions and diagnostics.
Russia's state oil and gas revenues halved in January, reaching their lowest level since July 2020. This decline is due to falling oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Artist and sound producer M1SHKA was unable to attend this year's Grammy Awards ceremony.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Druzhkivka with cluster munitions, 7 people were killed and 8 were wounded. The occupiers hit the market, dropped two aerial bombs, damaging the industrial zone and residential buildings.
UAH 10 million bail has been posted for Serhiy Deineko, the former head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), who is suspected of systematic bribery. NABU and SAP exposed him and a current SBGS official for receiving undue benefits.
Registration for the main session of the NMT-2026 will last from March 5 to April 2. Changes to registration data can be made until April 7.
Ukraine has established a command for unmanned air defense systems, transferring hundreds of crews under the control of the Air Force and simultaneously strengthening the aviation component and partner supplies amid the modernization of enemy UAVs.
The DPRK army contingent continues to participate in the Russian-Ukrainian war, located in the Kursk region. They are firing, conducting aerial reconnaissance, and adjusting MLRS strikes.
Ukraine is interested in the quickest possible end to the war and achieving real results from negotiations, not in deadlines. MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the Ukrainian side seeks peace much faster than in spring.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
At the two-day peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine seeks to understand the real intentions of the Russians and Americans. The discussions focus on military-political and humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges.
Donald Trump's approach to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia could lead to an agreement that will not stop the war. This would create conditions for a new Russian invasion, The Telegraph notes.
After the enemy attack, 53,098 consumers in the right-bank part of Zaporizhzhia and the region were left without electricity. Critical facilities are switching to generator power.
The Russian administration in Luhansk region plans to transfer agricultural lands of owners who have left the region to state ownership. This applies to thousands of hectares of land shares, the owners of which were forced to flee from hostilities.
The United States has prepared additional sanctions against Russia, but their implementation is not yet observed. Europe has also developed a new package of sanctions for the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine considers self-sufficiency as a "Plan B" for security guarantees, as it cannot fully rely on the promises of its allies. The country aims to create a powerful army and develop its own defense production.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 79. 2% of air targets. Instead of improving living conditions and developing infrastructure in its own regions, the Kremlin spent this money on strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
