War in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Giorgia Meloni the situation around Iran, challenges in the oil and fuel market. They also talked about a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine and the situation with the Paralympic Games.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should make a deal, as Putin is allegedly ready for peace. The American leader believes that Zelenskyy is not showing sufficient readiness for negotiations.
Ukraine has received a request from the United States for support in defending against "Shaheds" in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy has instructed to provide the necessary means and specialists.
The National Bank has set the official dollar exchange rate at 43. 81 hryvnias, which is a new historical high. Financier Viktor Halchynskyi explained the rise by global instability and advised Ukrainians to remain calm.
The leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza Party, Péter Magyar, criticized Zelenskyy's statements regarding Orbán, calling on the Ukrainian president to explain his words. The comment concerned Orbán's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine.
In Odesa region, a strike drone hit near a school, damaging the stadium. Windows were blown out in the building, but there were no casualties.
On March 6, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 power transmission line has been connected to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after repair work. This strengthens the nuclear safety of the plant, which now has two available power transmission lines.
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.
Today, a law comes into force in Poland that abolishes special provisions for Ukrainian refugees. Temporary protection for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR has been extended until March 4, 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 30-35 thousand Russians die in the war every month. He also noted that the initiative on the battlefield is not in Russia's hands.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not received long-range weapons with a range of over 200–250 km from its partners. All systems with a greater range were developed by Ukrainian specialists.
Since the beginning of the day, 56 attacks have occurred on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions.
Spring break in Kyiv schools will last from March 23 to March 29. During the break, knowledge clubs, compensatory classes, and educational events will be organized for schoolchildren.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyy stated that restoring the Druzhba oil pipeline to its previous form makes no sense. The reason is the damage to the main pumping station in Brody and the unwillingness to transport Russian oil.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution recognizing the nuclear risks from Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that these actions by Russia constitute nuclear terrorism.
The number of Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine has reached a record high, with thousands of Russians in camps. Russia is sabotaging the exchange, despite the fact that it would allow them to replenish losses comparable to half a division.
The 2026 sowing campaign in Ukraine will become more expensive due to rising fuel prices, fertilizer shortages, personnel deficits, and energy supply problems. This will affect the cost of the future harvest and the financial condition of farmers.
Today, 200 Ukrainian families received news of their loved ones' return. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, border guards, and national guardsmen.
The Ukrainian Navy destroyed an enemy shipborne anti-submarine helicopter Ka-27. This happened over the Black Sea.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
The SBU revealed details of the damage to the frigate "Admiral Essen" during the attack on Novorossiysk on March 2. The ship sustained critical damage, limiting its ability to use Kalibr cruise missiles.
On the night of March 4, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an ammunition depot in Donetsk region and a repeater of a UAV control point in Crimea. Enemy personnel concentrations in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions were also attacked.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a reform of the Territorial Defense Forces. Territorial Defense Brigades will be reinforced with unmanned and ground-based robotic systems, anti-aircraft missile units, and large-caliber artillery.
Ukrainian singer Iryna Fedyshyn received the "Golden Heart" award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her volunteer work. She has delivered about 400 vehicles to the Ukrainian military.
Russia has begun preparations for holding 'elections' to the Russian State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine in September 2026. Putin has instructed to ensure the 'security of expression of will' in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Due to shelling and hostilities, parts of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions are temporarily without electricity. Energy workers are working on restoration, and hourly blackouts are in effect in most regions.
Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine's civilian logistics: a drone hit the locomotive of a freight train in the Dnipro region, injuring the engineer and his assistant. Yesterday, a civilian ship was attacked, and one crew member was wounded.