Ukraine is under pressure from the EU to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv claims significant damage from a Russian airstrike, but Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of deliberately blocking it.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that the case of the former MP regarding the appropriation of an oil pipeline worth UAH 1. 4 billion has been sent to court. He is accused of property seizure and money laundering of 29.9 million euros.
Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, stated that US strikes on Iran could cost the American economy up to $210 billion. The lowest damage figure is $40 billion.
Ukraine received the first tranche of $1. 5 billion from the IMF under the new four-year EFF program. The funds will be used to finance priority budget expenditures and support macro-financial stability.
NABU and SAPO have completed the investigation into the case of embezzlement of UAH 19. 5 million from the Ministry of Justice. Among the suspects are the former State Secretary of the Ministry and representatives of the LLC.
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is preparing to revise the budget rule for 2026-2030, lowering the "cut-off price" to $45-50 per barrel.
Current repairs of public roads have started in Ukraine, eliminating emergency potholes. More than 140 brigades have been involved, and 35.7 thousand m² of pavement have been restored.
President Zelenskyy stated that the war in Iran has not yet affected arms supplies to Ukraine, but risks will increase with prolonged hostilities. Ukraine is working to unblock funding and strengthen its own production.
The SBU, together with the Defense Forces, struck warships, air defense systems, and six oil loading berths in the port of Novorossiysk. A large-scale fire broke out in the port.
The owner of an energy distribution company and three officials are suspected of embezzling UAH 68 million. The funds were siphoned off through a fictitious position of an advisor with a million-hryvnia salary.
Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a scheme to embezzle UAH 2. 6 million during the purchase of a house for IDPs has been uncovered. Two city council officials are suspected of inflating the price of the property.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced active negotiations with Cuba regarding its future status, using the term "friendly takeover." Cuban authorities initiated the dialogue due to economic collapse and lack of resources.
The Prosecutor General's Office is preparing appeals against court decisions regarding pre-trial restrictions for the Air Force Logistics Commander and the Head of the SBU in Zhytomyr region. The court set a bail amount half of what the prosecution requested in the case of embezzlement of funds for the construction of defensive structures.
More than 23 million square meters of damage to major roads have been recorded in Ukraine. The cause was sharp temperature fluctuations and precipitation, which accelerated the destruction of the road surface.
Some holders of Ukraine's dollar bonds are looking for ways to get more favorable terms from the government. They argue that last year's restructuring of GDP-linked securities undermined their position.
Gavin Gray, the IMF Mission Chief to Ukraine, stated that Ukraine has agreed to adopt a package of tax measures by the end of March. Trevor Lessard, the Deputy Mission Chief, noted that the IMF is monitoring the bond situation.
Before being damaged by a Russian strike, Ukrainian and Russian oil was transported via the Druzhba pipeline. The halt in supplies deprives Ukraine of export revenues and funding.
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 court chose a pre-trial measure for Volodymyr Kompanichenko, the head of the SBU department in Zhytomyr region, in the form of detention for 60 days. He is accused of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion.
Five years of life - and zero results, - ex-SAP prosecutor on NABU case regarding "Ukrzaliznytsia", in which the prosecution dropped the charges.
President Zelenskyy announced the development of a strategy for Ukraine for next winter, taking into account the experience of the regions. Also, from March 1, pensions will be indexed by 12.1% for 10 million Ukrainians.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that 1,156 Ukrainians have already completed the "40+ Health Screening" program, and 54,000 have registered for the examination. In total, UAH 108 million has been credited to the accounts of program participants.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico have agreed to establish an investigative commission regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline. Orbán called on President Zelenskyy to grant access to it.
Starting February 27, 699 million UAH of "National Cashback" will be paid out for purchases made in December to 4. 4 million citizens. From March 1, an updated differentiated cashback of 15% and 5% will be in effect.
The return to market tariffs for gas, electricity, and heating in Ukraine is possible only after the war ends. The government will develop a roadmap for the liberalization of gas and electricity markets by June 2026.
The Russian war machine is feeling the pressure from sanctions and declining revenues. Businesses in the Nizhny Novgorod region are appealing to officials due to falling investments and profits. Russian regions are facing budget deficits, which increases their dependence on the Kremlin.
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.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to embezzle over UAH 50 million during the repair of Trypilska TPP. Six individuals have been notified of suspicion of property misappropriation and money laundering.
