Geneva
Russia does not confirm its readiness for a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky. People are making their way through mined fields on their own under drone strikes.
Russian strikes this year destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of UN property at 10 warehouses. The organization is strengthening protection for personnel and supplies.
The UN reports progress in the fight against Ebola in eastern Congo. The WHO warns that it will take months to bring the epidemic under control.
Diana’s black dress, worn in 1994, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York on December 9. It is estimated at up to £220,000.
Kyrylo Budanov predicts imminent technical contacts between Ukraine and Russia. He considers ending the hostilities by winter unrealistic.
Paul Houston began work in Kyiv and attended the National Prayer Breakfast. He is a career U.S. diplomat.
The United States accused China of providing insufficient warning about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 6. China rejected the accusation, stating that safety measures were in place and that notification had been given in advance.
The First Lady met with the UNESCO Director-General and announced the opening of the installation "One Desk. Two Traces." Russia has damaged or destroyed 1,949 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
Trump agreed to sanctions against Russian oil in exchange for help with Iran. G7 leaders are trying to keep the US in the Western camp ahead of the NATO summit.
In Geneva, Zelenskyy discussed with Parmelin the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense and sanctions against Russia. The parties also reviewed issues of energy support and the situation at the front.
Geneva police checked 550 people and detained three activists during anti-G7 demonstrations. Security forces used tear gas and water cannons against the crowd.
In Geneva, 16,000 security forces will maintain order during a protest of 50,000 people. Shops and banks are boarding up windows due to the threat of riots.
The US and Iran are preparing to sign a memorandum in Geneva to end the conflict. The parties have differences in the interpretation of the terms for scaling back the nuclear program.
The memorandum provides for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions on oil sales. The parties have also agreed on a 60-day ceasefire.
Serhiy Byzov called for the relocation of the ILO office from Moscow to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. He emphasized the protection of the rights of Ukrainian workers during the war.
FPU Chairman Serhii Byzov discussed in Geneva the support for trade unions during the war, achievements, and further steps for the development of the trade union movement in Ukraine.
The International Labour Conference has launched in Geneva, bringing together representatives from 187 countries, including Ukraine.
Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.
A man who returned from a cruise in the Atlantic has been hospitalized in Zurich with a confirmed hantavirus infection. Authorities assess the risk to the public as low.
The White House is preparing a memorandum on ending the war and limiting Iran's nuclear program. The document provides for the lifting of sanctions in exchange for a moratorium on uranium.
WTO talks failed due to Brazil's stance on e-commerce. Countries have gained the right to impose tariffs on software, streaming, and downloads.
Iran's representative to the UN stated that the new leader is in full health and is leading the country. Khamenei's absence from public view is explained by security measures.
UN experts stated that Trump's rhetoric on migrants provokes hate crimes. The White House rejected the accusations, calling them biased.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the return of 300 servicemen in exchange for 300 captured Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. This is the second stage of the 500-for-500 exchange, following the return of 200 Ukrainians.
All Ukrainian servicemen exchanged on March 5 require urgent medical attention due to serious medical problems and exhaustion. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and a serviceman who voluntarily joined the Defense Forces.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that a trilateral meeting with the United States will take place on March 5 or 6, but likely in Europe. He emphasized that Ukraine will not give up Donbas, and proposals for territorial exchange do not serve its interests.
The IAEA has recorded regular and unexplained work by Iran at enrichment sites attacked by the US and Israel. UN inspectors are denied access, posing a threat to nuclear non-proliferation.
The United States has slowed down the sale of international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil to put pressure on Russia in peace talks on Ukraine. OFAC extended the deadline for concluding deals until April 1, and the next round of negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine is scheduled for March.