All natural preconditions for spring floods have formed in Ukraine, with river levels rising by 2. 5 meters. Flooding is possible across the country, particularly in Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Odesa regions, and Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, where resilience plans were approved for all Ukrainian regions and regional cities, except Kyiv. The government, the Ministry of Defense, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received tasks regarding preparations for next winter.
In Kyiv, a 32-year-old man jumped from a common balcony on the 23rd floor on Lesi Ukrainky Boulevard. He died at the scene, having previously expressed an intention to commit suicide.
Why aren't they fighting? The "Fair Mobilization" movement has published new profiles of bloggers and activists who are evading service.
The man who spoke disparagingly about national symbols on Maidan turned out to be a serviceman who was AWOL. He distributed the video on his social media pages.
On the left bank of Kyiv, electric transport is gradually resuming operation. On March 4, provided there are no new damages to the energy infrastructure, electric transport on the left bank will operate as usual.
President Zelenskyy stated that active hostilities in the Middle East could affect Ukraine's supply of air defense missiles, particularly Patriots. He noted that the US and its allies might reorient their stockpiles for their own defense.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv and the region. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported the movement of enemy drones.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He can be released on bail of UAH 200 million, but with a number of restrictions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
In Khmelnytskyi, a road conflict between a male and female driver ended with the abduction and torture of a man. The victim was beaten, taken out of the city, and forced to record a video apology.
The Kyiv City State Administration has refuted information about new rules for crossing the Paton Bridge. The KMDA has not prepared or published such materials.
A fatal road accident involving a truck and a car occurred in Rivne region on March 1st, around 6:00 PM. Two people died as a result of the collision, and their bodies were extricated by rescuers.
On March 2, a slight deterioration in weather is expected in Ukraine, with light rain in Vinnytsia region. The warmest weather will be in the south of the country, where temperatures will reach +9 to +13 degrees Celsius.
The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, denied rumors of a new offensive on Kyiv from Belarus. Intelligence has not recorded any signs of the formation of strike groups, and the situation on the northern borders is under control.
On March 1, cloudy weather without precipitation is forecast in Ukraine, with temperatures rising to 13° Celsius in some places. Fog is possible at night and in the morning, and black ice on the roads.
Russia may withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to territorial concessions. The US will seek Ukraine's abandonment of Donbas in exchange for a frozen conflict.
In spring 2026, Ukraine will host music concerts, festivals, gastronomic and art events. Performances by leading artists, a beer festival, Lutsk Food Fest, and exhibitions in Kyiv are planned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with the Russian dictator on neutral territory. He rejected Russia and Belarus as meeting places, as they are parties to the conflict.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukraine is assessing significant damage after Russian drone attacks on a key facility of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which could complicate the issue of EU aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Moscow. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of withholding supplies, blocking EU aid.
This spring, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in water levels due to heavy snowfall, which could lead to flooding in some regions. Experts predict a water level increase of 0.2-0.7 meters, as well as possible flooding of residential buildings on the Southern Bug and in Kropyvnytskyi. For Kyiv, the threat of flooding also exists, especially for low-lying areas on the left bank.
In Kyiv, a Mazda driver, stripped of his license for drunk driving, hit a service vehicle and fled. Patrol officers used their service weapons to stop the fugitive; no one was injured.
The Vatican Postal Service has unveiled a stamp featuring the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv during a blackout. This commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and expresses solidarity with Ukrainians.
The International Monetary Fund has approved an extended financing program for Ukraine totaling $8. 1 billion. The first tranche of $1.5 billion will be disbursed to the budget in the near future.
In Kyiv, a 37-year-old man who mocked the People's Memorial to fallen defenders on Maidan Nezalezhnosti was detained. He shaved off his mustache to avoid recognition, but the police identified and apprehended him.
Russia is attacking Ukraine's water supply infrastructure. Expert Andriy Kramarov assessed the risks and protection capabilities in the context of limited air defense resources.
People's Deputy Anastasia Radina reported possible violations of the detention conditions for NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, specifically the absence of glass in the cell window. Agency representative Yevhen Pikalov announced an internal investigation and the absence of complaints from the detainee himself.
