Moldova
European defense and foreign ministers will meet in Paris to further discuss support for Ukraine and protect Moldova from Russian destabilization.
Ukraine's energy system remains reliable despite Russian attacks, thanks to strengthened air defense, large-scale repairs of energy facilities, and a shift in Russian tactics to more targeted attacks.
Ukraine's Air Force has updated its air raid alert app with a new secure algorithm, but warns that due to the threat of ballistic missiles, people must rely on multiple sources of alerts to protect themselves.
Citizens of Moldova tried to smuggle USD 100,000 across the Ukrainian border but were detained by border guards.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian issue and opposes any destabilizing external interference, advocating the withdrawal of russian troops from Moldova.
The leaders of Ukraine and Moldova discussed russia's attempts to destabilize the situation in Transnistria and effective tools to counter Russian influence.
Tensions in the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova pose a risk of further Russian provocations, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Russia's State Duma will consider Transnistria's appeal to Russia for help due to Moldova's economic blockade of the separatist region.
Ukraine completed the transition to European electricity trading rules by holding the first joint monthly auction for access to interconnectors with Moldova.
Ukraine exported excess electricity to Poland on an emergency basis due to lower-than-expected consumption despite cooler temperatures.
Zelenskyy warned that if russia survives its aggression against Ukraine and Putin remains in power, Moscow will try to destabilize other countries, such as the Baltic states and Moldova.
Moldova has extended temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 1, 2025, and the protection will be automatically extended, as well as the validity of the recipient's identity document.
The so-called "deputies" of Transnistria claimed economic pressure from Moldova and appealed to russia for "protection".
President Zelenskyy visited Albania to participate in the Summit in Support of Ukraine and meet with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to sign agreements between the two countries.
Russians have intensified aerial reconnaissance, deploying a record number of drones along the entire front line, especially in the southern direction along the Dnipro River, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution extending the electronic queue to cars to speed up border crossing and eliminate abuses.
Moldova sent 5 trucks with more than 75 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including medicines, canned food and generators.
Ukraine is again exporting surplus electricity to Poland, as new Russian attacks have damaged power grids and de-energized consumers in six regions.
An enemy drone flew over Moldova before being destroyed by Ukrainian air defense systems, a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.
Border guards exposed more than 360 organizers who promised to illegally "help" people cross the border during martial law in exchange for money.
At night, an enemy drone was destroyed over the Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine, with no casualties or material damage reported.
A Russian drone intruded into Moldovan airspace during the February 27 attack on Ukraine and was destroyed by Ukrainian air defense.
As a result of the fighting and technical problems, some power lines and substations in Ukraine have been temporarily de-energized, but the overall power system remains balanced.
Moldova did not ask for military assistance from Ukraine, the President of Ukraine said.
Ukraine seeks to ensure sustainable pre-war exports by expanding existing export corridors, creating new ones, and strengthening alternative transportation routes, such as the Danube River Cluster.
On February 24, Polish protesters temporarily ended their blockade of the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint on the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, allowing trucks and cars to cross the border according to the established procedure.
Ukraine is implementing solutions such as increasing the capacity of border crossing points and alternative export routes, such as river transport, to maintain the rhythm of exports despite the conflict.
EU foreign ministers condemned russia's war against Ukraine and called for russia and its leadership to be held accountable for waging an aggressive war and serious crimes under international law.
Ukraine has started commercial electricity exchange with Hungary in accordance with European rules after Ukrenergo held the first joint auctions for access to interconnectors between the two countries on the European JAO platform.
Ukraine recorded a surplus of electricity and transferred 1440 MWh to Poland.