Ukraine secured the release of seven citizens who were held in Budapest. They have already crossed the Ukrainian border and are safe.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of military desertion for $4-15 thousand in Dnipro, eight people have been notified of suspicion. Among the suspects are a former military unit commander and a lawyer.
Poland is introducing three-month flight restrictions over the eastern part of the country from March 10 to June 9, 2026. This decision is due to national security in the context of the geopolitical situation.
Seven Ukrainian citizens, detained in Hungary with armored vehicles transporting $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold, have reportedly already been deported. Ukraine demands explanations from Hungary regarding the detention and release of its citizens.
President Zelenskyy announced the second stage of the prisoner exchange, within which 300 Ukrainian defenders are returning home. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and border guards who defended Ukraine in various directions.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
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.
The competition for the head of the State Customs Service is entering its final stage, with Vladyslav Suvorov among the favorites. His career path and family wealth raise questions about a possible revanche of the old customs elites.
The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reports signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian occupiers are planning to intensify their offensive in early spring, accumulating resources.
On most fronts, the situation remains stable, but on the eastern flank of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are advancing. In total, 48 aggressor attacks were recorded during the day, mainly in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
Since the beginning of the day, 48 enemy attacks have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions, and shelling of border areas of Sumy region continues.
Over the past day, 144 combat engagements took place on the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
In Lviv, three MSEC doctors are accused of issuing 56 fictitious disability certificates to conscripts. This allowed 36 men to illegally leave the country.
In Rivne region, an indictment has been sent to court against four individuals who organized the illegal departure of 13 conscripted men abroad in 2022. Their data was entered into the "Shliakh" system as drivers of humanitarian cargo.
From the end of 2026, Ukrainians traveling to the EU will have to undergo a paid electronic ETIAS authorization costing 20 euros. This system does not cancel the visa-free regime, but requires prior permission for short-term trips.
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 International Paralympic Committee did not allow the Ukrainian national team to use a uniform with a map of Ukraine within the 1991 borders. Because of this, the team will perform in a different kit, which was urgently delivered to Italy.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has obtained documents outlining Russian plans for 2026-2027. These plans include the occupation of eastern Ukraine and an advance into the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
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.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 aggressor attacks have been recorded, with the enemy actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. A number of settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have been shelled.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
President Zelenskyy does not consider exchanging Donbas for the border territories of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. He noted that it is difficult for the enemy to hold border territories, and Donbas is a strategic target for the Russian Federation.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
The Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor's Office has sent an indictment to court against a foreigner who was hiding in Europe. He is suspected of organizing and carrying out an attack on security police officers in 2019.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have launched 51 attacks, continuing their attempts to advance. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy and inflicting losses on them.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 52 attacks on the front, 23 of which occurred in the Huliaipole direction and 13 in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian military personnel are holding back the enemy, inflicting significant losses on them.
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.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian transport and logistics enterprises that support the Russian army and operate in the occupied territories. These companies are also involved in the parallel import of dual-use goods.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back massive attacks by Russian occupiers, with 120 combat engagements recorded. The enemy launched 57 airstrikes and used over 5,000 kamikaze drones.
