The team consisting of Yablonska, Targonsky, and Bondarchuk won the junior freestyle championship. This is the second gold in Ukraine's history at these competitions.
Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.
Bern rejected US requests for airspace crossing due to its neutrality policy. Further military flights without a clear purpose will also be blocked.
The Supreme Court of Switzerland rejected the Russians' appeal regarding gas transit debt. Gazprom is obliged to pay the debt and 450,000 francs in costs.
Bern temporarily suspended the diplomatic mission in Tehran due to the war in the Middle East. Switzerland will continue to represent US interests remotely.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
Gold, government bonds, and stable currencies remain the primary tools for capital protection. Investors choose them due to their liquidity and low risks.
Kirill Dmitriev discusses economic cooperation with US representatives. A trilateral meeting with Ukraine in Switzerland is possible next week.
Six people died and three were injured in a bus fire in Kerzers. Police are investigating a deliberate arson theory due to the anomalous fire.
The next stage of negotiations will take place in Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss the continuation of exchanges and the preparation of a future meeting of state leaders.
On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll in a swimsuit was introduced. The most expensive diamond-encrusted item was sold at auction for a record $302,500.
Mayor Nicolas Féraud is suspected of negligence due to the lack of safety inspections at the bar. The tragedy during the fire on January 1 was one of the largest in the country.
Ukrainian para-biathletes won six awards, including three gold medals. The Ukrainian national team took first place in the standings, ahead of the Chinese team.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
Kaja Kallas stated that Iran seeks to escalate the conflict in the Middle East by attacking neighboring states. She noted that Tehran is deliberately provoking NATO members, but Iran's military potential has been undermined.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, scheduled for March 5-6, have not been canceled. The meeting location in Abu Dhabi remains uncertain due to ongoing hostilities.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published technical documentation and a list of components for the new Russian cruise missile "Izdelie-30". Microchips manufactured in the USA, Switzerland, China, and the Netherlands were found in its navigation system.
Donetsk Shakhtar will play against Polish Lech in the Round of 16 of the Conference League. The first match will take place on March 12, and the return leg on March 19.
In January 2026, the Renault Clio became the bestseller in the European new car market, selling 14,660 units. This was due to the hybrid version and an increase in corporate sales in France and Italy.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury proposes to disconnect the Swiss MBaer Merchant Bank from access to the American banking system. This is due to accusations of facilitating corruption and money laundering for Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
A round of negotiations took place in Geneva in two formats: with the American side and a trilateral meeting with the participation of the USA and Switzerland. Rustem Umerov reported on the briefing to President Zelenskyy and the preparation of the next round.
White House envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were disappointed with the morning talks with Iran. However, negotiations between the US and Iran concluded with significant progress and will resume soon.
The third round of indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, focused on nuclear enrichment, has been suspended for consultations. US and Iranian delegations are discussing proposals to halt enrichment and control the nuclear program.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations on ending the war are ongoing at several levels. The main difficulties are related to political decisions and the issue of territories, as well as the military component.
In the Austrian Alps, five people died as a result of a series of avalanches due to heavy snowfall. Among the victims are a 42-year-old German and three skiers near the resort of St. Anton.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's preparation for a new round of trilateral talks involving the US and Russia, which could take place by the end of February. Ukrainian answers to complex questions are already ready, and priorities for the team have been defined.
Oleksandr Okipniuk took 10th place in the ski acrobatics final at the Olympic Games in Italy. He failed to make it to the super final, scoring 101 points.
Heraskevych will appeal to the court to restore justice after the decision of the International Olympic Committee regarding his disqualification for the "helmet of memory", which he was never able to use in the race at the 2026 Olympics.
