The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Belgium Bart de Wever. The parties discussed support for Ukraine and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed that the country is not against Ukraine's membership in NATO. According to him, Ukraine seeks membership for the sake of security guarantees.
There were 62 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 14 attacks. The occupants are actively using aviation and artillery, especially in the Kursk sector.
The UK initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss a possible Trump-Russia deal. European countries are concerned about Trump's statements about “serious discussions” with Putin about ending the war.
An explosion occurred at a military institute in Zagorod during the testing of a Zuzana 2 howitzer intended for Ukraine. Two technicians were injured and are in stable condition in hospitals.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading draft law No. 6049 on the temporary secondment of local court judges to appellate courts. The secondment will last for one year with the consent of the judge and the decision of the High Council of Justice.
The DIU chief believes that a ceasefire is possible in 2025, but doubts that a sustainable peace will be achieved. According to him, Russia's strategic goal for Ukraine remains unchanged.
About 31. 5 million people live on the government-controlled territory of Ukraine. The demographic losses due to the war amount to 10 million, of whom 4.5 million have left the country, one third of them are under 18.
The head of the GUR, Kyrylo Budanov, said that attempts on his life were normal and did not need to be dramatized. Over the three years of war, the SBU has identified 102 enemy intelligence networks that planned assassinations of Ukraine's leadership.
The Baltic states and Northern Europe insist on the immediate transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. France, Germany and other major EU states are against it, considering it a lever of influence on Russia.
The Supreme Court ordered the contractor to return UAH 139 million received as interest on the deposit to the Kyiv budget. The company placed the funds allocated for the construction of the Vynohradar subway on deposit.
Poland has announced its 46th aid package to Ukraine worth more than €200 million. The country has already trained a third of all Ukrainian military in the EU and plans to continue its training mission.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk and European Council President Costa discuss ending the war in Ukraine. An extraordinary meeting of the EU on March 6 will consider assistance to Ukraine and strengthening European security.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law exempting persons who have been held in places of detention from administrative fees for issuing passports. The documents will be issued within three business days if applied for within one year of release.
The negotiation process between Ukraine and the United States enters a stable mode under the leadership of Yermak and Waltz. Leshchenko denied claims of $350 billion in aid and emphasized the importance of protecting Ukraine's interests.
The European Commission has denied the existence of a new proposal on critical minerals for Ukraine, recalling the existing memorandum of 2021. This denial followed reports of possible competition with the United States for Ukrainian resources.
The Verkhovna Rada passed in the first reading draft law No. 9421 on the involvement of veterans in basic military training. The training will be conducted in schools with the participation of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Veterans.
The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is negotiating the allocation of 200 billion euros for defense. The new package will be twice as large as the previous one and will require circumventing constitutional restrictions.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it is necessary to find out the conditions under which Russia is ready to end the war. The US plans to start negotiations with both sides of the conflict.
The head of the Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is seeking to restore an empire modeled after the USSR with the Warsaw Pact countries, and the next targets could be Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained why the US did not support the UN resolution condemning Russian aggression. According to him, the document contradicts the US efforts to negotiate peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Ryanair plans to carry 2 million passengers in the first six weeks after opening the skies in Ukraine. The company intends to open bases in Kyiv and Lviv, increasing passenger traffic to 5 million within a year or two.
The AntAC refuted false reports about the possibility of receiving financial assistance through applications on the website of the Government Contact Center. Reliable information about the assistance is available only on the resources of the Ministry of Social Policy and the Public Services Portal.
The Ombudsman explained the main types of bullying and mechanisms of protection against it in Ukraine. Contacts of hotlines are provided and liability for bullying, including fines of up to UAH 3,400, is described.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia sees itself as an empire and will not stop trying to absorb Ukraine. According to him, Russia needs a pause to recuperate and destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian kickboxing team won 6 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals at the WAKO European Cup in Plovdiv. The competition took place from February 20 to 23, and the Ukrainians showed good results in different weight categories.
Employers have the right to apply to the Pension Fund to verify the validity of sick leave issued to employees. The verification is carried out by authorized persons of the Fund and special doctors in accordance with a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Yaroslav Dronov (Shaman) was notified of suspicion in absentia because of his public support for Russia's war against Ukraine. The singer performed in the occupied territories and glorified the Russian military.
The European Union has offered Ukraine a deal on mining that does not compete with the US. European Commissioner Stefan Sejourne said that future cooperation would be “mutually beneficial.
Five women from Poltava Oblast have applied for state-funded training as tractor drivers. The program allows Ukrainian women to master 31 traditionally male-dominated professions.
