Ukraine

Ukrainian and American delegations are holding negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding a partial ceasefire and an agreement on mineral resources. The parties plan to present a joint statement at the end of the day of discussions.

The Russian Federation has abandoned the use of equipment at the border with Sumy region and has switched to the tactics of small assault groups. The enemy is trying to advance deeper into the territory of Ukraine and expand the combat zone.

Military leaders from about 30 countries met in Paris at Macron's invitation. The aim of the meeting is to develop plans for the "coalition of the willing" to deter Russia from further invasion of Ukraine.

U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance commented on the criticism from his cousin Nate, who fought for Ukraine. Vance stated that he is not interested in a public dispute but is open to personal communication.

In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russians are depriving local residents of pensions after forced passportization. In Kakhovka, the occupiers find formal reasons to refuse payments to pensioners with Russian passports.

Allrise Capital intends to attract a leading global sports operator for the development of the football industry in Ukraine. The company also aims to open 25 free football schools for girls in Odesa region by 2026.

The messenger Signal has stopped responding to requests from Ukrainian law enforcement agencies regarding information exchange. The Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council suggests that this may be a technical failure.

The energy expert named the cities where the heating situation is most critical due to damaged infrastructure. Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv require immediate preparation for the next heating season.

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been recorded in Hungary. Ukraine has banned the import of animals, genetic materials, and animal products from this country.

In one day, there were 202 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58 attacks. Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled most of the attacks, but 47 battles are still ongoing in various sections of the front.

The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading the draft law on the mechanism for the reburial of fallen defenders of Ukraine. The document provides for the allocation of 6.61 million UAH for the reburial of about 500 fallen in 2025.

In February 2025, annual inflation accelerated to 13. 4%, while core inflation rose to 12%. The NBU forecasts a decrease in inflation to a single-digit level by the end of the year.

Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia continues, including the supply of manpower to mixed units. According to intelligence, between 1,000 and 3,000 North Korean soldiers were transferred to the Kursk region from January to February.

87% of Ukrainians believe that Russia will not stop at the already occupied territories. 66% of respondents are convinced that the goal of the Russian Federation is the complete destruction of Ukraine and its citizens.

A Ukrainian drone likely attacked the measuring station of the "Druzhba" pipeline, leading to a temporary halt in oil supplies to Hungary. Repair work is underway, and the resumption of transit is expected in the evening.

Ukraine has constant communication with TikTok regarding the blocking of Russian disinformation. The platform responds to requests most promptly and independently blocks propaganda pages.

A high-level meeting of delegations from Ukraine and the USA is taking place in Jeddah. After 4 hours of negotiations, the parties took a break, and participants noted progress in the discussions.

Putin is not ready to compromise on the seized Ukrainian territories and is making "maximalist" demands. The Russian dictator is prepared to continue the war if his conditions are not accepted.

The European Union intends to allocate €1. 6 billion to support Ukrainian SMEs through partner banks under the UIF. The program prioritizes funding for businesses in affected regions and demining enterprises.

U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding talks with Ukrainian representatives in Jeddah. According to Waltz, the negotiations are "getting there" and have been ongoing for four hours.

The head of the NSDC's Cyber Defense Center explained that Musk was only talking about a Ukrainian IP address, not about Ukraine's involvement in the attack. According to him, IP addresses can be easily spoofed, and this could have been done by the Russians.

Ruben Brekelmans at the Paris Forum warned against Ukraine agreeing to a deal that would lead to a "post-war period" and called on Europe to strengthen security. He emphasized that the US no longer guarantees automatic support, so the EU must act independently.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on the production facilities of the Moscow Oil Refinery and explosions in the area of the "Steel Horse" station in the Oryol region of the Russian Federation.

The USA and Ukraine are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire agreement. China expressed support for a peaceful resolution and readiness to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis.

The head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, stated about Ukraine's openness to negotiations with the USA in Jeddah. The American side intends to clarify what concessions Ukraine is willing to make in order to achieve peace.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on a new salary system for civil servants based on job classification. The salary will consist of a fixed and variable part, and bonuses are limited to 30% of the annual salary.

A defense forum opened in Paris with the participation of 30 army chiefs to discuss support for Ukraine. France opposes the demilitarization of the Ukrainian army and emphasizes the need for planning a potential ceasefire.

The Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stated that security guarantees, increased sanctions, and control over frozen assets of the Russian Federation are necessary to achieve peace.

The Cabinet of Ministers will redistribute 6. 3 million hryvnias for the repair of two buildings of Okhmatdyt and the historical outpatient clinic. 5.4 million UAH will be directed to the repair of the treatment building No. 3, the rest - for the restoration of the outpatient clinic for laborers.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a positive outcome from the negotiations with Ukraine. The parties will discuss a possible ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine.