Ukraine
Minister Sybiha stated that the EU's new steps and increased pressure on the Russian Federation will strengthen Ukraine's positions. At the summit on March 6, EU leaders will discuss military support and the use of frozen Russian assets.
The USA has severed a key intelligence line for Ukraine, stopping the transfer of data for targeting HIMARS. The decision took effect at 2:00 PM Kyiv time after the Trump administration froze military aid.
The President of Ukraine held talks with the leaders of European countries ahead of the EU summit. On the agenda of the summit - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The teams of Ukraine and the USA have started working on organizing the meeting, Zelensky reported. Yermak and Volts held negotiations on further steps towards peace, the first results are expected next week.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a multi-level quality control system for rations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Each component undergoes laboratory testing, and substandard batches are returned to suppliers.
The only way to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles is the Patriot systems, the ammunition for which may run out. The US has suspended military aid, and other countries cannot produce these missiles.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with White House advisor Mike Waltz regarding steps towards peace. The parties discussed security issues and agreed on a future meeting of the teams.
The coach of the volleyball club "MHP-Ladizhin" spoke about the team's achievements and support from sponsors. The club became the silver medalist of the Ukrainian championship and a finalist of the Ukrainian Cup, and is also preparing young players for the national team.
Gitanas Nauseda expects an improvement in the Trump administration's position on Ukraine in the near future. This is confirmed by the intensive contacts between the countries and the readiness of the USA to reconsider the issue of aid.
The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of a plan for the first steps towards achieving a just and sustainable peace. During a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, they discussed a shared vision for ending the war and security guarantees.
White House advisor Mike Woltz had a phone conversation with Andriy Yermak regarding the date, place, and team for the negotiations. The parties discussed confidence-building measures that they plan to convey to the Russian side.
The Cabinet updated the procedure for leaving the country for cultural workers and media during martial law. New requirements for documents have been established, and the duration of stay is limited to 60 days with the possibility of extension.
The Australian government has allocated an additional 6 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The country's total contribution to the Fund now amounts to approximately 18 million euros.
According to the NACP, Poroshenko transferred 1. 048 billion UAH into foreign securities and gifted 986 million UAH to an unknown person. Experts suggest that the funds may have settled in the accounts of the politician's family.
Customs rules in neighboring countries differ from those in Ukraine, particularly regarding duty-free import of goods and products. In the EU and Moldova, there is a limit of 300 euros, and for cigarettes - only 40 pieces.
The Élysée Palace denied information about Macron's planned trip to Washington together with Zelensky and Starmer. Earlier, the spokesperson for the French government reported the possibility of such a visit.
The head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held phone conversations with security advisors from the United Kingdom and France. The parties discussed security issues and ways to achieve a just peace.
Offset announced a performance in Moscow in April 2025, despite the cessation of operations of his label Motown Records in Russia. The concert is scheduled at MTC Live Hall, although it has not been confirmed by the label and is not listed on the artist's official website.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the police detained a Kharkiv resident who posed as a volunteer for prisoner exchanges and extorted money from their relatives. The perpetrator, who created a fake Telegram channel, faces up to 8 years in prison.
The Ministry of Culture is resuming the issuance of support letters for the departure abroad of artists and media workers following the publication of a government resolution. The procedure will require resubmission of documents for those who applied earlier.
White House advisor Mike Waltz reported on discussions about the date, location, and team for peace negotiations. Trump may restore military aid to Ukraine on the condition of sincere intentions from both sides to negotiate.
45% of men crossing the border are international transport drivers, 16% are persons with disabilities. Last week, 550 thousand citizens crossed the border, of which 85% are Ukrainians.
There were 59 combat clashes in various directions of the front, the hottest in Pokrovsk - 11 attacks. The enemy actively attacked in the Kharkiv, Toretsk, and Kursk directions, but all attempts to break through were repelled.
In February 2025, the average daily losses of Russia amounted to 1255 people - the lowest figure in six months. Total losses of Russia since the beginning of 2025 reached 90 thousand military personnel.
German law enforcement handed over to the State Bureau of Investigation a former deputy head of the State Tax Service of Poltava region. The official helped a company evade paying 1.3 million UAH in taxes through a lowered audit.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs are developing new digital services for Ukraine's defenders in "Diia". The app will feature a separate profile for veterans with surveys, targeted payments, and additional opportunities.
John Ratcliffe hopes that the pause in providing intelligence assistance to Ukraine will soon be over. According to him, the United States will continue to cooperate with Ukraine as before to counter aggression.
Head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko held a meeting with the Ambassador of Belgium regarding the deepening of tax cooperation between the countries. More than 100 Belgian companies operate in Ukraine, which paid over 720 million UAH in taxes last year.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Chancellor of Germany regarding security issues and support for Ukraine. Zelensky thanked Germany for its contribution to strengthening Ukraine's air shield.
In Ukraine, the identification of the remains of prisoners of war transferred by the Russian Federation after the Il-76 disaster is ongoing. DNA profiles have been established from 527 fragments, and the examinations will last several weeks.