Ukraine
After the altercation in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow hopes for a quick restoration of US-Russian relations. A new round of negotiations between Rubio and Lavrov is being prepared in the Persian Gulf region.
Paris and London have initiated a month-long truce in Ukraine's air, sea and energy infrastructure. Macron noted that ground fighting would not be included in the truce for the time being due to the difficulty of control.
An adaptive club for veterans with exercise equipment and a recreation area has been opened in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of government and charitable organizations as part of the Time to Act, Unstoppable competition.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 46 attack UAVs in seven regions of Ukraine.
Trump plans to meet with national security advisors to discuss options for Ukraine. Among the possible solutions is the suspension of military aid, including supplies approved by the Biden administration.
Moscow plans to dismiss high-ranking officials and heads of district occupation administrations in the temporarily occupied territories. The goal is to centralize management and strengthen control over puppet officials.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of March 03, 2025. The total losses of Russian personnel reached 878,000 people, and 10252 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.
In the temporarily occupied territories, members of the “movements” are forced to work. In addition, they are used in propaganda “humanitarian missions” and Russian narratives are actively imposed on them.
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Ufa as a result of a drone attack. The enterprise is of strategic importance for the Russian army and processes up to 20 million tons of oil per year.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.
There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. The total number of missiles on board is 26, while there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas.
Elon Musk published a cartoon with Zelensky comparing the situation in Ukraine to a tram that can be stopped. The billionaire hints at Ukraine's rejection of certain guarantees.
On March 3, it will be cloudy in Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 0 to +7 degrees. Wet snow is possible in Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy regions and Crimea.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles. The films "Anora", "The Brutalist" and "Wicked: The Sorceress" received the most awards, while Brazil and Latvia won their first statuettes.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is ready to restore normal relations with Ukraine if Kyiv is ready for peace. To end the war, it is necessary to involve Russia in the negotiation process.
Actress Daryl Hannah supported Ukraine during the Oscar ceremony before the announcement of the winner in the Best Editing category. The winner was the film Anora, about the relationship between a sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.
The President of Ukraine declared his readiness for a new visit to the United States and assured of continued cooperation. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's failure would mean failure for both Europe and the United States.
Republican Senator James Lankford opposed Zelenskyy's resignation, saying it would lead to chaos in Ukraine. He also supported the President of Ukraine's position of no confidence in Putin for violating the agreements.
Ukraine has reached new agreements with its European partners to strengthen security. The President announced the theoretical support of a military contingent from several countries, with details to be made public in the coming weeks.
Scientists at the "Akademik Vernadsky" station demonstrated a method for measuring the size of whales using a drone and a one-meter ruler. Biologists shared a video of the process on Facebook.
The President of Ukraine has declared his readiness to step down in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO. He also noted that the holding of elections does not guarantee his absence from the presidential race.
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Ufa, which is located 1500 km from Ukraine. Local residents report powerful explosions.
The President of Ukraine said that an agreement to end the war is still a long way off, and concrete steps have not yet been taken. Zelensky emphasized the need for honest security guarantees and categorically rejected territorial concessions.
The US Treasury Secretary said that the issue of signing an agreement with Ukraine on minerals is not currently being considered. The decision comes after Zelenskiy's early departure from the White House due to a dispute with Trump.
The President of Ukraine has announced his readiness to sign an agreement with the United States on mining. Zelenskyy confirmed that the document has already been prepared and is awaiting signature by the minister.
Over the last day, 97 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The enemy launched 62 air strikes, used 869 kamikaze drones and fired over 4,000 times at Ukrainian positions.
The French president says that European troops will not be sent to Ukraine in the near future. Macron and the British Prime Minister propose a one-month ceasefire in the air, at sea, and in energy infrastructure.
Canada has imposed sanctions on 31 Russians and Russian paramilitary groups supporting aggression in Ukraine. The decision was announced by Justin Trudeau during a summit in London.
The summit of world leaders determined that the basis of the truce should be security guarantees for Ukraine through NATO mechanisms. The exchange of prisoners and the return of children are seen as the first step toward peace.