Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of avoiding a split in the West. She emphasized the similarity of Italy and Britain's positions on Ukraine and their role in “building bridges.
Mike Volz said that the Ukrainian delegation was upset after Zelenskyy's argument with Trump in the Oval Office. Advisers to the US president insisted on changing Zelenskyy's attitude toward peace talks.
The Irish rock band U2 posted a photo of President Zelensky wearing blue and yellow on Instagram. The musicians added a special message about freedom and supported Ukraine with the words “Glory to Ukraine!”.
Keir Starmer outlined three necessary components for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. These include a strong position of Ukraine, European security guarantees and US support.
Keir Starmer urged Zelenskyy to resume talks with Trump after their heated argument in the Oval Office. The prime minister emphasized the importance of establishing relations with the United States to guarantee peace.
The United Kingdom, together with France and other countries, is developing a plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. This was announced by the British Prime Minister after talks with Zelenskyy, Macron, and Trump.
An international summit on support for Ukraine will be held in London with the participation of European leaders and senior NATO and EU officials. The meeting is expected to adopt an action plan to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The occupiers dropped a FAB-250 with a UMPK module on a residential area of Kramatorsk, killing an 18-year-old boy and injuring two others. Over the past day, Russians carried out 23 shellings of settlements in Donetsk region.
The White House is considering canceling military aid to Ukraine. ISW warns that this will strengthen Russia's position and could lead to territorial losses for Ukraine.
Air quality sensors in Kyiv show increased pollution levels due to fog. KCSA reports that the actual level of pollution is low and the radiation background is normal.
Russian troops fired 65 times at the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 164 explosions were recorded, and buildings and cars were damaged.
As a result of an attack by an enemy drone in the village of Pyrohivtsi, Khmelnytsky district, 9 residential buildings were damaged. A 74-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 63 out of 79 enemy UAVs, mostly Shaheds. The attacks took place in 13 regions of Ukraine, and 16 drone imitators were also spotted.
Russian troops shelled 35 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The attacks killed a 65-year-old woman and injured 10 civilians, including 1 child.
On March 2, cloudy weather with precipitation in the form of sleet and rain is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C in the east to +8°C in the west, with the warmest temperatures in the central regions.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1110 enemy troops. Also, 8 tanks, 25 armored personnel carriers, 51 artillery systems and 192 enemy drones were destroyed.
Lithuania will allocate 20 million euros to support the Ukrainian defense industry. The countries will establish a joint strategic weapons production facility in Lithuania.
On March 2, 2025, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Forgiveness Sunday before Lent. The day includes special traditions of forgiveness, spiritual purification and reconciliation between people.
Czech President Petr Pavel called for a broad international coalition for a just peace in Ukraine. He emphasized that peace on the terms of the aggressor is a surrender and will encourage future invaders.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting English official status in the United States. The document cancels mandatory language support for citizens who do not speak English.
Russian intelligence services are spreading staged videos calling for demoralization on behalf of the 114th Brigade of the TRO. The brigade has denied any involvement in these materials and continues to perform combat missions.
A new IAEA monitoring mission with three experts arrived at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. The rotation of the observers was postponed for almost a month due to difficulties with the safe passage of the team in the context of hostilities.
French President Macron made phone calls to Zelenskyy and Trump after their argument in the Oval Office. He called on the leaders to resume constructive dialogue and mutual respect.
Over the last day, 83 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 21 attempts to break through. The enemy was actively using aviation with UAVs in various parts of the frontline.
The President of Ukraine meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss defense cooperation. A loan agreement is signed for 2.26 billion pounds to be repaid from frozen Russian assets.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine and several regions due to the threat of enemy drones. The Air Force reported that a UAV was moving in the direction of Kyiv.
Activists gathered along Highway 100 in Waitsfield to protest Trump administration policies during Vice President Vance's vacation. The protest took place near Mad River Green, where Vance and his family are spending the weekend at the ski resort.
Russian Federation launched a ballistic missile attack on the port of Odesa, damaging two merchant ships and port infrastructure. Two civilian workers were injured; the vessels were carrying grain cargo.
Sofia Golichenko and Artem Darensky won silver medals at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Hungary. The Ukrainian pair scored 164.06 points, second only to the Georgian duo.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones in several regions of Ukraine. Drones have been spotted in Sumy, Poltava, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, and Mykolaiv regions.