Ukraine

The head of the European Commission said that it was necessary to achieve a just peace with a prosperous Ukraine within the EU. The EU plans to increase defense spending and expand cooperation with partners, including India.

After the nighttime drone attack on power facilities by Russia, emergency blackouts were introduced in the morning, which have already been canceled. From 16:00 to 22:00, restrictions are planned for industry due to high electricity consumption.

The rector of the University of Culture presented students with a bibliography of more than 60 books over 32 years of activity. Poplavsky announced a new book on artificial intelligence and the development of digital education at the university.

Carrot prices increased by 10% to 27-34 UAH/kg due to high demand and limited supply. Onions fell to 7-13 UAH/kg due to massive sales by farmers due to deteriorating quality in storage.

As a result of a drone attack in Sumy, two people were injured and four high-rise buildings were damaged. In other settlements of the region, two more people were injured, 19 private houses and other infrastructure were damaged.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a phone conversation with U. S. President Donald Trump on the situation in Ukraine. The parties discussed the need for a lasting settlement and increased defense spending by NATO countries.

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 12 kopecks to 41. 51 UAH/USD. The euro is set at 43.49 UAH, and the dollar is trading at 41.49-41.52 UAH on the interbank market.

Russia launched 208 Shahed-type attack drones and imitator drones from various directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 107 attack drones, and another 97 enemy imitator drones were lost in the area.

Freezing food helps preserve nutrients and simplify the cooking process. Fruits, broth, ginger, vegetables, grains, and meat can be frozen for long-term storage without losing their beneficial properties.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 128 combat engagements over the past day, 65 of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy conducted 91 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times.

Emergency power outages have been introduced in Sumy, Poltava and Kirovohrad regions due to damage to power facilities. Industrial consumers are being cut off first, while households are being cut off only in some cases.

Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from -4°C to +6°C. Rains are forecast in the west, it will be colder in the eastern regions, and the rest of the country will be without precipitation.

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1060 occupants. They also destroyed 13 tanks, 17 infantry fighting vehicles, 54 artillery systems and 172 UAVs.

Servicemen who left their units without permission before November 29, 2024, have until March 1 to return under a simplified procedure. Over the past week, more than 300 applications for return from the CLF have been submitted.

There are 4 aggressor warships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which are equipped with Kalibr missiles with the threat of firing 26 missiles. No enemy ships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas.

On February 28, the world celebrates Tailors' Day, Tooth Fairy Day, Patrol and Postal Service Day, and Facebook Day. The holidays are dedicated to important professions and social initiatives.

A propaganda forum is being prepared in Nizhny Novgorod with the participation of the occupied territories and Belarus. The event aims to create the illusion of international support for the occupation, but will have no legal force.

Vasyl Ratushnyi, a pilot of the UAV “Bird of Magyars,” died on February 27, 2025, from a direct hit by an enemy object. He was the older brother of the well-known public figure Roman Ratushnyi, who died in 2022 near Izium.

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War presented an exhibition about foreign defenders of Ukraine. The exhibition showcases personal stories and artifacts of volunteers who responded to Zelenskyy's call.

Enemy UAVs have become more active in the Ukrainian airspace in Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Mykolaiv regions. The drones are flying different courses and changing flight directions.

The US Treasury Secretary confirmed the completion of a framework agreement on minerals between the two countries. The document will be signed on February 28 during a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.

The Kyiv City Military Administration has announced an air alert in the capital due to the threat of UAVs. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of the movement of attack drones over several regions of Ukraine.

The British Prime Minister announced a meeting with 18 countries on March 2 to discuss Ukraine and security. Britain is ready to play a key role in securing a deal with Ukraine and strengthening Europe's defense sector.

US President Trump says the main goal is to reach an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to end the war. He avoids the term “security guarantees” and emphasizes the importance of the first phase of negotiations.

Trump announced a scheduled meeting with Zelenskiy tomorrow at 18:00 Kyiv time. He refused to comment on his earlier remark about the “dictator” and emphasized good relations with Ukraine.

Donald Trump announced a future agreement with Ukraine on the extraction of rare earth minerals. According to him, this project will be beneficial for the economies of both countries.

There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 43 attempts to break through.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to provide military support to Ukraine to ensure a peace agreement. He emphasized the importance of cooperation with allies and the inadmissibility of rewarding the aggressor.

Donald Trump has said that the war in Ukraine will either end quickly or not at all. He supports NATO Article 5 and the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy attack UAVs flying over seven regions of Ukraine. Air defense forces are on full alert, and the public is urged not to ignore the alarms.