Ukraine

France is implementing unprecedented security measures for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, including restrictions on free public viewing of the opening ceremony along the Seine River, closing airspace within a 150 km radius, and measures against potential threats from drones.

There is a temporary lull in the Black Sea after the sinking of the Russian ship Sergei Kotov, but Russia will soon deploy another ship to fulfill its missions, according to a Ukrainian Navy spokesman.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, France has trained about 10,000 Ukrainian servicemen and women and plans to expand its training programs to include air and naval forces by 2024.

russian citizens are distributing leaflets calling for information to be sent to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in various cities of russia.

Polish farmers are blocking roads at border checkpoints, but humanitarian and critical cargo can still get through to Ukraine.

The Russians have reduced their air activity in the Kherson area, flying over the Azov or Black Sea instead of using guided bombs as they did before.

China supports an international peace conference recognized by Ukraine and russia to discuss peace plans and resolve the "crisis" in Ukraine.

Ukraine's economy should switch to martial law without raising taxes, as an additional tax burden will drive businesses into the shadows.

About 2300 trucks are queuing up at six checkpoints on the border with Poland due to the blockade of Polish farmers, with the most difficult situation at the Shehyni checkpoint.

russia has the resources from high oil prices, sanctions evasion and state investment to sustain the war in Ukraine at the current intensity for at least two more years, according to a report by Lithuanian intelligence services.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock will discuss further military aid to Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia during today's talks.

On the instructions of the NBU, Concorde's shareholders were deprived of the right to a fair trial, the bank's co-founder said.

The White House respects the decision of Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to refuse to participate in US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin called for increased pressure on Russia through sectoral sanctions that would damage the aggressor's economy.

The U. S. government is exploring alternative ways to support Ukraine, but none of them can replace the approval of the additional funding request by Congress, which is crucial for continued assistance to Ukraine, especially in 2024.

The U. S. Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States have announced the creation of the Ukraine Cities Partnership, a new public-private initiative to help redevelop and rebuild sustainable, inclusive, and resilient Ukrainian cities.

Tonight, Biden will deliver his State of the Union address, in which he plans to urge lawmakers to immediately pass a bill to help Ukraine.

The Biden administration is considering using about $200 million in U. S. military funding to provide immediate support to Ukraine as a larger aid package is stalled in Congress.

In Ukraine, on March 7, some regions are expected to have moderate weather with little precipitation, while the rest of the country will experience dry weather with temperatures ranging from -5°C to +8°C.

russian federation is spreading a fake that Ukraine plans to deport Kharkiv residents on the eve of the city's defense, while Ukraine has only evacuated civilians from dangerous areas and does not plan forced evacuations in Kharkiv itself.

One German party proposes to stop paying civilian aid to newly arrived Ukrainian refugees and reduce social incentives for them by limiting the aid to 460 euros per month under the Law on Assistance to Asylum Seekers.

An exhibition of more than 30 sculptures by Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Zhyvotkov dedicated to events and places such as Bucha, Mariupol, Irpin, Kherson, and Vinnytsia will open in Padua, Italy, on March 7.

In Vinnytsia, police detained a group of criminals who extorted $7,000 from a local resident by falsely claiming a non-existent debt for an undelivered parcel, using psychological pressure and physical beatings.

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed the threat of a nuclear incident at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant with a representative of the United Kingdom at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has signed a memorandum with Helvetas Ukraine to strengthen vocational education by developing modern programs, restoring damaged institutions, and providing inclusive education for vulnerable groups.

The pro-kremlin Telegram channel spreads false information about the EU's financial inability to arm itself and Ukraine, while Josep Borrell did not complain about the lack of funds for armaments, but emphasized the problems of industry and the EU's readiness to support Ukraine.

The Defense Procurement Agency will select independent members of the Supervisory Board through the Prozorro system to ensure high standards and transparency in defense procurement.

The NABU and the SAPO have sent to court a case of embezzlement of over UAH 27 million during the construction of a kindergarten in the Kyiv suburbs, involving village council officials and contractors.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin to discuss Ukraine's security, Euro-Atlantic integration, the situation at the front, Russian attacks, the importance of further support from partners, Ukraine's invitation to NATO, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, nuclear security and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

The Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss Spain's continued support for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the provision of engineering equipment, and Spain's readiness to assist Ukraine in security, humanitarian aid, gender equality, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.