Ukraine took note of the statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana regarding the possible recruitment of its citizens to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian side positively assesses the steps taken by the government of Botswana to verify the information and is ready for dialogue.
Lyudmila Olyanovska covered 5000 meters in 19:53. 61 minutes, setting the world's best result and updating the national record. The world record requires ratification.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the transit of oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He proposes creating a joint inspection group to verify its functioning, as Slovakia and Hungary cannot receive paid oil.
Law enforcement officers discovered underground warehouses where alcoholic products were illegally manufactured under the brands of well-known companies. Approximately 50 tons of alcohol mixture and over a thousand tetra-packs of finished products were seized.
The preliminary hearing in the case of the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic has been postponed again. The next hearing is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
Heorhiy Tykhyi called the march of North Korean soldiers with the Russian flag in Pyongyang a propaganda farce. He stated that thousands of DPRK soldiers died fighting on Russia's side.
President Zelenskyy announced the development of a strategy for Ukraine for next winter, taking into account the experience of the regions. Also, from March 1, pensions will be indexed by 12.1% for 10 million Ukrainians.
Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified by the IOC from the 2026 Olympics, warmly congratulated his father on his birthday on Instagram. He posted archival and modern photos with his father, thanking him for his support.
The President of Ukraine is speaking with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and inviting him to Ukraine. Earlier, Fico and Orbán agreed to establish a commission on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico have agreed to establish an investigative commission regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline. Orbán called on President Zelenskyy to grant access to it.
The special regime of Defence City, which provides tax and customs preferences for defense manufacturers, has legislative gaps. The requirement for the absence of criminal proceedings complicates access to it for many enterprises.
In Indonesia, police are conducting DNA tests on human body fragments found on Ketewel beach. Investigators are checking whether the remains could belong to Ukrainian citizen I.K., who was previously reported as a kidnapping victim.
Starting February 27, 699 million UAH of "National Cashback" will be paid out for purchases made in December to 4. 4 million citizens. From March 1, an updated differentiated cashback of 15% and 5% will be in effect.
The MP from the ruling faction who voiced them explained that he was referring to the experience of other countries that, according to him, had already introduced bans or restrictions on Roblox, including Turkey and China.
The return to market tariffs for gas, electricity, and heating in Ukraine is possible only after the war ends. The government will develop a roadmap for the liberalization of gas and electricity markets by June 2026.
On the night of February 27, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Luhanska oil depot and fuel and lubricants warehouses near Mariupol. An enemy drone control point in the Kherson region was also damaged.
The Russian war machine is feeling the pressure from sanctions and declining revenues. Businesses in the Nizhny Novgorod region are appealing to officials due to falling investments and profits. Russian regions are facing budget deficits, which increases their dependence on the Kremlin.
External revenues and partner support currently cover a significant portion of mandatory payments made from the state budget.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that regaining all territories is difficult, but Russia cannot win on the battlefield. The President emphasized that surrendering Sloviansk and Kramatorsk is a red line for Ukraine.
A Ukrainian national wanted for the attempted murder of a police chief and other crimes has been detained in the US. The 41-year-old man was in the US on humanitarian parole.
Funding will be provided by a budget program and a reserve fund. Priority lists of roads to be repaired first have been identified.
In the village of Pidserednie, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region, the number of dead as a result of the night Russian attack has increased. Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased woman from under the rubble.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to embezzle over UAH 50 million during the repair of Trypilska TPP. Six individuals have been notified of suspicion of property misappropriation and money laundering.
Over the past day, February 26, 230 combat engagements were recorded on the front. Russians launched two missile strikes, 80 air strikes, used 6607 kamikaze drones, and carried out 3154 shelling attacks.
The United States has slowed down the sale of international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil to put pressure on Russia in peace talks on Ukraine. OFAC extended the deadline for concluding deals until April 1, and the next round of negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine is scheduled for March.
The new IMF program for Ukraine, worth $8. 1 billion, will be reviewed in case of successful peace talks. It is aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability and expanding structural reforms.
President Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that he is not the best father due to the war, as he spends little time with his children. He emphasized that defending Ukraine is his main choice and noted the resilience of Ukrainians during the winter of 2026.
British and French troops have completed preparations for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This comes amid statements from London and Paris about their readiness to lead a contingent in the event of a ceasefire.
The Vatican Postal Service has unveiled a stamp featuring the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv during a blackout. This commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and expresses solidarity with Ukrainians.
The UK Ministry of Defence will prioritize providing Ukraine with Nightfall missiles to strike targets at a distance of over 500 km. London does not yet plan to include this system in its arsenal, focusing on providing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
