Ukraine
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that the case of the former MP regarding the appropriation of an oil pipeline worth UAH 1. 4 billion has been sent to court. He is accused of property seizure and money laundering of 29.9 million euros.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine, despite US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He emphasized the need to support Americans and ensure Ukraine's strength in the fight.
Russia launched 136 drones at Ukraine overnight, 127 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, but most targets have been eliminated.
Donald Trump stated that US ammunition stockpiles of medium and upper-medium class are at an all-time high. He noted that at the highest level, the stockpiles are good, but do not reach the desired level.
Ukraine received the first tranche of $1. 5 billion from the IMF under the new four-year EFF program. The funds will be used to finance priority budget expenditures and support macro-financial stability.
Iran's threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a rise in global oil prices, which could increase Russia's revenues. Brent crude oil prices reached $82.37 per barrel on March 2.
In the temporarily occupied territories, universities are actively recruiting students into the Russian army. In Mariupol, young people are being urged to sign one-year service contracts.
Iranian drones and missiles flew over the Middle East, reaching Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with the affected countries and condemned Iran's destabilizing role.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's position on territorial integrity and sovereignty will not change. He emphasized that the negotiation process should continue for the sake of a result.
Since the beginning of the day, 136 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy used 5,605 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,691 shelling attacks.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has obtained documents outlining Russian plans for 2026-2027. These plans include the occupation of eastern Ukraine and an advance into the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
The Reserve+ application now offers the possibility of applying for a deferment for parents with many children, regardless of marital status. The process is fully automated and takes from a few minutes to several hours.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
NABU and SAPO have completed the investigation into the case of embezzlement of UAH 19. 5 million from the Ministry of Justice. Among the suspects are the former State Secretary of the Ministry and representatives of the LLC.
A total lunar eclipse, known as the "Blood Moon," will occur on the night of March 2-3, 2026. This phenomenon will be visible in East Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and North America, while in Ukraine it will be partially visible or not visible at all.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He can be released on bail of UAH 200 million, but with a number of restrictions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
On March 3, from 08:00, hourly outage schedules and power limitations will be applied in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
Andriy Sybiha discussed the security situation in the Middle East and the protection of Ukrainians in the UAE with the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ukraine condemns Iranian attacks, which are unprovoked acts of aggression.
President Zelenskyy is preparing a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve the strategy for next winter. Plans for the protection and restoration of energy facilities and critical infrastructure will be updated.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
Ukraine has agreed to help Great Britain counter Iranian drones, which has not only a military but also a political dimension. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained how this will strengthen Ukraine's position and affect global security.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the strengthening of consular support for Ukrainians in the Middle East. Currently, about 250,000 Ukrainian citizens are in the region, and there is no information about their injuries or deaths.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 aggressor attacks have been recorded, with the enemy actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. A number of settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have been shelled.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's technical readiness to open all six negotiation clusters for EU accession. He emphasized that the political readiness of some EU leaders remains questionable due to the aggressor's influence.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill on the mandatory evacuation of the population, including children, from areas of active and potential hostilities. The decision on evacuation is made by the Cabinet of Ministers and local authorities.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
Zelenskyy stated that the issue of changing European legislation to confiscate oil from detained vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" is being discussed.
The Ministry of Defense is reforming the weapons codification system to reduce the time from product development to its delivery to the troops. The government has updated three resolutions that change the approach to codification.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will respond to appeals from Ukrainians regarding evacuation from Middle Eastern countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends refraining from traveling to Israel and Iran.