The opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Games took place in Verona. For the first time since 2014, the Russian delegation marched with a flag, carried by an Italian volunteer. The Ukrainian team will miss the opening due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy used 3,565 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,506 shellings.
The Royal Canadian Mint has released its eleventh 99. 99% pure silver pysanka coin. This time, the coin features floral motifs and depicts the profile of King Charles III.
The head of the National Bank, Andriy Pyshnyi, announced that Oschadbank's collectors are already in Ukraine, and work is underway to return the cargo. He called the situation a provocation and illegal actions by the Hungarian authorities.
Seven employees of Oschadbank's collection service, detained in Hungary on March 5, have returned to Ukraine. They are in a difficult emotional state, and one of them has experienced an exacerbation of a chronic illness. The bank continues to defend its interests regarding the return of 40 million US dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold.
Singer SOWA frankly spoke about the psychologically difficult experience of cooperating with people who dictated rules to her in her creative work, which led to panic attacks. She emphasizes the importance of independence and understanding all processes in a musical project.
The General Staff confirmed damage to the Black Sea Fleet's frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov" as a result of the attack on March 2. The extent of the damage and information about other vessels are being clarified.
Ukraine secured the release of seven citizens who were held in Budapest. They have already crossed the Ukrainian border and are safe.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held a briefing for EU and US diplomats, clarifying the situation with the detention of seven Oschadbank cash collectors in Hungary. The Ukrainian side refutes Hungary's accusations and calls on the EU to facilitate the release of its citizens.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade with orders and presented Denys Prokopenko with the insignia of a brigadier general. They discussed the situation at the front and the needs of the military.
Australia, France, and 14 other countries have refused to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision was made due to the admission of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the implementation of regional and city resilience plans. The Coordination Center has begun work on these plans, with particular attention to frontline regions and Kyiv.
Tomorrow, March 7, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine from 08:00 until the end of the day. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on the energy system.
Lithuanian intelligence reports that Russia is expanding military units near NATO borders and using the war against Ukraine to train its military. After the sanctions are lifted, Russia will be able to prepare for a large-scale war with NATO in six years.
Funding will be provided to 246 institutions and higher education establishments, and over 50,000 scientists will receive additional allowances.
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged five individuals with terrorism on behalf of Russian intelligence after an attempt to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. An international investigation uncovered 22 individuals involved in crimes organized by Russian intelligence.
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of financial support to restore oil supplies through the 'Druzhba' pipeline. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will discuss this issue with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is not giving up on the war and is preparing a spring offensive in the Donetsk region. He emphasized the importance of strong positions and sufficient provision for Ukrainian brigades.
The European Commission has called unacceptable the rhetoric of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The EC stated that there can be no threats against EU member states.
Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha announced the abduction of 19 Ukrainians in Sumy region, who were forcibly deported and shown on a propaganda channel. Ukraine demands the immediate return of its citizens, emphasizing the violation of international humanitarian law.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the European Commission supports Ukraine and is cooperating with Croatia to block Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. According to him, Kyiv refuses to resume oil transit for political reasons.
The Hungarian government has released photos of cash and gold bars seized from seven detained Ukrainian cash collectors. Videos of the Ukrainians' arrest by Hungarian special services were also released.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on a daily nationwide minute of silence at 9:00 AM. It will honor the memory of fallen soldiers, civilians, and all victims of Russian aggression.
In total, Merkusyna has six medals from junior world championships (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze). This victory was the fourth for the Ukrainian national team at the current tournament.
Ukraine reserves the right to initiate sanctions against those involved in the seizure of Ukrainians in Hungary. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is convening the foreign diplomatic corps to inform them about Hungary's unacceptable actions.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of military desertion for $4-15 thousand in Dnipro, eight people have been notified of suspicion. Among the suspects are a former military unit commander and a lawyer.
Ukrainian businesses face undue pressure from law enforcement agencies, which damages their reputation and ability to operate in international markets. Fabricated criminal proceedings, even without official suspicions, lead to reputational losses and foreign partners refusing cooperation.
The United States has asked Ukraine for help in protecting its bases and soldiers in the Middle East. Ukrainian specialists will begin work in the coming days.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
Seven Oschadbank employees who were escorting armored vehicles are being illegally held in Hungary. The bank demands their immediate release and the return of valuables worth $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold.
