Ukraine

The President of Ukraine stated the need to combine strong positions on the front and diplomacy to achieve a just peace. Ukraine is preparing for negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding the establishment of a ceasefire.

The Russian Embassy in Australia warned of "serious consequences" in the event of the deployment of Australian peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Russia stated that it would not remain a passive observer and considers the presence of Western troops unacceptable.

Ukrainian volunteers delivered three trucks of protective nets for the army as part of the "Web" project. Used fishing nets effectively protect positions from enemy drones, creating multi-level defense.

The "Diia" app has launched the function for generating weapon permits. In the first 8 hours of the service's operation, over 90,000 permits were generated.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting will discuss the suspension of U.S. military aid and possible concessions from Ukraine.

Dmytro Lubinets met with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The parties discussed the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported citizens, as well as developed new initiatives.

The Diia portal will suspend the booking function on March 11 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to technical improvements. The service can be used before or after the specified period of technical work.

Tomorrow at the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose to the USA to establish a ceasefire at sea and a ban on long-range strikes. The Ukrainian side will also insist on the release of prisoners.

Users of the social network X in Ukraine report new technical issues with the platform. The most failures are recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Lviv, with 53% being website issues.

At the OSCE briefing, the scale of the environmental disaster in Ukraine due to the war was presented, with over 7500 environmental violations recorded. 25% of the territory is polluted, the Chernobyl confinement has been damaged, and hundreds of water bodies have been affected.

In Kyiv, the decision to end the heating season is postponed due to the forecasted cold weather. Petro Panteleyev explained the specifics of the heating disconnection process in the city and the factors that influence this decision.

Ukraine's trade turnover for January-February 2025 amounted to $17. 6 billion. The largest exporter to Ukraine was China ($2.6 billion), while the main importer of Ukrainian products was Poland ($714 million).

In the village of Malyi Lystven in Chernihiv region, three boys fell through the ice on the Bilois River. Two children were rescued by passersby, but the nine-year-old boy died.

Olena Duma signed a memorandum of cooperation with the NGO "UA Experts" for the implementation of European standards. This happened after the public council at ARMA resigned due to the lack of transparency in the agency's work.

Sweden's military equipment exports reached a historic high of 29 billion kronor in 2024. The UAE, USA, and Brazil became the largest importers, while aid to Ukraine doubled.

The Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications purchased over 1. 5 million drones in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to increase the number of UAVs to 4.5 million units.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Ukrainian officials. The USA expects Kyiv to be ready for a peace agreement, sources say.

At the checkpoint "Shehyni" on March 11 from 11:00 to 14:00, reconstruction works will be carried out. Crossing operations in the freight direction will be conducted in a slowed mode.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed successful strikes on oil refineries in the Ryazan and Samara regions of Russia. Both facilities produced fuel for the Russian army and aviation.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that the situation at the border with the Kursk region is under control. The enemy, reinforced by North Korean infantry, is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment.

There were 84 clashes on various fronts, with the most attacks recorded in the Toretsk direction - 16 attempts to advance. The enemy actively used aviation and artillery, delivering strikes with guided aerial bombs.

Negotiations on the formation of international security forces for Ukraine will take place in Paris after a potential ceasefire. Military officials from over 30 countries will participate, including representatives from NATO and Asian countries.

In February 2025, the prices for eggs and sunflower oil increased the most - by 3. 5% and 3.4% respectively. Clothing and footwear became cheaper by 3.1%, while transportation services became more expensive by 0.6%.

Starting from March 2025, the "eKonopli" system will be operational in Ukraine to simplify work with industrial hemp. The system will allow for quick registration and management of all processes online without the need for licenses.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt the bill on the taxation of crypto assets by the end of 2025. The law will allow tracking cryptocurrency transactions in accordance with European regulations.

At the cemetery in Sumy, unknown individuals damaged the grave of a fallen serviceman and the national flag. The police have opened a criminal investigation.

British Prime Minister Starmer plans to hold a second meeting of allies regarding the introduction of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Leaders of NATO and Commonwealth countries willing to provide military forces will participate in the virtual meeting.

Italy will not send its troops to Ukraine either within NATO or the EU. The country hopes for the war to end within a year and supports the possibility of a UN peacekeeping mission after peace is achieved.

Branches of the Oryol Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation have been opened in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia for training "policemen". A similar institution is already operating in Donetsk, where methods of detention and torture are taught according to FSB standards.

Over the weekend, more than 2,500 fires occurred in ecosystems in Ukraine, destroying nearly 2000 hectares of land. The most affected was the Zhytomyr region, where 150 hectares burned, and there are also injuries reported in the Vinnytsia, Poltava, and Sumy regions.