Ukraine

The General Staff confirmed successful drone attacks on oil pumping infrastructure in the Rostov region and the Syzran Oil Refinery. Fires and explosions have been recorded at the sites.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the government does not plan to raise tariffs in the near future. Electricity consumption in Ukraine has decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous working day.

Ukraine plans to open all six negotiation clusters for EU membership in 2025. Three clusters are set to be opened during the Polish presidency, and the other three during the Danish presidency.

The Ukrainian defense industry has reached a capacity of $35 billion and has entered the TOP-50 global defense companies. The production of weapons and equipment has increased significantly, particularly artillery - threefold, and armored personnel carriers - fivefold.

The advisor to the Office of the President outlined three key steps regarding compensation for the suspension of military aid from the USA. The plan includes an audit of existing programs and the search for alternative sources of weapon supply.

International pressure is forcing Russia to improve the conditions of Ukrainian prisoners of war before the exchange. According to Natalia Yepifanova, the captives are being fed better and torture is being used less.

Global government borrowing will increase by 3% to $12. 3 trillion due to rising defense spending and high interest rates. Total debt will reach $76.9 trillion, which will account for 70.2% of global GDP.

The International Cooperation Fund for Chernobyl will allocate funds for an expert assessment of the damage to the New Safe Confinement Arch. The study will be conducted after a Russian drone struck the protective shell on February 14.

U. S. President Donald Trump ordered to halt military aid to Ukraine after a tense conversation with Zelensky. The decision sparked a sharp reaction in the U.S. and Europe.

Russian troops attacked energy facilities in one of the regions of Ukraine. Electricity consumption decreased by 5.1%, and restrictions for industry will be introduced from 15:00 to 22:00.

Ursula von der Leyen presented the "rearmament of Europe" plan with new financial instruments. The plan involves the mobilization of 800 billion euros and includes financing of 150 billion for defense needs.

The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Committee, Merezhko, stated that the cessation of aid from the U. S. looks like pressure on Kyiv to capitulate.

Military expert Oleg Zhdanov stated that the halt of U. S. military aid is not critical for Ukraine in the next six months. Ukraine has a sufficient stock of weapons and support from other partners.

Ursula von der Leyen will present a plan to increase EU defense spending. Hungary is blocking a €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, but may support a general increase in the defense budget.

Kyiv customs officers prevented the illegal export of stuffed marsh harriers and Eurasian eagle-owls to the United Kingdom and the United States. The birds are protected by international conventions and have museum value.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 5911 UAH/USD, which is 16 kopecks higher than the previous rate. The euro exchange rate is set at 43.54 UAH/EUR.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 kamikaze drones from various directions. The defense forces destroyed 65 strike UAVs and recorded 32 decoy drones, three regions were affected.

Famous pediatrician Yevhen Komarovskyi criticized the new list of discounted medications from the Ministry of Health. According to him, the list includes outdated and ineffective drugs that promote dangerous self-medication.

The charitable foundation "MHP-Community" is resuming the operation of mobile pharmacy points in villages without stationary pharmacies. The project will start in the Myronivska community, where from March 3 to March 11, mobile pharmacies will visit 22 villages.

Over the past day, 101 combat clashes were recorded, the enemy carried out 56 airstrikes and conducted more than 5100 shellings. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 21 enemy attacks were repelled.

The White House has temporarily suspended military aid to Ukraine following a dispute in the Oval Office. The Trump administration is demanding public apologies from Zelensky before resuming aid.

Ukrainian military eliminated 1,340 Russian soldiers and 244 units of equipment over the past day. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 879,410 individuals.

U. S. Vice President Vance stated that Zelensky will eventually agree to peace talks with Russia. The U.S. is ready to resume dialogue if Ukraine "seriously addresses the details" of the peace plan.

Elon Musk stated that Zelensky should be offered amnesty in a neutral country for a peaceful transition to democracy. Previously, Musk accused the President of Ukraine of seeking "eternal war" and a "corruption meat grinder."

Russian troops have increased the number of drones in night attacks to 150-200 units and have changed their launch tactics from different directions. According to ISW, this is an attempt to exhaust Ukrainian air defense.

In Ukraine, cloudy weather is expected with no significant precipitation, and air temperature ranging from 0 to +10 degrees. The wind will be from the west at 7-12 m/s with gusts up to 15-20 m/s, and there may be ice on the roads in the east and northeast.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated his readiness to consider participation in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine. The statement came after Trump's decision to suspend U.S. military aid to Ukraine due to a dispute with Zelensky.

A 62-year-old resident of the village of Zmiivka in the Beryslav district stepped on an anti-personnel mine near his home. The man sustained blast injuries and leg wounds and is currently in the hospital.

The USA suspended military aid to Ukraine at Trump's order due to a dispute with Zelensky. The consequences of this decision will be felt by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a few weeks or months when current supplies run out.

The head of the U. S. Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, stated that Zelensky seeks "eternal war" and a "corruption meat grinder." Musk claims that the Ukrainian president has chosen bloodshed over peace with Moscow.