Ukraine

Russia is forcibly recruiting athletes of conscription age from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into its army. Athletes are offered to compete under the flag of the Russian Federation and combine military service with training.

Donald Trump ordered to suspend all military aid to Ukraine due to a dispute with Zelensky. The supply of American military equipment, including weapons en route and in transit zones, will be temporarily halted.

The head of the IAEA called the change of mission at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without agreement from Ukraine an "extraordinary exception. " The decision was made due to the impossibility of safely conducting a rotation and the need to protect the lives of the staff.

Legendary Canadian rock musician Neil Young with the band Chrome Hearts will perform in Ukraine. The free concert will be the first in the European tour Love Earth Tour, with the date and venue to be confirmed.

During the day of March 3, there were 91 combat clashes, including 19 in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians carried out 45 airstrikes and conducted 4139 shellings, using 950 kamikaze drones.

President Zelensky appointed the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, as the permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization concurrently. The appointment was approved by decree No. 151/2025.

The USA has halted funding for the sale of new weapons to Ukraine through the foreign military financing system. The White House is considering the possibility of freezing arms supplies from US reserves.

In the temporarily occupied territories, Ukrainian agrarians must undergo confirmation of their activities according to Russian standards. Out of 1021 enterprises in Luhansk region, only 175 have received such status, the rest are "nationalized" or in the process.

The Parliament of Ukraine has published an address to the President of the United States, Congress, and the American people expressing gratitude for their support. The letter emphasizes the importance of strategic partnership following the recent dispute between the leaders of the states.

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 7 children have been returned from occupied territories and the Russian Federation. Among them are families from Crimea who fled political persecution, and a family from Kherson region whose son sought to obtain a Ukrainian education.

In the village of Bile in the Varash district, a "Cherry" tractor fell through the ice of a lake, and the driver died. The 48-year-old man was attempted to be rescued by fellow villagers, but medics pronounced him dead.

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak confirmed the swift signing of a minerals agreement between the USA and Ukraine. The document is set to strengthen economic partnership between the countries.

Trump does not consider the deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals a failure and announced an important speech in Congress. The U.S. President expects greater gratitude from the Ukrainian leader to resume negotiations.

At the meeting of the Staff, they analyzed the packages of military assistance and funding for 2025. They discussed issues of state resilience and ways to achieve peace through diplomacy.

Trump announced negotiations with European leaders to end the war in Ukraine. He also criticized Zelensky's statement about the prolonged continuation of the conflict, hinting at possible consequences for the Ukrainian president.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius held a virtual meeting with representatives from five NATO European countries. Participants confirmed further political and military support for Ukraine, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12 in Paris.

Donald Trump commented on Zelensky's words that the end of the war will be "very, very far away. " The former U.S. president expressed hope that Zelensky is wrong and stated his desire for a swift resolution to the conflict.

The White House has instructed agencies to prepare a list of sanctions against Russia that could be eased. In contrast, Zelensky advocates for increasing sanctions pressure and a systematic approach to restrictions.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged support for Zelensky instead of yielding to Putin. He emphasized that Putin cannot be trusted, and security guarantees must be part of any peace agreement.

Donald Trump stated that Europe has spent significantly more on Russian oil and gas than on supporting Ukraine. Data from the Center for Energy Research confirms this claim regarding EU expenditures in 2024.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the leaders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia about the results of the summit in London. The parties agreed to work on an action plan to ensure real security guarantees.

The President of Ukraine continues to work with partners to achieve peace and end the war. Zelensky emphasizes the importance of American support and seeks to bring the conflict to a swift conclusion.

The European Commission plans to give car manufacturers three years instead of one to meet CO2 emissions targets. Car companies faced fines of up to 15 billion euros for exceeding emission limits in 2025.

Russian troops are trying to intercept positions near Pishchane, but are suffering significant losses due to Ukrainian drones. The occupiers were unable to cross the highway from Dnipro and take it under control.

The President of Ukraine called for strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation and proposed a systematic approach to restrictions. Zelensky emphasized the need to block the shadow fleet and to terminate all economic relations where Russia circumvents sanctions.

Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots Dmytro Shymanskyi and Oleksandr Morozov were sentenced in Russia to 26 and 22 years in prison, respectively. They were accused of attempting to attack an oil refinery in the Bryansk region in 2023.

U. S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik stated that Trump is not seeking the resignation of Zelensky and is not interfering in Ukrainian politics. Trump plans to find tools for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Estonia has imposed a travel ban on 55 citizens of Georgia due to human rights violations. The list includes deputies, judges, police officers, and athletes involved in the persecution of protesters.

U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated the possibility of resuming negotiations on the minerals deal if Zelensky changes his position. Zelensky had previously expressed readiness to sign an agreement with the U.S.

U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed doubts about the administration's willingness to work with Zelensky after the meeting on February 28. He stated that the Ukrainian president is "not ready to talk about peace" and has done a "disservice" to his country.