Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary Luke Pollard stated that the deployment of troops in Ukraine is possible without the US. However, the participation of Americans is necessary to achieve a firm and lasting peace.

Shares of Rheinmetall, Saab, and Dassault Aviation rose by 8. 9-15% after the announcement of Ukraine's defense. European leaders plan to create a “coalition of the willing” and allocate €200 billion for defense.

The head of the Foreign Policy Committee, Merezhko, announced a temporary pause in relations between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, there are no official statements about the suspension of aid, and the UK can become a diplomatic bridge.

Spring warming is expected in Ukraine from the middle of the week, with temperatures rising to +10. ..+17 degrees. On March 4, it will be dry, with strong winds of up to 15-20 m/s and temperatures between +2 and +12 degrees.

An air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K fighter jet. The aircraft is a carrier of Kinzhal air defense missiles, which creates a missile threat throughout the country.

In Ivano-Frankivsk region, two previously convicted men attacked and robbed a serviceman from Kharkiv. The police detained the attackers within hours and seized some of the stolen money.

British Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard denied the existence of an agreement with France on a one-month truce in Ukraine. According to him, various options for achieving a lasting peace are being discussed “privately.

At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.

Law enforcement detained Russian agents who were planning terrorist attacks in Kyiv, Lviv, Chernihiv and Vinnytsia regions. The criminals were preparing explosions and arson attacks on military facilities, railways and administrative buildings.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba commented on the emotional discussion between the leaders of the United States and Ukraine. He called for a diplomatic solution to conflicts and emphasized the importance of mutual understanding between the countries.

A Russian drone attacked an ecopark in the village of Lisne near Kharkiv. The strike destroyed enclosures and killed animals, and a war crime investigation was launched.

On March 1, Russian troops launch a missile attack on a unit of the Ukrainian Army, killing and wounding. The command is conducting an investigation and calls for the dissemination of unverified information.

Hungary rejected a draft EU document on security guarantees and military assistance to Ukraine. Slovakia also refused to provide financial and military support to Kyiv.

Major General Mykhailo Drapaty reacted to the tragic enemy attack on the training ground. He initiated an independent investigation and promised to bring to justice all those involved in the incident.

Russian propagandists spread false information about “medical experiments on children” in Lysychansk. The LCC refutes these claims and explains that this is another attempt by Russia to justify the war against Ukraine.

The GUR reports on Russia's plans to increase the number of drone launches to 500 units. The increase in UAV production and the number of crews indicates that Russia has no peaceful intentions.

The European Commission is studying the possibilities of providing Ukraine with satellite communications due to the threat of Starlink shutdown. Options for using Govsatcom and other commercial satellite systems are being considered.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at 41. 43 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 8 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.11 UAH, and the dollar is trading at 41.55-41.60 UAH on the interbank market.

After the altercation in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow hopes for a quick restoration of US-Russian relations. A new round of negotiations between Rubio and Lavrov is being prepared in the Persian Gulf region.

Paris and London have initiated a month-long truce in Ukraine's air, sea and energy infrastructure. Macron noted that ground fighting would not be included in the truce for the time being due to the difficulty of control.

An adaptive club for veterans with exercise equipment and a recreation area has been opened in Baryshivka, Kyiv Oblast. The project was implemented with the support of government and charitable organizations as part of the Time to Act, Unstoppable competition.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 46 attack UAVs in seven regions of Ukraine.

Trump plans to meet with national security advisors to discuss options for Ukraine. Among the possible solutions is the suspension of military aid, including supplies approved by the Biden administration.

Moscow plans to dismiss high-ranking officials and heads of district occupation administrations in the temporarily occupied territories. The goal is to centralize management and strengthen control over puppet officials.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of March 03, 2025. The total losses of Russian personnel reached 878,000 people, and 10252 tanks and other equipment were destroyed.

In the temporarily occupied territories, members of the “movements” are forced to work. In addition, they are used in propaganda “humanitarian missions” and Russian narratives are actively imposed on them.

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Ufa as a result of a drone attack. The enterprise is of strategic importance for the Russian army and processes up to 20 million tons of oil per year.

U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.

There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. The total number of missiles on board is 26, while there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas.

Elon Musk published a cartoon with Zelensky comparing the situation in Ukraine to a tram that can be stopped. The billionaire hints at Ukraine's rejection of certain guarantees.