Donald Trump appealed to the Iranian military to cease resistance and side with the people, promising full legal protection. He warned that continued loyalty to the regime would lead to catastrophic consequences.
The US State Department announced the restoration of diplomatic ties with Venezuela following Maduro's removal. The parties will focus on political reconciliation and ensuring a stable transition to a democratically elected government.
The US National Weather Service has warned of the start of a large-scale storm season in the central regions. More than 6 million people, including residents of Kansas City and Tulsa, are under immediate threat.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
Donald Trump hosted MLS champions Inter Miami and their captain Lionel Messi. The president discussed foreign policy and the US military operation against Iran with the team.
The FBI confirmed the detection of anomalous activity in its internal digital systems and launched an investigation. The attack could have been aimed at systems for managing wiretapping and technical surveillance.
The American channel Fox News published a story about the US using a "high-tech arsenal" against Iran, showing a video of Ukrainian STING interceptor drones. The "Wild Hornets" team reported that Fox News presented footage of their drones as American.
The US is closing its embassy in Kuwait, making it the second diplomatic mission to fully suspend operations since the war with Iran began. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences to Kuwait for the military casualties.
Iran's foreign minister said the country is ready to resist any US ground invasion. Iran is not asking for a ceasefire and sees no reason for negotiations.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will continue the diplomatic process when American partners are ready to work in the agreed format. He emphasized that Ukraine must be ready to resume diplomacy at any moment.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should make a deal, as Putin is allegedly ready for peace. The American leader believes that Zelenskyy is not showing sufficient readiness for negotiations.
Ukraine has received a request from the United States for support in defending against "Shaheds" in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy has instructed to provide the necessary means and specialists.
The National Bank has set the official dollar exchange rate at 43. 81 hryvnias, which is a new historical high. Financier Viktor Halchynskyi explained the rise by global instability and advised Ukrainians to remain calm.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not received long-range weapons with a range of over 200–250 km from its partners. All systems with a greater range were developed by Ukrainian specialists.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Iran has significantly expanded the scale of military strikes in the region, using missiles and drones against a number of states. The attacks affected 11 countries, including Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted tests of "strategic cruise missiles" from the new 5,000-ton destroyer "Cho Hyon. " He called the ship "a new symbol of the country's naval defense."
Today, 200 Ukrainian families received news of their loved ones' return. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, border guards, and national guardsmen.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering Iranian "Shaheds" with Middle Eastern countries. Zelenskyy emphasized the possibility of exchanging technologies and weapons with partners.
Ukraine and the US discussed a possible postponement of a meeting involving Russia, scheduled for March 5-9, due to the war in the Middle East. However, a prisoner exchange is expected in the coming days.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
President Zelenskyy expressed concern about a possible reduction in air defense and missile supplies to Ukraine from the United States in the event of a prolonged war in the Middle East. He also noted that Iran can no longer transfer weapons to Russia, but the Russian Federation produces missiles and drones under Iranian licenses.
The White House spokesperson stated that Spain agreed to cooperate on strikes against Iran. The Spanish Foreign Minister categorically denied this, citing international law.
NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
