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The Ukrainian leader urged Europe to change legislation so that such vessels are not only stopped but also seized, with Russian oil redirected to security needs.
At least 6 people were killed as a result of an Iranian missile strike on the city of Beit Shemesh in Israel. This was reported by N12News journalist Amit Segal.
Explosions rocked Tehran, the IDF released a video of the Iranian Armed Forces headquarters being hit. Israel's Defense Minister announced the constant presence of Israeli aircraft over Tehran.
US citizens have been warned of potential travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures.
Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the military operation against Tehran, accusing the president of disregarding the lives of servicemen. She emphasized that such actions undermine the international standing of the United States and create chaos in the Middle East.
The FBI is stepping up security measures and mobilizing intelligence teams due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. In New York, round-the-clock surveillance has been established over pro-Iranian organizations, and special services are monitoring Hezbollah's activities.
US President Donald Trump announced the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him "one of the most brutal tyrants. " The operation was the result of cooperation with Israel and the use of state-of-the-art surveillance systems.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is convening a special meeting of the College of Commissioners on security on March 2 due to the situation in Iran. She emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation due to Iran's attacks.
Reza Cyrus Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, addressed the people, calling on them to prepare for the "final battle" and thanked US President Donald Trump for his "humanitarian intervention. " He called on the police and security forces to protect the people, not the regime.
The mayor of Dnipro reminded what the soldiers of the Defense Forces, who protect the land and sky of Ukraine, have to endure.
On February 28, Iran shelled US military bases in Bahrain. This happened after US and Israeli strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a joint operation with the United States against Iran. He emphasized that Iran should not have nuclear weapons that would threaten humanity.
On the night of February 28, an oil refinery in the Novominskaya stanitsa of Krasnodar Krai was attacked by drones. As a result of the drones falling, a reservoir caught fire, and the blaze covered 150 square meters.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed that the drone that approached the aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" in Malmö was Russian. The drone was launched from the Russian radio reconnaissance vessel "Zhigulevsk", which is a violation of Swedish airspace.
Ukrenergo has detected fraudulent emails containing viruses disguised as outage schedules. The company urges users not to open files and to check their devices with antivirus software.
Ryan Murphy's series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette has revived interest in their style, sparking a new trend called the "JFK Jr. effect." Men are choosing classic suits with unexpected details, while women are wearing belted coats and tortoiseshell headbands.
Two girls, aged 13 and 16, returned from occupied Crimea thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Their family prepared for three months to leave, and the older girl wants to study at a Ukrainian university.
Slovak President Robert Fico agreed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation. This happened after discussing problems with oil transit through Ukraine.
French DJ David Guetta and actress Jessica Ledon have become parents to their second son, named Skyler. The couple kept the pregnancy a secret for a long time and showed photos of the baby after his birth.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of creating consortia with allies to develop air defense systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles. This will also help overcome the shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems.
The Ukrainian national team has finalized its application for the 2026 Paralympic Games, securing 25 licenses, which is the best result in history. 35 athletes will compete in four sports, including nine debutants.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the transit of oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He proposes creating a joint inspection group to verify its functioning, as Slovakia and Hungary cannot receive paid oil.
Heorhiy Tykhyi called the march of North Korean soldiers with the Russian flag in Pyongyang a propaganda farce. He stated that thousands of DPRK soldiers died fighting on Russia's side.
Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified by the IOC from the 2026 Olympics, warmly congratulated his father on his birthday on Instagram. He posted archival and modern photos with his father, thanking him for his support.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico have agreed to establish an investigative commission regarding the Druzhba oil pipeline. Orbán called on President Zelenskyy to grant access to it.
In the Odesa region, a 3. 5-year-old girl and a 44-year-old man were injured in a Russian attack and hospitalized. Port tanks, residential buildings, cars, a medical facility were damaged, and a kindergarten was destroyed.
Hillary Clinton told the House Oversight Committee that she had no information about Epstein's criminal activities. She never met him or visited his properties.
In Belgorod and the surrounding district, electricity, water supply, and heating disappeared after the attack on February 26. The governor reported serious damage to energy facilities, which led to a critical situation.
In Kyiv, a 37-year-old man who mocked the People's Memorial to fallen defenders on Maidan Nezalezhnosti was detained. He shaved off his mustache to avoid recognition, but the police identified and apprehended him.