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Russians launch over 20 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring three civilians
Russian forces carried out more than 20 attacks on three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and Grad multiple launch rocket systems. Three civilians were wounded.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 970 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,257,880 personnel, including 970 troops killed and wounded over the past day.
Police detail seven-month operation behind UAH 400M drug seizure
Preparations for the operational phase of the special operation Rubikon, which resulted in the seizure of illicit substances worth UAH 400 million, lasted nearly seven months.
DIU conducts tactical control exercises for future Air Assault and Marine Corps officers
Special operations personnel of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), together with the public organization H.A.R.T., conducted tactical control exercises at the Air Assault Forces and Marine Corps Faculty of the Odesa Military Academy.
New Zealand expands sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
The government of New Zealand has once again expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding 23 individuals and 13 companies from Russia and Iran to its sanctions list, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $44.10 per barrel, in line with the level previously set by the European Union.
Ukrainian National Guard drones take out Solntsepyok, three Pion guns behind Russian lines
Operators of the Lasar’s Group strike UAV unit of the National Guard of Ukraine struck 13 pieces of enemy equipment during a special operation behind Russian lines in the Luhansk region, including a TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system and three Pion self-propelled artillery systems.
Russians launch missile strike on Kharkiv
Russian forces have carried out a missile strike on Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district.
Ukrainian Startup Fund launches second wave of Startup EDGE grant program
Ukrainian startups in the fields of sustainable technologies, machine learning, and educational innovation can receive up to €40,000 for scaling.
Slovakia extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2027
Slovakia has automatically extended temporary protection for people who fled Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale war until March 4, 2027.
Ukraine and Canada to deepen strategic energy partnership
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson signed a memorandum of cooperation on the sidelines of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting.
Russia recruited over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine – Le Monde
Kenya's parliament has stated that Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Kenyan citizens to take part in the war against Ukraine, using tourist visa schemes and promises of high salaries.
FSB agent preparing assassination attempt on government official detained in Kirovohrad region
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian agent who was preparing an assassination attempt on an official of one of the state institutions responsible for the defense training of the population in the Kirovohrad region.
Italy against Russian and Belarusian athletes carrying flags at Paralympics
The Italian government has opposed the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina under their national flags.
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Nawrocki signs law introducing new rules for assistance to Ukrainian refugees
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Thursday approved the termination of the 2022 special law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Apartment building damaged during Russian offensive in spring 2022 restored in Bucha
Major repairs have been completed on apartment building No. 104b on Kyievo-Myrotska Street in Bucha, which was damaged during the temporary occupation of the community by Russian forces in the spring of 2022.
Ex-German president criticizes Merz over refusal to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Former German Federal President Joachim Gauck has criticized current Chancellor Friedrich Merz for continuing to block the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, calling it a mistake and a misguided attitude toward the victim of aggression.
Ukrainian, Italian officials discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense industry
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and MP Davyd Arakhamia met with Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister Fabrizio Saggio, and representatives of Italy's security agencies.
Ukraine, Austria agree to step up joint efforts to return Ukrainian children from Russia
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met in Vienna with President of the National Council of Austria Walter Rosenkranz to discuss intensifying efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Zelensky on peace talks: Further steps will be determined at Friday meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will hold a meeting on Friday with members of Ukraine's negotiating team following talks in Switzerland.
Trump extends sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine for another year
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the procedure to extend U.S. sanctions against Russia for another year over its invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses impact of Russian attacks with UN High Commissioner for Refugees
During a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system and the need for assistance for Ukrainians.
No specific date set for Ukraine's accession to EU – Costa
The European Union is working diligently to ensure that Ukraine joins the bloc as soon as possible, but it is currently unclear exactly when accession might take place.
U2, Ed Sheeran, Antytila release lyric video for their new collaborative song
The rock band U2, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, and Ukrainian band Antytila have unveiled a lyric video for their new joint song, Yours Eternally.
France to provide EUR 71M in grant support, part of which will go to energy sector – Shmyhal
France will provide EUR 71 million in grant financial assistance, part of which will be directed to Ukraine's energy sector.
Costa meets with wounded Ukrainian soldier at hospital in Oslo
President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited a hospital in Oslo where wounded Ukrainian servicemen are being treated, among others.
Zelenska: 684 children killed in Ukraine since start of full-scale war
First Lady Olena Zelenska took part online in special debates of the European Economic and Social Committee and spoke about the consequences of the war for Ukrainian children.
Russian attack on farm in Kharkiv region leaves 100 pigs killed
In the village of Dvorichnyi Kut in the Kharkiv region, about 100 pigs were killed as a result of a Russian attack on a farm.
Prokudin denies information about enemy's remote mining of Kherson-Mykolaiv highway
Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin emphasized that there is currently no information about cases of remote mining by Russian forces on the Kherson–Mykolaiv highway.