Ukraine opens case over abduction of Oschadbank cash collectors in Hungary
Ukraine's National Police has opened criminal proceedings over the abduction in Hungary of Ukrainian citizens and a service vehicle belonging to state-owned Oschadbank.
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Another 300 defenders and two civilians return home from Russian captivity
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 300 Ukrainian defenders and two civilians were returned from Russian captivity today.
Hungary claims it detained Ukrainian Oschadbank cash collectors in money laundering case
The National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary confirmed the detention of seven Oschadbank cash collectors and two cars with cash traveling from Austria to Ukraine, stating that it is conducting criminal proceedings on suspicion of money laundering.
05 March 2026
Lubinets: Most released from captivity require urgent medical attention
Most Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity require urgent medical attention. Some of them had been held captive since 2022.
Prisoner exchange: Lubinets announces return of another 300 Ukrainians
The Verkhovna Rada's Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, said that another 300 Ukrainians are expected to be returned from Russian captivity as part of the exchange.
SBU releases exclusive footage from prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive video footage from the prisoner exchange that took place on March 5.
Prisoner exchange: 200 Ukrainians return from Russian captivity
Two hundred Ukrainians have returned from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange.
About 800 Ukrainians currently in Kuwait, ambassador says
Leaving Kuwait, where there are about 800 Ukrainians, is currently only possible via the land borders of Saudi Arabia.
Edward Mayor, President of the French NGO “Stand With Ukraine”
The French Always Stand on the Side of Freedom
President awards state honors to representatives of global Ukrainian community
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded a group of leaders and activists of the global Ukrainian community with high state honors for their significant contribution to strengthening international support for and defending the sovereignty of Ukraine.
First indicative air quality monitoring sensor launched in Lviv region
The first indicative air quality monitoring sensor, purchased as part of the Ukrainian-Finnish institutional cooperation project UFAIR, has been put into operation in the Lviv region.
Rotation of annual expeditions begins at Vernadsky Research Base
The rotation of annual Antarctic expeditions has begun at Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry taps celebrity chef Klopotenko to upgrade army meals
The State Operator for Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, in cooperation with the NGO Cult Food led by chef Yevhen Klopotenko, is launching the “Cooking for Battle” project, which will become part of a reform aimed at improving the quality of food for service members.
04 March 2026
Zelensky presents state awards, Ukrinform journalist Takashi Hirano among recipients
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to volunteers, doctors, educators, scientists, cultural figures, athletes and journalists. Among the recipients was Takashi Hirano, a journalist with Ukrinform.
Ukraine indicts Russian general in absentia over missile strike on Okhmatdyt children’s hospital
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine have announced in absentia suspicion of Russian Air Force Major General Sergey Kuvaldin, commander of Russia’s long-range aviation, who ordered the missile strike on the National Specialized Children’s Hospital Okhmatdyt in Kyiv in summer 2024.
French activist: Bucha crimes turned support for Ukraine into clear position
The French political elite finally turned to supporting Ukraine after seeing with their own eyes the crimes committed by Russians in Bucha, Borodianka, and Irpin in the spring of 2022.
Biggest challenge in evacuating children parents’ reluctance to leave, says head of juvenile police
The evacuation of children from frontline regions is complicated by the security situation and a shortage of specialized protective equipment, but the most difficult issue is the reluctance of children’s relatives to leave their homes.
This year's winter in Kyiv coldest in 15 years
The largest negative temperature deviation recorded in Kyiv during the winter occurred in January (-4.4°C), while the coldest day was February 10, when temperatures dropped to -20.2°C.
03 March 2026
Great Solidarity from a Small Country in the Heart of Europe
Ordinary Czechs — businesspeople, actors, activists, and politicians — have united in support of Ukraine
Most Ukrainians oppose blocking Telegram but support tighter oversight
Most Ukrainians are against blocking the Telegram messaging app in the country but support stronger oversight by law enforcement agencies.
Ukrainian ambassador: No urgent need for evacuation from Israel at this time
As of the evening of March 2, the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel had no information about Ukrainians killed or wounded as a result of the hostilities.
02 March 2026
Convicted Azov fighter fined in Russian prison for 'discrediting' Russian army
A court in Ulan-Ude has fined Anton Saikhiev, who was convicted in a case related to alleged links with the Azov Brigade, 30,000 rubles under a charge of "discrediting" the Russian army.
Estonian Defense Minister leaves UAE by land due to closure of airports in Middle East
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, who was in Dubai when the US operation against Iran began, left the United Arab Emirates and reached Oman by land due to airspace closures in the region.
Solidarity event for Ukrainian prisoners of war takes place in Warsaw
On Sunday, a solidarity action took place in Warsaw in support of Ukrainian military prisoners and those missing as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
01 March 2026
Nine killed, 28 injured in Iranian missile strike on residential area in Israel's Beit Shemesh
Nine people were killed as a result of an Iranian missile strike on the city of Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem.
Pensions will be recalculated automatically from March 1 – social policy minister
Pension indexation from March 1 will take place automatically, with no applications required. All recalculations will be carried out on time and in full.
Occupiers in Crimea seek fines for covering face in public places
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, they plan to introduce fines for being in public places with your face covered. Sevastopol is to become the pilot region for the launch of this practice.
28 February 2026
UWC and Canadian philanthropists donate 50 life support systems to AFU
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) and the Canadian Maple Hope Foundation have donated a new batch of 50 MOVES SLC mobile life support systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The total cost of the aid package, which includes medical equipment and staff training, is USD 10 million (UAH 315 million).
VR Committee recommends passing bill on military medical examinations for foreign defenders
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Public Health, Medical Care, and Medical Insurance has recommended that Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopt a bill initiated by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on medical support for foreigners and stateless persons defending Ukraine.