Rotation of annual expeditions begins at Vernadsky Research Base
The rotation of annual Antarctic expeditions has begun at Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base.
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05 March 2026
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
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.
27 February 2026
DM Fedorov says digital officers to be introduced in AFU, first appointment already made
Work is underway in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to establish a vertical structure of digital officers who will introduce innovations within the military. The first digital officer has already been appointed.
NABU: Energoatom contractors can avoid charges in Midas case by self-reporting bribes
Contractors of Energoatom who paid kickbacks to figures implicated in the so-called Midas case may avoid criminal liability if they voluntarily report the bribes to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine before detectives establish the fact of bribery.
From March 1, pensions to increase for about 10 million Ukrainians, PM Svyrydenko says
The government is ready to ensure annual pension indexation starting March 1. Pensions and insurance payments will be indexed by 12.1%, and the increase will affect about 10 million Ukrainians.
Heat supply restored to houses in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv
Heat supply has started to be restored to some homes in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv following shelling.
Tourist influx expected in Transcarpathia as crocuses reach peak bloom
Transcarpathia is expected to see the peak of crocus blooming next week, and regional tourism experts predict a surge of visitors over the following weekend.
About 330,000 Ukrainian students receive Ukrainian education abroad – Ministry of Education
Around 330,000 Ukrainian students in grades 1–11 are currently studying abroad while continuing to receive Ukrainian education.
26 February 2026
Most Czechs consider humanitarian aid to Ukraine necessary, charity representative says
The number of Czech citizens who believe it is right to provide humanitarian support and assistance to Ukraine in its recovery has declined slightly over the past four years, but supporters of Ukraine still constitute the overwhelming majority of the population.
CinC Syrskyi awards military personnel in eastern sector
During four years of full-scale Russian invasion, nearly 230,000 defenders have been awarded decorations by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine preparing for spring floods, government pledges support for people
Flooding in Ukraine's central regions is expected to begin as early as late March, and the government is preparing mechanisms to support people and communities in case of inundations.
Ghana's foreign minister meets Ghanaian prisoners of war during visit to Ukraine
During his visit to Ukraine, Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met with two Ghanaian citizens who had been fighting alongside Russian invading forces and were captured by Ukrainian troops.
NABU hopes to complete “Midas” case investigation by end of summer
Ukrainian law allows investigators to conduct the investigation in the so-called Midas case for up to one year – until November 2026 – but the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) hopes to finish it by the end of the summer.
Russians return bodies of 1,000 dead to Ukraine
As part of repatriation efforts, the bodies (remains) of thousands of deceased individuals, who, according to preliminary information from the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine.
Ukraine observes Day of Resistance to Occupation of Crimea
On February 26, Ukraine commemorates the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, a memorial date established to honor the large pro-Ukrainian rally held in 2014 in Simferopol.