War update: 235 frontline clashes over past day, 57 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On February 25, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 235 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the frontlines.
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Russia’s war against Ukraine cannot be resolved in one round of negotiations, Turkish expert says
In Russia's protracted war against Ukraine, a ceasefire and comprehensive peace agreement will require a long and complex negotiation process.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,360 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to February 26, 2026, in the war against Ukraine are estimated at around 1,263,850 personnel, including 1,360 in the past 24 hours.
Xi Jinping hints that Europe should participate in Ukraine peace talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a meeting in Beijing with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said that peace negotiations on Ukraine should ensure equal participation of all parties – apparently referring to the need for the European Union to be involved in the peace process.
Trump tells Zelensky he wants to end war as soon as possible – Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Wednesday that he wants to end the war as quickly as possible.
Power outages and labor shortages: Economy Ministry outlines key challenges for agriculture
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues to create systemic challenges for the agricultural sector, particularly due to the energy crisis, complex logistics, labor shortages, and infrastructure damage.
Border guards detain about 1,500 illegal border crossers in 2026 – SBGS spox
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian border guards have detained around 1,500 people who attempted to cross the border illegally.
Crimea reports oil spills on beaches and waterfowl deaths, media says
On the southeastern coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea, local residents are reporting oil spills on beaches and dead wild waterfowl, while the Russian “authorities” are keeping quiet about the problem.
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Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia
The enemy attacked one of the districts of Zaporizhzhia.
Zelensky discusses need to strengthen air defense with MEPs
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's need to strengthen its air defense with a delegation from the United for Ukraine parliamentary group in the European Parliament.
Ukraine insists at UN on ceasefire as basis for peace talks, Betsa says
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Mariana Betsa, who represented Ukraine at the UN General Assembly and Security Council on February 24, emphasized the priority of a ceasefire in the war with Russia and the importance of preserving the provisions in international documents on the territorial integrity of the country.
Russia’s war against Ukraine cannot be resolved in one round of negotiations, Turkish expert says
In Russia's protracted war against Ukraine, a ceasefire and comprehensive peace agreement will require a long and complex negotiation process.
Zelensky reveals details of conversation with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump discussed issues that will be addressed by delegation representatives during a bilateral meeting tomorrow in Geneva, as well as preparations for the next round of trilateral negotiations.
Council of Europe holds commemorative ceremony on fourth anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine
On Wednesday, in the square in front of the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, Moldova’s Permanent Representative Daniela Cujbă, whose country currently chairs the Committee of Ministers, and Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Mykola Tochytskyi held a commemorative ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Electronic warfare battle can be won with medium-range systems – EW company commander
Ukraine can gain the upper hand in the electronic warfare (EW) confrontation with Russian forces through the development of medium-range systems and better coordination between units.
Zelensky discusses economic cooperation, countering Russia’s recruitment of Africans with Ghana’s FM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed areas of economic and educational cooperation, as well as ways to counter Russia’s recruitment of citizens of Ghana and other African countries to fight in the war against Ukraine, with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Woman known as ‘first face of war’ takes up work in civic organization
Olena Kurylo, a resident of the town of Chuhuiv in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, whose photograph published on February 24, 2022 appeared on the front pages of dozens of international media outlets, returned to Ukraine in June 2023 and has recently started working for a civic organization that provides free legal assistance.
Awareness of Russian threat growing in EU, says MEP
Europe is becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by Russia, especially against the backdrop of cyberattacks and acts of sabotage, which may indicate that the Kremlin is preparing for war.
Air Force logistics chief, SBU regional head exposed in bribery case
Law enforcement officers have exposed the logistics commander of the Ukrainian Air Force and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) department in the Zhytomyr region for taking a bribe.
War update: 115 clashes on front line, fighting in Pokrovsk sector remains most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 115 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Russian army. The enemy is exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk sector and is highly active in the Huliaipole sector.
Michael Gahler, Member of European Parliament
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Number of Russian assaults in Kharkiv region slightly decreases, Demchenko claims
The number of enemy assaults has decreased slightly in the area under the control of border units.
Economic group accompanying Umerov to Geneva talks – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that talks with the U.S. delegation in Geneva will address not only ending the war but also economic cooperation with the United States.
No enemy activity observed on border with Belarus, Demchenko says
As of now, Belarus is not conducting any activities near the Ukrainian border, including military exercises.
First Ukrainian drone factory begins operations in UK
The first Ukrainian defense factory is now starting operations in the United Kingdom – a production complex of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones have already proven effective in high-tech warfare.
Nawrocki: Russia wages “civilization war” against NATO
Moscow sees NATO, including Poland, as its main enemy and will try to drive a wedge between the allies of the North Atlantic Alliance. Even if the Russian-Ukrainian war is frozen, Russia will remain revisionist and ready for further aggressive actions.
Special operations forces strike Russian S-400 and destroy Pantsir-S1 systems in Crimea
Middle strike units of the Special Operations Forces successfully struck enemy air defense positions in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Lithuania to send missiles to Ukraine to boost air defense
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced during a visit to Kyiv that Lithuania would send 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine.
More than 1,780 African mercenaries fight against Ukraine in Russian army - FM Sybiha
More than 1,780 mercenaries from 36 African countries are fighting against Ukraine in the Russian army, recruited by Russia through fraudulent schemes.
Ghanaian diplomats to access captured citizens during Ukraine visit - FM Sybiha
During the visit of Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to Ukraine, the Ukrainian side will provide Ghanaian diplomats with access to Ghanaian citizens who fought on the side of the Russian occupiers and were captured by the Ukrainian military.