The USA and Russia have once again come to the negotiating table, this time in Turkey.
A new meeting took place in Istanbul between representatives from the United States and Russia. This marks the second round of negotiations in the past month, following the previous gathering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the situation in Ukraine was discussed.
07:19, 28 Feb|Expertly
The U.S. has extended sanctions against Russia for another year.
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the sanctions for another year. These sanctions were previously imposed on Russia due to its war against Ukraine.
07:19, 28 Feb|Expertly
Kyiv residents are urged not to touch drone debris, as it may explode. Stay safe and report any findings to the authorities.
The wreckage of downed enemy drones should never be touched. Such a reckless action could lead to serious consequences, as the remnants of the drone may explode in your hands.
07:18, 28 Feb|Expertly
Trump: Security guarantees will come after the agreement on resources.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that it is essential to first sign an agreement with Ukraine regarding rare earth resources. Only after that will discussions about the deployment of peacekeeping forces take place.
07:18, 28 Feb|Expertly
Occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia, causing destruction and injuries.
On Thursday evening, February 27, Russians launched a "Shahed" attack on Zaporizhzhia. This resulted in a fire in a high-rise building and damage to several apartments. There are reports of injuries from the attack.
07:18, 28 Feb|Expertly
Will different alarm signals be introduced in Kyiv? Here’s the response from the Kyiv City Military Administration.
In Kyiv, there will be no different air raid alerts for drone and missile threats. Drones pose just as significant a risk as missiles.
07:18, 28 Feb|Expertly
New classrooms have opened in the underground school of Kharkiv – a photo report.
In Kharkiv, the second phase of the underground school shelter has been launched. In total, eight new classrooms have been added to the nine that began operating in January.
07:16, 28 Feb|Expertly
A large fire broke out at a car service station in Kyiv — check out our photo report.
A large fire broke out on Thursday, February 27, at a maintenance station in the Darnytsia Square area of Kyiv. Emergency service personnel are currently on-site to manage the situation.
07:15, 28 Feb|Expertly
Transport and bread: how do prices differ between the USA and Ukraine?
Metro fares in the United States vary and fluctuate based on the time of day and distance traveled. In some areas, trips can cost as much as $14.
07:15, 28 Feb|Expertly
Will Ukraine receive Taurus missiles? Here’s a commentary on the situation.
Ukraine's chances of receiving long-range German Taurus missiles have significantly increased following the election of the new Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The previous decision not to supply these missiles to Ukraine was solely based on the personal stance of former Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
07:15, 28 Feb|Expertly
Wage increases in Ukraine: a bluff or a reality?
A bill aimed at increasing the minimum wage has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, with the primary goal of significantly raising payments between April and October. However, the question remains: is it truly feasible to implement this during wartime? And how might it impact the Ukrainian economy?
07:15, 28 Feb|Expertly
Georgescu was interrogated for five hours in Romania. What are the charges against him?
On Wednesday, February 26, a lengthy interrogation took place in Romania involving pro-Russian politician and former presidential candidate Kelin Georgescu. He spent five hours at the prosecutor's office and left the building without any detention or arrest.
07:19, 27 Feb|Expertly
The garden responded to the provocative video by the Polish politician.
The Mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyi, responded to the provocative statements made by Polish politician Slawomir Mentzen, who recorded a video near the monument of Stepan Bandera in Lviv. In his video address, Mentzen claimed that Ukraine should put an end to the cult of Bandera, comparing him to Hitler.
07:19, 27 Feb|Expertly
Trump stated he will not provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will not provide security guarantees to Ukraine, emphasizing that Europe should take on this responsibility.
07:19, 27 Feb|Expertly
Trump advised Ukraine to move on from NATO.
Donald Trump advised Ukraine to let go of NATO. He added that this is likely the reason why "everything started."
07:18, 27 Feb|Expertly
Zelensky announced when he will meet with Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he will meet with Trump. This meeting is scheduled to take place the day after tomorrow.
07:18, 27 Feb|Expertly
Budanov discussed the state of the world in 2025 and Russia's future plans.
What are the true intentions of the Russian leadership, and will they halt their occupation of Ukraine? This was discussed by the head of GUR, General Kyrylo Budanov, during a special session at the YES conference organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.
07:18, 27 Feb|Expertly
Kyiv bids farewell to Yaroslav Shapochka — a photo report.
In Kyiv, a final tribute was paid to 48-year-old Yaroslav "Bryl" Shapochka, a soldier from the 207th battalion of the 241st separate brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine, as well as a journalist and documentarian, who lost his life in battle in March 2023. The defender was laid to rest at the Alley of Heroes in the Lesnoy Cemetery.
07:17, 27 Feb|Expertly
A protest is taking place outside the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv—check out our photo report.
On Wednesday, February 26, a protest is taking place in front of the United States Embassy in Kyiv. Participants have gathered to express their disagreement with President Donald Trump's stance on the issue of ending the war in Ukraine.
07:16, 27 Feb|Expertly
To mark the third anniversary of the war, a screening of the Polish film "People" took place.
In celebration of the third anniversary, the cultural cluster "Krakow" hosted a screening of the Polish film "People." The film depicts the challenges faced by Ukrainians during these difficult times.
07:16, 27 Feb|Expertly
The KGVA is verifying passes for movement during curfew hours.
The Kyiv City Military Administration has initiated a comprehensive review of permits that allow movement within the city during the curfew. A total of 9,000 documents are being examined.
07:16, 27 Feb|Expertly
Business trips of Kyiv officials will undergo thorough scrutiny, according to the Kyiv City State Administration.
Foreign business trips for officials of the Kyiv City Council will now undergo thorough scrutiny. This measure will be implemented, among other reasons, for security considerations.
07:15, 27 Feb|Expertly
The KGVA explained why drones can be just as dangerous as missiles.
The issue of providing shelters and access for the residents of Kyiv remains pertinent, particularly regarding the continuity of children's education. Overall, it cannot be said that any specific area of the capital is safer than another, especially in light of the kamikaze drone attacks by "Shaheds."
07:15, 27 Feb|Expertly
Strike on Kharkiv: How the aftermath of the attack is being addressed.
On the night of February 26, Russians launched an attack on Kharkiv using a strike drone. As a result of the assault, two individuals were injured.
07:15, 27 Feb|Expertly
A rally was held in Warsaw to commemorate the anniversary of the great war in Ukraine.
A large rally took place in Warsaw to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of our compatriots gathered at the Ukrainian embassy in the Polish capital, joined by Polish citizens. The event served as a demonstration of unity and gratitude: Ukrainians expressed their thanks to Poland for its assistance during these challenging times, while Poles showed their support for the Ukrainian people.
07:18, 26 Feb|Expertly
Russian aviation launched an attack on the Kharkiv region, resulting in casualties.
On February 26, around 12:30 PM, Russian aviation targeted the Zolochiv community in the Kharkiv region, carrying out five strikes with guided aerial bombs (GAB). The attacks resulted in damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles, with two local women reported injured.
07:17, 26 Feb|Expertly
A memorial has been unveiled in Kharkiv to honor the residents of Kulinychi who lost their lives.
In Kharkiv on Tuesday, February 25, a memorial site was unveiled to honor the residents of Kulinichi who lost their lives. The event was attended by Mayor Igor Terekhov.
07:17, 26 Feb|Expertly
In the Rada, predictions have been made about whether the war will conclude this year.
The head of the Defense Committee of the Verkhovna Rada, Roman Kostenko, stated that he does not believe the war will come to a complete end by 2025. However, he acknowledged the possibility of a temporary ceasefire.
07:17, 26 Feb|Expertly
Budanov explained why it's challenging to eliminate the Russian factories producing "Shaheds."
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukraine is unable to eliminate the factories producing "Shahed" drones in Russia. He cited three reasons for this.
07:16, 26 Feb|Expertly
Budanov revealed how much Russia spends on the war.
41% of Russia's main budget is currently allocated to funding the war. Additionally, the occupiers are receiving weapons from their partners.
07:16, 26 Feb|Expertly
