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Petrol prices are rising: how much does fuel cost on 4 March?
As of the morning of 4 March, Ukraine has seen another increase in retail fuel prices. At petrol stations in the capital, the cost of petrol and diesel has risen by several hryvnias.
Russia lost 32 artillery systems in a day in the war against Ukraine
Ukrainian defence forces continue to inflict losses on the Russian army. Over the past day, Russian losses amounted to 980 military personnel and 32 artillery systems.
FIFA unveiled the official poster for the 2026 World Cup 100 days before the start of the tournament
The International Football Federation has unveiled the official poster for the 2026 World Cup. The presentation took place 100 days before the start of the tournament.
4 March: what church holiday is it and what are they advising to take out of the house
On 4 March, according to the new church calendar, believers in Ukraine honour the memory of St. Gerasim of Jordan. There are folk signs and customs associated with this day, in particular the tradition of getting rid of old things.
Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz burned down in the Mediterranean Sea
A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas, Arctic Metagaz, caught fire in the central Mediterranean Sea near Malta. There is currently no information about the fate of the crew.
Women's march instead of Women's Day: what the organisers are demanding
On 8 March, International Women's Rights Day, a Women's March will take place in Kyiv. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Taras Shevchenko Park. The organisers announced the event on social media.
The return of the cult franchise: the trailer for Scary Movie 6 has been released
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for the comedy Scary Movie 6. The film marks the return of the parody franchise after a 13-year hiatus.
Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple has officially unveiled the new generation of MacBook Pro based on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company has used Fusion architecture with two 3-nanometre crystals for the first time, as well as updating the memory, graphics, storage speed and wireless communication standards.
Chef for the Armed Forces: what the military says about food reform
After the announcement of chef Yevgen Klopotenko's participation in the reform of the Armed Forces' food supply, the military responded on social media. Alexander Morozov, a soldier in the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade, publicly commented on the initiative.
Lawyer claims that the ESBU uses 100% of tax evasion cases to put pressure on businesses
The head of the Yar.VAL, Vice-President of the All-Ukrainian Public Organisation of Taxpayers, Yosyp Buchynsky, stated that official statistics for the second half of 2025 show that ESBU detectives referred only 12% of criminal proceedings related to tax evasion to court, with 100% of these cases being used to put pressure on businesses.
Record electricity imports: Ukraine purchased 1.26 million MWh
In February 2026, Ukraine imported 1.26 million MWh of electricity, which is a record monthly figure. Compared to January, volumes increased by 41%, and fivefold in annual terms.
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 amid the risk of a protracted war with Iran
Bitcoin fell to $66,348, losing up to 4.4% after briefly rising above $70,000. The decline came amid investor concerns about a protracted conflict in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.