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From 1 March, the electricity tariff will remain at 4.32 UAH per kWh.
From 1 March 2026, the electricity tariff for the population in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. This price will remain in effect until at least 30 April 2026.
Eric Trump invests in drone manufacturer Xtend amid expansion of family's defence business
Eric Trump has announced an investment in drone manufacturer Xtend, which plans to go public as part of a $1.5 billion deal. This comes at a time when his father's administration is announcing its intention to more actively support the industry.
Trump cancelled some tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling and introduced a new global tariff of 10 per cent.
After the US Supreme Court ruled that some of the previously imposed tariffs were illegal, Donald Trump announced their cancellation. At the same time, he signed a decree imposing a temporary global tariff of 10 per cent.
Three people, including children, were injured in Sumy as a result of an air strike
On the morning of 21 February, Russian troops launched an air strike on the city of Sumy. Three civilians, including two children, were injured in the attack.
Udmurtia reports attack on facility, likely targeting Votkinsk plant
On the night of 21 February, one of the facilities in the Udmurt Republic was hit. Local authorities confirmed the attack and reported casualties.
From March, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, with some recipients receiving an increase of 1,000 hryvnia.
From March 2026, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, and certain categories of pensioners will receive an increase in payments to 1,000 hryvnia. At the same time, some pensioners will not be subject to indexation.
In 2025, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 26 per cent.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine due to explosive violence increased significantly in 2025. Researchers attribute this to an increase in attacks on cities and infrastructure.
Oil supplies from Saudi Arabia to India are growing and narrowing the gap with Russia
In February, India may import the largest volume of oil from Saudi Arabia in more than six years. Against this backdrop, the gap with Russia, which became the country's main supplier after 2022, is narrowing.
VTB initiates bankruptcy proceedings against First Oil amid growing losses in Russia's oil industry
Sanctions pressure and the high key rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation have led to the unprofitability of some fields and complicated debt refinancing. Against this backdrop, Russian state bank VTB has initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the First Oil oil group.
Hungary blocked a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine on the eve of the anniversary of the invasion
Budapest has suspended a previously agreed European Union loan to Ukraine, which was intended to stabilise the country's finances. The decision was made a few days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Night attack by UAVs in Odesa: lyceum and residential buildings damaged, casualties reported
In Odesa, a night-time attack by strike drones damaged civilian and energy infrastructure, including residential buildings, a lyceum, and warehouses belonging to an energy company. Two people were injured.
The US is considering strikes against individual Iranian leaders and the possibility of regime change
American military planning regarding Iran has reached its final stage. Among the options that could be implemented on the orders of President Donald Trump are strikes against specific individuals and even a change of power in Tehran.