Politics
Ukraine is keen to join the European Union quickly, but the process is complicated.
Kyiv insists on joining the European Union as soon as possible as a guarantee of security and future development. At the same time, the path to membership remains difficult and requires decisions that could change the very mechanism of the bloc's expansion.
Ukraine has opened its first defence factory in the United Kingdom — Zaluzhny
The first Ukrainian defence plant has begun operations in the United Kingdom — a production complex owned by Ukrspecsystems, a company specialising in the creation of unmanned systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The launch was announced by Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine: 107 countries voted in favour
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine, confirming its sovereignty and territorial integrity against the backdrop of Russia's war against Ukraine. The document was supported by 107 states.
Lithuania to transfer 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defence
During his visit to Kyiv, Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas announced the transfer of 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine. According to him, these weapons are necessary to protect critical infrastructure.
Japan plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan intends to deploy anti-aircraft missiles on the remote western island of Yonaguni by March 2031. This was announced by Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi amid growing tensions in the region.
Biletsky stated that restricting Russia's access to Starlink reduced the effectiveness of Russian strikes by 20–40 per cent.
Third Corps Commander Andrii Biletski described the consequences of Starlink being shut down in Russian-controlled territories as "enormous" for the course of hostilities. According to him, this affected the Russian drone campaign and gave Ukraine the opportunity to regain control over certain areas.
Ukrainian delegation to hold talks with the US on resuming and preparing for a trilateral meeting
The Ukrainian negotiating team will meet with US representatives on Thursday, 27 February, to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery and prepare for possible trilateral talks with Russia.
Canada has expanded sanctions against Russia and announced new military aid to Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Canada imposed new sanctions against Russia and announced additional support for Kyiv. Dozens of individuals, companies and vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet were subject to restrictions.
Reuters analytics: Transneft reduced oil pumping after drone strike
The Russian company Transneft has reduced oil intake into its pipeline system by approximately 250,000 barrels per day following an attack by Ukrainian drones on a key pumping station.
Lithuania will produce weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and has transferred 90 generators to Ukraine
Lithuania has signed an agreement with Ukraine on the production of defence equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on its territory and has already transferred 90 generators to Ukraine.
German Chancellor arrives in China to discuss war and trade imbalance
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Beijing on his first official visit, during which he plans to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine and the growing trade imbalance between Germany and China.
13 million hryvnia in 5 years: how much Leshchenko earned at Ukrzaliznytsia
Serhiy Leshchenko, a member of the supervisory board of Ukrzaliznytsia, received 13.1 million hryvnias in remuneration for his work at the state-owned company from 2020 to 2024.
