Society
A high school student was arrested in Kharkiv for preparing a terrorist attack
A terrorist attack was prevented in Kharkiv. A 16-year-old resident of the Odesa region is suspected of preparing an explosion based on instructions received via Telegram.
The premiere of the film "The Personal Case of Yevgeny Yenin. Seven Stories of Life" took place in Kyiv.
On 27 February, the Oscar cinema in the Gulliver shopping centre in Kyiv hosted the premiere of the documentary film "The Personal Case of Yevhen Yenin. Seven Stories of Life", dedicated to the memory of the first deputy minister of internal affairs of Ukraine, Yevhen Yenin.
Fuel prices in March: possible increase to 1 hryvnia
Global oil prices rose by almost 10% in February, which will affect the situation at Ukrainian petrol stations in March 2026. Analysts predict a possible increase in fuel prices.
Public sector pay reform: what will change under draft law No. 14387
The Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 14387 on reforming the wage system as a basis.
AMCU found anomalies in sugar prices in 90 chains
On 26 February 2026, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine issued binding recommendations to 90 retail chains regarding the formation of retail prices for sugar.
Disability pensions will increase by 12.1% from 1 March
From 1 March 2026, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed at a rate of 12.1%. The recalculation will be carried out automatically, including for disability pensions.
Contract model for the army: OP prepares new base
The Ukrainian government is working on an updated legal framework for military personnel, which should ensure a gradual transition to a contract-based army model.
Free transport for pensioners in March 2026
In March 2026, pensioners in Ukraine will be entitled to free travel on some forms of public transport. However, certain types of transport will not be covered by the concessions.
Church holiday on 2 March — Job Boretsky Day
On 2 March, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox believers honour Saint Job Boretsky, Metropolitan of Kiev and All Rus. The day is popularly known as Fedot-Vitronos.
The United Kingdom will engage Ukrainian experts for air defence
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country will bring in experts from Ukraine to help its Gulf partners shoot down Iranian drones. London has also allowed the US to use British military bases for defensive strikes in the Middle East.
54% of Czech citizens believe that the country should continue to provide military aid to Ukraine
The study also showed a stable assessment of the integration of Ukrainian refugees into Czech society.
An avalanche occurred in Chornogora: a skier was rescued from under the snow
In the Carpathian Mountains, an avalanche covered a group of skiers — one man was completely buried, but he was rescued.
