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EU Council approves deportation of asylum seekers to third countries
The Council of the European Union has approved changes to the asylum system that allow asylum seekers to be sent to third countries even if they have no personal ties there. The new rules will come into force in June 2026.
The Ministry of Defence has set compensation for subletting housing in 2026
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has determined the amount of monetary compensation to be paid to Armed Forces personnel for renting accommodation at their place of service in 2026. The relevant decision was adopted on 24 February 2026.
Ukraine considers establishing consortia for ballistic missile defence
Ukraine is considering the possibility of establishing joint consortia with allies to produce air defence systems against ballistic missiles.
Ministry of Culture and UNESCO sign memorandum on Lavra
On 27 February, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, UNESCO and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document aims to preserve the Church of All Saints above the Economic Gate.
How much water and food: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved standards for Ukrainians in emergency situations
The Cabinet of Ministers has set standards for providing the population with water, food, essential items and services in the event of emergencies. Resolution No. 261 was adopted on 25 February 2026.
New rules for payments to families of deceased defenders: the Ministry of Defence explained what has changed
Ukraine is introducing uniform standards of state support for military families. In particular, the law provides for state support in the amount of 15 million hryvnia for each family of a fallen defender.
Pakistan has declared "open warfare" on the Taliban government of Afghanistan following strikes along the border.
Pakistan has declared that it is in an "open war" with the Taliban government of Afghanistan and reported large-scale air strikes on Afghan cities overnight. The escalation is a continuation of months of tension on the border between the two countries.
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained four suspects in an attempt to sell trophy weapons
Law enforcement officials reported the exposure of four more organisers of illegal sales of trophy weapons in various regions of Ukraine. Automatic weapons, grenade launchers, sniper rifles and explosives were seized from them.
In the war in Ukraine, drones have become the main weapon that Russian troops cannot stop.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that drones are responsible for 80 per cent of Russia's 1,000 daily casualties. The Telegraph describes how drones have changed tactics on the front line and turned the line of contact into areas where moving around in the open air is extremely dangerous.
Democrats promise to initiate vote on limiting Trump's powers in war with Iran
Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate have said they will push for a vote next week on a bill that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. The White House is already preparing to counter this initiative.
The head of the US Central Command reported to Donald Trump on possible military action against Iran.
The commander of US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, briefed Donald Trump on options for military action against Iran. The briefing took place on the day of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva.
Experts have outlined the likely course of Russia's war against Ukraine
Four years after the start of the full-scale invasion, analysts believe that the war will remain protracted and that its course will not change significantly in the near future. They also note Ukraine's resilience and Russia's limited successes on the battlefield.
