Live:Ukraine
The United Kingdom and France, together with Ukraine, will work on a peace plan to be presented to the U.S.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this, adding that “one or two more countries” may also join the initiative. Starmer emphasized that, despite his rhetoric and stance toward Zelensky, Trump wants to see lasting peace in Ukraine.
“If an agreement is to be reached, it must be defended. The worst possible outcome would be a temporary pause, only for Putin to return. We must ensure that this is a long-term agreement, not just a brief pause,” Starmer stated.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico demands a decision on resuming Russian gas transit through Ukraine at the March 6 EU summit, threatening to block the summit’s conclusions otherwise.
He reiterated that Slovakia will not support Ukraine “either financially or militarily to prolong the war” and claimed that Kyiv “will never be strong enough to negotiate from a position of military strength.”
❗️IAEA Observers Rotated at Zaporizhzhia NPP via Russian-Occupied Territories Without Ukraine’s Consent
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note of protest to the IAEA leadership, condemning the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Kyiv had proposed a safe and legal rotation route, but Moscow refused to guarantee the safety of IAEA personnel if they used it. As a result, the rotation was delayed by 80 days.
▪️Russian forces occupied the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in early March 2022, and it has since been under their control. An IAEA mission has been present at the plant since September 2022.
Zelensky has arrived at the summit in London dedicated to Ukraine. Macron, Meloni, Scholz, and other European leaders have also already arrived
Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, stated that the U.S. needs a Ukrainian leader who is ready to ensure a lasting peace with Russia— and it remains unclear whether Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared for that.
When asked whether Trump wants Zelensky to resign, Waltz responded:
“If it becomes clear that President Zelensky’s personal or political motives diverge from his commitment to ending hostilities in his country, then I think we have a real problem.”
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that Ukraine might need a different leader if Zelensky fails to meet U.S. demands.
🇬🇧British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK government will provide Ukraine with approximately $2 billion through the UK Export Finance program to purchase over 5,000 air defense missiles.
Keir Starmer outlined four key points that world leaders agreed upon at the London summit:
◼️ Continue providing military assistance to Ukraine as long as the war persists and increase economic pressure on Russia.
◼️ Any lasting peace must ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Ukraine must be at the table in any peace negotiations.
◼️ In the event of a peace agreement, European leaders will work to deter any future Russian invasion of Ukraine.
◼️ A “coalition of the willing” will be established to protect Ukraine and guarantee peace in the country.
🇨🇿Czech volunteers raised €2.8 million for a Black Hawk military helicopter for Ukraine
The Czech initiative “A Gift for Putin” began collecting funds for the helicopter in November 2023, but the campaign significantly slowed down after a few months. Organizers attribute this to pressure from individuals claiming that Ukraine does not need this helicopter.
After discussing the matter with representatives of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), the volunteers decided to try to complete the fundraiser. Eventually, they found a helicopter outside Europe that is slightly cheaper and newer than the one they initially planned to purchase.
Countries attending the emergency Summit in London today 🇪🇺 (photo 1 & 2)
Zelensky met with King Charles III near the Sandringham estate in eastern England. (Photo 3)
💥 Overnight, the Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa, Russia, was on fire.
According to Russian Telegram channels, explosions were heard around 2 a.m., followed by a blaze.
The head of the Ordzhonikidzevsky district administration in Ufa, Rustem Khamitov, confirmed the fire, stating that there have been no reports of casualties.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported shooting down seven drones in the Lipetsk, Rostov, and Belgorod regions but did not mention the refinery in Ufa.
Overnight, Russians attacked an eco-park in the suburbs of Kharkiv.
As a result of the shelling, enclosures were destroyed, and animals were killed. Reports indicate that the strike hit near the petting zoo.
Tragedy at the Training Ground: Ukrainian Ground Forces Unit Hit by a Missile on March 1
There are casualties and injuries following a missile strike on a Ukrainian Ground Forces unit.
Commander of the “Khortytsia” Operational-Strategic Group, Mykhailo Drapaty, stated that “we are witnessing untimely decisions and unlearned lessons” and assured that he is personally overseeing the investigation. Authorities are currently verifying details and establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Journalist Yuriy Butusov reported that Russians struck a training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region with a missile, killing over 30 people and injuring 130 others. According to him, the 168th Reserve Battalion was stationed at the site, with nearly all soldiers being those who had returned from SZCH (self-sustained combat missions).
Blogger and volunteer Serhiy Sternenko claimed that a Russian reconnaissance drone corrected the strike.
Russia’s Defense Ministry stated that an Iskander-M missile system targeted what it alleged were locations of Ukraine’s 157th Mechanized Brigade.
*Over the past week, Russia has launched more than 1,050 attack drones, nearly 1,300 aerial bombs, and over 20 missiles at Ukraine.
Approximately 620,000 Russian troops are stationed in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR).*
Over 200,000 of them are assault units actively engaged in combat. 35,000 troops from the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) are responsible for securing key facilities and enforcing the occupation regime.
Skibitskyi noted that Russia has no issues replenishing its forces, as recruitment targets for January were exceeded by 107%.
Currently, Moscow’s priority areas are Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Chasiv Yar, and Kupiansk.
Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that he is the only U.S. president who has not given any Ukrainian territory to Putin’s Russia.
In a separate post, he wrote that “tomorrow night will be big,” without providing further details.
🇺🇦🇬🇧 Zelensky spoke with Ukrainian and British press following the London summit. Here’s what he said:
◼️ The best security guarantees are a strong Ukrainian army, NATO membership, and a foreign military presence in Ukraine. The presence of the U.S. in this contingent is crucial.
◼️ The U.S. and Europe are Ukraine’s strategic partners. Many agreements have been reached among European allies. In the coming weeks, countries will announce them once there is a clear framework for Ukraine’s security guarantees.
◼️ Kyiv will never recognize occupied territories as Russian. Dividing land by force is not a peace agreement but a risk of another Russian invasion. A ceasefire cannot be effectively controlled.
◼️ Ukraine and the U.S. have strong partnership ties that have strengthened since the full-scale war began. Relations with Trump can be rebuilt constructively. The Oval Office incident did not bring any positives. Ukraine deserves an equal dialogue.
“It is wrong that the question of ending the war is dictated by an unknown strategy,” Zelensky said regarding U.S. actions. He added that softer rhetoric from the U.S. will not make Putin more flexible.
◼️ The minerals agreement is ready. It can be signed by ministers, but the U.S. may need time to finalize a decision.
◼️ Ukraine is grateful to the UK for its support, including to King Charles III.
Photos hopefully to follow!