Euromaidan Press Staff

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading a chorus of Ukrainian criticism against Pope Francis' suggestion that Kyiv should raise the “white flag” and negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion.

Pope Francis strikes again, urging Ukraine to wave the white flag. Report calls to mobilize women to sustain the nation's defense.

Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for a just peace that safeguards Ukraine’s interests and territorial integrity.

The required funds have been collected to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine from countries outside the European Union, Czech President Petr Pavel announced on 7 March. The UK boosts its military aid to Ukraine with an extra $160 million, raising the total package to $416 million for over 10,000 “cutting-edge” drones.

A Russian missile struck the Odesa port, killing 5 people and injuring others, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met there.

Last night, a unit of the Ukrainian intelligence agency sank the Russian Black Sea Fleet's patrol ship Sergei Kotov near the Kerch Strait, using five Magura V5 maritime drones.

Ukrainian PM Shmyhal announced plans to establish multiple defense manufacturing facilities in Ukraine, emphasizing that 50% of the budget for arms procurement will support local producers with a focus on drones and electronic warfare systems.

A leaked draft agreement reveals the punishing concessions Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded from Ukraine last April to halt his invasion

Ukrainian air defenders engaged two Russian aircraft in the east, downing one Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft, which raises reported recent Russian plane losses to 15.

The Netherlands pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2024 as part of a new security agreement signed in Kharkiv. Additionally, the Netherlands will contribute €250 million to a Czech initiative aimed at ordering 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term.

Over the past day, Ukrainian forces shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft in the Avdiivka and Mariupol directions. Ukrainian troops also conducted a missile strike on a concentration of Russian troops in Olenivka, Donetsk Oblast, resulting in the death of the deputy commander of a Russian military unit.

The Council of the European Union has finalized a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the villages of Stepove and Severne near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. Russia has lost two more bombers, bringing the total to seven in February.

Ukraine has withdrawn its forces from the village of Lastochkyne near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, moving west to prepared defensive positions. Ukraine matches Russia in the production of Shahed drone analogs with capabilities similar to the Iranian-designed models.