UK summit and a major security agreement for Ukraine: weekend news highlights.
This weekend, a summit of European leaders took place in London. Ukraine has signed one of the largest security agreements regarding air defense with Britain.
For more details on what happened over the weekend, see the article by RBK-Ukraine.
European Leaders' Summit in London
Yesterday, March 2, the summit of European leaders was held in London. The key topic was Ukraine.
Following the summit, Britain announced that it would take significant steps to assist Ukraine. These measures include economic sanctions and pressure on Russia. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed plans to create a "coalition of the willing" to ensure any peace agreement in Ukraine.
It should be noted that during the press conference held after the summit, Starmer announced a new agreement to assist Ukraine.
Ukraine Signs One of the Largest Security Agreements in Its History
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have entered into a large-scale security and defense agreement. The $1.6 billion project will focus on strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
The details of this agreement were shared by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
A U.S. Bank Accidentally Credited a Client $81 Trillion
One of the banks in the U.S. made an erroneous transaction. As a result of the mistake, Citigroup accidentally credited a client’s account with $81 trillion.
The bank's control service discovered that one of the employees credited a client’s account with $81 trillion when intending to send only $280.
Zelensky’s Team Explained What a Ceasefire with Russia Should Look Like
On Sunday evening, a statement appeared on the website of the President of Ukraine, outlining a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
For more information, you can read the article by RBK-Ukraine.
Strike on a High-Rise in Kharkiv
Late in the evening on March 2, Kharkiv was once again attacked by enemy drones. In one area, a drone hit a high-rise building, causing a fire to break out.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synegubov, clarified that the drone struck the central part of the city, after which he reported the drone's impact on the high-rise, which led to a fire on one of the floors.
Minutes after the strike, it was reported that there was an injured person.
Trump’s Response on Whether a Change in Ukraine's Presidency is Desired
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that to end the war in Ukraine, a leader capable of negotiating agreements with both the U.S. and the Russians is necessary.
According to him, if the motivations of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky differ from this, then "a problem arises".
For more details on Waltz's statement, you can read the article by RBK-Ukraine.
IAEA May Have Conducted Rotation at ZNPP for the First Time Due to Occupied Territories in Ukraine
This weekend, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) may have conducted its first rotation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant due to the occupied territories of Ukraine.
It is likely that this occurred through Russian territory and occupied Crimea.
Lithuania Allocated €20 Million to Purchase Weapons for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Lithuania continues to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry and plans to acquire armaments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for no less than €20 million.
The official Vilnius will operate under the principle of "purchasing in Ukraine for Ukraine."
The Lithuanian defense ministry noted that a strategic agreement was reached during a meeting in Kyiv between Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and that progress is being made in the development of the Ukrainian defense industry in Lithuania.
Norwegian Company Refuses to Fuel U.S. Ships Due to "Moral Compass"
A major Norwegian company, Haltbakk Bunkers, specializing in marine fuel production, announced its decision to stop fueling U.S. military ships.
This decision was a response to the recent dispute between the American and Ukrainian presidents.
For more details on the consequences of the conflict between Zelensky and Trump, and whether Europe can save the situation, read the article by RBK-Ukraine.
"Ukrenergo" Warned of Power Outages on March 3
Today, Monday, March 3, Ukraine will once again implement power outage schedules. However, these will only affect industry and business.
"Due to the challenging situation in the energy system, power restrictions will be applied for industry and business tomorrow, March 3," the "Ukrenergo" reported.
Trump Ordered the Creation of a Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the initiation of work on forming a strategic cryptocurrency reserve.
This reserve will include tokens such as XRP, SOL, and ADA. It is worth noting that despite Trump not mentioning Bitcoin, one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, its value rose by several percentage points within minutes.
Forecasters Provided a Weather Forecast for the First Work Week of March in Ukraine
The first work week of March is expected to be warm. During the day, temperatures could rise to +17 degrees, not just in the southern regions of the country.
For more details on the weather forecast, you can read the article by RBK-Ukraine.