⚡️The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces says Russia suffers significant losses. As of 6 p.m., Feb. 27: estimated loss of personnel – about 4,500 people, tanks – about 150, armored vehicles – over 700, fuel tanks – 60, Buk system – 1, Grad systems – 4, helicopters – 26.

Breaking News: Switzerland will freeze Russian assets, including those of President Vladimir Putin, setting aside its long tradition of neutrality. The country is a favorite destination for Russian money. Follow our updates. nyti.ms/3HxOk0a

⚡️Ukrainians transfer $50 million in 3 days to support the army, according to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. People donated money which they received from the government as a reward for Covid-19 vaccination after the state added such option.

I welcome actions by Switzerland, the ROK, and Singapore to implement further economic measures on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. The international community is unified more than ever in condemning Putin's unprovoked war and acting in solidarity with Ukraine.

🌟 Starlink hardware arrives in Ukraine. Elon Musk activated the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine following an appeal from Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's minister of digital transformation. (Photo by Mykhailo Fedorov)

Our final game in the Frank Erwin Center is a Sellout.

To all of Longhorn Nation and to those who have filled the Frank Erwin Center since 1977, thank you. #HookEm x #UniteTheFamily

⚡️Ukraine to receive 70 fighter jets from the EU. Ukraine’s Air Force said on March 1. Bulgaria will provide 16 MiG-29s and 14 Su-25s, Poland will provide 28 MiG-29 units, and Slovakia – 12 MiG-29s.

⚡️Zelensky: 'I'm sure that soon we will tell our people – come back, it's safe now.' In his latest address to the nation, Zelensky thanked Poland for welcoming hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war: "We effectively don't have a border with Poland anymore." 🇺🇦🇵🇱

US Department of State asks Americans in Russia to leave immediately.

⚡️ Visa, MasterCard to suspend operations in Russia. The companies issued statements saying that they will cease all transactions in Russia over the coming days.

The company said in a statement that globally issued American Express cards will no longer work in Russia, and cards issued in Russia won't work outside the country cnn.it/3MrZgQH

As Ukrainians of all ages seek support both at home and abroad, several governments have stepped up to send military and humanitarian aid. Here are some of the organizations and fundraisers working to get people critical supplies, assistance and funds. to.pbs.org/3HzjJiZ

A Ukrainian-owned bakery in Texas took a stance against the war by donating a weekend's worth of their sales to Ukraine. cnn.it/3Cr1fA7

When I deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as a USAF pilot, I never experienced the high morale that I currently observe among my Ukrainian friends on the front lines. After 12 days - The stakes are clear: their nation’s survival. The objective is clear: expelling the invaders.

⚡️Russia claims it will stop the war immediately if Ukraine agrees to: - cease military action - change constitution to enshrine neutrality - recognize Crimea as Russian territory - recognize the Russian-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states

Businesses in Ukraine will be exempt from paying taxes for employees who are drafted into the military or serve in the nation’s territorial defense forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced as part of an effort to boost the country’s reeling economy. nyti.ms/35Fwnjj

Confirming NYT: Biden admin is weighing easing sanctions on Venezuela so that it can begin producing more oil & selling it on the international market. Move would be aimed at reducing global dependence on Russian oil & isolating Russia from one of its key allies in South America.

⚡️Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks ends with no results. The parties agreed to change the logistics of humanitarian corridors, according to Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to Zelensky’s administration. However, “there are no results that will significantly improve the situation.”

Who are the Russian oligarchs the U.S. is targeting with sanctions? cbsn.ws/3CjY6Ce