Kyrylo Budanov, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, said on Feb. 28 that Russia would accept U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine.

The number includes 900 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on March 4: * 3 Russian ships hit, 3 sailors killed in Ukrainian strike on Black Sea port, SBU source says * Russia continues to escalate drone attacks on passenger trains, railway infrastructure * Putin increases Russia's regular army personnel to nearly 2.4 million * Russian tanker on fire in Mediterranean Sea, Moscow accuses Ukraine of sea drone attack Ukrainian forces struck the Russian port of Novorossiysk, hitting the minesweeper Valentin Pikul and "severely" damagin

The number includes 980 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

* Ukrainian forces liberate 9 eastern settlements as Russian troops face Starlink disruptions, Ukraine's military says * As Ukrainian regions start preparing for next winter, Kyiv lags behind * Zelensky floats swapping Patriot missiles for interceptor drones amid increased Iranian Shahed threat * At least 337 Ukrainian POWs 'brutally' executed by Russia, Ukraine's ombudsman says Ukraine has liberated nine settlements in the Oleksandrivka sector along the southeastern front line, Ukraine's A

The number includes 790 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on Feb. 28-March 1: * Ukraine hits Russia' S-300 air defense radars in series of strikes, shows footage * 'Ukrainians made it through,' Zelensky says on toughest winter of Russia's invasion * Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine, Budanov says * 'Freedom to the Iranian people' — Kyiv voices support for US-led strikes on Iran Ukrainian forces struck radar stations of an S-300 air defense system and an S-300V4 complex in the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Obl

The number includes 870 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that "the most intense operation against Israel and the United States is set to begin," while state outlets warned that "revenge is coming."

"Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Feb. 28. He also said the bombing of Iran would continue for at least the next week.

Russia and Iran have deepened cooperation in recent years, with Tehran supplying drones and other military equipment used by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.

The number includes 770 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social, confirming U.S. invovlement in the strikes.

Key developments on Feb. 27 * Zelensky sees 'window' for peace deal before US midterms * Flamingo threat triggers unprecedented missile alert across Russia, 1 claimed shot down * From Starlink to 'digital officers,' Fedorov on first month as Ukraine's new Defense Minister * Russia, Ukraine, agree to 'local truce' at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to repair key backup power line Ukraine has a chance to end the war with Russia before the U.S. midterm elections in November, President Vol

The number includes 1,280 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.