In Russian-occupied Kherson, invaders may attempt to simulate a "rally" allegedly in support of the Russian occupation. They are already bringing people and vehicles into the city.
On 4 March, Russian authorities plan to impose martial law throughout all territories of Russia to prevent protests and create the necessary reserve of troops to continue the war with Ukraine.
About 3,000 people remain in the frontline town of Volnovakha in the Donetsk region, where fighting is taking place between Ukrainian defenders and the Russian occupying forces.
The mayor of Kherson, Igor Kolykhayev, who had previously negotiated with the Russian invading forces about further rules governing life in the city, has announced that there is a growing threat of looting.
President Vladimir Putin stated that for the death of a Russian soldier in Ukraine, the soldier's family would receive nearly 7.5 million rubles and additional payments.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to talk to Vladimir Putin on equal terms about any issues that are of concern to the Russian government.
During their second round of talks, the Russian and Ukrainian sides have reached an understanding on the joint provision of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians from the sites of the fiercest fighting.
The State Border Guards Service of Ukraine released audio messages from a crew member confirming that the civilian ship “HELT”, under the Panamanian flag, had been destroyed by Russian troops in Ukraine's territorial waters.
In Chayka village, near Kiev, a shell hit a warehouse for the manufacture and storage of spray foam. A fire now blazes in the warehouse and the administrative building.