The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, said that Russia is seeking a ceasefire to restore its forces. According to him, the enemy needs this to regroup and continue its aggression against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian resolution will be put to a vote at a special session of the UN General Assembly. According to Minister Sibiga, the document has already been registered and received support from partners.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that Ukraine continues to negotiate with the United States on rare earth metals. According to him, the negotiation process is taking place in a normal working mode.
For the first time in the history of the EU, Ukraine has included the parliament as a negotiator in the accession process. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on the preparation of clusters and is part of the negotiating groups on European integration.
The First Vice Prime Minister reported the presence of valuable resources in the occupied territories currently controlled by Russia. Among them is titanium, which is used in the aviation and defense industries.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko are leaving for a new round of talks with their American partners. The meetings will focus on further support for Ukraine, economic cooperation, and security assistance.
Yevhen Petruniak appealed to law enforcement because of the “desecration of state symbols” on a sign in Don Bacon's office. The sign with an obscene inscription on the background of the Ukrainian flag was presented to the congressman by Ukrainian veterans.
Over the past week, the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations cleared 151. 53 hectares of land and defused 317 explosive devices. The largest number of finds was discovered in Mykolaiv region - 289 items.
Israel has postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners due to “humiliating” hostage transfer ceremonies by Hamas. Hamas denies the allegations and calls Israel's actions a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The commander of the Swiss Armed Forces announced his readiness to provide 200 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This requires a request from the UN and the approval of the Swiss government.
In the occupied territories, children are forced to draw “heroic” images of the occupiers and study distorted history. The aggressor is trying to destroy the national identity of Ukrainian children through the educational system.
The UK will announce a new package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the invasion. Minister David Lammy announced his intention to “tighten the screws” and undermine the Russian military machine.
The UK and France have developed a plan to deploy European peacekeepers to Ukraine after the ceasefire. The plan will be presented to Trump to gain US support for the protection of European forces.
“Desniansko-Starogutskyi National Park celebrates 26 years since its foundation. The unique natural area in eastern Polissia regularly suffers from enemy shelling.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 7 settlements in Donetsk region, killing 5 civilians and wounding 13. 134 civilian objects were damaged, including 73 residential buildings.
The Pentagon has confirmed $65. 9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total amount of support from the United States reaches $183 billion, of which $3.9 billion has not yet been spent.
NNEGC Energoatom is preparing to build the fifth and sixth AP1000 power units from Westinghouse. The construction of one unit can take about 5 years, subject to proper financing.
In the French city of Mulhouse, a man with a knife and a screwdriver attacked people in a market, killing one person. The attacker, who was to be deported, shouted “Allahu Akbar” and was on the terrorist threat list.
On the night of February 23, Ukrainian drones attacked the territory of the Russian Federation, including an oil depot in the Tula region. In total, the Russian side reported 20 downed UAVs in different regions.
China's Defense Ministry has rejected Australia's accusations of insufficient information about military exercises in international waters. New Zealand confirmed its observation of Chinese naval forces in the region.
The average level of air pollution was recorded on the right bank of the capital and very high on the left bank. Residents of the left bank are advised to close their windows and limit their time outside.
Grok AI chatbot from xAI suggested executing Donald Trump and Elon Musk in response to provocative questions. xAI has already fixed the problem and is investigating the incident.
On February 22, the world celebrates the International Day in Support of Victims of Crime and the European Equal Pay Day. This day is also the Day of Modesty and World Encephalitis Day.
On February 27, Ukrzaliznytsia's first international children's car on the Kyiv-Chisinau route will start running. The car is equipped with 13 special facilities for children aged 0 to 8, including playpens, billboards and audio stories.
Kaja Kallas proposed a new EU initiative for military support to Ukraine until 2025. The plan provides for lethal and non-lethal assistance, including artillery and air defense systems.
His Beatitude Sviatoslav met with Paula White-Cain in the White House Office of Faith. They discussed the situation with religious persecution in the occupied territories of Ukraine and the release of imprisoned priests.
The Russian president claims that Oreshnik warheads can withstand temperatures as high as the surface of the sun. Earlier he stated that the world has no means of intercepting this missile.
Since the beginning of 2025, 79 people have died on Ukrainian water bodies, including 6 children. The majority of accidents occurred on rivers (46) and ponds (33), and rescuers managed to save 68 people.
The National Bank of Ukraine has explained the ineffectiveness of hryvnia exchange rate changes to address the structural currency deficit. The main reasons for this are the increase in budget expenditures due to the war and high import needs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed military units to write off materials for the maintenance of humanitarian aid vehicles. The changes concern fuel and lubricants and spare parts for vehicles on temporary state registration.
