Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha urged African citizens not to sign contracts with Russian entities. He called Russia's actions colonial practices and exploitation of people's vulnerability.
Since late January 2026, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have regained control over more than 300 square kilometers of territory in the Huliaipole and neighboring directions. Ukrainian units are carrying out counter-offensive and assault operations, holding back the enemy.
Five Ukrainian athletes competed in cross-country skiing and freestyle skiing at the 2026 Olympic Games. The Ukrainian national team took 6th place in the mixed team freestyle skiing competition.
The 147th separate artillery brigade of the 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped the advance of an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group north of Pokrovsk. 155-mm caliber fire eliminated three occupiers, and three more were seriously wounded.
On February 22, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Snow and rain are forecast in some regions, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
A court in Zaporizhzhia has sentenced two residents of Melitopol district who, in 2021, abducted, tortured, and killed an 11-year-old boy and a 48-year-old woman. Both were sentenced to life imprisonment.
In Thailand, 72 tigers died from canine distemper virus and bacterial infection. This happened at the "Tiger Kingdom" zoo, which is criticized for its animal welfare conditions.
On February 21, Ukraine celebrates International Mother Language Day, which is a reminder of cultural diversity and the right to preserve linguistic heritage. For Ukraine, it is also a day to protect the language in wartime conditions, as stated by the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is increasing its influence in Africa, combining humanitarian initiatives with covert military recruitment. By the end of 2025, over 1.4 thousand citizens from 36 African states will be fighting on Moscow's side.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a group of unknown individuals attacked soldiers of the "Aidar" battalion, and one of the attackers used firearms. One serviceman was wounded, and two suspects have been detained.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a "Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This modernized MLRS has a firing range of up to 120 km and is used to shell peaceful cities.
OpenAI blocked Jessy Van Rooijselaar's ChatGPT account six months before the shooting she is suspected of. The company detected "illicit activity" but did not notify authorities as it did not meet the threat threshold.
Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) from Russia and Belarus will be able to attend the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. They are allowed to participate in a group, as athletes are not separated by country at the closing ceremony.
American actress Zendaya was photographed with a gold ring on her ring finger, sparking new rumors of a possible secret marriage to Tom Holland. The couple confirmed their engagement last year.
Actor Eric Dane, who passed away at the age of 53, recorded an interview for the Netflix series "Celebrity Last Words. " In it, he addressed his daughters with a final message.
Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of "Ukrposhta," mocked MP Oleksiy Honcharenko by attaching his photo to a toilet brush. This happened after Honcharenko appealed to the State Audit Service of Ukraine regarding the audit of donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the KSE Foundation.
Fleas can appear even in a clean house, getting there through animals, clothes, or ventilation. These parasites carry infections and cause allergies, so their extermination is important.
In Montenegro, a car from Prime Minister Milojko Spajić's motorcade collided with a BMW driven by a Ukrainian. Three police officers were injured.
The High Anti-Corruption Court granted the Ministry of Justice's lawsuit against the Russian aircraft factory. Spare parts for the AN-140 aircraft, valued at USD 1.5 million, were seized.
Psychologist Mykola Oliynyk explains why some couples grow closer over the years, while others drift apart. He spoke about trust, emotional connection, conflict resolution, and romance to strengthen relationships.
Maxim Volosinchuk, director of a road company, explained why deep potholes appear on Ukrainian roads after winter. He named freezing-thawing cycles and de-icing agents as the main reasons.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhii Tykhyi, stated that work is underway on the legal and technical details of the Prosperity Plan. The US is a strategic partner in this process.
Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of YASNO, explained why electricity bills increase during power outages. This is influenced by the starting current of appliances, individual consumption habits, and untimely submission of meter readings.
An explosion occurred at the Kolomyia District TCC at 01:15, classified by the SBU as a terrorist act. There were no casualties, and the building was damaged.
The defense of former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated that the procedural documents were drawn up in a non-state language. This refers to Russian words used to quote the dialogues of the suspects.
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko traveled outside Ukraine 58 times from 2018 to 2025, including during martial law. The defense emphasizes that he also returned to the country 58 times, without attempting to hide.
The SAP prosecutor requested the arrest or bail of UAH 425 million 984 thousand for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and laundering over USD 7.4 million.
The SAP prosecutor announced that former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko faces 7 to 12 years of imprisonment with property confiscation. This is related to the suspicion of committing particularly serious, multi-episode crimes.
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated that his son's education in Switzerland is being paid for by a wealthy kum. He refused to name the relative.
The hearing of Halushchenko's case in court was interrupted due to an announced air raid alert. The session was suspended until it was called off.
