Antonina Tumanova
The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced its readiness to host a new round of talks on Ukraine. This followed the third round of negotiations in Geneva on February 17-18.
Two traumatologist doctors in Dnipro were notified of suspicion after they accidentally operated on a child's healthy hand instead of the broken one. Forensic medical examination established the absence of medical grounds for the operation.
Two women, aged 40 and 45, who vacationed in Zanzibar, contracted tropical malaria. They did not undergo chemoprophylaxis and had numerous mosquito bites.
Ihor Zhovkva met with NATO Assistant Secretary General Boris Ruge. New defense support packages, which Ukraine expects to receive by February 24, were discussed.
Activists in Novosibirsk, Voronezh, Vladivostok, and Irkutsk have submitted applications for rallies against Telegram blocking on March 1.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The occupiers carried out 2,538 shellings and used 5,847 kamikaze drones.
In Odesa, after Russia's night attack, critical infrastructure facilities have been switched to backup power. Additional tents and heating points are being deployed for people.
As a result of a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, a woman was killed and six people were injured, including two children. Residential buildings were damaged.
Vilnius Airport suspended operations due to weather balloons from Belarus entering its airspace. This is already more than the tenth such incident since October 2025.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
The first day of trilateral talks in Geneva has concluded. The political and military groups will continue their work tomorrow morning.
Trilateral talks in Geneva have concluded, and the Ukrainian delegation has left the meeting venue. The talks are expected to resume tomorrow.
The political part of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the United States in Geneva, has concluded. Military representatives from both sides continue discussions.
On February 18, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the return of 2,000 Ukrainian children from Russia's control. Thousands of children remain hostages of the Russian Federation, he emphasized.
Trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia are taking place in Geneva. National security advisors from France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain are "monitoring the third negotiation session."
The UK delegation, led by Starmer's security adviser Jonathan Powell, arrived in Geneva. It will try to obtain information on the outcomes of the negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Since the beginning of the day, 53 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. Russian troops are actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions, carrying out numerous attacks and shelling.
The European Commission has launched an official investigation into Shein over suspicions of violating European law. The investigation concerns the sale of illegal goods, as well as the addictive design of the service.
Ukrainian Railways is bringing back additional Kyiv City Express services between Vydubychi and Darnytsia on February 17. This will allow crossing the Dnipro in 10 minutes, avoiding traffic jams.
In Pakistan, a car bomb exploded near a police station, killing two people, including a child. Elsewhere, a suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint, killing eight militants.
Since the beginning of the day, 182 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy used 1654 kamikaze drones and carried out 1640 shellings. The occupiers were most active in the Huliaipole direction.
Today in Kyiv, at Oleksandrivska Hospital, the renowned psychiatrist, human rights activist, and dissident Semen Gluzman passed away. He was 79 years old.
At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured in central Sudan's Kordofan region after strikes on a market. A human rights group stated that drones bombed the market when many civilians were present.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, announced the start of a new round of trilateral talks. The team is ready to work, the agenda has been agreed upon.
Due to difficult weather conditions, the start of the Big Air final at the Winter Olympic Games has been postponed indefinitely. Ukrainian Kateryna Kotsar has reached the final for the first time in history and will start under number 2.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at the age of 95. The actor passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia.
Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles. The strike hit an infrastructure facility, Oleksandr Vilkul reported.
The State Employment Service offered over 83,000 vacancies this year, forming a top 10 list of the most in-demand professions. Drivers, salespeople, and auxiliary workers were most sought after.
The Russian delegation will arrive in Geneva early on Tuesday morning and stay until Wednesday evening. The Ukrainian negotiating team has already left for Switzerland for consultations.