In 2024, more than 1. 8 million Russians visited Georgia, accounting for 25% of all foreign visits. The majority of visitors are men aged 31-45, with a minimal difference between Russian entries and departures.
The 31st Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine has received a remotely piloted Gulliver ground platform. The drone is capable of performing mining, demining, logistics, evacuation of the wounded and destruction of targets behind enemy lines.
An unknown object exploded in Odesa, damaging three cars. Explosive experts and investigators are working at the scene, no one was injured.
Over the last day, 59 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas, most of them in the Pokrovske sector - 14 times. In the Kursk region, 14 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy conducted 8 air strikes and 201 artillery attacks.
Over the last day, 106 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 26 attacks. The enemy carried out 64 air strikes, used 1122 kamikaze drones and fired over 4300 times.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed security guarantees and sustainable peace in Europe. The leaders coordinated diplomatic work and exchanged views on support for Ukraine.
The wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, causing no casualties or damage. The air alert continues, air defense continues to work on targets in the sky.
Repairs continue in Odesa after a Russian strike. More than 80,000 residents remain without electricity and heating, President Zelensky said.
A fire broke out at the Institute of Precision Mechanics on Varshavskoe Highway over an area of 1,500 square meters. There are helium cylinders on the premises that could explode, and 30 people evacuated on their own.
In Kyiv and the region, air defense systems were spotted operating against enemy UAVs. During the night, Russia launched 2 ballistic missiles and 167 drones, 106 of which were shot down and 56 did not reach their targets.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has met with the leadership of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies in Kyiv. Tomorrow, February 20, he will meet with President Zelensky.
The U. S. Department of Defense has sent the Trump administration a list of 60,000 probationary employees. The Pentagon has also requested that some offices and employees be exempted from the cuts.
France's president and Britain's prime minister will visit the U. S. next week. Talks are planned on ending russia's war in Ukraine with technical teams.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out against Trump's words calling Zelensky a “dictator”. Scholz emphasized the danger of denying the democratic legitimacy of the Ukrainian president.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the NATO Secretary General about security guarantees and achieving a guaranteed peace. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of broad representation of countries in the process and the impossibility of deception by Putin.
Ukraine returned 15 children as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are a large family, teenagers with draft notices to the Russian army, and children from a Russian orphanage where they were subjected to propaganda.
On February 20, Ukraine will introduce power restrictions for industry and business from 05:00 to 21:00. The reason for this is damage to energy facilities as a result of Russian attacks.
There were 77 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk sector with 18 clashes. The enemy conducted air strikes and continues to attack in various directions.
Russian drones attacked Odesa, causing a fire in the city. Local Telegram channels report explosions in various districts and possible power outages.
Jaroslawa Maguchikh won the Banskobystricka latka tournament with a score of 2. 01 meters. This is the first jump over 2 meters in the women's competition this season and the second consecutive victory for the Ukrainian on the world tour.
Explosions have been reported in Kyiv, and air defense forces are operating. Several groups of drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace, and an air alert was declared in a number of regions.
Over the last day, 144 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 43. The enemy carried out 72 air strikes and used over 1,000 kamikaze drones.
The French president has said that the country is not preparing to send ground troops to Ukraine. However, it is possible to send experts and peacekeepers outside the conflict zone.
A conflict was recorded in a Kharkiv hotel between several women, one of whom was a police officer. An internal investigation into the incident was launched.
NASA has confirmed the layoff of 10% of its employees as part of massive federal employee layoffs.
The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA reported on the work of air defense in the region. The air force warned of enemy attack UAVs moving from the southeast toward Zaporizhzhia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the UN Security Council that he supports the peace talks on Ukraine. Beijing will continue to follow the four principles previously announced by Xi Jinping.
EU countries plan to provide Ukraine with military aid worth 6 to 10bn euros. The package includes artillery shells and air defense systems and may be presented by 24 February.
France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.
The IMF mission will start the seventh review of the EFF program this week. Ukraine plans to raise $2.7 billion in 2025, bringing total support since the start of the war to $12.4 billion.
