Antonina Tumanova
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.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine's membership in NATO and the presence of the alliance's troops under any flags were unacceptable. Lavrov called it a direct threat to Russia's sovereignty.
US presidential envoy Keith Kellogg is going to Kiev as part of a visit to Europe. Zelenskyy intends to show the American representative the situation on the front personally.
Wreckage of an enemy UAV fell in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, setting fire to cars in the yard of a residential building. A fire was also reported on the territory of an industrial enterprise.
Over the past day, 122 combat engagements took place, with the highest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 44. The enemy carried out 53 air strikes and launched more than 1,000 kamikaze drones.
EU ambassadors will discuss providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth €5 billion. The aid will include artillery ammunition, air defense systems, missiles, and support for Ukrainian army brigades.
Explosions and the operation of air defense systems were recorded in the capital of Ukraine. The air force reports the movement of several groups of enemy drones in different regions of the country.
The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to Turkey. The meeting with Erdogan will focus on exchanges and food security.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that he would continue to help Ukraine in the logistics and humanitarian spheres. He emphasized the importance of investing in the security of Europe's eastern flank to effectively support Ukraine.
Ukraine will not take part in the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy said. The President emphasized that his visit to the region is not related to these talks and was planned in advance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Esenboga airport in Ankara in the evening. He will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex tomorrow.
The volume of remittances to Georgia in January 2025 decreased by 8. 5% due to a 62% drop in remittances from the country. The largest volumes come from the US and Italy, with the EU accounting for 45.1%.
Keith Kellogg said that no one would impose a peace agreement on Zelenskyy. The US special envoy will meet the Ukrainian president on 20 February to discuss security guarantees.
On February 18, Ukraine will introduce power restrictions for industry in two periods: in the morning and in the evening. The reason for this is the damage to energy facilities as a result of Russian attacks.
Russian troops attacked SES rescuers with an FPV drone that was delivering water to civilians in Kostyantynivka. Two rescuers sustained moderate injuries and a tanker truck was damaged.