Hungary is considering halting electricity and gas exports to Ukraine if Kyiv does not resume the supply of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of delaying the resumption of supplies for political reasons.
Winter weather with frosty nights is still expected in Ukraine. And from February 23, in most regions, the air mass will change to a significantly warmer one.
A special anniversary edition of the 1967 Mustang "Eleanor," released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the film "Gone in 60 Seconds," will be sold at the Mecum Indy 2026 auction.
Heads of five European intelligence agencies do not believe in a quick end to the war, despite Trump's statements. They believe that Russia is using negotiations to weaken sanctions and is not seeking peace.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing solutions for the reconstruction and renewal of communities' energy supply. A coordination center will be established at the government level to systematize communities' experience.
A single platform of government support programs for the population, HOAs, businesses, and communities during the winter period has started operating in Ukraine. The platform energy.kmu.gov.ua provides complete information about current support opportunities, conditions, and application procedures.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US and some European countries are discussing a new document between NATO and Russia with Russia. He emphasized the importance of discussing Ukraine's potential place in NATO with Ukraine itself.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are investigating a complaint regarding the transfer of confidential materials to Jeffrey Epstein.
In the village of Mamalyha, while apprehending a wanted man, unknown individuals blocked the movement of police officers. A law enforcement officer fired warning shots into the air; no one was injured.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 5 regions have been cut off from electricity. In Odesa region, the electricity situation remains difficult after previous enemy attacks.
The Center for Preventive Medicine of the State Administration of Affairs established that the illnesses of MPs and employees of the Parliament's apparatus are not related to food in the canteen. Norovirus was found in them, which spreads through contact-household and airborne droplets.
American billionaire Les Wexner said he was "naive, foolish, and gullible" in trusting financier Jeffrey Epstein. He accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US against igniting a tariff war and expressed hope for a partnership with China. He plans to discuss this issue with Donald Trump in Washington and with Chinese leaders during a visit to China.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempting to impose martial law in 2024. The court found him guilty of organizing a rebellion and seeking to paralyze the work of parliament.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova conducted operation "Rubicon", liquidating a transnational drug network. 104 people were detained, 34 drug laboratories and 74 warehouses were uncovered.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 29 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The Italian government has expressed disagreement with the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to admit athletes from Russia and Belarus to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Italy calls on the IPC to reconsider this decision.
Holding elections in Ukraine requires several months, not weeks, as the Russians believe. President Zelenskyy is ready to discuss this issue with parliament if there is a two-month ceasefire.
In Ukraine, potato prices have been rising since the beginning of the week, due to a decrease in quality stocks in storage facilities. Currently, prices are 7-14 UAH/kg, which is 17% higher than last week.
Over the past day, 237 combat engagements were recorded on the front, almost half more than the day before. Most attacks occurred in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
All traffic restrictions on state roads, introduced due to adverse weather conditions and rising water levels, have been lifted.
Poland's Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska and 18 MPs left the "Poland 2050" party to form a new political group, "Center. " Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured the coalition's stability until the next elections.
In California's Sierra Nevada mountains, six skiers were rescued after an avalanche, and nine are believed to be missing. The rescued sustained injuries, with two hospitalized.
The CEC registered Olesia Otradnova as a People's Deputy of Ukraine on the list of the "Servant of the People" party. She was elected in the snap parliamentary elections of 2019.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi commented on Budapest's provocations regarding the shutdown of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.
The Slovak company Slovnaft is temporarily suspending the export of diesel fuel to Ukraine and other types of exports. This decision was made after Hungary's announcement and due to the interruption of the Druzhba oil pipeline's operation in Ukraine.
Following the peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation, there is a principal agreement on the next meeting. Details and dates are not yet disclosed, but the parties have agreed to continue the dialogue.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the cessation of diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine. This decision followed the suspension of oil transportation through the Druzhba pipeline.
