Pavlo Bashynskyi
The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that another round of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine could take place at the end of this week. He noted that the talks are progressing, but the parties need to make final decisions.
The SBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs released details of the triple terrorist attack in Lviv, where explosive devices were remotely activated.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko called for regulating Telegram's operations to prevent the recruitment of Ukrainians for terrorist attacks. In his opinion, this issue requires public discussion.
On February 23, an explosion occurred in a police administrative building in Dnipro, damaging windows, furniture, equipment, and a car. There were no casualties, and the circumstances are being investigated.
The woman who orchestrated the terrorist attack in Lviv, which resulted in the death of a police officer, reported an offer of $2,000 from Russian handlers. She claims she was supposed to set up a "firecracker" to intimidate, but refused after threats to her mother.
The head of the National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, stated that the explosion at a gas station in Mykolaiv, where seven patrol officers were injured, is a targeted attack. Two police officers are in serious condition.
On February 24, temporary traffic restrictions and changes in public transport operation will be in effect in Kyiv. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations and events marking the anniversary of the invasion.
The government has approved a model charter for fuel and energy complex enterprises. This will allow for the implementation of modern corporate governance standards and increased transparency.
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia until February 24, 2027. This decision was made due to violations of international law and will come into force on February 24, 2026.
The woman suspected of the terrorist attack in Lviv stated that she was unaware of the explosives and regrets her actions. She claims that a handler, who introduced himself as Mark, contacted her via Telegram.
SBU drones attacked the transportation hub at the main oil pumping station "Kaleykino" in Tatarstan on the night of February 23. As a result of the attack, six explosions occurred at the station, and a large-scale fire broke out.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 8 individuals, including judges, a prosecutor, and an investigator, for human rights violations and repression in Russia. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on entry into the EU.
President Zelenskyy stated that elections in Ukraine are only possible with security guarantees from allies. He also noted that he has not yet decided whether he will run in the upcoming elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territories in the south. He also noted that Kyiv is using the Starlink outage situation, but Ukrainian troops have experienced disruptions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the United States and Russia are demanding that Ukraine leave Donbas to end the war. He noted that Ukraine will not lose the war, but the question is about its victory.
Donald Trump stated that his tariffs resolved five out of eight wars, including the conflict between India and Pakistan. He also claims that tariffs reduced fentanyl flow into the US by 30%.
Explosions heard in Russia's Krasnodar, air defense systems are active. The airport is temporarily not accepting or departing flights.
London police are investigating a possible connection between the city's airports and human trafficking in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This follows the release of court documents by the US Department of Justice.
Kyiv is investigating the circumstances of the death of a foreigner who was undergoing military training. The man died in late December after falling ill.
Law enforcement officers in Dnipro notified two RTCC servicemen of suspicion for using physical force and tear gas against a bus driver. The incident occurred on February 13 during a check of military registration documents.
Ukrenergo announced that on February 21, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Chinese refiners are actively buying Russian oil, replacing India as the main buyer. Russian crude oil supplies to China rose to 2.09 million barrels per day in February.
The workday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins at 3-4 AM with the first reports from the front. He drinks a lot of black coffee without sugar to get through the workday.
Starting March 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine will withdraw 1, 2, 5, and 10 hryvnia banknotes from the 2003–2007 series from circulation, replacing them with corresponding coins. Citizens will be able to exchange these banknotes indefinitely at the NBU and for several years at other banks.
In Kharkiv, a man changed his sex to female and appealed to the TCC demanding to be removed from military registration. The court found the TCC's decision illegal and ordered him to be excluded from military registration and the "Oberih" register.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has convened a special meeting with the Ukrainian negotiating team returning from Geneva. The meeting will discuss further peace steps and coordination of positions with partners.
The Cabinet of Ministers will form a coordination center for the rapid recovery of communities after shelling. Government officials, the Office of the President, and regional leaders will be involved in the work.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Anastasiia Sofiienko as Deputy Minister of Education and Science. The appointments of deputy heads of Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administrations were also approved.
The Supreme Court upheld the verdict against two former employees of the Kagarlyk police department. They were found guilty of torture, enforced disappearance, and rape, and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
NABU and SAP announced new suspicions against four individuals in the case of the criminal organization of the ex-head of the State Property Fund. They are involved in the legalization of over UAH 300 million, obtained through criminal means, by acquiring assets abroad.