Vadim Khlyudzinsky
After a meeting with Donald Trump, Andrzej Duda said that the United States has no plans to reduce its military presence in Poland. Trump praised Warsaw for its defense spending and plans to visit the country in the near future.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Hamas will be destroyed unless the group releases all Israeli hostages. Earlier, Hamas handed over an unidentified body to Israel.
Russian troops in Crimea and in the occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions have received orders for enhanced security measures for February 23-24. The military is prohibited from wearing uniforms outside of their units and ordered to observe the “dry law”.
In Budapest, several thousand judicial employees marched for the independence of the judiciary in Hungary. The protesters opposed the “freezing” of salary increases and demanded guarantees of judicial independence.
The Russian Defense Ministry reports the destruction of 12 Ukrainian UAVs by air defense systems. 3 drones were allegedly shot down over Crimea, the rest - over Belgorod, Orel and Kursk regions.
Trump said that the war in Ukraine affects Europe but not the United States. He also expressed hope for a quick end to the “conflict” and compared himself to George Washington.
Rodion Miroshnyk said that the United States plans to “seize” Ukraine's profits to pay off its debts. He also expressed dissatisfaction with possible compensation to Kyiv for losses from the Russian invasion.
On the night of February 23, Kyiv suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. The wreckage of a UAV fell in an open area in the Pechersk district, damaging the windows of a non-residential building, with no injuries.
Elon Musk wrote on the social network X that Zelenskyy had been "fired from his job". This was a reaction to the refusal of the President of Ukraine to sign an agreement to transfer 50% of rare earth metals to the USA.
As a result of a Russian strike on Odesa, a private house caught fire, injuring three people. That same evening, an air raid alert was declared in several regions of Ukraine and explosions were reported.
In Toulouse, two homeless people used a stolen bank card to buy a lottery ticket that won 500,000 euros. The cardholder offers to split the winnings, but the thieves face arrest.
France and Italy are slowing down the adoption of the EU's €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine due to budget constraints. The package includes 1.5 million rounds of ammunition and air defense support, but the time for approval is limited.
The localization and elimination of the smoldering center near the New Safe Confinement after the drone attack continues at Chornobyl NPP. The radiation level does not exceed the norm, and there is no threat to the public.
Ukrainian border guards feed a mouse with potatoes in their free time. The UAV operator took the animal under his care and provided it with food.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister held phone talks with the IAEA Director General on nuclear safety. They discussed the disruption of the rotation at ZNPP and the recent attack on Chornobyl NPP, and Sibiga emphasized the importance of an international response.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a phone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed bilateral relations and the importance of Special Representative Kellogg's visit to Ukraine.
The French president is discussing the possibility of increasing defense spending from 2. 1% to 5% of GDP if US support for NATO weakens. Macron has also stated his readiness to send forces to support peace in Ukraine once it is achieved.
U. S. Vice President Jay D. Vance criticized Germany's policy on restricting freedom of speech on the Internet. He stated that the U.S. military presence in Germany could be reviewed due to Berlin's position.
41% of Americans consider Donald Trump to be a ‘dictator’, while only 22% consider Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be a ‘dictator’. 71% of US citizens surveyed called Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, according to a YouGov survey.
President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic. The parties discussed military support and joint plans for the future, emphasizing the importance of security guarantees.
The SBI suspects a judge of the Babushkinsky District Court of Dnipro of illegally seizing an apartment using a forged receipt. An expert examination found that the real value of the apartment was about UAH 1 million.
The Belarusian dictator was cautious about the results of the Russian-American talks in Saudi Arabia. He suggested that the United States might try to put Russia at odds with China.
Due to Russian missile strikes, gas production in Ukraine has dropped. To compensate for the losses, the government plans to import 800 million cubic meters of gas from Europe in February and March.
An anticyclone over Ukraine will bring dry weather without precipitation to most regions over the weekend, with snow expected only in the east. Night temperatures will reach -17°, and gradual warming is expected starting February 25.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, spoke about the development of a “friendship” with Putin. The statement was made after a secret trip to Moscow to release American citizen Mark Fogel.
In 2024, the number of civilian deaths in Ukraine increased by 16%, and the number of air strikes tripled. Russian attacks affected 24 of Ukraine's 27 regions, with the frontline areas suffering the most.
The Canadian national ice hockey team defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime of the final match in Boston. Connor McDavid scored the decisive goal, giving the Maple Leafs the title of the first winner of the tournament.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the leader of France after meeting with the U. S. Special Representative. The parties discussed security guarantees and ways to achieve a just peace.
On February 21, Ukraine will introduce power restrictions for industry and business from 05:00 to 21:00. The reason for this is damage to power facilities caused by Russian attacks, and no disconnection of household consumers is planned.
In Sumy, a child born in 2024 died in a fire in an apartment on the 4th floor. Neighbors and rescuers managed to save three other people, including a little girl.