The Russian occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia region have announced the distribution of land plots to participants in the war against Ukraine. The mechanism of land distribution and the conditions for its provision are absent, and implementation is promised only after the end of the war.
Donald Trump has said that World War III is “not that far away,” but it will not happen under his presidency. At the Miami summit, he also criticized Zelenskyy and thanked Saudi Arabia for organizing the US-Russia talks.
The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.
A coalition of USAID contractors has filed a lawsuit over the failure to comply with the decision to lift the funding freeze. The Trump administration continues to block payments on thousands of grants despite a court injunction.
Elon Musk said that Zelensky cannot represent Ukraine without restoring press freedom and elections. The leaders of Germany, Britain, Finland, and Norway spoke in support of Ukraine and criticized Trump's statements.
A Russian drone attack in Odesa damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings, injuring a 55-year-old man. Part of the city was left without heating due to damage to the heating main.
The Italian police discovered a workshop where fakes of famous paintings of the XIX-XX centuries were made. The police seized 71 paintings and materials for their production along with fake certificates of authenticity.
Donald Trump posted images created by AI on social media showing him with a crown on his head.
A Russian guided aerial bomb hit a multi-storey building in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson late on February 19. The victims were 13-year-old twins and a 47-year-old man, all of whom sustained mine-blast injuries.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with U. S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked for the bipartisan support of the U.S. Congress and noted Graham's constructive approach.
A 55-year-old woman was injured in a Russian drone attack in Odesa and several buildings were damaged. The attack left 89500 subscribers in Odesa district without electricity.
In a conversation with Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for suspending elections during the war. He compared the situation to Britain's actions during World War II.
The French President met with the leaders of the EU, Canada, Iceland and Norway to discuss support for Ukraine. The participants expressed a united position and readiness to take responsibility for peace in Europe.
The occupiers forcibly deported more than 4,000 children to study in Crimean schools and 800 to kindergartens. According to the Civil Defense Center, in total, Russia has illegally taken more than 20,000 Ukrainian children from the occupied territories.
Internet provider Lanet has reported that its X page was hacked and fraudulent messages were sent via Viber. Access to X has been restored, and less than 10% of subscribers received fraudulent messages.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 1170 Russian soldiers and the destruction of 337 pieces of equipment over the past day. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 86,090 people.
In Dolynska, Kirovohrad region, a drone attacked a high-rise building, injuring a mother and two children. Residents of 38 apartments were evacuated, and Kropyvnytskyi district was also attacked.
Cloudy weather without precipitation is expected in most regions of Ukraine. There will be icy conditions on the roads, with temperatures ranging from 0° to -6°, and up to -10° in the highlands of the Carpathians.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Nebenzya, declares Ukraine's “irretrievable loss” of the occupied territories and demands the transfer of additional regions. Russia also insists on Ukraine's neutral status without the right to join military alliances.
There is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have up to 26 missiles on board.
The JATEC Center for Analysis was launched in Bydgoszcz to study the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The center will facilitate Ukraine's integration into NATO and the implementation of changes to the Alliance's strategies.
The French president said that peace in Ukraine is possible only if Russia stops its aggression and provides reliable security guarantees. Macron discussed this issue with the leaders of the EU, the US, and Ukraine.
Taiwan is considering purchasing $7 to $10 billion worth of weapons from the United States. The package should include cruise missiles for coastal defense, HIMARS, and other precision weapons.
UK lawmakers plan to put to a vote a proposal to send troops to Ukraine after the war. Representatives of all major parties insist on a parliamentary debate on this issue.
Ukrainians spent UAH 6. 7 billion of the UAH 9.6 billion of state aid under the ePromotion and National Cashback programs. 56% of the funds were spent on utilities, the rest on communications, food and other services.
At a meeting in Paris, EU leaders supported the “peace through strength” strategy for Ukraine. Europe is ready to increase military assistance and provide security guarantees while preserving Ukraine's sovereignty.
A Delta Air Lines plane made an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson Airport due to severe weather conditions. 18 passengers were injured, three in critical condition, including a child.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the French leader after an emergency meeting in Paris. The parties agreed that Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees, not a fragile ceasefire.
The Telegraph has obtained a draft agreement between the US and Ukraine on a joint investment fund. The document envisages US control over 50% of revenues from the extraction of resources and infrastructure in Ukraine.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that Europe needs to rearm because of the threat from Russia. She emphasized the importance of preventing the spread of Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.
