The Ukrainian president said that the US is trying to please Putin with its statements to achieve quick success. Zelenskyy warned against repeating the mistakes of Afghanistan and opposed territorial concessions.
Russian troops attacked Kyiv with drones in the evening of February 17. The falling wreckage of a downed drone caused a fire in a warehouse in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
Francesco Rivella, an Italian chemist and author of the Nutella recipe, has passed away at the age of 97. He worked at Ferrero for 40 years and developed a unique formula for the 7-ingredient chocolate paste.
Private houses caught fire in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of enemy shelling. Rescuers are working at the scene, there are no casualties.
Trump is ready to allow European countries to purchase American weapons for transfer to Ukraine. This will allow Ukraine to receive U.S. weapons even if direct military assistance is cut off.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,530 soldiers, 52 armored combat vehicles and 149 vehicles. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war have reached almost 860 thousand personnel.
Dry frosty weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -13° to +2°. Light snow is expected in the central and eastern regions, with ice on the roads.
The Russian Defense Ministry reports intercepting 90 Ukrainian UAVs in various regions and over seas. Most of the drones were shot down over the Sea of Azov and Krasnodar Territory.
One ship with 4 Kalibr missiles was spotted in the Black Sea. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which have up to 26 Kalibr missiles on board.
Hostile shelling in Kherson damaged power grids in Dniprovsky, Central and Korabelny districts. Power engineers are working to restore power supply.
An agent of the ATES movement from among the Russian military poured sugar into the fuel tank of the RP-377LA electronic warfare system. The malfunction was discovered only three days later, and the saboteur successfully escaped.
Peskov said that Russia has changed its approach to negotiations with Ukraine due to the alleged lack of sovereignty. the Kremlin also claims that any future agreements with Ukraine will be invalid.
In the Krasnodar region of Russia, explosions and a fire occurred at the Ilya oil refinery as a result of a drone attack. 12 buildings were damaged, and one woman was injured.
On Tuesday, senior US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible agreement to end the war. The Ukrainian side expresses concern about negotiations without its participation.
A zoo in Shandong province has been caught up in a scandal over donkeys painted with stripes that were passed off as zebras. Employees justify this as a marketing strategy, assuring that the paint is safe.
The IDF attacked Hezbollah's military facilities in Lebanon, where rocket launchers and weapons were found. The strikes were in response to a violation of agreements between the two countries.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to deploy British troops to Ukraine to ensure peace agreements. The UK plans to play a leading role in ensuring Ukraine's security and allocates 3 billion pounds annually until 2030.
In Kharkov, at about 01:22, an explosion was recorded as a result of an attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the Saltovsky district. Urban head Igor Terekhov reported a hit. There is damage to a residential building. Two people have an acute stress reaction.
US President Donald Trump announced Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also announced a possible meeting with Putin in the near future.
The 47th Magura Brigade repelled an assault by the “elite” 155th Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation in Kursk region. An enemy convoy of a dozen tanks exploded in a minefield and was attacked by Ukrainian drones.
On February 17, a summit of European defense powers will be held in Paris to discuss Ukraine's security. The leaders will discuss Ukraine's possible accession to NATO and their reactions to the US-Russia talks.
The Reconstruction Agency is to accelerate the pace of reconstruction of 20 high-rise buildings in Borodyanka, Kyiv region. Minister of Community Development Oleksiy Kuleba has set a goal to complete the work by the fall of 2025.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the coming weeks will show Putin's real interest in peace. This became known after Putin's conversation with Trump, where they discussed a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The occupants carried out 53 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.
The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Key topics include the release of prisoners, investments, and the humanitarian program.
The head of the Servant of the People faction reminded that elections cannot be held during martial law. Elections can be held no earlier than 6 months after its end.
Norway has officially joined an international coalition of drones to support Ukraine. Defense Minister Tore Onshuus Sandvik signed the agreement in the presence of his Latvian counterpart.
A couple in Australia was convicted of negligent parental responsibility for their 17-year-old daughter, who weighed 27 kg. Due to chronic malnutrition, the girl had the physical development of a 9-year-old child.
The Russian military intelligence headquarters has created a special tasks department to carry out sabotage in Europe. The unit is engaged in assassinations, sabotage, and recruitment of agents abroad.
EU foreign ministers hold an emergency discussion in Munich after the US Vice President's announcement of a new relationship with Europe. Kaja Kallas announced new initiatives to support Ukraine.
