Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych thanked for the invitation and called for Serhiy Bubka to be stripped of the title Hero of Ukraine.
Russia launched a massive attack on energy facilities in several regions, leaving some residents in 6 regions without power. Most regions are experiencing hourly blackouts, while some have intensified outages.
The EBRD has downgraded its forecast for Ukraine's economic growth in 2026 to 2. 5%. This is due to the fact that the economic impact of a peace agreement will take time to fully materialize.
Ukraine will receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas through the terminal in Klaipeda. Naftogaz and the Lithuanian Ignitis Group will ensure the supply of 90 million cubic meters by the end of March.
On February 26, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging an educational institution. 41 children were in the shelter, no one was injured.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down 32 out of 39 missiles and 374 out of 420 drones launched by Russia. Five ballistic missiles and 46 attack UAVs were recorded as hitting their targets.
The North Korean leader called on the US to abandon its "hostile" policy towards the DPRK, while also calling for the development of new weapons systems in case of a new war with South Korea.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack with 420 drones and 39 missiles, which damaged homes and infrastructure in eight regions. Most missiles were shot down thanks to the prompt delivery of air defense systems from partners.
The US Secretary of State stated that the administration continues to pressure Moscow by imposing sanctions and selling weapons to Ukraine. The US is the only country that can be a catalyst for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially denied accusations of supplying weapons to Burkina Faso. The Ministry's spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that such fake stories are aimed at diverting attention from the visit of Ghana's Foreign Minister to Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region. An energy facility in the south of the region was damaged, but there were no casualties.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sent an open letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the letter, Orban accuses Ukraine of blocking the Druzhba oil pipeline and demands its immediate restoration.
About 20 residential buildings in Vinnytsia region were damaged by enemy shelling, resulting in broken windows, doors, and damaged roofs. One woman was injured and is receiving necessary assistance.
Over the past day, February 25, 235 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 68 air strikes, and used 5271 kamikaze drones.
In the Novoarkhanhelsk community of Kirovohrad Oblast, a person was injured and the roofs of five private houses were damaged as a result of an enemy drone attack. The injured person received medical assistance.
During a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping stated the need for equal participation of all parties in negotiations for peace in Ukraine. The German Chancellor called on China to use its influence on Moscow to end the war.
During the night, Poltava region was attacked by the Russian Federation, industrial enterprises and private households were damaged. Almost 20,000 consumers were left without electricity, there were no casualties.
The number of victims of Russia's night attack in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 9 people; the State Emergency Service has completed rescue operations. 19 apartment buildings and 4 private houses were damaged.
Poland activated its and allied air forces, as well as ground-based air defense systems, due to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. Military aircraft operations have ceased, and no violations of Polish airspace have been detected.
On February 25, Russian forces lost 1360 soldiers and 681 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.02.26 amount to 1,263,850 personnel.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, Russian troops damaged a 9-story residential building. Fires broke out in the Holosiivskyi and Pecherskyi districts of the capital.
Agents of the partisan movement "ATESH" successfully carried out sabotage at a communication facility near the village of Honcharne, disabling electronic warfare antennas. This opened an air corridor for Ukrainian Armed Forces drones and made Russian military facilities an easy target.
On the night of February 26, Kharkiv was attacked by drones and missiles. Hits in the Kyivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts damaged buildings and infrastructure.
Kyiv was subjected to a combined enemy attack on the night of February 26. The enemy attacked the city with attack UAVs and ballistic missiles; air defense is working.
On the night of February 26, the enemy attacked Kryvyi Rih, causing a fire and damage to a high-rise building. An 89-year-old man was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
On the night of February 26, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia and the region from the air, as reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the head of the Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov. Explosions and the movement of several UAVs in the direction of the regional center were recorded.
Countries in the 'coalition of the willing' have acknowledged that deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine would require Putin's consent. This could derail the British-French plan for upholding a ceasefire.
During a conversation with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump stated that he seeks to end the war in Ukraine within a month. Trump confirmed his readiness to provide Ukraine with significant security guarantees.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia's oil and gas revenues in the federal budget will amount to less than 20% in 2026. Russian oil producers are offering significant discounts to buyers from China.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has intensified his anti-Ukrainian campaign ahead of elections, blocking EU aid packages to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. This comes as his party trails by 20 points in the polls.
