European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight arrived in Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha welcomed them in the capital.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
Great Britain announced a new package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including £20 million for energy support and £5. 7 million for humanitarian needs. The aid also includes medical mentorship and training for Ukrainian pilots at a British airbase.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on February 24, for the tenth time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. She emphasized Europe's unwavering support for Ukraine.
Today marks four years since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This war has become the largest in Europe since World War II.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, urged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to implement the EU agreement on providing Ukraine with a €90 billion loan. Hungary is blocking this loan and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
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.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the cessation of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. This step will be reversed if Ukraine resumes oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
On February 24, most regions of Ukraine are expected to have warm weather with rain, wet snow, and fog. Night temperatures will be around zero, and daytime temperatures will range from 0°C to +8°C.
An SBU officer received $68,000 for removing two citizens from the TCC's wanted list and arranging a deferment. The deferment was to be arranged using fictitious documents claiming three children.
The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, emphasized that peace talks must prevent a repeat of Russian aggression. He noted that Ukraine is moving forward in negotiations, but the parties need to make final decisions.
Budapest justified its decision to block the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. This caused disappointment among EU foreign ministers.
Ukraine considers sanctions against Alexander Lukashenka as a first step. A legal framework is being prepared for further strengthening of the sanctions policy due to support for the war against Ukraine.
A Kyiv resident has been found guilty of a fatal road accident that killed two people. Her acquaintance, who allowed the intoxicated woman to drive, also received a sentence.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization of 12 people, created by former 'overseers' of the Kyiv pre-trial detention center. They extorted money, committed robberies, and kidnapped a Chinese citizen.
The former head of the military medical commission of the State Border Guard Service has been served with a suspicion notice due to inaccurate data in his declaration worth millions of hryvnias. He understated the value of an apartment purchased in Kyiv and did not declare his real income.
Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland Włodzimierz Czarzasty arrived in Kyiv for his first visit. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced upcoming meetings and discussions.
A foreigner has been detained on suspicion of assaulting a Kyiv resident in a hotel in the city center. The victim was hospitalized with a closed craniocerebral injury, concussion, and loss of an eye.
In Bila Tserkva, unknown individuals launched fireworks, which is strictly prohibited during martial law. The Kyiv Oblast police are identifying those involved in the offense.
On February 22, Russians shelled Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk region. As a result of the attacks, there are dead and wounded, and houses have been destroyed.
Hungary will block the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia, demanding that Ukraine restore oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
On Monday, February 23, a relative warming is expected in Ukraine, but the weather will be complicated by rain, wet snow, and strong winds. The air temperature at night will range from -3 to +3 degrees, and during the day - from -1 to +8 degrees.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting after Russia's massive night attack with almost 50 missiles and 297 drones. They discussed protection against Russian strikes and the investigation of the terrorist attack in Lviv.
In Kyiv, as a result of a missile attack, debris fell in five districts, with no fires or casualties. In the Dniprovskyi district, a fragment damaged a car, and in Sviatoshynskyi, windows were blown out by the blast wave.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the massive Russian shelling on February 22, stating that almost 300 attack drones and 50 missiles were used. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, especially against ballistic missiles.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine using strategic bombers and hundreds of drones. The main strike was aimed at Kyiv, with missiles moving through several regions.
Singer Taisia Povaliy, in an interview with propaganda media, expressed hope for the capture of Kyiv by Russian troops. She also questioned the existence of Ukraine as a sovereign state, promoting Kremlin narratives.
In Kyiv, the police and the State Emergency Service rescued children who got lost in a storm sewer on Khreshchatyk. The children were cold but otherwise fine.
A court in Zaporizhzhia has sentenced two residents of Melitopol district who, in 2021, abducted, tortured, and killed an 11-year-old boy and a 48-year-old woman. Both were sentenced to life imprisonment.
In Kyiv, a police officer and two cadets from the National Academy of Internal Affairs saved a 22-year-old man who was threatening to jump from a 7th-floor balcony. The reason was an argument with his girlfriend.
