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On February 21, cold weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6° to -1°C and partly cloudy skies. There may be light snow in the east and south, while the rest of the country will be without precipitation.

British Defense Secretary John Healey supported Zelenskyy's decision to postpone the election during the war. He compared it to a similar move by Churchill during World War II.

Negotiations between the Ukrainian authorities and the IMF on the seventh review of the EFF program have begun in Kyiv and Warsaw. If the revision is successful, Ukraine could receive a tranche of $917.5 million.

Enemy UAVs were spotted in Ukrainian airspace in several directions. The drones are moving from Chernihiv region to Kyiv, from Sumy region to Poltava region, through Cherkasy and from Zhytomyr region to Rivne.

Explosions are heard in the Ukrainian capital, and air defense forces are targeting enemy drones. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter.

The participants of Mind Export Summit 2025 discussed export opportunities and took part in the Global Expansion business simulation.

In November 2021, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, predicted plans for a Russian invasion. He emphasized that increased aid from the United States could deter a Russian attack.

The SBI is completing the investigation of crimes committed during the Revolution of Dignity, which comprise 15,000 volumes of evidence. 147 indictments have been sent to court against 279 individuals, and 14 defendants have already received sentences.

Netflix has released a rating of the most popular TV series and movies among Ukrainian viewers. The top 3 series include Cassandra, Blackmail, and Surviving the Fall of a Black Hawk Down, while the top movies are Trainspotting on December 31 and Honeymoon with My Mother.

European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on February 24. The visit is timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine to demonstrate support for Ukraine.

The High Anti-Corruption Court found Vitaliy Barvinenko guilty of illegally receiving UAH 613 thousand in compensation for housing in Kyiv. The former MP was sentenced to 3 years of suspended sentence and ordered to pay UAH 2.5 million for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Frosty weather remains in Ukraine with temperatures down to -19° at night and -6° during the day. Forecasters predict warming from February 25, and winds are expected to increase to 15-20 m/s in the south.

The close relatives of Deputy Minister of Justice Andriy Haichenko have business in Crimea and support Russia. The family of his civilian wife received Russian passports in 2014 and cooperates with the occupation authorities.

US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to revive the agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals. He commented on this during a flight aboard Air Force One, linking his decision to the election period.

Donald Trump says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was “rudely” treated during his visit to Kyiv. The president accused Zelenskyy of “sleeping” and refusing to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals.

Russia launched a combined attack on critical infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region, using 14 missiles of various types. The enemy also attacked with 161 Shahed drones, of which 80 were shot down over various regions of Ukraine.

Russian troops attacked Kyiv region with drones and air defense systems. The Russian attack damaged 12 private houses, 5 cars and outbuildings in Vyshhorod and Bila Tserkva districts.

The President of Ukraine addressed Ukrainians on the Day of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. He recalled the beginning of Russian aggression in 2014 and called for unity in the fight for freedom.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 68 to the dollar, up 11 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro is set at UAH 43.47, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.71-41.74 on the interbank market.

The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray arrived in Kyiv to discuss the seventh review of the EFF program. Over the previous six reviews, Ukraine has received $9.8 billion, and more than $12.4 billion in total since the beginning of the war.

The Trump administration is considering the possibility of concluding a simplified agreement with Ukraine on mineral resources. This is happening after Zelenskyy rejected the US proposal to receive 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.

Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine today with clearings, ice on the roads. The temperature will drop to -19°C in some places.

February 20 marks the Day of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes, when 48 protesters died in the center of Kyiv. In total, 107 Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred gave their lives for democratic values and the European future of Ukraine.

The wreckage of a downed enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, causing no casualties or damage. The air alert continues, air defense continues to work on targets in the sky.

In Kyiv and the region, air defense systems were spotted operating against enemy UAVs. During the night, Russia launched 2 ballistic missiles and 167 drones, 106 of which were shot down and 56 did not reach their targets.

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg has met with the leadership of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies in Kyiv. Tomorrow, February 20, he will meet with President Zelensky.

Andriy Yermak met with Keith Kellogg, U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, in Kyiv. They discussed the situation at the frontline and the importance of American support for Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy invited US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to visit the front and talk to the military.

Starting from February 19, a minute of silence will be held every day at 9:00 a. m. in the Kyiv subway and ground transportation in honor of fallen defenders and civilians. The initiative is being implemented through a public address system and information materials.

In Chernihiv region, 6 fires occurred in the residential sector overnight, resulting in 4 people being injured. The fires were caused by violations of the rules of operation of stoves and chimneys.