Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has convened a special meeting with the Ukrainian negotiating team returning from Geneva. The meeting will discuss further peace steps and coordination of positions with partners.
To preserve the educational process after massive Russian attacks that left a number of schools without heating, two mechanisms were introduced in Kyiv – distance learning and "educational migration. "
Iryna Cherkaska, Honored Artist of Ukraine and long-time actress of the Odesa Academic Ukrainian Musical-Dramatic Theater named after V. Vasylko, has died in Odesa. The farewell ceremony will take place on February 21 from 11:00 to 12:00 in the foyer of the Ukrainian Theater.
US intelligence may have known about the preparations for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines at an early stage of planning. A Ukrainian team allegedly shared its intentions with the CIA, which initially did not object, and then tried to avert the attack.
That is why Ukraine needs to quickly build up battery complexes in the near future to accumulate daytime generation and use it during evening peaks, reducing restrictions and increasing the stability of the energy system.
Energy experts warn: it is technically impossible to decentralize the generation of large urban combined heat and power plants in one inter-heating season, and for Kyiv, such a transformation could require about 7 billion euros in investments and 3-5 years of work.
Winter weather with frosty nights is still expected in Ukraine. And from February 23, in most regions, the air mass will change to a significantly warmer one.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing solutions for the reconstruction and renewal of communities' energy supply. A coordination center will be established at the government level to systematize communities' experience.
The Center for Preventive Medicine of the State Administration of Affairs established that the illnesses of MPs and employees of the Parliament's apparatus are not related to food in the canteen. Norovirus was found in them, which spreads through contact-household and airborne droplets.
The court imposed a night-time house arrest on FC Kolos player Danylo Kolesnyk. The footballer respects the court's decision and is ready to cooperate with the investigation, claiming self-defense.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Europe to truly support Ukraine by providing it with all weapons, including long-range missiles. He emphasized the need to stop Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and unfreeze Russian assets.
The latest round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine brought no significant progress. The idea of a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine, not controlled by either army, is being discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed to prepare the necessary resources to overcome the consequences of spring floods. The Ministry of Economy and other agencies will provide proposals for supporting people and businesses.
In Kyiv, a 17-year-old teenager scattered flowers and defiled the wall near a memorial plaque to a defender. The police drew up a report for petty hooliganism, and the minor apologized to the fallen soldier's mother.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on operational work in communities, particularly in Kyiv, in the conditions of an emergency energy situation. Priority steps have been identified to ensure backup power and the development of distributed generation.
Before starting a renovation, it is important to determine the scope of work, take measurements, and make a list of materials, taking into account a 5–10% reserve. The choice of materials depends on the room conditions and habits, and delivery across Ukraine simplifies the process.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers have updated the routes for practical driving tests in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. This was done to adapt to changes in traffic organization and improve candidate safety.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive due to a lack of resources and the SBU searches in 2022, which he regarded as an act of intimidation. He warned the President's Office about his readiness to call in military personnel to protect the command center.
The SBU detained a Russian agent who was preparing new missile strikes on thermal power plants in the capital region. The perpetrator was collecting information on the technical condition of the thermal power plants after the previous shelling.
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin expressed concern about the war in Ukraine. He noted that from both sides, there does not seem to be real progress towards peace.
Russia is deliberately striking American business facilities in Ukraine, attacking the Boeing office and the Flex factory. This is happening simultaneously with the Kremlin's statements about its readiness to reset economic relations with the United States.
People's Deputy Roman Lozynskyi stated that special polling stations for military personnel are only possible under clear security circumstances. This minimizes the risks of abuse and guarantees the electoral rights of military personnel.
24-year-old Kolos-2 striker Danylo Kolesnyk assaulted a TCC employee, after which the club dismissed him. A video of the incident spread online, prompting an apology from FC Kolos.
In Kyiv, heating has been restored in 2,600 buildings after the February 12 attack. However, over 1,100 buildings in the Dnieper and Darnytskyi districts remain without heat due to damage to the Darnytska CHPP.
In Zakarpattia, rescuers from the State Emergency Service assisted a 22-year-old Kyiv resident and a 21-year-old Zhytomyr resident who were freezing on the Chornohora ridge. The tourists were taken to the village of Hoverla and handed over to medics.
In Kyiv, a mother was notified of suspicion due to malicious non-fulfillment of duties regarding her daughter, whom she treated with alcohol. The 17-year-old girl skipped school, committed thefts, and attempted suicide.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal reduced the bail for ex-judge Oleksiy Tandyra to UAH 20 million. Prosecutors demanded detention without the right to bail for the accused in the fatal road accident.
The SBU and National Police detained a Russian agent who blew up a car in Odesa on February 16, injuring the owner. The 33-year-old unemployed Odesa resident was recruited through Telegram channels and received instructions from a curator in Russia.
On February 17, Russian troops launched a massive cruise missile attack on Ukraine. Air defense is actively working, but the threat remains high, especially for the western regions.
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger stated that the volume of military aid to Kyiv is constrained by a lack of funding. The company is ready to increase supplies but requires clear financial guarantees.