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Poland activated all available forces and resources in response to Russia's missile strike on Ukraine on February 17. Fighter jets were scrambled and air defense was put on alert.
Users of the social network X (formerly Twitter) from Ukraine, the USA, Poland, Great Britain, France, and Germany are reporting outages. The problems concern the operation of the website, the application, and server connection.
Poland will denounce the Ottawa Convention from February 20, 2026, to produce anti-personnel mines for border protection. The decision is part of the "Eastern Shield" strategy due to Russian aggression and the experience of the war in Ukraine.
President Karol Nawrocki stated that Poland should consider developing its own nuclear weapons. This is due to the growing threat from Russia and discussions about a potential European nuclear defense.
A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman exceeded the speed limit on the S17 highway from Lublin to Warsaw, driving almost 200 km/h when the permitted speed was 120 km/h. She received a fine of 2,500 zlotys and 15 penalty points, explaining her haste by a visit to a beauty salon.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is holding the European front. He emphasized that some politicians might think about personal interests rather than stopping Russian tanks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled a meeting with European leaders on the war in Ukraine at the Munich Conference. This raised concerns in Europe about a change in sentiment in Washington.
NATO is preparing a large-scale reform of its air defense system ahead of the July summit, integrating lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. The reform envisages a shift from air patrolling to protection against invasions, missiles, and drones.
For the first time since the Cold War, European countries are discussing the development of their own nuclear deterrence capabilities. This is due to a possible loss of confidence in the US nuclear umbrella.
The Ukrainian national football team will play in Group B2 of the 2026/2027 Nations League against Hungary, Georgia, and Northern Ireland. The tournament is linked to Euro 2028 qualification.
Poland's president expresses doubts about the EU's €43. 7 billion SAFE program for armaments, while the prime minister supports it. This comes amid political disagreements between them.
Kyiv region received 509 generators from international partners, which are installed at critical infrastructure facilities. The region operates 4636 generators with a total capacity of over 100 MW.
Former footballer Iya Andrushchak has become the head coach of the Ukrainian women's national team, replacing Volodymyr Pyatenko. The team will start their 2027 World Cup qualifiers in a difficult group with Spain, England, and Iceland.
More than half of German citizens support increasing military and financial aid to Ukraine if Russia refuses peace talks. 52% of respondents believe that the West should increase aid to Kyiv.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine commented on footballer Mykhailo Mudryk's statements regarding the Volyn tragedy. The Ministry condemned the disrespectful statements, emphasizing that Mudryk does not represent Ukraine.
Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian who attempted to transport 12 illegal migrants from Lithuania. The driver was waiting for the group near the village of Sadzawki in a bus with German license plates.
Tonight, the Russian army attacked substations, 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines, as well as Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs. 4.5-5 stages of emergency power outage schedules have been applied throughout Ukraine.
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport completely ceased operations on February 6 due to black ice, with over 150 flights canceled. Rail connections between Berlin and Hanover were also disrupted, causing massive train delays.
Poland is finalizing the preparation of the 48th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 200 million zlotys, which will include armored vehicles and MiG-29 fighter jets. This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on February 5.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that negotiations would continue in the near future, and he rejected Russia's demands for international recognition of the occupied territories, stressing that the occupation status is temporary and the territories remain Ukrainian.
Ukraine is ready to exchange drones for MiG aircraft with Poland. Strengthening air defense and obtaining appropriate missiles remains a priority for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders. Tusk also honored the memory of Polish victims in Bykivnia.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has begun a visit to Kyiv. He was met by Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha.
Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for Ukrainians suffering from the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure. He also expressed gratitude for the solidarity initiatives from Catholic dioceses in Poland and other countries.
In the Tambov region, a fuel train derailed, causing several tanks to explode. About 30 wagons were damaged, and train traffic was suspended.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", in partnership with ORLEN, has secured the supply of almost 100 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas. The next batches of American gas are contracted for February-March.
After this game, Mudryk received a 28-day ban on Faceit, and also changed his nickname on the platform to "123456678".
Poland will investigate Jeffrey Epstein's possible ties to Russian intelligence. Prime Minister Tusk announced the creation of a group to examine the consequences of Epstein's activities for Poland's security.
The District Court in Zamość sentenced Paweł K. to 3.5 years in prison for espionage. He collected information about Rzeszów-Jasionka airport for Russian special services, which could have been used for an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The sale of LUKOIL International GmbH for $22 billion and the loss of Gazprom Germania by Gazprom indicate the degradation of Russia's international business. Sberbank and VTB also lost their European assets.