Ukraine

The Russian occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia region have announced the distribution of land plots to participants in the war against Ukraine. The mechanism of land distribution and the conditions for its provision are absent, and implementation is promised only after the end of the war.

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.

Donald Trump has said that World War III is “not that far away,” but it will not happen under his presidency. At the Miami summit, he also criticized Zelenskyy and thanked Saudi Arabia for organizing the US-Russia talks.

The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.

Elon Musk said that Zelensky cannot represent Ukraine without restoring press freedom and elections. The leaders of Germany, Britain, Finland, and Norway spoke in support of Ukraine and criticized Trump's statements.

A Russian drone attack in Odesa damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings, injuring a 55-year-old man. Part of the city was left without heating due to damage to the heating main.

Donald Trump posted images created by AI on social media showing him with a crown on his head.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with U. S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked for the bipartisan support of the U.S. Congress and noted Graham's constructive approach.

In a conversation with Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for suspending elections during the war. He compared the situation to Britain's actions during World War II.

The French President met with the leaders of the EU, Canada, Iceland and Norway to discuss support for Ukraine. The participants expressed a united position and readiness to take responsibility for peace in Europe.

The occupiers forcibly deported more than 4,000 children to study in Crimean schools and 800 to kindergartens. According to the Civil Defense Center, in total, Russia has illegally taken more than 20,000 Ukrainian children from the occupied territories.

Over the last day, 106 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 26 attacks. The enemy carried out 64 air strikes, used 1122 kamikaze drones and fired over 4300 times.

The Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed security guarantees and sustainable peace in Europe. The leaders coordinated diplomatic work and exchanged views on support for Ukraine.

The leaders of the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Britain criticized Trump's statement calling Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections. ” The KIIS refuted Trump's words about Zelenskyy's 4% approval rating, pointing to 60% of Ukrainians' trust.

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.

Former U. S. Vice President Mike Pence refuted Trump's statements about Ukraine, recalling Russia's unprovoked invasion.

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.

France's president and Britain's prime minister will visit the U. S. next week. Talks are planned on ending russia's war in Ukraine with technical teams.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out against Trump's words calling Zelensky a “dictator”. Scholz emphasized the danger of denying the democratic legitimacy of the Ukrainian president.

The Danish government is setting up a 50 billion kroner defense fund for the rapid purchase of military equipment. Defense spending in 2025-2026 will exceed 3% of the country's GDP, which is a record for the last 50 years.

US President Trump is escalating the conflict with Zelenskyy and adopting the Kremlin's narrative. After talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh without Ukraine's participation, Trump questioned the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.

US Vice President Vance warned Zelensky about the consequences of publicly criticizing Trump. The conflict arose after the Ukrainian president said that Trump was living in Russian disinformation space.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the NATO Secretary General about security guarantees and achieving a guaranteed peace. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of broad representation of countries in the process and the impossibility of deception by Putin.

The Ministry of Health has published a list of drugs whose prices will be reduced by 30% starting March 1. The list includes “fungicides” and medicines without proven efficacy, but no essential drugs.

EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova said that there is a reliable system for tracking funds provided to Ukraine. A significant part of the aid comes through the Ministry of Finance, and the rest is provided through grants to NGOs.

Border guards rescued a man who tried to illegally cross the border across the Tisa River without knowing how to swim. The offender, who had been carried away by the current for 50 meters, was found frozen with cut hands.

The decision on a large-scale EU aid package for Ukraine has been postponed until after the German elections. The package could be similar to the €724 billion fund from the coronavirus crisis.

A 24-year-old man from Vinnytsia fell through the ice while ice skating. The man was rescued by passers-by who pulled him out of the water before the rescuers arrived.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna believes it is premature to discuss the creation of an EU special envoy for Ukraine. According to her, it is necessary to wait for developments in the United States.

The advisor to the President of the United States named three possible reasons for the weakening of US influence in world politics. Podolyak believes that Washington is voluntarily ceding leadership to Russia in global processes.