Ukraine
Over the last day, 156 combat engagements took place, about a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile and 94 air strikes, making over 5600 attacks.
On February 19, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with localized precipitation in the north and west. Temperatures will range from -7°C in the east to +2°C in the south, with possible ice cover.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs his European counterparts on talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. European leaders express concern about the US approach to resolving the war in Ukraine.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1300 terrorists. Also, 19 tanks, 23 infantry fighting vehicles, 72 artillery systems and 175 enemy UAVs were destroyed.
A 59-year-old Ukrainian citizen was deported from Slovakia because of his ties to intelligence services and organized crime. He is banned from entering all EU countries for two years.
February 19 marks the Day of the State Emblem of Ukraine, World Whale and Dolphin Day, and International Tug of War Day. Each holiday has its own unique history and meaning.
A 42-year-old local resident was killed by a train at the Nemishayeve railway station in Kyiv Oblast. The driver tried to prevent the tragedy by signaling and applying emergency braking.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy UAVs moving in different directions in eight regions of Ukraine. High activity of enemy tactical aviation was recorded on the northeastern and eastern borders.
Trump said that Ukraine had been negotiating for three years, but the war had not ended. He believes that the conflict could have been resolved earlier without significant losses of territory and lives.
The second round of the EU-Ukraine security and defense dialogue took place in Brussels. Military-technical partnership, defense innovations and coordination of military assistance were discussed.
The National Security and Defense Council denied fake information about Trump's statements about Zelenskyy's incompetence. Trump only mentioned the rating of the President of Ukraine.
Enemy drones have been spotted in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are operating in the region. People are urged to follow safety rules and stay in shelters.
Trump calls for elections in Ukraine. Fox News reports that the US and russian delegations have agreed on a three-stage peace plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.
U. S. intelligence reports that Putin expects Ukraine and Europe to be exhausted, despite significant Russian army losses.
The US and Russia held talks in Riyadh to discuss a three-stage peace plan for Ukraine. The plan includes a ceasefire, elections and a final agreement, but Ukraine was not invited to the meeting.
Jaroslawa Maguchikh won the Banskobystricka latka tournament with a score of 2. 01 meters. This is the first jump over 2 meters in the women's competition this season and the second consecutive victory for the Ukrainian on the world tour.
Explosions have been reported in Kyiv, and air defense forces are operating. Several groups of drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace, and an air alert was declared in a number of regions.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held talks with the leadership of Turkey's military. The parties discussed strengthening defense partnership and expanding joint military projects.
Over the last day, 144 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 43. The enemy carried out 72 air strikes and used over 1,000 kamikaze drones.
The French president has said that the country is not preparing to send ground troops to Ukraine. However, it is possible to send experts and peacekeepers outside the conflict zone.
The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the UN Security Council that he supports the peace talks on Ukraine. Beijing will continue to follow the four principles previously announced by Xi Jinping.
The Ministry of Healthcare, together with law enforcement agencies, is checking the decisions of the MSEC on the disability of government officials. Out of 1359 cases reviewed, 281 decisions were canceled, 232 disability groups were changed, and 500 people were summoned for examination.
The DIU has identified significant changes in the production of Russian attack UAVs using foreign components. It also indicates that Russia is setting up production of a Shahed-238 analog with a new engine and modifying the Shahed-136.
EU countries plan to provide Ukraine with military aid worth 6 to 10bn euros. The package includes artillery shells and air defense systems and may be presented by 24 February.
The deputy head of the OP reported on agreements with Turkey on the release of prisoners of war. The details and timing of the implementation are kept secret until the defenders return.
Polish President Duda met with US Special Representative Kellogg to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He stated the active role of the United States in ending the war and expects an increase in the US military presence in the region.
Donald Trump plans to sign new executive orders at his home in Mar-a-Lago. At the same time, his first joint TV interview with Elon Musk will be broadcast in prime time.
France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.