Ukraine

The United States transferred about $500,000 of confiscated Russian assets to Estonia to help Ukraine repair the power grid damaged by Russian attacks.

According to Gumenyuk, Russia may temporarily suspend the use of tactical aircraft after three Russian planes were shot down at once, but the bombing will not stop.

Denmark decided to transfer all its artillery to Ukraine and called on Europe to provide Kyiv with more air defense systems and ammunition.

Cases of rabies among animals are on the rise in many regions of Ukraine, with reports of attacks on humans and quarantine restrictions in several communities.

Due to the limited supply of ammunition caused by the inaction of the US Congress, the Ukrainian military was forced to retreat from Avdiivka on February 17.

During the russian air attack, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 12 Shahid drones, one X-59 missile, and one Su-34 fighter-bomber.

The russian federation launched more than 100 air and missile strikes against Ukraine.

At the Munich conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for recognizing the security interests of both Ukraine and russia and finding a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

Ukraine and Sweden agree to cooperate in countering russian disinformation campaigns.

The Ukrainian government has approved the creation of an electronic register of sports facilities to make information about them easily accessible to citizens.

India has defended its relations with russia, emphasizing that it does not accept the Ukrainian or Western position on russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prisoners in the russian federation are forced to work virtually for free at military enterprises to ensure the functioning of the military-industrial complex.

An interagency group, the Ukraine Deal Team, has started operating in Ukraine and is already actively pursuing three major projects with American defense companies.

Ukrhydroenergo received €200 million in financial support from the EBRD and the Italian government to restore its hydroelectric power plants.

Pro-kremlin media outlets spread fake news that mothers of Ukrainian soldiers who died defending Avdiivka were given meat grinders. The photo used was taken during the distribution of humanitarian aid and was edited to add a woman with a meat grinder.

Ursula von der Leyen identifies four key aspects of the EU's future arms strategy: increased defense spending, joint procurement, strengthening the European defense industry, and coordination with Ukraine.

During the meeting at the Munich Security Conference, the leaders of Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, energy, humanitarian aid and other areas, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Ilham Aliyev for the projects to reconstruct Irpin and expressed hope for further cooperation in restoring Ukraine's economy.

At a meeting with U. S. lawmakers in Munich, Zelenskyy thanked the United States for its support of Ukraine and expressed hope for further assistance.

The leaders of Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint arms production.

The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray and the Ukrainian authorities begin talks in Warsaw and online on the third review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility program to discuss Ukraine's implementation of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies.

The Minister of Justice of Ukraine says that at least 50,000 people with criminal records who have served their sentences may be mobilized into the army to defend Ukraine.

Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the battlefield with Biden and emphasized Ukraine's need for further support to defend democracy and freedom from Russian aggression.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations, trade, restoring peace in Ukraine, and maintaining Ukrainian-Chinese contacts at all levels.

An explosion was heard in Kropyvnytskyi. Earlier, the Air Force reported that an enemy missile was heading toward Kropyvnytskyi.

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy will meet with Czech President Pavel at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the Czech Republic's previously announced supply of artillery shells to Ukraine.

Rheinmetall plans to open a new ammunition plant in Ukraine to produce 155-mm artillery shells and metal projectiles in a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner.

President Zelenskyy thanked President Arevalo for his country's continued support for Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion and discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine's defense needs, and ensuring grain exports despite Russian obstacles.

Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.

Fragments of a drone similar to the Geranium-2 were found near the Moldovan-Ukrainian border in a field about 2 km from the border and 5 km from a village in southern Moldova.

Zelenskyy met with newly elected President Alexander Stubb at the Munich Security Conference, thanked him for condemning Russian aggression, and informed him of Ukraine's defense priorities and the importance of Finland's support for Ukraine's path to NATO.