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.
Heads of five European intelligence agencies do not believe in a quick end to the war, despite Trump's statements. They believe that Russia is using negotiations to weaken sanctions and is not seeking peace.
In the Chernihiv region, an accident on a 110 kV overhead line led to a power outage in Chernihiv, Slavutych, and part of the Chernihiv district. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
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 Prosecutor General's Office has launched the "StopPressure" portal to combat pressure on businesses, and 169 appeals have already been considered. However, some high-profile cases, such as the persecution of the "Konstanta" group, still remain without a logical conclusion.
A single platform of government support programs for the population, HOAs, businesses, and communities during the winter period has started operating in Ukraine. The platform energy.kmu.gov.ua provides complete information about current support opportunities, conditions, and application procedures.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US and some European countries are discussing a new document between NATO and Russia with Russia. He emphasized the importance of discussing Ukraine's potential place in NATO with Ukraine itself.
A 14-year-old boy was placed in a children's institution after his father disappeared following a visit to the TCC. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets emphasized the importance of legally formalizing the status of single parents.
The Kyiv University of Culture hosted the presentation of Mykhailo Poplavsky's book "National Projects," which systematizes over three decades of cultural and educational initiatives. The third President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, and actor Vyacheslav Dovzhenko delivered welcoming remarks.
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 SBU staged a spectacular "bavovna" (explosion) at the Velikolukskaya oil depot in the Pskov region; the enemy's anti-drone nets did not help.
At the same time, the channel plans to show the opening and closing ceremonies and inform viewers about the context of the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Ukrzaliznytsia updated information on train movements on February 19. The changes affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova conducted operation "Rubicon", liquidating a transnational drug network. 104 people were detained, 34 drug laboratories and 74 warehouses were uncovered.
The German Chancellor believes that the war will end when one of the two sides is exhausted - either militarily or economically.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 37 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 29 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is actively building anti-corruption infrastructure and combating instances of corruption. He emphasized that Russia will use the issue of corruption for disinformation and to divide society.
The Italian government has expressed disagreement with the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to admit athletes from Russia and Belarus to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Italy calls on the IPC to reconsider this decision.
Holding elections in Ukraine requires several months, not weeks, as the Russians believe. President Zelenskyy is ready to discuss this issue with parliament if there is a two-month ceasefire.
In Ukraine, potato prices have been rising since the beginning of the week, due to a decrease in quality stocks in storage facilities. Currently, prices are 7-14 UAH/kg, which is 17% higher than last week.
Over the past day, 237 combat engagements were recorded on the front, almost half more than the day before. Most attacks occurred in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss energy partnership. The countries plan cooperation on liquefied natural gas supplies, the use of Ukraine's gas transmission system, and nuclear energy.
The Polish Ministry of Sport and Tourism will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan. This decision was made due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes using their national symbols, which is unacceptable in the context of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the next round of peace talks will take place in Switzerland. He emphasized that the venue is important because the war is happening in Europe.
Kremlin special representative Kirill Dmitriev stated that the US will lift sanctions against Russia, as they have cost American businesses over $300 billion. He claims that the portfolio of potential US-Russian projects amounts to over $14 trillion.
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.
President Zelenskyy expressed doubts that negotiating teams can resolve territorial issues between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, a peace agreement must be approved by the Ukrainian people.
Over the past day, 201 combat engagements took place on the front. The enemy used 3191 kamikaze drones and carried out 2076 shellings.
At the trilateral talks in Geneva, Ukraine and Russia made significant progress, agreeing to inform their leaders and continue working on a peace agreement. According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, another round of negotiations will take place.
