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President Zelenskyy has announced an audit of all subsoil use licenses in Ukraine. Based on the results of the audit, legal licenses will be protected, and illegal and dormant licenses will be returned to the state.

Ukraine's president said he was not offended by Trump's words calling him a “dictator. ” European leaders criticized Trump's statement, and the KIIS denied Zelenskyy's low approval rating.

Mikaela Shiffrin won her 100th victory at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in the slalom in Sestriere. The athlete achieved this result after recovering from a serious abdominal injury sustained in November.

The President of Ukraine said that the country had received $100 billion in aid from the United States, not $500 billion. Zelenskyy emphasized that grants cannot be considered a debt and rejected the double-refund agreement.

The President of Ukraine refused the first agreement with the USA due to the lack of security guarantees. Zelenskyy explained that the "50-50" distribution proposal did not correspond to Ukraine's interests.

Ukraine's president said he wants to engage in a dialogue with Trump on a new deal with the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not recognize the $500 billion debt, confirming that he received only $100 billion in the form of a grant.

The President of Ukraine said that joining NATO is the most cost-effective option for security guarantees. Europe, the United States and Russia should be represented at the table of future negotiations.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have identified a brain circuit in the right hemisphere responsible for creativity. Injuries and neurological diseases affecting this area can enhance a person's creative abilities.

The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that Ukraine continues to negotiate with the United States on rare earth metals. According to him, the negotiation process is taking place in a normal working mode.

Defense Minister Umerov announced the availability of alternative solutions to Starlink. Details will be announced jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and other agencies in the near future.

The First Vice Prime Minister reported the presence of valuable resources in the occupied territories currently controlled by Russia. Among them is titanium, which is used in the aviation and defense industries.

The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko are leaving for a new round of talks with their American partners. The meetings will focus on further support for Ukraine, economic cooperation, and security assistance.

The agreement on rare earth minerals between Ukraine and the United States may be signed in Washington with the mandatory presence of the presidents. The document envisages investments and resembles the Marshall Plan.

Yevhen Petruniak appealed to law enforcement because of the “desecration of state symbols” on a sign in Don Bacon's office. The sign with an obscene inscription on the background of the Ukrainian flag was presented to the congressman by Ukrainian veterans.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rrbkov denied that a meeting with U. S. representatives was being prepared for February 25 in Riyadh. This denial followed Trump's announcement of a new stage of negotiations on Ukraine.

The UK will announce a new package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the invasion. Minister David Lammy announced his intention to “tighten the screws” and undermine the Russian military machine.

Employees of US federal agencies have to report on 5 main tasks for the past week by February 24. Failure to comply may be considered a voluntary resignation, although the legality of such a decision is questionable.

On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Russia attacked Ukraine with 267 kamikaze drones. During the week, the enemy launched about 1150 drones, more than 1400 guided bombs and 35 missiles.

The Pentagon has confirmed $65. 9 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The total amount of support from the United States reaches $183 billion, of which $3.9 billion has not yet been spent.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Ukraine will not be able to survive the war without the support of the United States. He emphasized the need to achieve a just peace and prevent Russia's victory.

Grok AI chatbot from xAI suggested executing Donald Trump and Elon Musk in response to provocative questions. xAI has already fixed the problem and is investigating the incident.

The US President had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada before the G7 online meeting. The leaders said they were “looking forward” to the conversation, which will be timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

A shooting took place at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, killing one soldier and injuring another. The incident occurred after a chase outside the base.

After a meeting with Donald Trump, Andrzej Duda said that the United States has no plans to reduce its military presence in Poland. Trump praised Warsaw for its defense spending and plans to visit the country in the near future.

White House spokeswoman says Trump is confident of reaching a deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine within a week. The National Security Advisor and Treasury Secretary are working on a deal that includes rare earth metals.

Putin instructed the Russian government to prepare for the return of foreign companies to the Russian market. lavrov said that access would be limited and allowed only in sectors that are safe for the Russian economy.

Trump said that the war in Ukraine affects Europe but not the United States. He also expressed hope for a quick end to the “conflict” and compared himself to George Washington.

Rodion Miroshnyk said that the United States plans to “seize” Ukraine's profits to pay off its debts. He also expressed dissatisfaction with possible compensation to Kyiv for losses from the Russian invasion.

Elon Musk wrote on the social network X that Zelenskyy had been "fired from his job". This was a reaction to the refusal of the President of Ukraine to sign an agreement to transfer 50% of rare earth metals to the USA.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the terms of the new economic partnership with Ukraine. The US will invest without taking ownership of assets and creating a debt burden for Ukraine.