The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, occupation administrations are forcing schools and families to connect to the Russian messenger MAX. This allows them to track the communications and activities of all participants in the educational process.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi called the explosions in the city center on the night of February 22 a terrorist act. Currently, 14 injured people have been hospitalized.
The preliminary hearing in the case of doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkivska regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan has been postponed to February 26 due to the non-appearance of a lawyer. Meanwhile, Rusakov and the Odrex clinic are actively conducting a PR campaign on social media.
Roskomnadzor will completely block Telegram in Russia from April 1, 2026. This will happen by analogy with Instagram and Facebook, the application will not be downloaded via mobile and fixed networks.
Russia is blocking WhatsApp and other Western platforms to regain control over the information space. The Kremlin aims to transfer Russians to the state messenger Max.
Russian authorities effectively blocked the WhatsApp messenger on February 11, making it inaccessible without complex workarounds. The application has also been removed from Roskomnadzor's online catalog.
Russia's internet watchdog is slowing down Telegram's operations due to legal violations. Moscow is trying to force Russians to use the more tightly controlled domestic online service Max.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the possible illegal expansion of the land plot boundaries and the change of its intended purpose, where the Odrex clinic is located. The co-owners of the clinic and the land lessor have almost identical founders.
The man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers told the Court of Appeal that he was coerced into pleading guilty due to harsh prison conditions. He is seeking to overturn his guilty plea and life sentence.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on the adaptation of new recruits, air cover, and shelters. He emphasized the need to improve the level of instructors and the equipment of training centers.
StopOdrex activists, including families of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic, launched a Telegram channel for communication. This decision was made after the third blocking of the StopOdrex website.
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
Mark Zuckerberg is reorienting Meta towards an AI-generated social media feed, considering it the next big media format. This will allow for the creation of personalized and interactive content, moving away from the metaverse concept.
Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko died at the age of 70 from brain cancer. Her son Volodymyr Kryzhanivskyi reported that the disease was incurable.
Every month, Ukrainians must submit electricity, gas, and water meter readings to avoid charges based on average consumption. For electricity, the optimal period is January 29-31 or February 1-3, 2026; for gas, it's from the 28th to the 5th of the following month; and for water, it's by the 28th of the current month.
The French National Assembly has approved a bill banning social media use for children under 15. This decision is driven by concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the war in Ukraine is determining the future of global security. He emphasized the adaptation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to modern technologies and decentralization, and also called on partners to provide tools for quickly stopping the aggressor.
Kyiv City Council deputy Yevhen Kuzmenko broke his spine after falling on black ice in Kyiv. He criticized the work of city services and management companies.
Taras Topolya filed a police report regarding the dissemination of private materials belonging to his ex-wife, Alyosha. He urged people not to share these videos and suggested that the person behind this has been stalking their family for years.
Threads has overtaken X in terms of daily active users on its mobile app, reaching 141. 5 million compared to X's 125 million. However, X remains the leader in web browsers.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Islamic Republic of Iran has temporarily suspended its operations. Information regarding the resumption of activities and further actions will be provided additionally.
The Ministry of Health will inspect another company behind the scandalous Odesa private clinic Odrex, where patients die – LLC "Medical House "Odrex"". The reason was the prosecutor's appeal within the framework of criminal proceedings.
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singaporean AI startup Manus, which conducts in-depth research and performs tasks for paying users. The deal is valued at over $2 billion, with Manus maintaining independent operations while integrating its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The 12th separate army aviation brigade reported the death of the Mi-24 helicopter crew. Fundraising has been opened to help the four families of the deceased pilots.
Most respondents in Germany supported a ban on social media for children under 16. This happened after Australia introduced similar restrictions for most popular platforms.
An opinion column by financial expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions, Olena Sosedka.
Australia has legally banned children under 16 from accessing social media, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged young people to use their free time for personal development.
In the city of Sheptytskyi, Lviv region, a group of nine people attacked the artists of the Hutsuliya ensemble at a gas station. As a result of the attack, three artists and the driver sustained bodily injuries, and the police opened criminal proceedings under the article "hooliganism."
The Australian government has announced a military aid package for Ukraine worth 95 million Australian dollars. It includes contributions to PURL and the Drone Coalition, as well as military equipment.
