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In Alaska, a pilot and his two daughters survived 12 hours on the wing of a plane that crashed and partially sank in an icy lake. They were rescued after another pilot spotted a call to search for the crash victims.

Olga Tverdokhlebova, a veteran of the Second World War who went through it as part of a radio intelligence division, has passed away. She reached Berlin and even at the age of 101 dreamed of Ukraine's victory.

In Kyiv, a seven-year-old boy died in a private dental clinic after being given anesthesia. Police have opened criminal proceedings into improper performance of duties by doctors.

In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, children are forced to compete in drill training and study the military history of the Russian Federation. This is part of the preparation of "cannon fodder".

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that the country may veto new EU sanctions against Russia if they hinder peace talks. He also suggested the possibility of lifting existing sanctions.

Russian z-bloggers spread a fake about the downing of a Ukrainian F-16 over Sumy region. Yuriy Ignat denied this information, noting that the pilots are successfully working on the positions of the occupiers.

A KIIS survey showed that Ukrainians feel mixed feelings towards the authorities. Most respondents spoke of disappointment (32%) and hope (28%).

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that Hungary does not support the €20 billion financing for Ukraine.

A suspect has been detained in the murder of activist Demyan Hanul. He turned out to be a 46-year-old deserter. The SBU is considering the versions of contract killing and the "Russian trace".

Activist Demyan Hanul was killed in Odesa, the police called the crime audacious and opened a criminal investigation. The search for the shooter continues, video surveillance recordings are being studied.

Andriy Bilous, who was accused of harassment, is returning to work at the Young Theater. He was previously suspended, and the police launched a criminal investigation under the article "sexual violence".

On March 14, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +22 degrees. Precipitation will occur in the western regions in the evening, and then it will get colder again.

The number of cyber frauds is increasing in Ukraine. Experts advise to be vigilant, not to follow suspicious links and to use reliable antivirus programs to protect your finances.

The European Union has responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum by publishing a list of goods that will be affected by tariffs. It includes meat, poultry, alcohol, chewing gum and women's negligee.

In the Greenland elections, the Demokratit party, which advocates a gradual approach to independence from Denmark, won. This happened against the background of US interest in the island.

In February 2025, tax revenues to the budget increased by 12 billion UAH compared to last year. There is a significant increase in personal income tax, value-added tax, and excise duties, while the number of blocked tax invoices has significantly decreased.

In the new version of the Reserve+ app, electronic referrals to the MLC now contain a specific date of medical examination. The update is available to all persons liable for military service and avoids unnecessary visits to the MCC.

Mark Zuckerberg performed at Priscilla Chan's 40th birthday party wearing a replica of singer Benson Boone's Grammy 2025 costume. The founder of Meta danced on the piano and performed the song “Beautiful Things” in a blue sequined jumpsuit.

Meta plans to launch an autonomous AI application in the second quarter of the year. The company is also considering the possibility of introducing a paid subscription similar to OpenAI.

On February 28, the world celebrates Tailors' Day, Tooth Fairy Day, Patrol and Postal Service Day, and Facebook Day. The holidays are dedicated to important professions and social initiatives.

Alyona Atamaniuk, the first deputy head of the Chernivtsi RMA, resigned after the scandal. She wrote in a messenger that the head of the Veterans Administration was “not her equal,” which caused a public outcry.

Cyclone Reiner with an atmospheric front will bring precipitation to western Ukraine on February 28. Frosts down to -15°C are expected in the east, while in the rest of the regions the temperature will be moderate, with precipitation in the west.

People's Deputy Natalia Pipa appealed to the rector of LNU over accusations of harassment by lecturer Yosyp Los. A former student of the university publicly reported harassment by him 10 years ago.

In the French city of Mulhouse, a man with a knife and a screwdriver attacked people in a market, killing one person. The attacker, who was to be deported, shouted “Allahu Akbar” and was on the terrorist threat list.

Convicted fraudster Andriy Slyusarchuk has once again attracted attention with an emotional appeal to Trump about the war in Ukraine. His post was massively shared by politicians and citizens, despite the author's criminal past.

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that elections in Ukraine will be held only after the end of martial law. According to him, holding elections during the war is against the law.

Frosty weather is expected in Ukraine on February 20, with temperatures down to -20 degrees in the east. Forecasters predict a warming from February 25, when the temperature will rise to +4+9 degrees.

Ruslan Kravchenko met with diplomats to discuss improving the tax environment and integration with the EU. The key topics included reducing the blocking of tax invoices and VAT refunds.

Starting February 25, Ukraine is expected to experience a significant warming to +1-5 degrees, and then to +4-9 degrees. Until then, frosts with temperatures down to -19 degrees in the east will remain.

Reuters set up a camera and broadcast live from Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, causing outrage due to security restrictions imposed by martial law. Social media users and media outlets criticize Reuters' actions because of possible security threats.