Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Vereshchuk emphasized the systemic use of Telegram by the enemy for recruitment and coordination of terrorist attacks. Experts expressed doubts about the effectiveness of blocking the messenger.
An explosion occurred at a lyceum in Dnipro during a demonstration of ammunition to students. Two children sustained minor injuries.
A new minority coalition government, led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, has taken office in the Netherlands. He will have to seek opposition support to pass laws, as his coalition holds only 66 out of 150 seats in parliament.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported stable gas and electricity imports. The government is mobilizing all resources and providing targeted assistance to the population.
Jennifer Lopez congratulated her children, Emme and Max, on their 18th birthday, recalling their birth on a snowy night on February 22, 2008. The star expressed boundless love and pride in their qualities.
The only private manufacturer of 12. 7 mm caliber ammunition in Ukraine, Spetsmashkomplekt LLC, stopped production after SBU searches. The company is accused of manufacturing substandard products, but the management insists on quality and compliance with all requirements.
President Zelenskyy claims that Putin has already started World War III, seeking to impose his world. Ukraine is an outpost stopping him from full-scale war.
Tesla has released a new Cybertruck trim for $59,990 with a dual-motor setup, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4. 1 seconds, and a range of 517 km. The offer may be valid for only 10 days, depending on demand.
Student protests continue in Iran, triggered by the introduction of new strict rules of conduct and dress code. Demonstrations have engulfed the country's leading universities, leading to clashes with security forces.
Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk emphasized the need to restrict Telegram and other anonymous platforms. This is due to their use by the enemy for recruitment and coordination of terrorist attacks, particularly in Lviv.
In Bila Tserkva, unknown individuals launched fireworks, which is strictly prohibited during martial law. The Kyiv Oblast police are identifying those involved in the offense.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack in Lviv were recruited via Telegram, and the organization of the attack is Russian. As a result of two explosions, 25 people were injured, and one policewoman was killed.
12 victims of the terrorist attack are in Lviv hospitals, two of them in very serious condition. All victims are servicemen, except for one teenager who lives nearby.
Russia plans to launch a state registry of pregnant women from March 1, 2026, to collect data on the course of pregnancy. This aims to monitor the demographic situation amid declining birth rates.
On Monday, February 23, a relative warming is expected in Ukraine, but the weather will be complicated by rain, wet snow, and strong winds. The air temperature at night will range from -3 to +3 degrees, and during the day - from -1 to +8 degrees.
Monitoring by the NGO CAT-UA revealed that the topic of Ukrainians leaving the country is the deepest line of social division, actively used for manipulation. The discussion around refugees is one of the most emotional and conflict-ridden, with a high level of hate speech.
Russian occupiers deliberately attacked rescuers in Kherson, which is confirmed by a video of the strike. Also, on February 22, the Dniprovsky district of Kherson was shelled, wounding a 55-year-old woman.
On the night of February 22, a Russian attack damaged the house of People's Deputy Dmytro Razumkov, blowing out windows. The deputy saw people being pulled from under the rubble; his family was not harmed.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked the civilian production facility of the "Mondelez" company in Trostianets, Sumy region. A missile hit one of the buildings, with no casualties reported.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
The German CDU/CSU bloc proposes introducing mandatory age verification for teenagers on social media. This is intended to protect their mental health from the negative influence of online platforms.
NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission due to problems with helium supply in the Space Launch System rocket. This makes a launch in March 2026 impossible; the rocket will be transported to the hangar for repairs.
Protests took place in Warsaw against Poland's participation in the European defense project SAFE. The opposition demands a veto on the bill, which, in their opinion, threatens the country's sovereignty.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on Hungary's blocking of European aid to Ukraine. He noted that this benefits certain forces, including those from Russia.
Donald Trump announced a tariff increase to 15% for all countries. He also noted that tariffs could rise even further soon.
Britney Spears posted a new candid nude photo from the beach on Instagram. The 44-year-old singer poses with her back to the camera, covering her buttocks with an emoji.
Explosions were heard in Tatarstan today, and the authorities of Almetyevsk reported an "attempted massive UAV attack on production facilities. "
Last year, over 130,000 people were evacuated in Ukraine due to security threats. Priorities for cooperation with the UN are being discussed, including support for evacuation and the development of social housing.
In Nikopol, a 10-year-old girl died in intensive care from multiple bodily injuries. Her 23-year-old stepmother has been charged with intentional grievous bodily harm resulting in the child's death.
Dietitian-gastroenterologist Larysa Boichenko explained that black cumin, or kalindzhi, is a useful spice, but it does not have miraculous properties. It should be consumed in moderation, no more than one tablespoon per day, and in combination with other healthy foods.
