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Heraskevych will appeal to the court to restore justice after the decision of the International Olympic Committee regarding his disqualification for the "helmet of memory", which he was never able to use in the race at the 2026 Olympics.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has opened an exhibition recreating an early YouTube webpage and the first video. It's a 19-second clip titled "Me at the zoo" by co-founder Jawed Karim, uploaded in 2005.
Iryna Cherkaska, Honored Artist of Ukraine and long-time actress of the Odesa Academic Ukrainian Musical-Dramatic Theater named after V. Vasylko, has died in Odesa. The farewell ceremony will take place on February 21 from 11:00 to 12:00 in the foyer of the Ukrainian Theater.
Popular Chinese streamer Your Highness Qiao Biluo accidentally revealed her true face during a live broadcast due to a "beauty filter" glitch. The blogger lost over 140,000 subscribers and income from donations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that protecting freedom of speech on social media is "pure nonsense," contradicting Donald Trump's foreign policy. European countries are considering banning social media for minors, while the US criticizes such actions as censorship.
Actress Joan Collins celebrated her 24th wedding anniversary with her husband Percy Gibson. The 92-year-old "Dynasty" star thanked him for the happy years.
Poland's Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska and 18 MPs left the "Poland 2050" party to form a new political group, "Center. " Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured the coalition's stability until the next elections.
The Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine expressed gratitude to representatives of the governments of the countries of the "free world" who, according to him, will also not participate in the official events of the Paralympics.
EU Commissioner Glen Micallef refused to attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games due to the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus under national flags. He called this unacceptable against the backdrop of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.
FC Kolos forward Danylo Kolesnyk explained the incident with the TCC, stating that he defended himself against aggression and stood up for a citizen. Police detained him and are preparing charges.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Russia has not attacked any EU country, and Ukraine is only defending itself. He added that the security of Hungary and other EU states is guaranteed by NATO.
The 36-year-old Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó, known for her role as Tokyo, announced the birth of her first child. The child's father is Argentine actor Chino Darín.
SBU counterintelligence exposed a 17-year-old Kharkiv resident who, on FSB's instructions, was manufacturing explosives for terrorist attacks in crowded places. She was detained while transporting a bomb, with ready-made devices and components seized.
The SBU detained a Russian agent who was preparing new missile strikes on thermal power plants in the capital region. The perpetrator was collecting information on the technical condition of the thermal power plants after the previous shelling.
In Rivne, on February 17, MELOVIN's concert was disrupted due to protests by activists against same-sex marriage. The organizers canceled the performance for the safety of the audience.
After 24-year-old "Kolos-2" forward Danylo Kolesnyk found himself at the center of a scandal for assaulting a TCC employee, police detained the now ex-footballer.
The Prosecutor General announced the notification of suspicion to a supplier of substandard ballistic glasses for the military, totaling UAH 154. 8 million. The suspect fled abroad after a similar suspicion was issued to another entrepreneur; both companies are controlled by the same individual.
A massive outage occurred overnight in the operation of Google, YouTube, and Cloudflare services. YouTube announced the return of all platforms to normal operation after resolving an issue with the recommendation system.
Activists in Novosibirsk, Voronezh, Vladivostok, and Irkutsk have submitted applications for rallies against Telegram blocking on March 1.
American rapper Cardi B confirmed relationship problems with NFL player Stefon Diggs. She hinted that they had already broken up during a concert in Los Angeles on February 15.
Russian architect Anastasia Kucherova, who lives in Italy, carried the Ukrainian team's sign at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
24-year-old Kolos-2 striker Danylo Kolesnyk assaulted a TCC employee, after which the club dismissed him. A video of the incident spread online, prompting an apology from FC Kolos.
The betting brand GGBET is updating its brand platform and launching a series of commercials with the slogan "Everything will be GG". The campaign reveals the meaning of the abbreviation "GG" as a universal gesture of respect and gratitude.
SBU drones carried out a deep strike on the Metafrax Chemicals plant in the Perm Krai, which is one of the largest methanol producers. The plant produces chemical components for explosives and is under sanctions.
Kim Kardashian's 12-year-old daughter, North West, may be starting her own business venture, as her mother has filed a trademark application for "NOR11". The application covers clothing, footwear, accessories, and cosmetics.