Former US President Barack Obama has for the first time commented on the racist video published by Donald Trump, in which Obama and his wife Michelle were depicted as monkeys. He complained about the lack of "shame" and "decency" in politics, predicting harm to Republicans in the elections.
Cat Palmerston, former chief mouser of the British Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda. He retired in 2020 after four years of service and became an advisor to the new Governor of Bermuda.
The Prince and Princess of Wales published a black-and-white portrait, and Meghan Markle shared a rare photo of Prince Harry with his daughter Lilibet. This happened against the backdrop of new accusations regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. They discussed peace efforts, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and Ukraine's EU membership.
President Zelenskyy informed US Secretary of State Rubio about the situation at the front and the consequences of Russian strikes. Diplomatic process, aid to Ukraine in winter, and strengthening resilience were discussed.
Ukrainian and Czech Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Petr Pavel discussed military support for Ukraine. The talks focused on ammunition supplies and the Czech Republic's participation in the PURL initiative.
The Ukrainian leader also discussed the consequences of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, thanked Azerbaijan for its support, and outlined prospects for joint energy projects.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's mention of his name. Orban stated that Ukraine cannot become a member of the European Union.
Dmytro Lubinets reacted to a video where a man died during police detention. The Ombudsman sent a letter to the leadership of the National Police demanding a legal assessment of the actions of law enforcement officers.
Famous Ukrainian blogger Candy Superstar was robbed in Spain of 2 million hryvnias. The perpetrator stole luxury bags, a Rolex watch, and other valuables.
The High Anti-Corruption Court acquitted the director of the "Khotynskyi" National Nature Park of bribery, stating that law enforcement officers had provoked the crime. Also acquitted were Volodymyr Orlov, deputy head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, who was accused of bribery, and Judge Tetiana Denysiuk.
Ukrainian actress Anna Salivanchuk for the first time revealed her weight of 56 kilograms, which she has maintained for six months. She achieves this through eight workouts a week and self-love.
Orlando Bloom and 28-year-old Swiss model Luisa Lemmel were spotted by paparazzi at Super Bowl LX 2026, holding hands. This sparked speculation about a possible romance, although there are no official comments.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin is tightening control over teenagers in Russian schools, forcing educators to monitor students' online activity. In Tatarstan, schools require parental consent for social media monitoring, and teachers are obliged to track suspicious activity.
President Zelenskyy received the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise in Germany. This year, 10,000 such drones will strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that sold millions of hryvnias worth of cocaine every month. Couriers disguised deliveries as taxis, and among the clients were representatives of show business.
Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains a 10% lead over Prime Minister Orbán's Fidesz party in February. This is according to a poll conducted by the Idea Institute ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China has decided to provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy aid.
38 Verkhovna Rada deputies have fallen ill with an infection, as reported by Halyna Tretyakova. The cause of the mass health deterioration could be rotavirus.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
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.
Oleksandr Usyk emotionally reacted to the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Olympics. Heraskevych refused to comply with the IOC's conditions and compete without his "helmet of memory" featuring images of deceased athletes.
Poland's president expresses doubts about the EU's €43. 7 billion SAFE program for armaments, while the prime minister supports it. This comes amid political disagreements between them.
Ukrainian cyber specialists collected data on 2,420 Russian Starlink terminals and their positions. They engaged Russians through Telegram channels, receiving $5,870 from them, which was then transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Infobusinesswoman Bohdana Honcharuk, who calls herself a "spiritual millionaire," has found herself at the center of a scandal. She is accused of withdrawing funds from Russia and Belarus, which has prompted a reaction from Monobank, PrivatBank, and People's Deputy Danylo Hetmantsev.
Ukrainian singer Natalia Mohylevska shared her diet system, which helped her lose 25 kilograms. She adheres to two meals a day with an emphasis on vegetables.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the all-clear for the ballistic threat. Monitoring channels noted that the targets did not enter the territory of Ukraine, and Andriy Kovalenko called it an imitation launch.
The blocking of Telegram in Russia provokes the degradation of small businesses, as the messenger is a key platform for marketing and communication. This demonstrates the Russian leadership's reliance on conservative groups and its desire for digital isolation of society.
Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified by the IOC before the first run of the 2026 Olympics. The skeleton racer commented on this as "the price of our dignity."
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.
