Michael Gahler, Member of European Parliament
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FISU: Putin gives FSB carte blanche to suppress “threats” to State Duma elections
On February 24, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Security Service and gave the security forces carte blanche to suppress any dissent ahead of the Russian State Duma elections in September 2026.
Eight villages north of Pokrovsk not even in 'gray zone,' remain under Ukrainian control – military
The settlements of Sukhetske, Suvorove, Nykanorivka, Dorozhnie, Ivanivka, Nove Shakhove, Novyi Donbas, and Vilne in the Pokrovsk sector remain under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and are not in the "gray zone."
Number of Russian assaults in Kharkiv region slightly decreases, Demchenko claims
The number of enemy assaults has decreased slightly in the area under the control of border units.
No enemy activity observed on border with Belarus, Demchenko says
As of now, Belarus is not conducting any activities near the Ukrainian border, including military exercises.
First Ukrainian drone factory begins operations in UK
The first Ukrainian defense factory is now starting operations in the United Kingdom – a production complex of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones have already proven effective in high-tech warfare.
Non-stop Russian drone attacks targeting Naftogaz facilities for two days
Since February 24, Russian forces have launched around 60 drones targeting gas infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.
Nawrocki: Russia wages “civilization war” against NATO
Moscow sees NATO, including Poland, as its main enemy and will try to drive a wedge between the allies of the North Atlantic Alliance. Even if the Russian-Ukrainian war is frozen, Russia will remain revisionist and ready for further aggressive actions.
Zelensky: All fired Flamingo missiles hit their targets
Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on one of the recent attacks using Flamingo missiles, stated that all rockets fired reached the target.
Special operations forces strike Russian S-400 and destroy Pantsir-S1 systems in Crimea
Middle strike units of the Special Operations Forces successfully struck enemy air defense positions in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Special operations forces strike Russian S-400 and destroy Pantsir-S1 systems in Crimea
Middle strike units of the Special Operations Forces successfully struck enemy air defense positions in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Lithuania to send missiles to Ukraine to boost air defense
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced during a visit to Kyiv that Lithuania would send 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine.
More than 1,780 African mercenaries fight against Ukraine in Russian army - FM Sybiha
More than 1,780 mercenaries from 36 African countries are fighting against Ukraine in the Russian army, recruited by Russia through fraudulent schemes.
Ukraine’s forces destroy Russian infantry groups attempting to infiltrate near Sloviansk
In the Sloviansk sector of the front, Ukraine’s Defense Forces detected and destroyed Russian infantry groups that had been repeatedly attempting to infiltrate the gap between positions and build up forces in the previously captured areas of Siversk and the Serebrianskyi Forest.
Ghanaian diplomats to access captured citizens during Ukraine visit - FM Sybiha
During the visit of Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to Ukraine, the Ukrainian side will provide Ghanaian diplomats with access to Ghanaian citizens who fought on the side of the Russian occupiers and were captured by the Ukrainian military.
18-year-old accused of drawing police into terror blast in Lviv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police of Ukraine have formally charged an 18-year-old woman from Kharkiv who lured police officers to the site of a terrorist attack in Lviv on the night of February 22.
DIU Artan Special Forces Unit conducts offensive operation near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia
The Artan Special Forces Unit of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense is conducting a comprehensive offensive operation in the Zaporizhzhia direction near Stepnohirsk.
Ghana’s FM arrives in Kyiv on first-ever visit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, February 25, for the first-ever visit in the history of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Zelensky announces meeting between Umerov, Witkoff, and Kushner
During tomorrow's meeting with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov will discuss a recovery package for Ukraine, preparations for the upcoming trilateral meeting, and details of the prisoner exchange.
Drones attack chemical plant in Smolensk region
On the night of February 25, the Dorogobuzh chemical plant in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones.
Ukraine receives warning from US over strikes on Novorossiysk, Stefanishyna says
Ambassador of Ukraine to the US Olha Stefanishyna said she had received an official warning from the US over strikes on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which allegedly affected American economic interests.
Explosions occur near airfields and oil depots in Crimea yesterday evening
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea on the evening of February 24, and an attack by unmanned aerial vehicles was reported.
Enemies shell 19 settlements: Woman injured in Sumy region
Yesterday, the Russian army struck 19 settlements in Sumy region, injuring a civilian woman.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and attack with drones, one person wounded
The Russian army attacked two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with FPV drones and shelled them with artillery; one person was wounded.
Russians injure three residents of Donetsk region
Russian troops wounded three residents of the Donetsk region over the past day, February 24.
General Staff: 164 combat clashes recorded on front lines over past day
Ukrainian forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian invaders on Tuesday, February.
Air defenses neutralize 95 out of 115 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 95 out of 115 drones launched by the Russian army against Ukraine starting on the evening of February 24.
Russia loses 1,070 troops in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,262,490 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 25, 2026, with 1,070 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack critical, transport infrastructure in Mykolaiv region
Russian Shahed-type drones have targeted critical and transport infrastructure facilities in Mykolaiv and the Voznesensk district of the Mykolaiv region.
Betsa at UN Security Council: We will never agree to territorial concessions
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Mariana Betsa has said that Ukraine will never agree to territorial concessions to Russia.