Events
Zelensky stated that partners did not grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that international partners have not yet granted Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot air defence systems or missiles for them. This issue remains key to strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities.
The only private manufacturer of 12.7 mm cartridges has suspended operations following searches by the Security Service of Ukraine
Spetsmashkomplekt LLC, the only private manufacturer of 12.7×99 mm and 12.7×108 mm calibre cartridges in Ukraine, has halted production following searches by the Security Service of Ukraine. The company is involved in criminal proceedings concerning the possible manufacture of substandard products.
The Netherlands' youngest prime minister, Robert Jetten, has been sworn in — the government has been sworn in
A new minority coalition government has taken office in the Netherlands, led by 38-year-old Robert Jetten, who has become the youngest prime minister in the country's history. The cabinet was sworn in by King Willem-Alexander.
Budanov stated that Ukraine expects prisoner exchange this week
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that the exchange of prisoners of war could take place as early as this week. According to him, this involves a larger number of military personnel than during the previous exchange.
The EU may not agree to new sanctions against Russia due to Hungary's position — Callas
European Union countries are unlikely to reach agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia during the meeting of foreign ministers. The reason for this remains Hungary's position.
The Council Committee supported the bill on retroactive dismissal of employees
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy supported draft law No. 14385, which provides for the possibility of retroactive dismissal of employees in temporarily occupied territories. The document was recommended for adoption in the first reading.
Power outages in Ukraine: four regions affected by attacks
In the Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions, some consumers were left without electricity after attacks on energy infrastructure. Hourly and emergency power cuts are being implemented in the regions.
The US and Canada have warned tourists in Mexico about cartel violence
The United States and Canada have urged their citizens in certain regions of Mexico to remain indoors due to a surge in violence following the assassination of a drug cartel leader. The warning applies to popular tourist destinations, including Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and Tulum.
South Korea has contacted the Russian Embassy regarding a banner in Seoul
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the Russian Embassy in Seoul to remove a banner reading "Victory will be ours." It was placed there on the eve of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia launches missile strikes on Kharkiv: casualties reported
On the morning of 23 February, Russian troops launched missile strikes on Kharkiv. A series of explosions rocked the city, leaving several people injured.
The leader of the CJNG drug cartel has been eliminated in Mexico: riots have swept across the country
In Mexico, one of the world's most wanted drug traffickers, Nemesio Ochoa, known as "El Mencho," was killed during a military operation. This was followed by mass unrest in regions linked to the cartel.
A police officer was killed and 24 people were injured in explosions in Lviv
On the night of 22 February, two explosions occurred in Lviv after patrol officers arrived at the scene of a reported break-in at a shop. A 23-year-old policewoman was killed and 24 other people were injured.
