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European countries will not be able to send the 200,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine that Zelensky expects, a senior European official told the New York Times. Sending even a much smaller number of troops, say 40,000, would be difficult for Europe. Moreover, that number of troops would not be enough to contain the conflict.

Ukrainian gas production facility in Poltava region up in flames after a Russian missile strike.

Airspace violation in Gulf of Gdańsk by Russian SU-24MR. Polish Armed Forces are now on high alert.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives an interview to The Guardian. Key points: - Zelensky will propose exchanging parts of Russia’s Kursk region under Kiev’s control for occupied Ukrainian territories—if Russia agrees to negotiations. He emphasized that all Ukrainian land is equally important, so there is no priority in the exchange. - Europe cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without the U.S. Military support from America is crucial. - A European peacekeeping mission of 100,000–150,000 troops would be meaningful, but even then, Ukraine would not be on par with the Russian army, Zelensky believes. - Ukraine is open to American investments. Zelensky discussed this with U.S. President Trump in September 2024. - It is important for Trump to meet with Ukraine before speaking with Putin. Zelensky is not criticizing some of Trump’s “unclear” statements but says it’s necessary to wait for details.

Trump secretly assigned another of his envoys to deal with Ukraine: Vitkoff. He visited Russia today - New York Times.

According to the Danish Defence Intelligence, Russia could be ready for a large-scale war in Europe in about five years if the war in Ukraine stops or freezes and NATO does not rearm. Danish defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated new intelligence indicates Russia is rearming faster than expected and could attack a NATO country within three to five years. He noted that Russia's capacity to produce military equipment has increased tremendously.

This war will end soon - US President Donald Trump. He also confirmed that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant will come to Ukraine to meet with Zelensky.

Steve Witkoff's aircraft, who is a close aid to US President Donald Donald Trump, is landing in Moscow.

Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Saratov oblast — fire breaks out at Saratov oil refinery. Russian Telegram channels also reported explosions in Engels, where a military airbase is located.

The Russian Armed Forces have conquered the entire fortification network north of Andriivka and have control over 90% of the town with the remaining 10% grey zone.

Weapons deliveries to Ukraine have probably already begun — US and NATO aviation activity is observed in Poland. What are the signs: — Many Western planes have arrived in Poland in the last week. — Weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are delivered from air bases in the USA, Alaska, and Canada. — Several flights were also made to Rzeszów by the Swedish and German Air Forces.

The Trump administration has suspended the development of a plan to end the war in Ukraine to take into account the opinion of European allies, — The Telegraph. The plan has been put on hold to give Europe a seat at the negotiating table. Special Representative Kellogg wants to meet with NATO allies first to hear their views on a peace deal. He said Washington is seeking to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations with Russia. One of the points of the plan involves military support for Ukraine in exchange for access to rare earth resources.

Only the complete and irreversible elimination of the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict can pave the way for its resolution, Lavrov stated. Russia is open to negotiations on Ukraine, provided its legitimate interests are safeguarded, but not at the expense of others, the Russian Minister emphasized.

US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg to visit Ukraine next week. According to a CNN source, Kellogg’s visit is scheduled for Thursday, February 20. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also stated that this week, even before the Munich Security Conference begins, representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team will visit Ukraine.

In Sumy, a Russian drone struck a parking lot in a residential area, setting vehicles on fire.

Trump’s National Security Advisor: Europe should provide Ukraine with security guarantees, while the U.S. should recoup military aid costs. U.S. National Security Advisor to Trump, Waltz, stated that Europe should take responsibility for Ukraine’s security guarantees after the war, while the United States should recover its military aid expenses, particularly through partnerships in rare-earth metals extraction. Waltz did not directly confirm Trump’s reported phone call with Putin but noted that next week, discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war will take place among U.S. leadership in Europe. He also emphasized the need to bring all parties to the negotiating table.

The Baltic states have fully synchronized with the European power grid. Earlier, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia disconnected from the Russian and Belarusian energy system, a move they had been planning since 2017.

Europe has provided Ukraine with 135 billion euros in aid — Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

"If I had an understanding that America and Europe would not abandon us, but would support us and provide security guarantees, I would be ready for any format of negotiations".

The Kremlin neither confirms nor denies information about the conversation between Putin and Trump - Peskov.