2nd anniversary, two Russian planes downed, more problems with Poland

Zelenskyy, accompanied by von der Leyen, Trudeau, Meloni and De Croo addresses Ukrainians from Hostomel
On the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians from the Hostomel airport, which was destroyed during the battle for Kyiv.

European Union pledges unwavering backing for Ukraine amid Russian aggression
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, have issued a joint statement in support of the Ukrainian people on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

31,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since 2022 — Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed Ukraine's losses for the first time, saying that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Feb. 22, 2022 during a forum on Feb. 25.

Occupying forces in Ukraine set up measures to ensure 'election' participation, incl. online — NRC
Russians are actively preparing to facilitate military personnel’s participation in voting for the All-Russian General Total Influence (VOT) during the so-called “elections” of the President of the Russian Federation, Ukraine’s National Resistance Center (NRC) reported on Feb. 24.

Zelenskyy claims voter confidence despite military crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted his confidence in securing victory in the current presidential elections during an interview with Fox News on Feb. 23.

Ukrainian Armed Forces and HUR shot down another of Russia’s prized A-50 AWACS aircraft and Su-34 jet in joint operation
Another of Russia’s prized A-50 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, call sign Bayan (Accordion), was shot down by Ukrainian Air Force over the Sea of Azov some 170 km from the front line at 7:15 p.m. EET on Feb. 23.

How Ukraine could cripple Russia’s oil exports
The ongoing campaign of drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries and depots by the Ukrainian military and special services could ultimately pose a tangible threat to Moscow’s hydrocarbon export revenues. Over 10 such targets, including four oil refineries, have been hit in Russia in 2024.

Armenia has ‘frozen’ its participation in the Russian-led CSTO military alliance
Armenia has "frozen" its participation in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told France 24 TV.

Ukraine will help Moldova in case of escalation in Transnistria — diplomat
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Chisinau Marko Shevchenko said that in case of escalation in unrecognized Transnistria, Ukraine would provide Moldova with “all necessary assistance” if requested, Deschide portal reported on Feb. 22.

Ukrainian military correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko discusses Avdiivka withdrawal and frontline threats
Ukrainian military correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko discussed the withdrawal from Avdiivka, the threat in other frontline sectors, and new appointments in the Armed Forces in an exclusive interview with Radio NV ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Vandals in Poland spill Ukrainian grain; fourth incident in recent days
Unknown vandals in Poland spilled Ukrainian grain from eight wagons at the Kotomezh station, marking the fourth such incident in recent days as the grain was en route to the port of Gdansk.
Ukraine puts forward plan to resolve trade dispute with Poland
The Ukrainian government has proposed a five-step "plan of mutual understanding" to Poland to resolve the concerns expressed by protesting Polish farmers who continue to disrupt shipping across the Polish-Ukrainian border, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal said on Feb. 23.

British PM urges seizure of frozen Russian assets
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on Western nations to take more decisive action in seizing frozen Russian assets, as reported in his Sunday Times column on February 25, according to Reuters.

Iranian missiles not present in Russia, Says Budanov; DPRK missiles not widely utilized by occupiers
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR), refuted claims of Iran transferring long-range missiles to Russia, asserting that such information does not align with reality.

Prague leads initiative to raise $1.5 billion in emergency funds to finance ammunition purchase for Ukraine
European nations are racing to raise $1.5 billion in emergency funds to provide Ukraine with artillery shells from overseas to shore up the front lines against Russia as the full-scale war enters its third year, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 23.