UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
Head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, said he had his first meeting with Trump’s special representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, and shared details of their discussion.
Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet with only one Russian—Putin—to discuss ending the war.
Polish media report that Hungary has blocked the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership, titled “Fundamentals,” which focuses on the rule of law.
According to the report, the text of the letter had broad support from EU countries, except for one delegation. Since unanimity is required, the process was stalled.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
“We had a conversation with Putin about a complete ceasefire and prisoner exchange, but he did not exchange prisoners. He is a liar,” Zelenskyy said at the Munich Conference.
Zelenskyy met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda in Munich to discuss weapons for Ukraine, the fight against the “shadow fleet,” and sanctions against Russia.
"We expect the 16th EU sanctions package to target Russian oil and the entire shadow fleet, including captains and crew members."
There is a possibility of radiation leakage at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant following the Russian attack, but the situation remains under control.
No increase in radiation levels has been recorded so far. Specialists will develop a plan to restore the structure, but according to Tytarchuk, this will take more than a month.
Zelenskyy speaks on the second day of the Munich Security Conference. Key points:
• Russia plans to deploy troops to Belarus this summer under the pretext of “training.”
• The “Shahed” drone that hit the Chornobyl nuclear power plant carried at least 50 kg of explosives.
• Last year, Ukraine produced 1.5 million drones of various types and is now a world leader in drone warfare.
• Russia is creating 15 new divisions, potentially adding 150,000 troops—more than the national armies of most European countries.
• Putin has enlisted fighters from Syria, Africa, the Caucasus, and even parts of Moldova for the war against Ukraine.
• Ukraine is preparing a project to expand the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant with American business involvement, particularly Westinghouse, to enhance energy security for Ukraine and Europe.
• Work is underway to arrange meetings with partners in Kyiv and online on February 24, marking the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.
❗️Zelenskyy said the Russian drone that struck the shelter above the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant was flying at an altitude invisible to radar, indicating a targeted strike on the sarcophagus.
US Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking in Munich, said that the greatest threat to Europe is not Russia, China, or any external factor but the internal retreat from key values shared with the United States.
Vance specifically criticized the annulment of the first round of Romania’s presidential election, where pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu won.
He also remarked: “If American democracy could survive ten years of Greta Thunberg attacks, then you guys can survive a few months of Elon Musk.”
China supports Europe’s participation in Ukraine peace talks, according to the Financial Times.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, said that China supports any efforts toward peace, especially if the US and Russia reach an understanding. He emphasized that, since the war is taking place on European soil, Europe should play an important role in resolving the conflict.
❗️”We want the war to end, but we want to achieve lasting peace, not a conflict in Europe in a few years,” — Vance after meeting with Zelenskyy.