US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has denied claims that the US is communicating with Russia behind the backs of Ukraine and the European Union.

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, noted that the resolution of the Russo-Ukrainian war must occur with the agreement of all parties. He also hinted that this could serve as grounds for the EU to lift sanctions against Russia.

The US and Russian delegations have agreed to "address irritants to bilateral relationship" and continue to work on preparing talks on Russia's war against Ukraine.

The German government updated the list of military assistance provided to Ukraine on Monday, 17 February, announcing the provision of new equipment, drones and ammunition for various systems.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Türkiye on 18 February to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Slovak gas company SPP started importing Russian gas through the TurkStream pipeline on 1 February, with supplies expected to double by April.

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Parliament, has stated that a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump could take place in the near future.

A survey conducted by the Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine shows that 68% of Poles and 44% of Czechs want Ukraine to win the war against Russia.

A total of 67% of German citizens support the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, with a significant number of them in favour of increasing such assistance.

As of 1 November 2024, 59% of over 92,000 refugees aged 15 to 65 with Ukrainian citizenship were employed in the Netherlands.

A study has shown that the number of Poles opposed to providing military assistance to Ukraine has increased.

The European Commission will provide almost €3 million in aid to independent journalists exiled from Russia and Belarus working in the European Union.

Despite massive losses, Russian troops in Ukraine continue to advance while maintaining up the pace of combat.

Slovakia has banned entry for Mamuka Mamulashvili, commander of the Georgian Legion fighting in Ukraine, after the government linked his unit to an alleged coup attempt in the country. The Georgian Legion has denied the Slovak authorities' accusations.