Zelensky introduces sanctions against 200 persons affiliated with Russia

"President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a decree implementing the decision of the  National Security and Defense Council of February 12 to impose sanctions against 200 persons affiliated with the Russian Federation.

Decree No. 75/2023, together with the NSDC decision and its annex. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has been instructed to inform the authorities in the eu, United States of America and other countries about the sanctions and to raise with them the issue of introducing similar restrictive measures.

The sanctions, which will be in effect for 50 years, include an asset freeze, trade restrictions of its complete suspension; restriction, partial or complete suspension of asset transit, travel ban across Ukraine; prevention of capital withdrawal from Ukraine; suspension of economic and financial obligations, etc." UKRIN

Third High-Altitude Airborne Object Shot Down By US Fighter Jet

"One day after the US shot down a 'cylindrical, silverish gray' object in the northeast arctic
region of Alaska, another unidentified airborne object was shot down by the US military over northern Canada  - making it the third time in just over a week that jets were deployed to neutralize foreign craft...... a US F-22 filter jet took it down over the Yukon, according to a tweet by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau." ZH

Ukrainian army downs 20 Shahed drones during evening Russian attack

"The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other units of the defence forces of
Ukraine shot down 20 Shahed kamikaze attack drones......The launches were carried out from the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov." PRAVADA

Secretive Russian Satellite Breaks Apart In Orbit, Creating Debris Cloud

"A secretive Russian satellite launched nearly a decade ago has experienced a "breakup" in
outer space, according to a tweet published by the US Space Force's 18th Space Defense Squadron. 

The Space Force said the Kosmos 2499 spacecraft disintegrated and unleashed a hazardous cloud of debris orbiting the planet. Russia launched a rocket in late 2013, supposedly carrying three military communications satellites into orbit. But it wasn't until space trackers found a fourth and very mysterious spacecraft (Kosmos 2499) that was also released into orbit. 

Zak said the head of Roscosmos in 2014 assured world leaders that Kosmos 2499 wasn't a "killer satellite." Roscosmos never revealed the satellite's mission. " ZH

Chinese Satellite Fired Green Lasers Over Hawaii

".....green laser beams were spotted from Hawaii's tallest peak. Experts initially said the burst of laser beams was emitted by a NASA spacecraft though that was proven incorrect this week -- with evidence pointing to a Chinese satellite." ZH

Biden Ordered Shootdown Of Unidentified Object Over Alaska Deemed "Threat To Civilian Aviation"

"US military engaged and shot down an unidentified object flying over Alaska upon the order given by President Biden.

It's unconfirmed whether the unidentified object was a balloon, "but it was traveling at an altitude that made it a potential threat to civilian aircraft," according to The New York Times." ZH

Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine: Missiles fired from eight aircraft, three warships

"Russia attacked the territory of Ukraine with missiles fired from eight aircraft and three
warships." UKRIN

Oil prices jump after Russia announces production cuts

"Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Friday, heading for weekly gains, as Moscow announced plans to reduce crude production next month in response to Western price caps." RT

Kiev sounds alarm over ammo

"Intense fighting in Ukraine means that its military is running out of ammunition, with stocks not being replenished in time, Igor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s office, has told media." RT

Shelling in Marhanets

"As a result of shelling, four people, including a child, were injured in Marhanets. At least 18
private houses, nine outbuildings, and four cars have been damaged. Three administrative buildings, a sports school, a shop, a coffee shop and a post office have also been damaged." UKRIN

Ukrainian forces destroy Terminator tank-support fighting vehicle near Kreminna

"Ukrainian defenders have destroyed a Russian Terminator tank-support fighting vehicle near
the city of Kreminna in Luhansk Oblast. The press service of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has posted a video of the vehicle being destroyed and pointed out that this was done by soldiers of the 81st Airmobile Brigade and the 95th Air Assault Brigade." UKRIN

China demands end to US sanctions on Syria after deadly quakes

"American sanctions targeting Syria have disrupted relief efforts following catastrophic
earthquakes that killed more than 15,000 people in the region earlier this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Beijing urged the US to lift the penalties against Syria and “unlock the doors for humanitarian aid.” RT

Zelensky caps off European tour with cheers in Brussels

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky capped a European tour this Thursday with a visit
to Belgium, where he was greeted with a standing ovation by EU lawmakers. Zelensky vowed his country would become an EU member, saying Kyiv is fighting the "biggest anti-European force of the modern world". " France 24

Turkey, Syria Quake Death Toll Tops 17,000

"The latest death toll figures in the region topped 17,000 on Thursday.  Turkish President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 14,014 people were killed and more than 67,000 injured. In Syria, 3,577 died, and more than 6,300 were injured.  For 100,000-plus rescue personnel, the task is monumental, as there are thousands of collapsed buildings to search. Blocked roads and other logistical challenges have made it challenging for first responders. They're also racing against time as a person's survival probability drops due to a lack of food and water. " ZH

Macron Says Russia Cannot Win Against Ukraine

"After a surprise UK visit, Ukraine's President Zelensky went to Paris immediately afterward
in a whirlwind European tour to meet with Western leaders. In Paris he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Macron asserted during the visit that Russia cannot win the war against Ukraine. "Ukraine can count on France, its European partners and allies to win the war. Russia cannot and must not win," Macron said before a working dinner among the three leaders at the Elysee Palace." ZH