Ukrainian services carried out a successful drone attack on a fuel base in the Pskov region, causing numerous explosions. Simultaneously, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko for supporting Russian aggression. In Kyiv and Warsaw, discussions are ongoing about Poland's new role as a gas hub, while Russia grapples with domestic market destabilization and plans to block the Telegram messenger.

Attack on the base in Pskov

Ukrainian drones struck a Russian fuel facility, paralyzing the aggressor's logistics in the country's western region.

Sanctions on Lukashenko

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree targeting the Belarusian dictator for complicity in the attack on Ukraine.

Poland as a gas gateway

Minister Miłosz Motyka announced in Paris that Polish infrastructure will replace Russian gas in Central Europe.

End of Telegram in Russia

Roskomnadzor plans to block the messenger from April 1, which is intended to prevent the organization of anti-war protests.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the SBU have intensified operations targeting Russian logistical support. February 19, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck a fuel base in the Pskov region, leading to a fire and a series of explosions. According to the Ukrainian side, systematically destroying fuel depots limits the enemy's reserve mobility. Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has already attacked nine refineries on the territory of the Russian Federation, impacting global oil prices, which are hovering around 60 dollars per barrel. Pskov, located near the borders with Estonia and Latvia, became a strategic point following attacks on the local military airport in 2023, forcing Russia to disperse its air forces. On the diplomatic front, President Volodymyr Zelensky introduced sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko. This decision is a response to providing Belarusian training grounds for Russian missile systems and the cooperation of over 3,000 enterprises from Belarus with the Russian arms industry. Meanwhile, in Paris, Minister Miłosz Motyka declared that Poland could become a "northern gas gateway" for the region, utilizing interconnectors with Slovakia and Ukraine. Polish energy aid for Kyiv operates on commercial principles, aimed at stabilizing the systems of both states. 3000 — Belarusian firms support the Russian war machine The internal situation in Russia is becoming increasingly difficult. Official data indicates a drastic increase in food prices – a kilogram of cucumbers now costs 300 rubles, becoming a symbol of inflation. Additionally, the Kremlin is considering a complete block of the Telegram application from April 1, 2026. The official reason is the lack of moderation of extremist content, but experts point to a desire to restrict information flow ahead of planned mobilization. The Russian military is also losing access to Starlink terminals, forcing a switch to less efficient domestic solutions. Economic Indicators in Russia (February 2026): : → ; : → ; : →

Emphasizes the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure and the necessity of gas solidarity within the EU. | Focuses on threats to privacy resulting from the Telegram block and the costs of energy aid.

Mentioned People

  • Wołodymyr Zełenski — President of Ukraine, who imposed new sanctions on the Belarusian regime.
  • Alaksandr Łukaszenka — Leader of Belarus subject to Ukrainian restrictions.
  • Miłosz Motyka — Polish Minister of Energy participating in the IEA summit in Paris.
  • Maksut Szadajew — Russian Minister of Digital Development informing about Telegram's status.