These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
On February 19, fighting escalated as Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s Zaporizhia and Donetsk regions, resulting in multiple casualties and significant infrastructure damage. Peace talks in Geneva showed some progress but highlighted ongoing territorial disputes, with both sides expressing a commitment to future negotiations. Ukraine imposed sanctions on Belarus for aiding Russia, while U.S. senators visited Kyiv to discuss further pressure on Moscow. Additionally, Estonia condemned the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Milano-Cortina Paralympics amid the ongoing conflict.
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