Conflict Status:
1. Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian armed forces struck Ukrainian fuel storage facilities and energy infrastructure targets within 24 hours.
2. Ukrainian Security Service official: Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil depots in the Pskov region.
Peace Negotiations:
1. Trump stated the Russia-Ukraine conflict is difficult to resolve.
2. Zakharova: If the US is genuinely acting as a mediator, it should halt military aid to Ukraine.
3. Zelensky: If he meets with Putin, he will discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict as soon as possible.
4. Zelensky: The negotiating team has returned to Ukraine and a special meeting will be held to determine the next steps.
Other Developments:
1. Trump will extend sanctions against Russia for another year.
2. The US is reportedly pressuring allies to prevent Ukraine from fully participating in the NATO summit.
3. The Baltic states plan to build hundreds of bunkers to strengthen border defenses with Russia.
4. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to visit Greenland in March and is expected to announce a support package.
5. The Swedish government plans to provide a guarantee from the World Bank for a 2.5 billion Swedish kronor loan to Ukraine.
6. Peskov: Russia will continue to develop relations with Iran. There are no plans to arrange a phone call between the Russian and US leaders.
