Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,094

Here is the situation on Saturday, February 22:

Fighting

• Three people were hurt by a guided bombing attack by Russian forces in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, according to the regional governor. A village west of Huliaipole was attacked on Thursday, killing one person.

Politics and diplomacy

• Donald Trump, the president of the US, has changed his position and claimed that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with Washington as part of an effort to put an end to the conflict. He had earlier attributed the conflict’s origins to Ukraine earlier this week.
• Trump also emphasized that while Washington is pursuing discussions to end Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, Ukraine has no cards to play with. He is also urging Kyiv to sign a crucial minerals deal.

Law