06:50⇢Gas Strikes Meet Metal Deals
⌨The newspapers report on Russian missile strikes targeting Ukraine's gas infrastructure (Glavcom, LB.ua, TSN, Liga.net), affecting nine settlements in Poltava region. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones struck Saratov oil refinery in Russia (Pravda). Trump's statements about Ukraine agreeing to a $500 billion rare earth metals deal emerge (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN), while his envoy Kellogg prepares for February 20 visit, suggesting sanctions on Russia could increase (Kyiv Post).