Lukashenko and Putin discussed issues

On the evening of February 19, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation discussing cooperation and regional security issues. According to official representatives, the dialogue was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

On Lake Baikal, a tourist group fell through the ice under the icy cover, resulting in serious injuries and necessitating rescue operations.

In the southwestern part of France, more than 100,000 hectares have been flooded due to flooding, requiring urgent assistance from emergency services.

Sochi experienced a storm from cyclone "Valli", bringing strong winds and 5-meter waves, causing infrastructure damage and temporary unavailability of some facilities.