European leaders, including the heads of the European Commission, Council, and Parliament, voiced strong support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following a tense exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, February 28th. They affirmed their commitment to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced a ceasefire, responding to a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, to end armed conflict with Turkey. The PKK expressed hope for Öcalan's release, who has been in solitary confinement since 1999. Microsoft announced it will discontinue Skype in May 2025, citing declining user numbers. The service, founded in 2003, pioneered free voice and video calls over the internet but lost market share to competitors like Zoom and WhatsApp. In sports news, Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record at the All Star Perche Vault in Clermont-Ferrand, France, clearing 6.27 meters.
Global Leaders Voice Support for Ukraine Amidst Tensions; PKK Announces Ceasefire; Microsoft to Discontinue Skype
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