The morning began with authorities appointing a trustee to DEM Party-led Kağızman municipality, continuing the pattern from Van. Multiple DEAŞ operations across 16 provinces resulted in 92 arrests. İmamoğlu's "fake diploma" investigation evolved with prosecutors setting a March 5 hearing date.
Following cabinet meeting, Erdoğan positioned Turkey as Europe's potential savior amid rising far-right sentiment, referencing German election results showing AfD at 20%. The statement aligned with morning's meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, where Turkey reasserted its mediator role in Ukraine conflict.
Evening brought news of police casualties in Kayseri drug operations, while authorities closed schools in 10 provinces due to continuing snow. Former presidential advisor Ahmet Sever's death and historian Sevim Belli's passing marked the close of day, as FETÖ operations resulted in 126 arrests.