In Kyiv region, a poacher killed the noble deer Rooney, the largest in Ukraine by antler size, listed in the Book of Records of Ukraine. This crime was a blow to Ukrainian deer farming and its unique gene pool.
A program for insuring business property against war risks has started operating in Ukraine. Five companies have already applied to participate in the mechanism, which provides for compensation for damages from Russian shelling.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has apologized to the King and the public for her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. New documents indicate a longer period of communication than previously stated, which has caused outrage in Norway.
The European Commission presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. The Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, spoke about the 24% drop in Russia's oil revenues and the 36% increase in budget expenditures.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Energy Minister Chris Wright to discuss support for the Ukrainian energy sector and the possibility of supplying American LNG. The parties also considered cooperation in the nuclear field and the restoration of damaged facilities.
In Islamabad, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a Shia mosque during prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding over 160. Guards tried to stop the attacker, who opened fire before activating explosives.
Over 650 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died as a result of Russian aggression, and more than 800 sports facilities have been destroyed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on international organizations to maintain sanctions against Russia.
The head of a department of the Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration demanded $2,000 for changing a route schedule and winning a tender. He was detained while receiving the funds and has been notified of suspicion.
In the Sumy region, a 22-year-old woman will face trial for malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties, which led to the death of her 1. 5-year-old son. The boy died of mechanical asphyxia after getting tangled in a shoelace with a cross in his crib while his mother was at a party.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for verifying Starlink terminals in the DELTA system for military personnel. Now, every DELTA user can independently enter information about the terminal, which will speed up equipment confirmation.
According to the chief Ukrainian diplomat, thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Antonov JSC, a shell company from the United Arab Emirates, linked to Russia, was uncovered.
Ukraine has issued the first preferential loan at 0% annual interest for businesses to purchase energy equipment. In total, 306 applications for UAH 384 million have already been received under the program to support the energy independence of enterprises.
In the Lviv region, defense forces neutralized an enemy drone that attacked a critical infrastructure facility. The incident passed without casualties or significant damage.
The UN Children's Fund UNICEF has urged governments to criminalize the creation of AI content depicting child sexual abuse, due to the rapid increase in such materials. The organization emphasizes the use of AI to create deepfakes and "undress" children, which has already affected 1.2 million children in 11 countries.
A scheme has been uncovered in Zakarpattia where doctors were diagnosing fictitious tuberculosis to help individuals evade mobilization or obtain disability status. Six individuals, including medical professionals, were involved in substituting biological samples, charging up to $4,000 per service.
A meeting was held at the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine with a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Issues of combating organized crime, human trafficking, cybercrime, and illicit arms trafficking were discussed.
Andriy Kramarov, a reserve officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a military expert, explained in a comment for UNN how serious a problem for the Russian army are the disruptions in Starlink's operation, which elements of combat control were tied to it, and why one should not expect an immediate collapse of the Russian front.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
The US and Russia have agreed to temporarily adhere to the terms of the New START treaty for at least six months. This will occur during negotiations for a possible new nuclear treaty, ensuring stability in nuclear security.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to extend the deadline for physical identification for pensioners until July 2026. This decision was made due to long queues and the suspension of payments for some citizens.
The demographic situation in Russia is deteriorating, creating risks for the economy and stability. By 2040, the country could become a "society of elderly people," where the median resident will be a woman aged 50-55.
In 2025, 25,934 road accidents with casualties were registered in Ukraine, in which 3,249 people died and 31,898 were injured. The main causes are speeding and violation of pedestrian crossing rules.
In the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a 59-year-old man was served with a notice of suspicion of committing sexual violence against a minor child. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure for him.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, testified in an Oslo court in a case involving rape and over 30 other offenses, denying all charges. The accused was arrested in August 2024 and faces at least 10 years in prison.
Euroclear announced the transfer of €1. 4 billion to Ukraine's support budget in early 2026. These funds are proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Law enforcement exposed a large-scale scheme to seize sunflower and corn harvests from state institutions. A people's deputy and a deputy of the Kyiv Regional Council are involved in organizing the scheme, causing damages of almost UAH 30 million.
In Kryvyi Rih, a 4-year-old boy died from torture by his mother and her cohabitant for "disobedience. " Forensic examination revealed numerous injuries, and the cause of death was traumatic shock. Prosecutors sent the case to court, and an official of the children's services was suspended for official negligence.
The leadership of "United Russia" has identified five key candidates for the party list for the 2026 State Duma elections. Among them are the head of "Yunarmia" Vladislav Golovin and war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny.
Elon Musk has become the first person in history with a fortune exceeding $800 billion after SpaceX acquired his company xAI. The deal valued the combined company at $1.25 trillion, increasing Musk's net worth to $852 billion.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Druzhkivka with cluster munitions, 7 people were killed and 8 were wounded. The occupiers hit the market, dropped two aerial bombs, damaging the industrial zone and residential buildings.
