President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his position on ultimatums from russia. The Ukrainian leader clearly expressed a refusal to comply with any ultimatum demands.
The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada denied the statements about holding elections on October 26. Elections are possible no earlier than six months after the lifting of martial law.
According to the Public Health Center, the dynamics of influenza and ARVI in Ukraine repeats last year's scenario, but with lower rates. About 2.5 million people have fallen ill since the beginning of the epidemic season.
Over the past week, 206,000 people fell ill with influenza and ARVI in Ukraine, 60% of them children. Khmelnytsky region recorded the highest level of exceeding the epidemic threshold.
A Russian strike damaged a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson. 2,500 consumers in one of the city's neighborhoods were left without electricity.
Medical workers will sign a one-year contract and will be drafted exclusively for medical positions in the Armed Forces. Women doctors can join the military only on a voluntary basis.
Minister Sibiga reported on Ukraine's drone production capacity at an exhibition in the UAE. The country has already produced more than 1.5m drones of various types in 2024.
The SSO and SBU attacked the Ilya oil refinery and the Kropotkinskaya station in the Krasnodar region of Russia. About 20 explosions occurred at the refinery, and the station completely shut down.
The President announced significant progress in the formation of a European military contingent in Ukraine. The United Kingdom and Sweden have already expressed their readiness to join the future military presence.
The President said that Ukraine needs clear security guarantees: either NATO or the creation of a million-strong army with US support.
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian president will discuss the issue of lower oil prices. Zelenskyy believes that US President Donald Trump has the greatest influence in this matter.
The French president plans to discuss details of the military contingent with Zelenskyy. Ukraine emphasizes the importance of US participation and the Patriot air defense system in this matter.
The President of Ukraine refused to sign a document on the transfer of 50% of Ukraine's mineral resources to the United States due to the lack of security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of clear security guarantees in the future deal.
The court imposed a preventive measure on the director of the online casino PIN-UP in the form of detention without bail. The company is suspected of laundering Russian money.
Temporary power outages are caused solely by shelling of energy facilities. The emergency shutdowns imposed in the morning have been canceled and power supply is being restored.
The spokesman for the Khortytsia military unit reported active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is suffering from Ukrainian FPV drones. Pishchane is changing hands from time to time.
Last year, the SBI investigated 310 cases of organizing illegal border crossings. The most common scheme was deregistration from the military through fake medical diagnoses.
The advisor to the head of the OP commented on the statement by the US Special Representative about engaging all parties in negotiations in 180 days. Leshchenko emphasized that no one can predict the duration of this process.
In Lviv region, schools will be switched to distance learning from February 18 to 28 due to a sharp increase in SARS cases. The incidence has increased by 22%, with more than 15,000 cases reported in a week.
President of the European Council Costa insists on the EU's participation in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia poses a global threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European security.
Seven drones attacked the Kropotkinskaya oil transportation station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. The station is decommissioned, oil transportation is carried out at reduced modes.
The U. S. Secretary of State said it was necessary to involve Ukraine and Europeans in peace talks. According to him, there are currently only preliminary conversations between Trump and Putin.
Two drones violated Moldova's airspace near the border with Ukraine on Sunday evening. The incident occurred three days after a previous violation, when one of the drones exploded in the country.
On February 16, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Military Journalist, honoring the memory of fallen media professionals. Also today, the world celebrates Whale Day, drawing attention to the conservation of their population.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg presented the American model of "peace through strength" for Ukraine. He stated the need for a comprehensive plan and gave 180 days to engage the parties in negotiations.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that sanctions against Russia are now at 6 out of 10, but their implementation is only at 3. He emphasized the need to increase economic pressure.
U. S. President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated the need for territorial and military concessions from the Russian Federation. He also expressed concern about the formation of an alliance between the Russian Federation, Iran, North Korea, and China.
The Ukrainian president has not signed an agreement with the USA on the transfer of 50 percent of the country's future mineral resources. Zelenskyy said that the document did not meet the interests of sovereign Ukraine and did not contain specific security guarantees.
The President said that American partners understand the initiative of contracts for men aged 18-24. The project provides for voluntary service with a payment of UAH 1 million and a preferential mortgage.
President Zelenskiy says that only Putin and some US voices are raising the issue of elections in Ukraine. Elections may take place after martial law is lifted.
