Iryna Kolesnik
“We already have a map with the number and types of troops of our partners where they should be.” Zelensky on the foreign contingent
The President announced the availability of a map with the types and number of partner troops for Ukraine. According to him, an army of 1.5 million people is needed to defend the country outside NATO.
Zelenskiy may meet with Vance today or tomorrow
The President of Ukraine announced a possible meeting with J. D. Vance today or tomorrow at the Munich Security Conference. Zelenskyy also quoted Trump as saying he was ready to meet in Washington.
Europe quietly working on plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security - AP
The United Kingdom and France are leading the initiative to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure future peace.
“Made in Ukraine": the government has allocated UAH 5.1 billion for a number of programs, where the funds will go
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 5. 1 billion to support domestic production and demining. The largest amount of funds - UAH 2 billion - was allocated for the demining of agricultural land with full compensation to farmers.
Shmyhal on the attack on the Chernobyl NPP: Europe and the world should give a joint response to the nuclear threat of Russia
A Russian drone has damaged the protective shelter of Chornobyl NPP Unit 4. Ukraine is consulting with international partners to repair the damage, and the radiation background is now normal.
Damage to ChNPP sarcophagus may lead to significant increase in radiation background - Ministry of Energy
A Russian drone strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant's protective shelter could lead to a significant increase in the radiation background. According to the Energy Ministry, radioactive dust could spread to neighboring countries.
“They could have considered the issue of education quality": “EU” again blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that the European Solidarity faction was blocking the work of the parliament. The blocking prevented discussions on education, teacher salaries, and children's education in shelters.
Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - ASU
The suspension of funding by the U. S. State Department led to the loss of a significant number of deminers in Ukraine. This funding accounted for almost 50% of the budget of all humanitarian demining programs in the country.
“Ukraine is on an irreversible path to NATO": Zelensky had a conversation with Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine and its path to NATO, emphasizing that negotiations are impossible without Kyiv's participation.
Ukraine has submitted an updated draft agreement on rare earth metals to the USA
The Ukrainian delegation in Munich handed the United States an updated draft agreement on rare earth metals. The American side took time until 17:00 to process the document.
Russians do not participate in Munich conference - conference head Heusgen
The organizers of the Munich conference did not accredit russian representatives, and the German government did not issue them visas. Heusgen denied Trump's statement about possible talks with Russian delegates.
Energy Minister appeals to IAEA over Russian attack on Chornobyl NPP
Herman Galushchenko called on the IAEA to intensify international measures to stop Russian attacks on nuclear facilities. The Ministry of Energy reported details of the nighttime enemy attack on the arch of the shelter of Chornobyl NPP Unit 4.
Zelensky and Putin must talk face to face - Kellogg
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg calls for direct talks between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Trump announces upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Shmyhal calls on partners to impose strong sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry
A Russian drone attacked the protective shelter of Chornobyl Unit 4, causing significant damage. Prime Minister Shmyhal calls for tough retaliatory sanctions against Russia's nuclear industry.
President's Office and the National Security and Defense Council showed the consequences of the Russian drone strike on the Chornobyl NPP
A Russian attack drone hits a protective shelter at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, causing a fire and significant damage. The IAEA confirms an explosion over the sarcophagus, but the radiation background remains stable.
Currency exchange rate as of February 14: hryvnia falls again
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7996 UAH/USD, which is 13 kopecks lower than the previous one. The euro is set at UAH 43.43, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.72-41.75 on the interbank market.
Pyshnyi on 50% taxation of banks: I hope it won't happen again
Andriy Pyshnyi expressed hope that the 50% bank profit tax will not be reintroduced. According to him, banks are already paying a higher rate of 25%, and retrospective taxation harms investment attractiveness.
Ukraine is not ready to peg the hryvnia to the euro - Pyshnyi
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi spoke about a possible change in the exchange rate from the dollar to the euro. No final decision has been made yet, but the issue is being considered due to the strengthening of economic ties with the EU.
Pyshnyi commented on Revolut's entry into the Ukrainian market
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny said that Revolut has not filed any official applications to enter the Ukrainian market. The NBU is monitoring the situation and is ready to respond to possible violations of the law.
NBU reveals conditions for lifting the 150 thousand limit on card transfers
The NBU governor said that restrictions on card transfers will be lifted after the effectiveness of new customer verification procedures is checked. The NBU is also working on creating a special register to detect drops.
The NBU is ready to regulate virtual assets: what does Pyshnyi propose
The National Bank of Ukraine is ready to assume part of the responsibility for regulating the virtual asset market. The NBU will work to ensure that the market functions without the risk of uncontrolled regulatory arbitrage.
NBU Head: Tax authorities will not get uncontrolled access to banking secrecy
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has stated that uncontrolled access to bank secrecy is unacceptable. According to him, this is a fundamental institution of trust in banks, which should be regulated by appropriate procedures.
More than 300 Ukrainian companies with a “Russian trace” won state tenders for UAH 16.2 billion - YouControl
Over the past decade, more than 300 Ukrainian companies with ties to Russia have won public tenders. Most of these companies are registered in Kyiv, and 2017 was the most profitable year with UAH 7.9 billion.
The number of loans under the “5-7-9%” program at Oschadbank has decreased - representative of the financial institution's board
The number of loans under the 5-7-9% program at Oschadbank has dropped from 9 to 7 out of 10 possible. The program will continue to be reduced due to the state's obligations to the IMF, but investment projects will remain in focus.
Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian
In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.
NBU: Easing currency restrictions did not affect market stability
The NBU's easing of currency restrictions affected less than 10% of total cross-border transfers. Ukraine's international reserves reached $43 billion, approaching historic highs.
“This is sabotage": NATO Secretary General reacts to Russian UAV in Moldova
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commented on the incident with the Russian UAV in Moldova. According to him, this is an example of Russia's destabilizing actions that require a NATO response.
Rutte comments on contacts between the US and Russia: what the NATO Secretary General said
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that contacts between the United States and Russia are not a cause for concern, as the United States is a key part of the Alliance. According to him, NATO is 50% US in terms of economic power.
Rutte announces announcement of aid to Ukraine from partners in the coming days
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced upcoming announcements on aid to Ukraine from partners. Following recent pledges from Canada, Sweden and France, new announcements are expected within two days.
NATO Secretary General: no repeats of Minsk agreements, Ukraine must start negotiations from a position of strength
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that future peace talks to end the war in Ukraine should be conducted from a position of strength. According to him, the EU and the US should increase assistance to Ukraine to achieve this goal.