German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not ready for serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He believes that the war will end when Russia is economically and potentially militarily exhausted.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in talks with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding a joint European nuclear deterrent. This comes amid discussions in Europe about its own nuclear capabilities for the first time since the Cold War.
Ukraine expects official approval of a new $8. 2 billion IMF program in the coming weeks. This agreement will replace the existing credit facility and help maintain economic stability.
Four people were killed and two wounded in Russia's night attack on Kramatorsk. Among the dead are an 8-year-old boy and his 19-year-old brothers.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Nebo-U radar in Crimea, areas where UAV operators were concentrated, and a logistics warehouse in the occupied territories. This happened on February 13 as part of systemic measures to reduce the aggressor's offensive potential.
In Chernihiv region, a 41-year-old criminal boss was detained for beating and threatening with a knife a 70-year-old man, the father of a fallen defender. The perpetrator faces up to seven years in prison.
The Ukrainian delegation has begun preparations for trilateral talks with the US and Russia in Geneva on February 17-18. Its members include Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Andriy Hnatov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsia, and Vadym Skibitskyi.
In the Lviv region, a specialist from the Child Services Department has been notified of suspicion of official negligence, which led to the death of a 2-year-old boy. The child died from a viral infection against a background of prolonged malnutrition; the family was registered due to difficult life circumstances.
President Zelenskyy received the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise in Germany. This year, 10,000 such drones will strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Presidential Communications Advisor Dmytro Lytvyn confirmed the Ukrainian delegation's preparation for the next round of talks. Lengthy negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled to take place in Geneva on February 17-18.
The next round of negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in Geneva on February 17-18. The Russian delegation will be headed by Vladimir Medinsky.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China has decided to provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy aid.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 6 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power. Heating supply disruptions have been recorded in Odesa, and hourly and emergency power outages are in effect in most regions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that another round of talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place next week. The location and exact dates will be announced later.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old female contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and her 25-year-old friend, who were part of an FSB agent network. They were preparing terrorist attacks with explosives in Kyiv and Zhytomyr, having set up an underground laboratory.
The investigation identified the Russian captain who shot an unarmed Ukrainian serviceman in the Sumy region. He has been notified of suspicion of violating the laws and customs of war.
President Zelenskyy is in Munich, where the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise is planned. He will also hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia are planning another round of talks next week, possibly in Miami or Abu Dhabi. The main stumbling block remains territory, particularly Russia's demand to control the entire Donbas.
In the village of Kolodenka, a teenager found a grenade detonator, which exploded in his hands. The boy was hospitalized with traumatic amputation of his fingers.
For the first time since the Cold War, European countries are discussing the development of their own nuclear deterrence capabilities. This is due to a possible loss of confidence in the US nuclear umbrella.
Ukrzaliznytsia reports on localized changes in train traffic in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, and a bus detour in Kharkiv region. In Zaporizhzhia, train traffic depends on the security situation, and in Dnipropetrovsk region, suburban train routes have been changed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 91 maritime vessels of Russia's shadow fleet. These vessels were used to transport oil in circumvention of sanctions.
In Odesa region, the enemy attacked the port with drones, one person was killed, six were wounded. In Dnipropetrovsk region, railway infrastructure was attacked, with no casualties.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
During the night, the enemy once again attacked Odesa's energy infrastructure, causing extremely severe damage. Repairs will take a long time; the primary task is to restore electricity to critical infrastructure facilities.
Venezuelan lawmakers have postponed the adoption of an amnesty bill due to disagreements over its application. Thousands of opposition supporters are demanding the release of all political prisoners.
In Kyiv, a 29-year-old serviceman detonated an F-1 grenade during a conflict. As a result of the explosion, the 45-year-old apartment owner died, and two other people were injured.
On the night of February 13, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 154 drones at Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down or suppressed 111 enemy targets.
Secretary of State Rubio will hold talks with Hungary and Slovakia regarding the purchase of Russian energy. The visit to Hungary is bilateral, and the visit to Slovakia is a logical addition to the trip.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa region, one person was killed and six were injured, three of them in serious condition. The targets were port, residential, industrial, and energy infrastructure facilities.
