Serhiy Kyslytsya became the first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine. The relevant order was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on February 12.
At the intersection of Dachauer Straße and Seidlstraße, a car drove into a group of people, and there are victims. The driver was detained at the scene, and police are conducting a large-scale operation.
A 22-year-old Kharkiv resident tried to sell her two-month-old daughter to an acquaintance for $20,000 to buy a car. The woman was detained while receiving the money, and her two children were placed under guardianship.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of involving Ukraine in all negotiations concerning it. He commented on Trump's phone call with Putin and recalled his communication with Zelenskyy.
Danish director Lars von Trier, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, has been placed in a care center. The director is in good spirits and receives the necessary treatment in addition to living in his own home.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at a high level, although no restrictions are in place. Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity, especially from 15:00 to 21:00.
The SBU detained a 16-year-old girl who manufactured explosive devices on the order of Russian special services.
The Sudanese Foreign Minister says the agreement on the establishment of a Russian naval base remains in force. Russia may receive a gas station on the Red Sea in exchange for weapons.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 140 kamikaze drones from various directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 85 strike UAVs, 52 decoy drones were lost, the Odesa and Kharkiv regions suffered.
As a result of a night drone attack on the Izmail district, port infrastructure and an educational institution were damaged. One woman received shrapnel wounds and was hospitalized.
Two drones are found on the territory of Moldova, one of which exploded near Chadyr Lunga. According to preliminary data, fragments of one belong to a Russian UAV, and the Moldovan Foreign Ministry summons the Russian ambassador for explanations.
The DOGE Commission, headed by Elon Musk, will begin an audit of NASA's spending. Particular attention will be paid to the lunar landing program and SpaceX contracts worth $15 billion.
Keith Kellogg, the U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, traveled to Europe to meet with allies.
Over the past day, Russian troops conducted 116 combat engagements, launching 88 air strikes and firing over 5,800 times. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovske sector - 34 attacks.
Celine women's jeans, originally designed for Timothée Chalamet, were worn by Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl. The rapper complemented the look with a Martine Rose jacket and a $68,000 diamond brooch.
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance in the Oval Office next to Trump, defending plans to cut government spending. The billionaire called federal employees an “unconstitutional branch of government” and supported government reforms.
On February 14-15, snow of up to 5 cm and a slight warming to above-zero temperatures are expected in Ukraine. On February 17, frosts will return to -14°, and on February 20, synoptic processes may change.
January 2025 was the warmest month on record on the planet. In Ukraine, the temperature exceeded the climate norm by 3.3-3.7 degrees, reaching +18°C.
Russia disrupted the next rotation of IAEA experts to ZNPP using armed stormtroopers with white flags. Moscow is trying to force the IAEA to violate Ukraine's sovereignty and send experts through the occupied territories.
In Obolonsky district of Kyiv, gas-fed buildings were damaged by rocket fire. Gas supply to three facilities has been suspended, and Kyivgaz specialists are checking the condition of the communications.
On Mykhnovskoho Boulevard in Kyiv, a trolleybus caught fire in the rear part while in motion. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.
Ukraine's Defense Minister held talks with his British counterpart, John Healey, before the meeting of the Contact Group. The parties discussed the agenda and the UK's new commitments to support Ukraine.
An attack on an Armed Forces serviceman was committed on the territory of the DTCR in Kharkiv using a gas canister and a knife. The attacker was detained. The victim was provided with medical assistance and his life is not in danger.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 11394 on state secrets with 290 votes. The document provides for the classification of information on the protection and material and technical support of critical infrastructure facilities.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has held his first meeting with newly appointed Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Umerov announced this on Facebook, posting a photo of the meeting.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the bill on the ARMA reform with 233 votes. The document provides for an independent selection of the head and improvement of the management of seized assets with the involvement of professional managers.
The Ukrainian national team won 6 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the Invictus Games 2025. The awards were won in five disciplines: biathlon, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and skeleton.
The Reserve+ app now allows young people aged 18-24 to apply for a one-year contract. The update is available for iOS and Android with enhanced job search functionality and terms of service.
Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing, which has led to restrictions for industry. People are advised not to turn on powerful appliances from 15:00 to 21:00.
Fires broke out in three districts of Kyiv after a Russian missile strike, which were extinguished by 120 rescuers with 30 pieces of equipment. The attack killed 1 person and injured 4, including a child.
