In November 2021, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, predicted plans for a Russian invasion. He emphasized that increased aid from the United States could deter a Russian attack.
The director of the Charity Foundation “KRAPLYA KROVI” warns about the risks of the new regulation of drug prices. Harsh administrative intervention can lead to the disappearance of high-quality European drugs and their replacement with cheap Indian counterparts.
The pharmaceutical community calls on Zelensky to veto the law on regulating the pharmaceutical market due to the threat of a shortage of medicines.
The close relatives of Deputy Minister of Justice Andriy Haichenko have business in Crimea and support Russia. The family of his civilian wife received Russian passports in 2014 and cooperates with the occupation authorities.
Nvidia is launching a “verified priority access” program for the purchase of RTX 5090 and 5080 Founders Edition. The company will verify real gamers through GeForce Experience and issue one card per person.
In Sri Lanka, a passenger train collided with a herd of elephants, killing six animals. The incident occurred near a wildlife sanctuary in Habarana, and no passengers were injured.
The Ministry of Health has published a list of drugs whose prices will be reduced by 30% starting March 1. The list includes “fungicides” and medicines without proven efficacy, but no essential drugs.
Anesthesiologist Ivan Chernenko called the reduction of prices for the top 100 most popular drugs in Ukraine populism. According to him, the list includes ineffective drugs instead of the really necessary ones.
International pharmaceutical companies are reducing the supply of oncology drugs to Ukraine due to new market regulations. Oncology centers lack the critical drug Gemcitabine, and patients cannot find it in pharmacies.
A modern cinema space for watching Ukrainian films has been opened in a medical rehabilitation center in Vinnytsia region. This is the fifth such facility to be equipped as part of the Cinema for Victory National Tour.
Frosty weather is expected in Ukraine on February 20, with temperatures down to -20 degrees in the east. Forecasters predict a warming from February 25, when the temperature will rise to +4+9 degrees.
According to an INSA poll, Friedrich Merz is 12% ahead of incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Merz has a significant advantage in migration, security, and economic issues.
Hungary has blocked the introduction of EU sanctions against the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill. Szijjarto explained this by the need to preserve the ability of churches to mediate peace.
The German defense minister believes that public statements by the United States about the impossibility of Ukraine joining NATO strengthen Putin's position. Pistorius emphasized the unacceptability of negotiations without the participation of European states.
A “local quarantine” is introduced in 16 regions of Ukraine due to an increase in the incidence of influenza and ARVI. Measures include distance learning and restrictions on visitors to institutions.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service, Kyrylo Budanov, said that Russia was trying to set Ukraine and Poland at odds. He emphasized the importance of US support and called the Ukrainian army the largest in Europe.
In 2024, the State Financial Monitoring Service received 1. 75 million reports of suspicious financial transactions, which is 23% more than last year. The materials worth UAH 37.39 billion were transferred to law enforcement agencies.
The United Kingdom is considering sending Typhoon fighter jets to protect Ukraine's airspace as part of a peace deal. The government is looking for ways to provide security guarantees without deploying large numbers of ground troops.
Expert Posternak criticized the activities of anti-corruption bodies and their use of grant funds.
The North Korean military is rapidly mastering modern weapons and tactics in Russia. The GUR reports a significant improvement in their combat effectiveness and a possible increase in their contingent.
“Patients of Ukraine warns about the risks of manual regulation of drug prices, which may cause delays in supplies and shortages. Experts suggest alternative solutions, including parallel imports.
Keith Dayton, the U. S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, has arrived in Kyiv. Details of the visit are not yet being disclosed.
Russian troops attacked Kherson region, injuring 7 people, including a child. 11 houses, infrastructure and transport were damaged, and two Shahed drones were shot down by air defense.
The Trump administration has temporarily frozen the processing of immigration applications from migrants from Ukraine and Latin America. The decision is related to checking potential fraud and security issues.
Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Justice to fire all prosecutors from Biden's presidency. According to him, the department has become too politicized and was used as a weapon against him.
The United States will maintain sanctions against Russia until an agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine. Secretary Rubio discussed this issue with European leaders after meeting with Russian representatives in Riyadh.
The chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs announces the end of the “diplomatic war” between the United States and Russia. The US Secretary of State announced that sanctions may be lifted after the conflict in Ukraine is resolved.
During the talks in Riyadh, the US and Russian delegations agreed on a three-stage peace plan. The plan envisages a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and the signing of a final agreement.
The Flagman shopping center in Ivano-Frankivsk has finally been put up for sale on Prozorro after 2 years under ARMA's management. The facility worth UAH 309.7 million belongs to Russian owners and is to be sold at an auction on February 25.
Mette Frederiksen said that the current geopolitical situation is worse than the Cold War. Denmark plans to increase defense spending and expand the powers of the defense ministry.
