Belgium has postponed the delivery of the first of 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until the end of the year due to delays in the delivery of F-35s from the United States. Deliveries will be made gradually over 3-4 years.
The profit of Ukrainian banks in 2024 increased by 20% and amounted to UAH 104 billion after tax. PrivatBank received 39% of the total profit, while state-owned banks earned 65% of the total.
Three buses are blown up in the Tel Aviv suburbs, and a fourth bomb is defused. Israeli security services blame Palestinian militants and increase security measures.
The Trump administration has instructed the Pentagon to develop a plan to cut the defense budget by 8% annually for 5 years. Among the 17 categories to be cut are nuclear weapons modernization and operations on the southern border.
Andriy Yermak met with Keith Kellogg, U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, in Kyiv. They discussed the situation at the frontline and the importance of American support for Ukraine.
The police are conducting searches of Kyivavtodor's premises for possible misappropriation of funds for road markings. The Corporation is cooperating with the investigation and providing all necessary documents.
The SBU detained 4 teenagers who made explosives for the February 14 terrorist attack in Mykolaiv. The explosion killed 4 people and injured 7.
Over the last day, 109 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 33 attempts to attack.
School principals in Kyiv have been given the right to impose quarantine on their own if the incidence rate is exceeded. Principals will determine the form of education for students during quarantine.
Investigators from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine are conducting searches at Kyivmisksvitlo in connection with the 2021 electricity supply case. This is the third search in a week after the inspections on February 13 and 14.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Paris for a meeting of European leaders on Ukraine's security. She emphasized the critical stage of European security and the need to urgently strengthen defense.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that European countries should strengthen their defense capabilities to protect Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense is launching support services for the military and their families after the registration of Order No. 59. The services will provide advice and assistance on legal, social and medical issues.
The SBU detained 7 top managers of an Odesa company for a scheme to circumvent sanctions on the supply of electrical equipment to Russia. The goods worth over USD 1 million were supplied through intermediaries in the Middle East.
The United States is considering sending peacekeepers from non-European countries to Ukraine after the signing of the peace agreement. It is proposed to involve military personnel from Brazil and China to monitor the ceasefire line.
On February 18, dry frosty weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures down to -19°C at night and -6°C during the day. The cold weather will remain until the end of the week.
The SBU detained a former teacher of a Kherson school who helped the occupiers take 6 children to Crimea. The suspect tried to avoid justice by hiding in Kyiv after the liberation of Kherson.
The government has approved free cryopreservation of reproductive cells for military personnel. The service is available in medical institutions that have an agreement with the NHSU, subject to the provision of a referral and documents.
Three smoldering hotspots are found at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after a Russian drone strike. Three groups of climbers are working to eliminate the fire, the radiation background is normal.
In the village of Velyki Hrybovychi, two children aged 7 and 10 were poisoned by carbon monoxide and hospitalized. This is the 11th such incident in the Lviv community since the beginning of the year, with 26 people affected.
Vivian, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, criticized her father on TikTok over the news of her half-sibling. She learned about it from Reddit, not from her family.
Russian troops shelled the town of Marhanets in Dnipropetrovs'k region with artillery. Four people were injured, an educational institution, an administrative building, businesses and residential buildings were damaged.
A selection of romantic French films for a cozy winter evening. From the story of an adventurer and a hotel worker to the fairy-tale fate of Amelie Poulin, here are five incredible love stories.
In the village of Korsuntsi, Odesa district, three teenagers aged 14-15 fell through the ice on a local pond. Despite the quick response of rescuers, the children could not be saved.
The first Unity Hub will be opened in Berlin to support Ukrainians abroad. The project will provide counseling, integration, cultural and educational assistance to Ukrainian citizens.
Influencer Ashley St. Clair said she gave birth to a child with Elon Musk five months ago. The blogger asks the media to respect the privacy of the child and avoid annoying reports.
Minister Sibiga stated the need for reliable security guarantees to achieve a just peace. Proposals include the deployment of military contingents, air defense, and a US presence in the Black Sea.
The U. S. has sent European leaders a questionnaire on specific proposals for security guarantees for Ukraine. The State Department also expects information on the possible number of peacekeepers from each country.
Alice Weidel, the leader of the German AfD party, regularly held private meetings with Chinese Ambassador Wu Keng. The meetings took place at his residence and coincided with the period of the AfD spy scandal.
Scientists have discovered a significant increase in cracks in the Greenland ice sheet between 2016 and 2021. Satellite images showed a 4.3% increase in the volume of cracks, which affects the stability of the glacier.
