The European Union has published a new sanctions list of Russians as part of the 16th sanctions package. The list includes 13 people, including businessmen, propagandists, athletes and comedians.
Kyiv authorities are negotiating with the military to restore traffic from the left to the right bank of the Southern Bridge. The final decision depends on the military and the city's Defense Council.
The majority of EBA member companies will continue to operate in Ukraine regardless of the duration of the hostilities. 75% of companies are fully operational, and 72% have financial reserves for a year or more.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted an appeal to parliaments, governments and international organizations on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. 244 MPs supported the document with calls for military, economic assistance and promotion of European integration.
The shelling of Tsupivka injured 4 people, including a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old girl. The rubble is being cleared and fires are being extinguished, and there may be people under the ruins.
The National Bank of Ukraine has unveiled a commemorative 5-hryvnia coin “Let's Keep the Line!”. The coin is dedicated to the steadfastness of the Ukrainian military and will be available from February 25, 2025 in a mintage of 50,000 pieces.
The SBI detained a division commander who extorted money from servicemen for vacations and under the threat of punishment. The official received about one million hryvnias, equipment and other benefits from his subordinates during 2023-2024.
A selection of films based on real events: from the story of the wrestling brothers to the creation of the nuclear bomb. Each film tells a unique story that changed the lives of not only the characters but also society.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced a new meeting with U. S. officials at the level of department heads within two weeks. The meeting will be held in a third country to discuss bilateral relations.
As a result of the air strikes on Kostyantynivka, 2 people were killed and 4 wounded. 10 multi-storey buildings, 21 private houses and other infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the search for people under the rubble continues.
The Associated Press accuses three representatives of the Trump administration of violating freedom of speech by blocking access to presidential events. The conflict arose over the AP's refusal to change the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “American Gulf.
Hamas released two Israeli hostages and plans to release four more as part of a ceasefire agreement. In exchange, Israel is to release 602 Palestinian prisoners.
Rescuers continue to extinguish a smoldering center on the arch of the Chernobyl NPP Shelter after a Russian drone attack. The radiation background remains normal, there is no threat to the public.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on UN members to support a U.S. resolution on Ukraine. Trump believes that this document can lead to a lasting peace, not a temporary pause.
The Center for Countering Disinformation denies rumors about the disconnection of Starlink in Ukraine. There are also alternative means of communication at the frontline that are functioning successfully.
88 railcars of Ukrainian coal stolen by the occupiers arrived at the port of Mariupol. The invaders are planning to expand the port to 25 rail cars to increase the volume of stolen property.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a driver with 1. 39 ppm of alcohol in his blood caused a collision with a minibus and a car lift. A 28-year-old Hyundai passenger was injured, and the driver faces up to 3 years in prison.
The Wall Street Journal reports that a deal between Ukraine and the United States on subsoil use may be signed this Saturday. Negotiations are in the final stages after US Special Representative Keith Kellogg's visit to Kyiv.
The acting head of Khmelnytsky district administration was detained for organizing a scheme to evade mobilization. The official offered conscripts to obtain the status of limited fitness for $1500.
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.
