Olga Rozgon
Germany has nominated Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer for the position of Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. The new chairman will take office in the summer of 2027.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Elon Musk of violating Spanish laws and negatively affecting the mental health of teenagers. Sánchez emphasized the need to control social media.
On February 12, scheduled power outages and capacity restrictions will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
A Latvian court sentenced a truck driver to three years in prison for attempting to illegally smuggle 10,000 cartridges into Russia. The man hid the ammunition in a toolbox, claiming he was transporting it for shooting sports.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the operational situation in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk directions with Airborne Assault Forces commanders. The meeting concerned logistics, equipment repair, and evacuation of the wounded.
A court in Rivne region chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention without bail for a 72-year-old native of Donetsk region, suspected of murdering five people. The man pleaded guilty, explaining the crime by hostile relations with the deceased.
The European Commission proposes a pan-European AI-based drone detection system using 5G to protect critical infrastructure. This initiative is a response to drone incidents and will complement the defensive "drone wall" project on the border with Russia.
Denys Shmyhal met with ambassadors of G7 and EU countries to discuss energy recovery, preparation for the heating season, and the need for generators. He announced the creation of the Ukraine Energy Support Coordination Group.
The "Krasnobalivski" drug organization, with a monthly income of over UAH 20 million, will face trial. Law enforcement officers seized almost 90 kg of drugs and UAH 2.4 million in cash.
The Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine aims to raise 5 billion euros, but so far only 1. 4 billion euros have been secured. The program involves purchasing large-caliber shells for Ukraine to reduce its strategic disadvantage on the battlefield.
A two-year-old boy died in Lviv region after being admitted to the hospital in critical condition. His parents were detained for malicious failure to fulfill their duties, and proceedings were opened against social services for official negligence.
The European Commission presented a plan to combat cyberbullying, which includes the launch of a European application for confidential messages. The plan also provides for strengthening the protection of children online and targeted application of existing EU legislation.
Possible transport vehicles for the Oreshnik missile system have been spotted at the former Krychaw-6 military airfield in Belarus. Satellite images from Planet Labs on February 9 confirm the active deployment of the military base.
Sergei Lavrov claims that Russia has not received a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, neither officially nor unofficially. He called further versions of the agreement "attempts to rape the American initiative" by Zelensky and his patrons.
OpenAI has begun placing ads in basic versions of ChatGPT for registered adult users in the US. This is a step to increase revenue amid the company's growing expenses.
Georgia is patiently awaiting the restoration of relations with the United States after US Vice President J. D. Vance visited Armenia and Azerbaijan, bypassing Tbilisi. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that Georgia is ready to restore the partnership without preconditions.
Germany has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's call for the EU to issue more common debt, calling it a 'distraction'. Berlin emphasizes the need for structural reforms and the completion of the single market.
The EU's top court has allowed WhatsApp to appeal a €225 million fine for privacy violations. This decision paves the way for Meta to challenge other multi-billion euro fines.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the country might join the nuclear race due to concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ankara does not wish to disrupt the fragile balance of power in the region but may be forced to do so.
In Kryvyi Rih, a mother will be prosecuted for malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties. Her two young children died in a fire in a locked apartment.
Underground mining farms that caused over UAH 9 million in damages to an electricity supply company have been uncovered in the Zhytomyr region. A 41-year-old Kyiv resident used over 1.15 million kWh of electricity "off the meter."
In February, combat brigades were allocated over UAH 4. 5 billion through DOT-Chain Defence for ordering drones and electronic warfare systems. Over six months, approximately 350,000 units of equipment worth over UAH 16 billion have been supplied through the system.
On February 11, night frosts down to -18 degrees are expected in Ukraine, but during the day in the west and south, the temperature will rise to +5 degrees. Strong southerly winds will bring wet snow to the western regions, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv regions.
Russia's internet watchdog is slowing down Telegram's operations due to legal violations. Moscow is trying to force Russians to use the more tightly controlled domestic online service Max.
As a result of Russia's night strikes on Odesa region's energy infrastructure, over 95,000 residents were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Kiliya, where 9,000 people are without gas and heating.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a Ukrzaliznytsia employee in Donetsk region who was providing the enemy with information about the location of heavy equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.
The crew of the Mi-24 helicopter died during a combat mission. All crew members were experienced officers and defenders of Ukraine.
NATO plans to launch the Arctic Sentry military mission in the Arctic, specifically in Greenland, to strengthen its presence and reduce tensions between the US and European allies. The launch could take place this week during the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
Norwegian special services have published a security assessment for 2026, in which Russia is named the main threat. The likelihood of sabotage against support for Ukraine and the intensification of Russian intelligence activities is increasing.
The German Federal Prosecutor's Office has charged Ukrainian Yevhen B. in a sabotage case. He is believed to be the organizer of sending parcels with incendiary devices on behalf of Russian special services.