A Mannheim court has sentenced a German couple to life in prison for the murder of two Ukrainian women, a mother and daughter. The couple killed the women to kidnap the newborn child of one of them and pass it off as their own.
Ukraine and the EIB have signed agreements for more than €100 million to restore energy and critical infrastructure. The EIB's total project portfolio in Ukraine amounts to €4.95 billion in 25 projects.
On February 9, the world celebrates International Dentist Day, Pizza Day, and Volleyball's Birthday. Also, on the second Sunday of February, World Marriage Day and a Day of Prayer for People with Autism are celebrated.
An anti-aircraft missile unit of the 28th Brigade and the 57th Separate Tank Brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 with an Igla MANPADS near Toretsk. An enemy Mi-8 that had arrived to evacuate the pilot was attacked by Ukrainian drones and forced to retreat.
ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan became the first person to be subjected to US sanctions imposed by Trump against the tribunal. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a ban on visiting the United States.
The President of Ukraine thanked France for the transfer of Mirage 2000 fighter jets, which are already working to defend the country. He also announced the addition of F-16 aircraft from the Netherlands to the fleet.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of new divisions in Russia and the expansion of military cooperation with the DPRK. The President emphasized that the increase in the Russian army by 100,000 indicates preparations for the continuation of the war.
The State Border Guard Service showed photos of snow-covered sections of the border in Bukovyna and Zakarpattia. In mountainous areas, temperatures have dropped to -20°C, and snow drifts are up to two meters high.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the main directions of the army's development over the year of his work. The priorities include saving the lives of soldiers, drones, training and strikes on Russian territory.
The first winter Invictus Games with 550 athletes from 25 countries start in Vancouver and Whistler. The Ukrainian team of 35 defenders will compete in 10 sports, including new winter disciplines.
The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.
Donald Trump ironically commented on Elon Musk's appearance on the cover of Time in the Oval Office. Musk, who runs a government department, responded with a compliment to the president.
The Ukrainian president considers it critical to meet with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasizes that a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine will be ineffective.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of a new technology to combat drones, which is already showing positive results. It is planned to introduce this technology on a massive scale to strengthen Ukraine's defense.
Ukrainian defense forces advanced 2. 5 km in the Kursk region and struck at the occupiers' control center. As a result of the operation, 20 senior officers of the Russian Federation and the DPRK were killed, and a “buffer zone” was created.
Ukraine is negotiating with the US to store US liquefied natural gas in its underground storage facilities. Zelenskiy declares Ukraine's readiness to become a gas hub for the whole of Europe.
The President of Ukraine announced a planned meeting with Donald Trump and possible talks with J. D. Vance. He is also expected to meet with other representatives of the US government.
The European Union plans to blacklist 25 Chinese companies for circumventing sanctions against Russia. Companies from China and Hong Kong will be banned from supplying goods from the EU because of their assistance to the Russian military.
Dmytro Kotovskyi took second place in the ski acrobatics competition in Deer Valley, scoring 115. 49 points. The Ukrainian lost only to American Quinn Delinger, and Ukrainian Angelina Brykina took 5th place among women.
Kash Patel, Trump's nominee for FBI director, received $25,000 from Global Tree Pictures for his participation in the movie. The company is known for spreading pro-Kremlin narratives.
The DIU reports that the enemy is preparing a provocation using forged documents against the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War. The goal is to discredit the work of government agencies and manipulate the families of prisoners.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree introducing Health Minister Viktor Lyashko to the National Security and Defense Council. Lyashko has been the Minister since May 2021 and was previously the Chief Sanitary Doctor.
US President Trump instructed Vice President Vance to oversee a potential sale of TikTok to avoid a ban in the US. The Supreme Court rejected ByteDance's appeal, and Trump created a sovereign wealth fund for a possible acquisition of the platform.
The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about a possible meeting next week. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation and announced the planned talks at the team level.
Four teenagers aged 14-15 attacked a 19-year-old man who had come to meet a girl after meeting her online. The attackers beat the victim with a metal chain and stole his phone, while the two girls filmed it.
The Reserve+ app has launched an automatic extension of deferrals for people with disabilities and students. Soon the feature will be available for parents with many children.
The President announced an increase in the production of domestic drones to counter Russian assaults. The meeting discussed the increase in arms production and reports on specific types of weapons.
The Russian army has again engaged DPRK soldiers in combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Zelenskyy, a significant number of occupants, including North Korean soldiers, were destroyed.
An attack by a 13-member subversive reconnaissance group was repelled in Sumy region - some of them were killed and the rest were thrown abroad. Over the week, the occupiers fired 534 times in the region, including attacks with anti-aircraft guns and drones.
The HACCU has chosen a preventive measure for Kyiv City Council deputy Olena Marchenko in the case of seizing the capital's land. She is taken into custody with the possibility of being released on bail of UAH 50 million.
