On February 11, the 1/16 finals of the Champions League begin with four pairs of teams. Brest will meet PSG, Real will meet Manchester City, Borussia will meet Sporting, and PSV will meet Juventus.
The Norwegian Refugee Council suspends assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in nearly 20 countries due to the withdrawal of US funding. In Ukraine, assistance to 57,000 people in frontline communities has been suspended.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard about the situation at the front. They discussed the needs for air defense and equipment and received assurances of further support.
Republican John Wilson introduces a new Trump Authorization Act to send arms to Ukraine. The bill aims to force Russia to the negotiating table through American military aid.
Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg has temporarily suspended the development of a plan to end the war for consultations with NATO. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for access to resources.
The suspension of US funding will affect the investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Six projects worth $89 million, including evidence collection and victim assistance, are at risk.
EA Sports announced the return of Diego Maradona to its football simulator EA FC25 on February 14. The legendary footballer's card was removed from the game in 2022 due to copyright disputes.
Ukraine is preparing for a series of important meetings with European and American partners starting February 12. A Ramstein meeting, meetings in Kyiv, and participation in the Munich Security Conference are scheduled.
The President of Ukraine announced that drug prices were inadequate and that a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council was being prepared to reduce them. The pharmacy business supported the initiative and sent a declaration to the Ministry of Health with proposals to reduce the cost of medicines.
Representatives of Donald Trump's team will visit Ukraine this week before the Munich conference. Zelenskyy will hold a series of meetings with American politicians, including the US Vice President.
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.
