Dmytro Peregudov was served with a notice of suspicion of laundering UAH 387 million from Ukroboronprom state-owned enterprises. He used these funds to purchase luxury real estate in France, which has already been seized by a French court.
Ruslan Kravchenko held a meeting with 130 business representatives of Lviv region to discuss the blocking of tax invoices. In 1.5 weeks, 3,835 tax bills were unblocked in Lviv region, and since the beginning of the year, 9,000 companies have been removed from the risky category.
In Berdiansk, a Renault Duster car carrying Yevheniy Bogdanov, deputy head of the occupation administration, exploded. He was responsible for finance and construction of fortifications in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region.
The United States opposes the wording “Russian aggression” in the new G7 communiqué on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The Trump administration insists on softening the wording and describing the war as a “conflict in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian football championship starts on February 21. Teams have held training camps, made transfers, and are preparing for matches, where bookmakers have already determined the favorites.
The head of the Defense Intelligence expressed doubts about the effectiveness of deploying a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine. Budanov also discussed possible formats of security guarantees, noting the complexity of the NATO issue.
The DIU chief explained that Trump's goal is simply to stop the war, without determining a winner or a loser. Budanov predicts a possible ceasefire by the end of 2025.
The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has announced a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to him, most of the necessary components are already in place, despite the opposing positions of the parties.
On February 20, 2014, the occupation of Crimea by unmarked Russian troops began. Within a month, Russia seized the peninsula and held an illegal referendum at gunpoint.
The leaders of the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Britain criticized Trump's statement calling Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections. ” The KIIS refuted Trump's words about Zelenskyy's 4% approval rating, pointing to 60% of Ukrainians' trust.
Former U. S. Vice President Mike Pence refuted Trump's statements about Ukraine, recalling Russia's unprovoked invasion.
Explosions are heard in Odesa, the mayor urges residents to stay in shelters. The Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones from the Black Sea towards the city.
Gitanas Nausėda presented a 5-step plan to support Ukraine, including accession to the EU and NATO, funding for the military-industrial complex, and sanctions against Russia. Lithuania has already provided €1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.
US Vice President Vance warned Zelensky about the consequences of publicly criticizing Trump. The conflict arose after the Ukrainian president said that Trump was living in Russian disinformation space.
EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova said that there is a reliable system for tracking funds provided to Ukraine. A significant part of the aid comes through the Ministry of Finance, and the rest is provided through grants to NGOs.
The decision on a large-scale EU aid package for Ukraine has been postponed until after the German elections. The package could be similar to the €724 billion fund from the coronavirus crisis.
Donald Trump said that the United States had spent $350 billion on “a war that cannot be won. ” He accused Zelenskyy of abandoning the election and disappearing half of the aid provided.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna believes it is premature to discuss the creation of an EU special envoy for Ukraine. According to her, it is necessary to wait for developments in the United States.
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to infiltrate the territory of Ukraine but was destroyed. Putin's statement about a large-scale offensive from the Kursk region turned out to be disinformation.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors. The document provides for new labeling requirements and restrictions on the sale of beverages with a high content of stimulants.
Lviv Rukh will play a match against LNZ on February 22, despite the outbreak of SARS in the team. The club has not received a response from the UAF regarding the postponement of the game and will use healthy players from the first team and youth squad.
The President of Ukraine announced a shortage of missiles for the Patriot air defense system and asked the United States to provide licenses for their production. Ukraine needs about 20 air defense systems for effective defense.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine produces 30% of the required defense products, which is higher than in some European countries. In 2024, domestic enterprises produced more than 1.5 million drones.
The President of Ukraine refused to sign an agreement with the United States on the transfer of 50% of rare earth metals due to the lack of security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for clear security guarantees from partners, not from the Russians.
The President of Ukraine said that the total cost of the war amounted to $320 billion, of which $200 billion was foreign aid. The United States provided $67 billion in military and $31.5 billion in financial aid.
The Turkish President declared his support for the US diplomatic initiative to end the war through negotiations. Erdogan emphasized that Turkey is ready to host talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States.
The President of Ukraine warned against a rash end to the war, comparing the possible consequences to the situation in Afghanistan in 2021.
The President of Ukraine has canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia scheduled for tomorrow due to an unplanned Russia-US meeting. The visit has been rescheduled for March 10.
Aleksandar Dragovic has joined the Austrian Armed Forces to complete his basic military service, which was interrupted in 2011. The footballer will attend the army sports center for two months while continuing to play for Austria.
The government approved the Priority Action Plan for 2025, which contains 392 tasks for ministries and agencies. The plan includes European integration commitments, cooperation with the IMF, and modernization of public services.
