Pavlo Bashynskyi
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, we managed to return 8 Ukrainian children from the occupied territories. Among the rescued children are children aged 5 to 16, two of whom lost their mothers.
The official White House account posted an unusual Valentine's Day greeting with a threat to deport illegal immigrants. The post was accompanied by a photo of Trump and the head of the US Border Patrol.
During their meeting in Munich, President Zelenskyy and U. S. Vice President Vance discussed the preparation of an economic partnership document. The parties also discussed peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
The STS spoke about unique taxes in different countries. Venice levies a tax for the shadow from awnings and canopies, while Poland taxes property owners for rainwater.
The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on a stronghold of the 28th battalion of the Russian Federation near the village of Yelyzavetivka. A launch base for enemy drones attacking Sumy region was destroyed.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagel said that Putin intends to declare victory in the war against Ukraine, regardless of the outcome. The bravery of Ukrainians and the support of allies prevented Putin from achieving his goals.
In the Suzhansky district of the Kursk region, a film crew of the Russian Channel One came under fire. The cameraman sustained a mine-blast injury and will be transported to Moscow.
Germany's defense minister warned of a possible turning point in transatlantic relations due to the US desire for a quick truce. He emphasized that there will be no lasting peace without a strong Ukraine.
The State Tax Service revoked the license for the production of alcoholic beverages to a large producer due to the lack of necessary equipment and illegal production of brandy. The decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal after 4 months of litigation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that no country could supply China with as much gas as Russia. He also accused other countries of politicizing economic issues to put pressure on China.
The Minister of Environmental Protection reports a stable radiation situation in the Chornobyl zone after the Russian drone attack. 39 sensors monitor the radiation level every hour, which remains within normal limits.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has received more than 51 aircraft from partners, including MiG-29, Su-25, F-16, and Mirage-2000. Another 85 aircraft are planned to be transferred in the future.
The Security Service of Ukraine has found the wreckage of a Russian kamikaze drone, Geranium-2, which damaged the structure of the shelter of Chornobyl NPP Unit 4. The radiation background at the plant remains within normal limits.
The 61st Security Conference with more than 60 world leaders begins in Munich. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Zelenskyy, will present a vision for achieving lasting peace.
February 14 is not only Valentine's Day, but also International Day of Loneliness and Library Lovers' Day. It is also the International Winter Day “Bike to Work” and the Day of Sound Healing.
Zelenskiy announced the launch of four new power units with a total capacity of 4. 4 GW. Two of them will be American-made by Westinghouse, which will allow Ukraine to abandon electricity imports.
Mark Rutte shared his experience of personal meetings with putin in 2010-2014 and called him unpredictable. The NATO Secretary General emphasized the need to achieve lasting results in negotiations with Russia.
During the phone conversation, Trump provided Zelensky with his personal number for direct communication. In response, Zelenskyy promised to hand over Oleksandr Usyk's championship belt.
US President Donald Trump has said he would like Russia to return to the G7, calling its exclusion a mistake. According to him, Putin would be happy to return to the negotiating table.
“Kryvbas vs. Shakhtar will be played on April 16, and Ingulets vs. Zorya on April 30. Both matches are scheduled to start at 15:30 and were interrupted due to air raids at 0:1 and 1:0 respectively.
The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA Ivan Fedorov reported on the operation of air defense systems in the region. The Ukrainian Air Force spotted drones in the north of the region moving in a northwesterly direction.
Pete Hagseth called on Europe to increase defense spending and modernize NATO's military-industrial base. He emphasized that the United States supports alliances but will not allow itself to be used.
The President has instructed to consider the appointment of Serhiy Holubtsov to the post of Deputy Commander of the Air Force. Holubtsov currently serves as the chief of aviation of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The US Defense Secretary said that peace talks will be held between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia with Trump's participation. The issue of future funding for Ukraine may be discussed.
The President of Ukraine announced positive results at the front, but did not disclose a specific direction. He also thanked the soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment for their achievements.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance did not promise Ukraine's membership as part of the peace agreement with Russia. 5-10 options for security guarantees for Ukraine are being discussed.
The Financial Times reports on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter or May 9 at the initiative of Trump and Putin.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States had a telephone conversation during which they agreed to launch joint teams. A meeting between the two countries will take place in Munich in the near future.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a procedure for voluntary military service for Ukrainians aged 18-24 with a payment of UAH 1 million. The one-year contract provides for 6 months of participation in combat operations and a number of benefits.
Ukrainian and American teams are working on a resource and investment partnership plan. Zelenskiy discusses with US Treasury Secretary the possibility of using $300 billion in frozen assets.