Pavlo Bashynskyi
The Ukrainian and American sides are preparing to sign an agreement on minerals. The document provides for the creation of an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine and will be linked to security guarantees.
The meeting discussed the production of Ukrainian drones and analyzed the amount of support from partners. The US State Department is preparing new exceptions to the aid freeze for Ukraine.
Trump said that Ukraine would have to forget about NATO as part of a peace deal and that the alliance was the cause of the war. He also emphasized that it was his administration that provided Ukraine with effective military assistance.
Trump said that the US presence in Ukraine as part of the subsoil deal would guarantee security. According to him, Britain and France are ready to send peacekeeping forces.
Trump said that Europe, not the United States, should provide security guarantees to Ukraine. At the same time, the United States will remain Ukraine's partner and is interested in cooperation on rare earth metals.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the signing of an agreement with the USA on subsoil. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Due to unstable power supply and low temperatures, the Vorskla vs Dynamo match has been moved from Poltava to Kyiv. The game will take place on February 28 at the Valery Lobanovsky Stadium.
Two people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Nikopol district. An industrial enterprise, infrastructure and more than a dozen private houses were damaged.
Two residents of Okhtyrka fraudulently received UAH 592 thousand from the widow of a deceased serviceman. The men invented various life circumstances to borrow the money, which they did not plan to return.
Secretary Rubio announces that the US has almost finalized an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth metals. The agreement provides for the creation of a joint investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine is planning to visit the United States, after which he will immediately travel to London. In the British capital, he is scheduled to meet with his European counterparts at Keir Starmer's office.
The psychologist spoke about effective methods of rest after a working day without using social networks. Among the recommendations are creating rituals, dancing, a warm bath, walks, and breathing exercises.
The US has invited Zelenskyy to visit Washington, and the presidential offices are working on the format of the meeting. The preliminary visit may take place on February 28, 2025 to discuss the minerals agreement.
The President confirmed that Ukraine's debt obligations are not included in the minerals agreement with the United States. The document will include a clause on security guarantees and provides for the creation of a joint investment fund.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee imposed fines on Messi and Suarez for unsportsmanlike behavior. Both Inter Miami players grabbed opponents by the neck during and after the match with New York City.
On the night of February 26, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, together with other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, struck at the Tuapse Oil Refinery in Tuapse.
Ukraine will contribute 50% of revenues from future natural resources to a new joint recovery fund with the United States. The fund will be managed by both governments and reinvested in Ukraine's development and security.
A representative of the Ukrainian government will sign a preliminary agreement on minerals after the presidents agree on security guarantees. Work will then begin on the creation of a joint Ukrainian-American investment fund.
Ukraine and the US have completed work on an agreement to create a joint investment fund for reconstruction. The signing of the document will only take place after receiving security guarantees from the US.
Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals agreement with the United States, and the signing may take place on February 28 in Washington. The document aims to improve relations with the Trump administration and strengthen security commitments.
Ukraine's President has a phone conversation with the President of France to discuss his visit to the United States and coordination of joint actions. Britain initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine announced new aid packages from Britain, Norway, Spain and other countries worth billions of dollars. The Baltic and Nordic countries will provide equipment and training for brigade-sized units.
On a street in Kharkiv, a TCC serviceman ran into a cyclist who did not respond to requests to stop. It turned out that the detainee was a soldier who had left the military unit without permission.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the deadline for re-booking employees liable for military service until March 31 due to cyberattacks on state registers. Businesses will have additional time to confirm their criticality status and re-book their staff.
On February 26, from 16:00 to 19:00, power restrictions will be introduced for industry and business. The reason for this is damage to energy facilities as a result of Russian attacks.
The Cabinet of Ministers has regulated the issue of pharmacy discounts for patients with chronic diseases. The maximum trade margin of 25% for prescription drugs costing up to UAH 1000 has been established.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an 11. 5% pension indexation for more than 10 million citizens starting March 1. The minimum increase will be UAH 100, and the maximum increase will be UAH 1,500.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading draft law No. 6049 on the temporary secondment of local court judges to appellate courts. The secondment will last for one year with the consent of the judge and the decision of the High Council of Justice.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law exempting persons who have been held in places of detention from administrative fees for issuing passports. The documents will be issued within three business days if applied for within one year of release.
The Verkhovna Rada passed in the first reading draft law No. 9421 on the involvement of veterans in basic military training. The training will be conducted in schools with the participation of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Veterans.