Pavlo Bashynskyi
Radoslaw Sikorski called Trump's call to Putin a mistake that supports the aggressor and lowers Ukraine's morale. The minister emphasized that European troops should be involved in any peace talks.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that all parties will participate in the upcoming negotiations to end the war. He promised to take into account the positions of Ukraine and Europe in the coming weeks.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has announced a plan to engage all sides in negotiations on the war within 180 days. Next week, he will visit Ukraine to promote the goal of ending the war and “peace by force.
President Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States.
Ukraine needs a lot of money to maintain an army comparable to Russia's 1. 3-1.5 million troops. The President emphasized the need for NATO membership to reduce these costs.
President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.
President Zelensky said at the Munich conference that slow help from allies has led to the loss of territory. russia is facing a shortage of troops, having pulled them from different regions of the world.
Russia has withdrawn troops from Syria, Africa, the Caucasus, and parts of Moldova due to a lack of forces for the war in Ukraine. Putin is facing a military shortage, Zelenskiy said at the Munich conference.
Russia lost almost 250,000 military personnel in the war against Ukraine and more than 610,000 wounded. In the Battle of Kursk, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 20 thousand Russian soldiers.
The President of Ukraine said he would not remove the issue of NATO membership from the agenda.
A Russian Shahed drone with 50 kg of explosives attacked the sarcophagus of the 4th reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy said at the Munich conference that the attack demonstrates Russia's unwillingness to engage in dialogue.
19-year-old Polissya defender Artem Smolyakov has signed a contract with Los Angeles until 2028. He will become a partner of world champions Hugo Lloris and Olivier Giroud.
After an enemy drone strike at Chornobyl NPP, the outer cladding of the New Safe Confinement Arch caught fire. The fire was localized, and the radiation background remains normal.
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.