German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius sees no signs of a prolonged war by Russia against Ukraine. He emphasized the need to stop the flow of money from energy resources to the Russian Federation.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that Russia is waging a cognitive war against the country, imposing the idea of the danger of a European choice. As a result of Moldova's rapprochement with the European Union, "the same thing will happen to it as to Ukraine."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the biggest compromise is Kyiv's readiness to end the war, while Putin is still not in prison. He noted that Putin is in a difficult position and has "not much time."
In Kyiv, a man died during police detention. According to expert findings, the cause of death was heart disease; the police provided details of the incident.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not lose in the confrontation with Russia, and the Trump administration understood this. He noted that one kilometer of occupied land costs Russia 170 casualties.
US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East. The goal is to increase pressure on Iran amid discussions about limiting its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The main focus of the meeting was strengthening air defense and joint weapons production; new ideas for enhancing air defense were discussed.
In Odesa, on the night of February 14, an enemy UAV damaged a one-story residential building, causing a fire. Information regarding casualties is being clarified.
20 MW of distributed generation has been commissioned in Kyiv and the region, with additional volumes expected soon. The situation with electricity and heat supply remains difficult.
In the Vyshhorod district of Kyiv region, a man sustained multiple shrapnel wounds, and a woman suffered a closed fracture. Their house was significantly damaged, and the fire has been extinguished.
Russian troops attacked the Novhorod-Siverskyi district state administration in the border area of Chernihiv region. As a result of a hit by a Geran-type attack UAV, the RSA building was "practically destroyed."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled a meeting with European leaders on the war in Ukraine at the Munich Conference. This raised concerns in Europe about a change in sentiment in Washington.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. They discussed diplomatic work, the situation at the front, and joint weapons production, as well as Finland's 32nd package of military aid.
President Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 110/2026, which updates the procedure for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship. The document provides new rules for foreigners, military personnel, and stateless persons.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for February 13 at 42. 99 hryvnias. The euro exchange rate is 51.03 hryvnias.
In 2025, Russians killed at least 2,919 civilians and wounded 17,775, an increase of 12% and 25% respectively compared to 2024. Drone strikes caused the majority of civilian casualties.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that his department will ensure "fair international observation" in the State Duma elections in September 2026 in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The goal is to create an illusion of legitimacy for the electoral processes in the Ukrainian territories seized by Russia.
As a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Polohy districts, a man was killed and a woman was injured. The occupiers launched 559 strikes on 37 settlements in the region.
On most of Ukraine's territory, February 13 will be cloudy with clearings. Light rains are expected in the south, east, and west, as well as fog and ice.
Norway and France have signed an agreement to provide Ukraine with key surveillance and air-to-ground weapon capabilities. These projects "reflect Ukraine's most urgent priorities and will have a rapid effect."
Russia is blocking WhatsApp and other Western platforms to regain control over the information space. The Kremlin aims to transfer Russians to the state messenger Max.
On the night of February 13, drone debris fell on industrial facilities in Russia's Volgograd region, causing a fire and damaging cars. The regional governor confirmed the attack, stating that three people were injured.
Global oil prices are showing their first weekly decline in 2026. This is due to concerns about a crude oil surplus and ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran.
In occupied Crimea, transport operates in survival mode: buses are delayed, heating is turned off to save fuel. School routes are canceled, trolleybuses stop during blackouts.
Three polls show that most voters believe Joe Biden performed better as president than Donald Trump. Americans' optimism about the future has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades.
Kenya accuses Russia of recruiting its citizens for the war against Ukraine. The African country's Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, announced a visit to Moscow to demand an end to this practice.
State Border Guard Service drone pilots in the South hit an enemy boat, a ground robotic complex, a communication antenna, and a video surveillance camera. The State Border Guard Service continues to effectively reduce the enemy's capabilities.
On February 12, 132 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy used 22 missiles, 70 air strikes, and 5,418 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction with 34 attacks.
Significant disruptions to electricity, heating, and water supply are being recorded in the Odesa district after the attack. Residential, industrial, energy, and port infrastructures have been damaged, and four people have been injured.
Fighters of the "Tsunami" regiment evacuated a family with children and the body of their mother from Kostiantynivka, which is under constant shelling. The children and grandmother were taken to Kramatorsk for further support.
