Yulia Havryliuk


Shmyhal spoke with Tusk: what was discussed
The prime ministers of Ukraine and Poland discussed defense cooperation and the development of border infrastructure. Poland provided Ukraine with the 46th military aid package and will support European integration during its EU presidency.

Zelensky told about the experimental contract: what is promised to the military
Zelenskyy announces an experimental one-year contract for the military with a remuneration of UAH 1 million. Contractors will receive free university education and a 0% mortgage.

Hamas suspends hostage release, blames Israel
Hamas abandoned the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners scheduled for February 15. The terrorists accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid and preventing the return of residents of northern Gaza.

In Germany, Russian pleads guilty to murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in court
A 58-year-old Russian man pleaded guilty to murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau after a dispute in a bar. The motive was an insult to “national pride” during a discussion about the war in Ukraine.

Denial of access to data: how Musk and Vance are attacking the courts
A US federal court has blocked Musk's team's access to confidential Treasury Department data. Musk and Vance publicly criticize the court's decision and question judicial oversight.

Russia destroys documents of the National Archive Fund in Dnipropetrovs'k region
As a result of a Russian drone attack, the Mezhivskyi archival unit in Dnipropetrovs'k region was damaged. About 10% of the collection of documents of the National Archival Fond was lost due to the fire and its extinguishing.

Should we expect peace in Ukraine in the near future: the DIU answers
Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said he expected important events at the Munich Security Conference. According to him, peace requires active work at all levels.

Trump's Special Representative Kellogg prepares options for ending the war in Ukraine - media
Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, is working on options for ending the war in Ukraine and plans to coordinate with NATO countries.

Kanye West deletes his X account after “anti-Semitic outburst”
Rapper Kanye West published a series of anti-Semitic posts on X, including praise for Hitler. David Schwimmer and the Campaign Against Antisemitism organization called on Elon Musk to block his account.

A gang of apartment burglars posing as foreign military personnel was exposed in Kyiv
A group of 6 criminals were detained in Kyiv who were robbing apartments under the guise of foreign legion members. Among the detainees were Ukrainians and foreigners, some of whom were on the international wanted list.

The man who shot a pensioner at a gas station in Kyiv will be sent for compulsory treatment
The 41-year-old man who shot a 65-year-old pensioner at a gas station in Kyiv will be subjected to compulsory treatment. An examination confirmed his insanity, and he had previously been treated in psychiatric institutions.

The documentary “The Porcelain War” wins the US Directors Guild Award
The documentary The Porcelain War won a Director's Guild Award and was nominated for an Oscar in 2025. The film tells the story of three Ukrainian ceramic artists who left Crimea due to the occupation and now work in Kharkiv.

Ukrainian digital documents will be able to work in the EU
The EU is launching a Digital Identity Wallet for the use of electronic documents between countries by the end of 2026. Ukraine is already testing the integration of Diia with this system for SIM card registration and banking services.

Scotch Whisky Day and Marriage Proposal Day: what is celebrated on February 8
February 8 is the International Day of Scotch Whisky, Opera Day, and Marriage Proposal Day. Also on this day, the Orthodox Church honors Saints Zacharias the Sickle and Theodore the Stratilite.

Ukraine does not propose to “give away” its resources, but seeks to develop them together with allies - Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy maintains a strategic partnership with the United States in rare earths mining in exchange for support. Ukraine has the largest titanium reserves in Europe and significant uranium deposits, which it proposes to develop jointly.

“Maybe": Trump doesn't rule out talks with Putin
Donald Trump said he could talk to Putin, with whom he had a “good relationship. ” Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a personal meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Russia.

Woman dies of flu complications in Rivne region
A 62-year-old woman from Varas district died of complications of influenza A in the infectious diseases department. The patient had cancer and had not been vaccinated.

Trump announces possible meeting with Zelenskiy next week
Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. The US president emphasized that he has no plans to visit Kyiv and continues to look for ways to end the war.

Fake “order” on mobilization in Odesa: a new invention of Russian propagandists
A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.

32-year-old man dies in Chernivtsi while undergoing preliminary medical examination: Ombudsman responds
A 32-year-old man who was wanted for evading mobilization died while undergoing a military medical examination in Chernivtsi. The man voluntarily came to the military enlistment office, where he became ill and resuscitation efforts failed.

In Lviv, a woman was hit by a trolleybus and died on the way to the hospital
A 72-year-old woman was hit by a trolleybus #23 at the Avtovokzal (bus station) in Lviv when she was getting off. The victim died on the way to the hospital.

The Cabinet of Ministers appointed the State Secretary of the Government and made personnel changes in the regions
The Government made a number of appointments to senior positions. Oleksandr Yarema was reappointed as State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and new deputies were appointed to various departments.

Umerov gets two new deputies: who they are and what they will be responsible for
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Moysiuk and Valeriy Churkin as deputy ministers of defense. Moisyuk will be responsible for the development of the Defense Forces, while Churkin will be in charge of military technology and innovation.

The EU wants to increase defense spending: what it offers
The EU is considering expanding the definition of defense investment and changing fiscal rules to increase military spending. Poland proposes to include spending on infrastructure and dual-use facilities.

Zelenska: Trust in psychological assistance has increased in Ukraine
The level of distrust in psychological assistance in Ukraine has decreased from 46% to 22%. The number of Ukrainians who use the services of psychologists has increased from 7% to 17%.

North Korean troops likely preparing for new attacks in Kursk region - British intelligence
DPRK units temporarily left their advanced positions in the Kursk region to regroup. According to British intelligence, this may be due to heavy losses during the attacks.

Stefanishyna: Ukraine is preparing for a dialogue with the US on frozen Russian assets
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine continues to work on the recovery of assets of sanctioned persons in Ukraine and abroad. The new US administration is interested in the issue of frozen assets, and a dialog is expected to begin.

“Any first contact will be beneficial” Stefanishyna comments on expected Kellogg's visit
The vice prime minister said that any first contact of the new US administration would be useful for Ukraine and its allies. The comment was made against the backdrop of the announcement of the visit of US Special Representative Keith Kellogg.

Why Hungary is blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU: Stefanyshyna answers
The Vice Prime Minister explained that Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's accession to the EU is political in nature. The decision depends on the consensus of all member states and is linked to geopolitical changes in the world.

Politico: New Pentagon chief to attend upcoming Ramstein meeting
Pete Hughes will participate in the Ramstein meeting on February 12 at NATO headquarters. For the first time, the meeting will be hosted by the United Kingdom instead of the United States, and the future leadership of the format remains in question.