Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. He instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other agencies to develop options for support without compromising Ukraine's defense.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, where resilience plans were approved for all Ukrainian regions and regional cities, except Kyiv. The government, the Ministry of Defense, and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received tasks regarding preparations for next winter.
Why aren't they fighting? The "Fair Mobilization" movement has published new profiles of bloggers and activists who are evading service.
President Zelenskyy is preparing a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve the strategy for next winter. Plans for the protection and restoration of energy facilities and critical infrastructure will be updated.
The owner of an energy distribution company and three officials are suspected of embezzling UAH 68 million. The funds were siphoned off through a fictitious position of an advisor with a million-hryvnia salary.
On February 27, a missile threat was declared in 13 regions of the Russian Federation, including the deep rear. In eight of them, this happened for the first time since the beginning of hostilities.
Special representative of the Russian dictator Kirill Dmitriev arrived at a hotel in Geneva, where US and Ukrainian representatives are holding talks.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council have published information about ten Russian public figures who support Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This data is available on the War&Sanctions portal in the "Kremlin's Mouthpieces" section.
Talks involving Ukraine and the United States in Geneva will begin before noon. The Ukrainian delegation is headed by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline was a deliberate act of sabotage by Russia against Hungary and Slovakia. These countries have not condemned Russia's actions, which uses energy dependence as a weapon.
The occupiers were unable to collapse the energy system thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian energy workers and the support of international partners.
Such videos appear regularly after each prisoner exchange and show signs of pre-arranged staging.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
Ukraine could export military goods and services worth "several billion dollars" this year. The possibility of introducing a tax on these exports is being considered.
The Russian authorities have organized the program "Foundations of Russian Statehood" for over 1,500 employees of 47 large companies, including state corporations. The program's goal is to form "correct values" and intensify propaganda among the middle class.
Another round of trilateral Ukraine-US-f negotiations took place in Geneva, described as intensive and substantive. The next stage is to coordinate decisions for consideration by the presidents, which should be real, not formal.
Negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Geneva have concluded. The work of the political and military groups lasted approximately two hours.
President Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 10 Russian athletes. They support Russian aggression, abduct Ukrainian children, and illegally visit occupied territories.
Russians use song contests in Donetsk to militarize Ukrainian children, imposing a cult of war on them. Schoolchildren performed patriotic songs about the heroes of the "Great Patriotic War."
Andriy Sybiha appealed to the G7 countries to increase energy assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense. He noted that Ukraine needs about $15 billion to finance air defense.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia will continue strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure in February 2026. The aggressor country does not intend to stop the war.
The President of Ukraine established the Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Industrial Policy and Defense Technologies under the National Security and Defense Council. Its task is to combine state decisions, front-line needs, and manufacturers' capabilities to strengthen defense capabilities.
The Ukrainian delegation has begun preparations for trilateral talks with the US and Russia in Geneva on February 17-18. Its members include Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Andriy Hnatov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsia, and Vadym Skibitskyi.
The Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation Policy has resumed its work, allowing Ukrainian enterprises to export controlled goods. This decision is under state control and prioritizes the needs of the Defense Forces, which will contribute to the development of the defense industry and new alliances.
On February 11, 2026, President Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision of January 30, 2026, on security guarantees for Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense are to prepare draft international treaties on security guarantees.
In occupied Crimea, a "law" is being prepared to allocate land plots to participants in the war against Ukraine at their place of residence. This decision aims to incentivize Crimean residents to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense and reduce the burden on the budget.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, Russians are involving children in a militarized education system, conducting "first aid master classes" in Alchevsk. These events are an element of systemic militarization, preparing children for life in wartime conditions.
The investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
