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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet. They discussed the needs for armaments and the transition of the army to a corps command system.

Ukraine's President meets with the new head of NATO's Military Committee to discuss preparations for Ramstein and defense needs. Intelligence reports that Russia is creating new divisions and expanding cooperation with the DPRK.

Pete Hagesse will visit Europe on February 10-17 and participate in the Ramstein meeting. At the meeting, he will reaffirm the US desire for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.

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.

The Vice Prime Minister said that Ukraine's membership in the EU is not subject to negotiations and will happen regardless of any plans. She also recalled the irreversibility of Ukraine's membership in NATO, which has been confirmed by all allies.

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.

WhatsApp has detected cyberattacks on approximately 100 journalists and activists in Europe using the Graphite spyware from Paragon Solutions. The attacks were carried out through a "zero-click" vulnerability in group chats.

For the first time, the UK convenes a meeting of the Ramstein for the United States on February 12 at NATO headquarters. Defense Secretary John Healey holds the 26th meeting to discuss support for Ukraine.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said that the likelihood of Ukraine returning nuclear weapons is “almost zero. ” This is a response to Zelenskyy's words about nuclear weapons as an alternative to NATO membership.

Spanish police have detained an 18-year-old hacker who carried out more than 40 cyberattacks on international organizations in 2024. During the search, computers and 50 cryptocurrency accounts were seized.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and preparations for the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

The Trump administration will present a plan to end the war in Ukraine, which includes freezing the conflict. The plan includes an uncertain status for the occupied territories and security guarantees for Ukraine.

The administration of Argentine President Javier Millais has announced the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The decision is explained as a defense of sovereignty and criticism of WHO's actions during the pandemic.

According to a CEDMO poll, 68% of Poles and 44% of Czechs support Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia. In the Czech Republic, young people (62%) show the most support, while in Poland, it's people over 65 (79%).

Monthly conscription to the Russian army does not cover the losses of the military at the front. Members of the State Duma justify the refusal to mobilize again, despite staffing problems.

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede announced early parliamentary elections on March 11. The main issues of the campaign will be independence from Denmark and protection from US claims, with the majority of the population supporting the idea of sovereignty.

The President declared that there could be no compromise on Ukraine's sovereignty. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to end the hot phase of the war through military and diplomatic instruments.

The Ukrainian president is ready to negotiate with Putin if it stops the war, but considers him an enemy. Zelensky emphasized that the fastest way to peace is to join NATO and maintain sanctions against Russia.

President Zelenskyy said that he declined the invitation to Trump's inauguration because he could not meet in person. Trump invited the Ukrainian leader “in general terms.

Ukraine's president has said that the country needs protection while waiting to join NATO. Among the options are nuclear weapons, missile systems, or a contingent of other countries' military.

Ukraine maintains communication with the Trump team on possible terms of cooperation. The exchange of rare earth metals for US aid is being discussed.

Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed Minister of Finance of Norway in the new government. The appointment follows the Center Party's withdrawal from the government over disputes over EU energy directives.

EU leaders support Denmark's territorial integrity and oppose US plans for Greenland. NATO proposes to increase its military presence in the Arctic region with the participation of its northern allies.

Mark Rutte called Trump's interest in Greenland logical and called for a stronger NATO presence in the far north. Denmark once again reminded that Greenland is not for sale, and most locals are against joining the United States.

Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.

Polish President Duda said that his country should participate in negotiations on Ukraine if they are initiated by Trump. He also expressed concern about a possible increase in crime after the war.

The number of German army personnel decreased to 181,150 at the end of the year. The reduction affected mainly temporary military personnel, while the number of professional soldiers increased.

The President of Ukraine said that Trump could force Putin to peace through tough sanctions against Russia's banking system and energy sector. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of continuing to support the Armed Forces and obtaining security guarantees.

Zelenskiy said that Putin is avoiding real negotiations with Ukraine by insisting on war with the West. The Russian dictator is trying to present the conflict as a confrontation with NATO, not Ukraine.

Mark Rutte said that a peace agreement with Russia must be sustainable and prevent further aggression. The NATO Secretary General has a secret plan for the negotiations, but does not disclose the details.