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European leaders express concern over Trump's phone call with Putin about Ukraine. European foreign ministers insist on EU participation in future peace talks.

Boris Pistorius called Trump's talks with Putin about Ukraine “regrettable”.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of involving Ukraine in all negotiations concerning it. He commented on Trump's phone call with Putin and recalled his communication with Zelenskyy.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching a project to recycle used tires from military equipment. Thousands of tons of old tires will be recycled into useful materials for the Armed Forces' repair units.

Germany has announced the delivery of 6,000 modern AI-powered HX-2 kamikaze drones to Ukraine. The drones have a flight range of 100 km, can independently find targets and counter enemy electronic warfare.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagel announced the need to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported this initiative, emphasizing the importance of increasing defense production.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a discussion of Trump's recent statements on peace in Ukraine. Rutte emphasized the importance of achieving peace from a position of strength and avoiding a “Minsk-3” situation.

Pentagon chief Pete Gegseth said that Trump's plan to end the war was not a betrayal of Ukrainian soldiers. The USA is interested in achieving peace through negotiations and will continue to support NATO.

Two drones are found on the territory of Moldova, one of which exploded near Chadyr Lunga. According to preliminary data, fragments of one belong to a Russian UAV, and the Moldovan Foreign Ministry summons the Russian ambassador for explanations.

Keith Kellogg will visit Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine on February 13-22 to promote a plan to end the war. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for resources.

Donald Trump has said that he believes it is unlikely that Ukraine will return to the 2014 borders. At the same time, he suggests that some of the occupied territories may return to Ukrainian control.

US President Donald Trump said he believes Ukraine's membership in NATO is unlikely and impractical. The US will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, but will change its nature.

At the Ramstein meeting, Germany announced the transfer of about 100 guided missiles to Ukraine for the IRIS-T system. Support for Ukraine was confirmed by more than 50 participating countries.

In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. The plan calls for an economic cooperation agreement in exchange for continued material support.

The US Secretary of Defense said that peace for Ukraine requires reliable security guarantees, but not in the Minsk 3. 0 format. NATO membership is not currently seen as a realistic option for a settlement.

The United States does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees. Instead, it is proposed to involve European and non-European troops, but not under the auspices of NATO.

During the Ramstein meeting, Pete Hagseth stated that it was unrealistic to return Ukraine to the 2014 borders. According to him, such a goal would only prolong the war.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commented on the incident with the Russian UAV in Moldova. According to him, this is an example of Russia's destabilizing actions that require a NATO response.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that contacts between the United States and Russia are not a cause for concern, as the United States is a key part of the Alliance. According to him, NATO is 50% US in terms of economic power.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that future peace talks to end the war in Ukraine should be conducted from a position of strength. According to him, the EU and the US should increase assistance to Ukraine to achieve this goal.

Mark Rutte said that NATO would respond with a devastating response in the event of a Russian attack on the Alliance. The Secretary General emphasized the importance of helping Ukraine and strengthening its own defense capabilities.

69% of Ukrainians believe that the suspension of USAID funding will have negative consequences for the country. At the same time, 59% see this as an element of justice due to the ineffectiveness of some projects.

Zelenskyy announced Russia's plans to increase its army by 12-15 divisions in 2025. The president warned that the new troops could be used not only against Ukraine but also against NATO countries.

Pete Hughes arrives at NATO headquarters in Brussels and speaks of the need to strengthen the Alliance. The US Secretary of Defense will participate in the Ramstein meeting, which is being convened by the UK for the first time.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine takes part in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Brussels. They discuss arms supplies for 2025 and the development of the defense industry in Ukraine.

Danish military intelligence has published an assessment of threats from Russia in the coming years. Under the worst-case scenario, Russia could be ready for a large-scale conflict in Europe in 5 years.

The Ministry of Defense has launched the Contract 18-24 project for Ukrainians aged 18-24 with a payout of up to UAH 1 million. Participants will receive enhanced training in accordance with NATO standards, a preferential mortgage, and social guarantees.

The President of Ukraine says that security guarantees without US participation are not genuine. Zelenskyy is ready to offer lucrative contracts to American companies to rebuild Ukraine to attract Trump's support.

U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagel will attend the Ramstein-NATO meeting in Brussels, but no announcements on new weapons for Ukraine are expected. It is worth noting that this is the first time that the UK, not the US, has convened the Ramstein meeting.