Slovakia and Hungary have reported disruptions in oil supply via the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary blames Ukraine, while Ukraine denies the accusations, citing Russian attacks.
Ukraine expects official approval of a new $8. 2 billion IMF program in the coming weeks. This agreement will replace the existing credit facility and help maintain economic stability.
Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains a 10% lead over Prime Minister Orbán's Fidesz party in February. This is according to a poll conducted by the Idea Institute ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections.
The Volgograd oil refinery, owned by Lukoil, has ceased operations after being hit by Ukrainian drones. Key equipment, which accounts for 40% of the plant's capacity, has been damaged.
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, canceled about 800 flights due to a strike by pilots and flight attendants, affecting about 100,000 passengers. The reason for the strike was demands regarding pension provisions and other labor claims of the staff.
Italian tax police raided Amazon's headquarters in Milan and the homes of seven managers as part of a new tax evasion investigation. The company is suspected of failing to declare income and having a hidden permanent establishment in Italy from 2019 to 2024.
Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia through 'grey market' schemes, circumventing sanctions. Some of these vehicles are manufactured in China, while others are imported from third countries.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry commented on the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She noted that rules are a priority, despite the importance of messages of remembrance.
Five police officers were killed in Pakistan after returning from an operation against militants. In response, police eliminated four militants.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the decision on holding elections in Ukraine during the war is an internal matter of the state. The Alliance sees no grounds for external pressure on the Ukrainian leadership regarding this issue.
The Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine aims to raise 5 billion euros, but so far only 1. 4 billion euros have been secured. The program involves purchasing large-caliber shells for Ukraine to reduce its strategic disadvantage on the battlefield.
President Zelenskyy's announcement of election and referendum plans on February 24 is unrealistic, as it is impossible without a peace agreement with Russia. Ukraine needs security guarantees and a ceasefire to hold elections.
President Zelenskyy plans to announce a plan for presidential elections and a referendum on February 24. This is due to the Trump administration's insistence on holding votes by May 15.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said he expects more announcements of commitments under the PURL initiative to supply Ukraine with American weapons. Allies have pledged to purchase more than $4.5 billion worth of weapons.
A federal grand jury in Washington refused to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They were accused of calling on the military not to obey "illegal orders."
Captain of the container ship NewNew Polar Bear, Wang Wenguo, pleaded not guilty in the case of damage to underwater infrastructure between Finland and Estonia. A Hong Kong court is considering charges of criminal damage caused by the ship's anchor.
The head of US intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is winding down the activities of a group that monitored foreign interference. The decision is explained by the desire to reduce the "politicization" of intelligence and reallocate resources to combat real threats.
The federal ICE agency is stepping up measures against activists who harass agents during operations. The number of criminal cases for interfering with law enforcement has sharply increased.
Spotify expects an operating profit of 660 million euros in the first quarter, exceeding analysts' forecasts. This is due to an increase in the number of users and price increases.
In Nigeria, on February 3, 2024, an armed group killed 21 people in the town of Doma, Katsina State. This happened after the termination of a non-aggression pact concluded by the community with criminals last September.
The office of US Vice President J. D. Vance deleted a post about the 1915 "Armenian genocide," calling it a technical staff error. This happened after Vance's visit to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex in Yerevan.
Paramount Global has introduced a special fee of 25 cents per share for Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders. This is done to compensate for delays due to antitrust reviews and to increase the attractiveness of the deal.
The US has deployed Patriot air defense systems on mobile trucks at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for more agile position changes. This decision allows US forces to respond more quickly to potential Iranian attacks, despite ongoing negotiations in Oman.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, providing for economic and security cooperation. The document paves the way for expanding American influence in the South Caucasus and strengthening regional stability.
Kaja Kallas stated that she would propose a list of concessions that Europe should demand from Russia for a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Among the conditions are the return of Ukrainian children and restrictions on Russian armed forces.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. He has vowed to continue fighting to prevent the populist Reform party from coming to power.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible without taking into account Russia's security interests. He called this a key factor in ending hostilities.
The United States will transfer command of NATO's Joint Forces in Naples and Norfolk to European officers. This move aligns with US President Donald Trump's demands for greater responsibility of European countries for their own security.
In Bulgaria, police are investigating the deaths of six people in the Balkan Mountains, found within a week. The case is linked to a non-governmental organization and is being considered as a mass murder or ritual suicide.
Elon Musk announced a change in SpaceX's priorities, focusing on creating a self-sufficient city on the Moon. This task is more realistic and faster than colonizing Mars, with the first uncrewed landing in March 2027.
