The SAP and NABU have served a notice of suspicion to former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko in the "Midas" case. He is accused of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization linked to a fund on the island of Anguilla.
In the Bryansk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation, significant problems with energy supply arose after a night attack. This led to power and heating outages in residential areas.
Oil is getting cheaper amid IEA forecasts of a record surplus of 3. 7 million barrels per day by 2026. The softening of US rhetoric towards Iran also affects prices.
A devastating storm system with tornadoes and squally winds hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. Thousands of households were left without power, but there were no fatalities.
A deep cyclone has hit New Zealand's North Island, leaving tens of thousands of households without power. Flights in Wellington have been canceled due to wind gusts of up to 193 km/h.
The governor of the Belgorod region reported a massive attack that led to significant damage to energy facilities. Emergency crews are assessing the extent of the destruction and beginning restoration work.
Hungary and Slovakia have approached Croatia regarding the transportation of Russian oil via the Adriatic pipeline. This decision is due to the cessation of transit through the Ukrainian branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline after Russian attacks.
Russian authorities are investigating the collision of the oil tanker "Tony" with a pier in the port of Ust-Luga. The incident resulted in damage to infrastructure, but no oil spill or casualties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new aid packages for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense missiles as a priority. Decisions on energy and a new sanctions package against those involved in the war are also expected.
President Zelenskyy named three key steps for Donald Trump to stop Russian aggression. These are providing security guarantees to Ukraine, demanding Moscow to cease fire, and increasing support for Ukraine if Putin refuses.
On February 16, scheduled power outages will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
About 500 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the Russian strike on February 12. Utility workers have restored heat supply to 2,100 out of 2,600 buildings.
Iran is proposing that the United States include an economic component in a new nuclear deal, which would entail mutual benefits in exchange for limiting nuclear activities and easing sanctions. Tehran is talking about possible agreements in the energy, mining, and aviation sectors.
The US Indo-Pacific Command intercepted the Panamanian-flagged tanker Veronica III, which was transporting Iranian oil in violation of sanctions. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia, where he will meet with Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini. He will discuss US-Slovak relations, regional security, and nuclear energy.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that continuous Russian air strikes on the capital's critical infrastructure over two months have brought the city to the brink of disaster. 3.5 million residents are enduring the harshest winter since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. Strikes were also carried out on a repair unit and a concentration of enemy manpower.
In Odesa and Chornomorsk, some consumers were left without electricity and water due to an accident at the energy company's equipment. Critical infrastructure facilities have been switched to backup power.
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko will receive a notice of suspicion after being detained at the border in the "Midas" case. He tried to leave the country but was stopped by law enforcement officers.
NABU detectives detained former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko while he was crossing the state border. The detention took place as part of the "Midas" case; initial investigative actions are ongoing.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski. They discussed the situation at the front, the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system, and defense cooperation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements in Munich regarding energy and military aid to Ukraine by February 24. He emphasized the need for air defense to counter Russian terror.
Over the week, the occupiers launched about 1300 drones, over 1200 aerial bombs, and 50 missiles, almost all ballistic, at Ukraine. The main target of the strikes is energy infrastructure, and residential infrastructure has also been attacked.
Electric transport has been temporarily suspended in Kherson. Specialists are carrying out emergency restoration work on power supply facilities.
In Kyiv, heating was restored in 1100 high-rise buildings within a day. In total, heat has been returned to 1500 buildings after the attack on February 12.
On February 15, Krasnodar Krai was subjected to a massive drone attack. In the village of Volna, drones hit a fuel tank, causing large-scale fires.
New Zealand authorities have updated warnings for extreme rainfall and stormy winds. Extensive flooding has already led to the death of at least one person.
Cuba has canceled its annual cigar festival due to fuel shortages and power outages caused by the US oil embargo. This decision will affect the country's revenues and the global market for premium cigars.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. They discussed peace efforts, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and Ukraine's EU membership.
In Kyiv, utility services are restoring the supply of coolant to homes in Troieshchyna. Specialists are working to ensure that water in the heating system reaches its destination and to bleed air.
