Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that ending the war by summer depends on US pressure on Russia. He noted that a peace agreement is possible if both sides desire it and security guarantees are provided to Ukraine.
At the meeting of the Staff for the elimination of the consequences of the emergency situation in the energy sector, the strengthening of Kyiv's air defense, particularly energy facilities, was discussed. Other critical infrastructure facilities requiring protection have been identified and prioritized.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hears for the first time about the intentions to announce elections on February 24. He stated that the elections will take place after the ceasefire, and the US does not link them to security guarantees.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the operational situation in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk directions with Airborne Assault Forces commanders. The meeting concerned logistics, equipment repair, and evacuation of the wounded.
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 Ministry of Defense does not intend to review the decision regarding payments to the family of Nazar Daletsky, who returned from captivity after being presumed dead. All payments were made in accordance with current legislation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that any diplomatic initiatives to end the war could be supported. He emphasized the key role of US leadership in this process.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that security guarantees for Ukraine are being formed as a multi-level system that will come into effect after a peace agreement. Key elements are the Armed Forces of Ukraine, an international support coalition, and US participation.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the detention of a National Guard lieutenant who helped a Kyiv official organize a scheme to evade military service. The detained NGU officer tried to flee Ukraine but returned and was apprehended.
The absence of the US Secretary of Defense at the NATO meeting is not a signal of a diminished role for the Alliance for Washington. Europe has significantly strengthened its own responsibility for collective security over the past year.
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.
Since the beginning of the day, 47 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, having made 18 and 10 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers, respectively.
The Kharkiv prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an FSB officer who tortured civilians in the Kharkiv region. The accused abused Ukrainians, using electric shock torture and filing teeth.
On February 11, a Russian drone hit an ambulance service vehicle in the Kharkiv region. One woman was killed, and other passengers were injured.
Today, at approximately 2:40 PM, the enemy launched Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" aeroballistic missiles from MiG-31K aircraft. Ukrainian forces neutralized them; the missiles did not reach their targets.
The SBU and police detained 7 individuals in four regions of Ukraine for attempting to illegally sell weapons. Among the seized items were Kalashnikov automatic rifles, RPGs, and ammunition.
According to the mayor of Lviv, as of this moment, there is no information about destruction or casualties. City services are inspecting the community's territory.
The Swiss Federal Council has approved an aid package for Ukraine worth up to 32 million Swiss francs to overcome the energy crisis. The aid includes 18 gas power generation modules and 80 diesel generators.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling on the International Olympic Committee to allow Ukrainian athletes to use symbols honoring those killed by Russian aggression. This came after Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing in a helmet featuring portraits of deceased athletes.
A number of high-profile medical scandals have been exposed in Ukraine, undermining trust in the healthcare system. These include the "Doctor P" case, transplantation manipulations, and accusations against medical staff at the "Odrex" clinic for improper performance of duties.
The European Parliament has approved a support loan for Ukraine amounting to 90 billion euros for 2026-2027. These funds will be directed towards macro-financial assistance and strengthening defense capabilities.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants a 12-month deferment from mobilization to persons aged 18-24. This applies to those who served under contract during martial law.
The Odesa TCC and SP is conducting an internal investigation following an incident on February 9-10, when a man wanted for violating military registration rules inflicted bodily harm upon himself. The man, who was on the wanted list, was hospitalized after he "intentionally inflicted bodily harm upon himself" while at the TCC.
The number of patents in Russia has shrunk to a minimum in over two decades, and real innovations have virtually disappeared. Russia invests more in purchasing foreign technologies than in developing its own science.
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 SBU detained a 28-year-old Russian, a former intelligence officer, who, under the guise of a civilian from the Krasnoyarsk Krai, was collecting data on servicemen of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He faces up to 15 years in prison for espionage.
Retired judge Denys Nevyadomsky spoke about how to identify politically motivated criminal proceedings used to pressure businesses. He named signs of such cases, including investigators' focus on pressure rather than evidence collection, property seizures, and dragging out investigations.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of three children and their father in the Kharkiv region, as well as the shelling of a Zaporizhzhia hospital and a railway depot in Konotop. In total, the enemy launched 129 attack drones, which, according to Zelenskyy, undermines trust in diplomacy.
A fictitious employment scheme was uncovered at the main military hospital, where approximately 2. 6 million UAH was embezzled. The scheme's organizer withdrew funds from the cards of fictitiously employed individuals.
