President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the IOC's disqualification of Vladyslav Heraskevych due to his "helmet of memory," stating that it is not about the principles of Olympism. He emphasized that sport does not mean oblivion, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic, located 1750 km from Ukraine. After the attack, a fire broke out in the technological section and the visbreaking unit.
President Zelenskyy accepted the US proposal to hold talks on ending the war, where the issue of territories will be discussed. International expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky believes that Russia is not interested in a ceasefire and does not expect quick results.
People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko stated that the empty session hall and the inability to consider issues are related to the poisoning of fellow MPs. Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that on February 12, the Rada did not consider any issues due to a lack of votes, partly due to the poisoning of deputies.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that allows for faster and more effective sale of confiscated assets. Funds from the sale will be directed to the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, consumers in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv regions and Kyiv were de-energized, and heat supply was disrupted. Due to bad weather, Zakarpattia region was left without electricity.
Vladyslav Heraskevych proposed that the IOC conclude the "Helmet of Memory" scandal by calling for the ban to be lifted and an apology issued. He also suggested providing electricity generators for Ukrainian sports facilities.
An ATESH agent poured sugar into the fuel tank of a KAMAZ special vehicle with "Omut" equipment, which was preparing to leave for Sumy. This will disrupt the deployment of "Omut" protection and make the equipment a target for Ukrainian Armed Forces drones.
Russian troops launched another attack on DTEK TPP on February 12, causing significant damage to equipment. This is the eleventh massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 24 ballistic missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 219 drones. 15 ballistic missiles, one guided missile, and 197 drones were neutralized.
Almost 2,600 Kyiv homes were left without heating after critical infrastructure was damaged. Utility workers are working to restore heat supply, while more than 1,100 homes are still without heating due to damage to the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant.
During the night, Russian forces attacked Dnipro with missiles and drones, wounding four people, including an infant. An infrastructure facility, private homes, and cars were damaged.
The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Department reports that the Kremlin is trying to restore political influence in the Baltic region through controlled academic structures. The "Baltic-Scandinavian Macroregion" project is coordinated by the Russian Presidential Administration and is a hybrid influence operation.
Since the beginning of the day, 113 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used 5231 kamikaze drones and carried out 2583 shellings of settlements.
Russian troops shelled Barvinkove, Izium district, hitting a two-story store. As a result of the attack, 10 people were injured and suffered an acute stress reaction; a fire broke out.
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.
