Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged not to send money to Ukraine, stating that "war harms business. " He also called German leader Friedrich Merz a "weak leader" without naming him.
Nazar Zadniprovskyi explained why Halyna Bezruk chose a career in Russia instead of Ukraine. The actress believes that there are no opportunities in Ukraine for her role as a music hall singer.
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.
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.
The blocking of Telegram in Russia provokes the degradation of small businesses, as the messenger is a key platform for marketing and communication. This demonstrates the Russian leadership's reliance on conservative groups and its desire for digital isolation of society.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych reacted harshly to his disqualification at the 2026 Olympics due to a "memory helmet" with which he honored fallen Ukrainian athletes. The athlete considers the decision selective and is considering an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the next round of peace talks, after the meeting in Abu Dhabi, will take place "soon. " Ukraine, the United States, and Russia participated in the meeting.
Russian authorities effectively blocked the WhatsApp messenger on February 11, making it inaccessible without complex workarounds. The application has also been removed from Roskomnadzor's online catalog.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the actions of the Russians at the front indicate their readiness to fight until autumn. President Zelenskyy noted that the end of the war by summer depends on the United States.
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.
Ukraine is forming a new defense model based on technological solutions and innovations. The country is ready to share these developments with partners.
Hungarian opposition party Tisza leader Péter Magyar stated that Viktor Orban plans to leak his intimate videos, calling it "blackmail in the style of Russia. " Magyar claims that many journalists received a link to a video where he is with his ex-girlfriend.
Sergei Lavrov claims that Russia has not received a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, neither officially nor unofficially. He called further versions of the agreement "attempts to rape the American initiative" by Zelensky and his patrons.
The "East" Operation Task Force refutes the enemy's capture of Bondarne. The settlements of Bondarne and Nykyforivka remain under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
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 investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
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.
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.
Vladyslav Heraskevych, the flag bearer for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, does not consider the IOC ban justified. He will continue to use a helmet depicting 24 deceased Ukrainian athletes.
Georgia is patiently awaiting the restoration of relations with the United States after US Vice President J. D. Vance visited Armenia and Azerbaijan, bypassing Tbilisi. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that Georgia is ready to restore the partnership without preconditions.
European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, will embark on a tour of EU countries. The goal is to persuade governments and the defence industry to ramp up missile production for Ukraine and European stockpiles.
Over 200,000 Kyiv residents have already used the 211 mobile Invincibility Points of the State Emergency Service, deployed in 108 locations. These points provide warmth, food, and assistance, especially during power outages.
American TV channel Newsmax has signed a licensing agreement to launch Newsmax Ukraine in spring 2026. The channel will produce its own news and retransmit Newsmax content.
Russia's internet watchdog is slowing down Telegram's operations due to legal violations. Moscow is trying to force Russians to use the more tightly controlled domestic online service Max.
The Ukrainian athlete was allowed to honor the memory of fallen athletes, but was not allowed to use a "helmet of memory" for this purpose.
Italian snowboarder Roland Fischnaller competed at the 2026 Olympics in a helmet with a Russian tricolor, and the IOC did not take disciplinary action. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was forbidden to compete in a helmet with portraits of deceased athletes.
The SBU exposed a GRU agent in the AFU in the Kharkiv region who was transmitting data on the deployment of units to the enemy. The perpetrator, a 30-year-old mobilized man, collected information about command posts, warehouses, and artillery, and also possessed combat grenades and explosives.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine expresses hope for a fair, objective, and impartial decision from the International Olympic Committee.
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.
