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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the Russian drone attack on a residential building in Bohodukhiv, which killed three children and their 24-year-old father. He emphasized that the actions of the aggressor state cannot go unpunished, and every Russian criminal must face justice.
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.
Denys Shmyhal met with ambassadors of G7 and EU countries to discuss energy recovery, preparation for the heating season, and the need for generators. He announced the creation of the Ukraine Energy Support Coordination Group.
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.
NATO has announced the launch of the Arctic Century initiative to consolidate military activities in the High North. This will strengthen deterrence in the face of increasing Russian military activity and China's growing interest.
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.
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.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine received almost all military aid from the Alliance. Partner support is critically important for Ukraine.
On February 12, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will participate in a meeting of NATO defense ministers. They will discuss military support for Ukraine and strengthening collective security in Europe.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 13 to 15. He will also receive the Ewald von Kleist Award, dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.
NATO countries have agreed to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. This will be accompanied by strengthening the Alliance's defense industry and capabilities.
President Zelenskyy accepted the US proposal to hold the next round of negotiations to end the war, where the issue of territory will be discussed. Ukraine may approve a peace proposal through a parliamentary vote or a national referendum.
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.
The Kyiv City State Administration urged residents of the capital to check and replenish their supplies of drinking and technical water due to possible enemy shelling. The recommended norm per person is: 3 liters of drinking water and 10–12 liters of technical water.
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.
In Kyiv region, the consequences of the Russian shelling of an industrial enterprise in Yahotyn are being eliminated for the fifth day. Rescuers are dousing the remains of structures where burning continues, despite significant destruction.
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.
On the night of February 11, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Volgograd, as well as fuel and lubricants warehouses, MTZ, air defense systems, and enemy concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a fire at the refinery and is clarifying the extent of the damage.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych continues to use a helmet with images of deceased athletes, despite warnings from the IOC. The International Olympic Committee states that this violates rules regarding political messages at the Olympic Games.
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 President held a conference call regarding ongoing Russian attacks. Instructions were given to strengthen infrastructure protection and ensure the heat package program.
Air defense is heard working in Lviv after a warning about high-speed targets. Mayor Sadovyi reported a "Kinzhal" missile heading towards the city.
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.
A scheme to profit from pet owners traveling abroad has been exposed in Kyiv. Officials artificially delayed deadlines and demanded 7 to 12 thousand hryvnias for expedited service. The heads of two veterinary clinics have been detained and are being prepared for suspicion.
