The CAS ad hoc panel rejected Heraskevych's complaint. The court sided with the IOC, Pronin said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran in exile, in Munich. They discussed sanctions against the Iranian regime, Iran's cooperation with Russia, and support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Ukraine's representative to the IOC, Valeriy Borzov, commented on the situation with the disqualification of skeleton racer Heraskevych and the violations by the Italian snowboarder. He emphasized the need to change IOC rules.
Ukrainian officials say the Trump administration is pressuring them to make concessions to Russia. Zelensky expresses disappointment that the US is pressuring Kyiv more than Moscow.
Energy supply stabilization continues in Ukraine after the shelling. Relevant ministries and heads of regional military administrations are preparing resources to respond to new attacks amid severe cold.
In Zakarpattia, a 43-year-old man was detained for throwing a live grenade into a law enforcement officer's house in Vynohradiv. The explosion damaged the facade of the house, but no one was injured.
The American-Ukrainian Investment Reconstruction Fund received over 60 project proposals in a month, 37 of which were from Ukrainian companies. The first project is being prepared for due diligence, and 21 more are being processed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha considers talks about fixing the date of Ukraine's accession to the EU, previously mentioned as 2027, to be realistic. Ukraine is working to overcome the Hungarian veto, emphasizing a common path with Moldova.
The SBU conducted searches at the main office of "Kyivteploenergo" on February 12 and 13, seizing technical documentation. This happened after a massive attack that left part of the capital without heat, and blocked restoration processes.
As a result of a Russian UAV attack on the Konotop community, a woman was killed. Residential buildings and an educational institution were damaged, and a man sustained minor injuries.
Rivne region suffered a repeated Russian attack in the afternoon, damaging buildings and a shop. One resident of the region was injured and hospitalized. In the morning, enemy aerial targets were shot down.
President Zelenskyy arrived at the Munich Security Conference. Earlier, he accepted the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise.
The lawyer of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych spoke about possible decisions in the case against the IOC regarding disqualification at the 2026 Olympics. Among the options are recognizing Heraskevych as not disqualified with or without compensation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not ready for serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He believes that the war will end when Russia is economically and potentially militarily exhausted.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to report on Russian strikes that threaten nuclear safety. Ukraine proposed amending the IAEA Statute to limit Russia's rights.
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions, carrying out artillery shelling and attacks.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe's financing of Ukraine's defense gives the continent the right to participate in peace negotiations. Europe has already spent over 200 billion euros to support Ukraine.
Large-scale NATO exercises in Estonia revealed serious tactical shortcomings in intense drone warfare. Ukrainian drone specialists simulated the destruction of 17 NATO armored vehicles.
Five Ukrainian children, aged 4 to 15, have returned from the occupied territories and the Russian Federation. In total, 1985 children have been returned to their homeland since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in talks with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding a joint European nuclear deterrent. This comes amid discussions in Europe about its own nuclear capabilities for the first time since the Cold War.
A POLITICO poll showed that the majority of residents in France and Germany do not support sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. In Germany, 53% are against it, and in France, 43% do not support the deployment of troops.
Ukraine expects official approval of a new $8. 2 billion IMF program in the coming weeks. This agreement will replace the existing credit facility and help maintain economic stability.
Friedrich Merz stated that Germany is doing everything for peace in Ukraine, providing leading support, especially in air defense. The country is launching large-scale projects in air defense and high-precision weapons.
The President of Ukraine established the Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Industrial Policy and Defense Technologies under the National Security and Defense Council. Its task is to combine state decisions, front-line needs, and manufacturers' capabilities to strengthen defense capabilities.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is suffering heavy losses in Ukraine and is advancing at the pace of a garden snail. He called on NATO to continue supporting Ukraine and not to succumb to Russian propaganda.
Four people were killed and two wounded in Russia's night attack on Kramatorsk. Among the dead are an 8-year-old boy and his 19-year-old brothers.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strong European defense industry in partnership with the United States. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in defensive warfare and participate in joint projects.
Agribusinessman Serhiy Tarasov may face new charges for embezzling 1,500 hectares of land.
Vladyslav Heraskevych commented on the court hearing regarding the appeal of his disqualification at the Olympics. The athlete stated that the International Olympic Committee disqualified not him, but Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Nebo-U radar in Crimea, areas where UAV operators were concentrated, and a logistics warehouse in the occupied territories. This happened on February 13 as part of systemic measures to reduce the aggressor's offensive potential.
