Sanctions
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia involved over 122 vessels managed by European owners in oil trade in 2025. He emphasized the need for more active European opposition to the Russian tanker fleet.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is not winning the war, its economy is in recession, and combat losses are increasing. Ukraine, meanwhile, is intensifying its campaign of deep strikes against military targets on Russian territory.
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The European Parliament is likely to vote next week.
Russia's budget deficit could almost triple by the end of 2026 due to reduced oil purchases by India and increased discounts. This will cut revenues, while expenditures may exceed expectations.
Euroclear announced the transfer of €1. 4 billion to Ukraine's support budget in early 2026. These funds are proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Discounts on Russian oil for Indian refineries have increased to over $10 per barrel, calling into question a trade deal with the US. India, despite reducing purchases, is unlikely to completely abandon Russian oil anytime soon.
The United States has prepared additional sanctions against Russia, but their implementation is not yet observed. Europe has also developed a new package of sanctions for the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine considers self-sufficiency as a "Plan B" for security guarantees, as it cannot fully rely on the promises of its allies. The country aims to create a powerful army and develop its own defense production.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", in partnership with ORLEN, has secured the supply of almost 100 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas. The next batches of American gas are contracted for February-March.
Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership for joint production and technology sharing in Europe. This will allow Geely to operate more efficiently in the region and reduce costs.
The US Treasury Department has authorized the sale of diluents to Venezuela, which is key to its oil sector. This decision allows American companies to process payments and contributes to the restoration of Venezuela's oil industry.
The value of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest point since Donald Trump's return to power. Bitcoin's price recorded a 7% drop, reaching $72,877.
US Senator Lindsey Graham urged Donald Trump to start supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles after a massive Russian attack.
The total debt for consumed gas exceeds 100 billion hryvnias, with more than half of the amount accumulated during the war.
Despite pressure, Russian oil supplies remain stable. China has become the largest buyer, increasing purchases, while India has reduced them to their lowest level in over three years.
The SBU is investigating a case against Roman Mileshko's airline group for alleged complicity with Russia, although no specific facts of the crime have been established during several years of investigation. Several other similar proceedings, which were investigated by other law enforcement agencies based on applications from an NGO associated with a competing company, were closed, which indicates the custom nature of the persecutions.
International sanctions and the outflow of technology have pushed Russia out of the global space race, while the US and China are preparing missions to the Moon. The Russian space industry is experiencing a crisis, cooperating only with individual countries in Asia and Africa.
The sale of LUKOIL International GmbH for $22 billion and the loss of Gazprom Germania by Gazprom indicate the degradation of Russia's international business. Sberbank and VTB also lost their European assets.
NATO Secretary General Marco Rutte stated that Russia's economy is suffering significant losses due to increased pressure on its shadow fleet. NATO will continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Great Britain will increase pressure on Russia and accelerate support for Ukraine.
Russian troops damaged the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This is a monument of science and technology of local significance, noted Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna.
The US is canceling a 25% punitive tariff on imports from India. This happened after an agreement under which India is reducing its purchases of Russian oil.
Global oil prices stabilized after a fall caused by the US-India trade deal. India will stop buying Russian oil, increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
Mexico will stop supplying oil to Cuba after Trump's negotiations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. This decision, caused by US sanctions pressure, could lead to a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, where oil reserves will last only 15-20 days.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
The government has started checking 29 licenses for strategic minerals and 10 for oil and gas subsoil, where extraction has not started or work programs have been violated. Additional restrictions against Dmytro Firtash have also been initiated, which will allow the annulment of three special permits.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new sanctions decisions, synchronized with the United Kingdom. Sanctions against Dmytro Firtash and his entourage, as well as Taras Kozak, have been extended.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering the possibility of Russia's return to international football, claiming that the ban has not yielded results. The Ukrainian Association of Football and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine call for no change in position due to the ongoing war.
Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU Court, demanding the annulment of the RePower regulation, which prohibits the import of Russian energy carriers. The Hungarian government claims that a ban on energy imports is only possible with unanimous sanctions.
The European Union may ban the import of iridium, rhodium, platinum, and copper from Russia as part of new sanctions. The restrictions, if supported by member states, will affect GMK Norilsk Nickel.