Lavrov and Ushakov fly to Riyadh to meet with American representatives. The parties will discuss the restoration of Russian-American relations and a possible settlement of the situation in Ukraine.
The IAEA team was unable to carry out the planned rotation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP due to a Russian drone attack on December 10. The new group of experts was supposed to replace colleagues who have been at the plant for two months.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.
Peskov said that Russia has changed its approach to negotiations with Ukraine due to the alleged lack of sovereignty. the Kremlin also claims that any future agreements with Ukraine will be invalid.
On Tuesday, senior US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible agreement to end the war. The Ukrainian side expresses concern about negotiations without its participation.
The President of Ukraine said that the Russian drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was not accidental. According to him, it was a deliberate signal from the Kremlin, carried out on the opening day of the Munich Security Conference.
In Kharkov, at about 01:22, an explosion was recorded as a result of an attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the Saltovsky district. Urban head Igor Terekhov reported a hit. There is damage to a residential building. Two people have an acute stress reaction.
US President Donald Trump announced Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also announced a possible meeting with Putin in the near future.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the coming weeks will show Putin's real interest in peace. This became known after Putin's conversation with Trump, where they discussed a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The President of Ukraine warned of possible Russian aggression against Poland and Lithuania, citing intelligence data. Zelenskyy also warned of the consequences of a possible US withdrawal from NATO for European security.
Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The occupants carried out 53 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.
The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Key topics include the release of prisoners, investments, and the humanitarian program.
The head of the Servant of the People faction reminded that elections cannot be held during martial law. Elections can be held no earlier than 6 months after its end.
The Ukrainian president said that Putin is afraid of Trump, which could push him to peace talks. Zelensky also warned the world not to trust the Russian dictator's statements, calling him a murderer.
On February 17, the leaders of the leading European countries will meet in Paris to discuss security and defense. The meeting is a response to the US statements about possible negotiations on Ukraine without the participation of European states.
The President of Ukraine has stated that it is possible to return the territories by military or diplomatic means. The peaceful option requires guarantees of NATO membership, while the military option requires increased support from partners.
The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.
Peskov said that after Trump's phone call with Putin, the countries will solve problems through dialogue. The Kremlin assures that the new dialogue will be “about peace” and invites Trump to visit Russia.
The President of Ukraine has revealed the losses of the Armed Forces in the war with Russia. According to him, 46,000 soldiers were killed, about 380,000 were wounded, and tens of thousands went missing.
A Ukrainian government delegation begins a working visit to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the President's visit. Projects in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure worth $500 million were presented.
A Russian drone strike on critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv left more than 100,000 people without heating. Zelenskyy said it was necessary to strengthen protection against such attacks and to push Russia to peace.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, discussed the agreement on rare earth resources with US representatives and identified red lines of Ukraine's interests. He denied information about meetings with Russians.
Russian drones damaged the Mykolaiv CHP plant, leaving 46,000 customers without heating. The city has deployed 67 “invincibility points” and is connecting modular boiler rooms for hospitals.
The President announced his intention to attract American investors to strategic sectors of the economy. Ukraine also seeks strong security guarantees with the participation of the United States.
European countries do not plan to unite their national armies into a single structure. The EU is working to strengthen its own defense capabilities and is forming a reinforced brigade.
Over the past week, Russia has fired 1,220 bombs, 850 drones, and 40 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and international support to defend against Russian aggression.
Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that there is no nostalgia for the Soviet past and that Latvia has a clear pro-European position. He called for concrete actions to strengthen defense and counter Russian threats.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past 24 hours. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 858390 people and more than 10 thousand tanks.
Russian advance south of Pokrovsk has slowed over the past two weeks. ISW believes that the occupiers may reorient their offensive to Kostiantynivka in the spring or summer of 2025.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Sweden to discuss the priority of supporting Ukraine in Stockholm's foreign policy. The two sides also discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia and enhancing defense cooperation.