Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine stated that there are all possibilities to end the war in 2025. The key factors are sanctions pressure on Russia, security guarantees and support from allies.

Over the past week, Russia has launched 1,260 bombs, 750 drones and more than 10 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Zelensky named three factors that allow Russia to maintain such an intensity of attacks.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov neither confirms nor denies that Putin and Trump had a phone call. Communications between Russia and the United States take place through different channels.

Russian troops shelled Nikopol district twice with artillery, damaging 3 private houses and a gas pipeline. A fire broke out in Sinelnykivka district as a result of a Shahedi attack, which has been extinguished.

Trump announced that he had a phone conversation with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He also revealed a plan for $500 million in access to Ukrainian resources in exchange for security guarantees.

Russia provides the DPRK with drone technology in exchange for North Korean troops' participation in the battles in the Kursk region. Japanese media report on agreements to jointly develop drones.

Zelenskiy announces Russia's plans to increase the army by 100,000 troops and create new divisions. ISW confirms that Russia is preparing for a long war and rejects peace talks.

On the night of February 9, air defense operations against enemy UAVs were recorded in the Kyiv region. Residents are urged to stay in shelters and observe information silence.

On February 8, at 21:22, an air alert was issued in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of enemy attack drones. In Kyiv region, UAVs were spotted and air defense systems were activated.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet. They discussed the needs for armaments and the transition of the army to a corps command system.

Zelenskyy announced the creation of new divisions in Russia and the expansion of military cooperation with the DPRK. The President emphasized that the increase in the Russian army by 100,000 indicates preparations for the continuation of the war.

Ukraine's President meets with the new head of NATO's Military Committee to discuss preparations for Ramstein and defense needs. Intelligence reports that Russia is creating new divisions and expanding cooperation with the DPRK.

The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.

The Ukrainian president considers it critical to meet with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasizes that a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine will be ineffective.

The President of Ukraine announced the development of a new technology to combat drones, which is already showing positive results. It is planned to introduce this technology on a massive scale to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

The President of Ukraine announced a planned meeting with Donald Trump and possible talks with J. D. Vance. He is also expected to meet with other representatives of the US government.

North Korea is likely to receive technical assistance from Russia for the development of several types of drones. The agreement was concluded in response to the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.

The President of Ukraine has signed a decree introducing Health Minister Viktor Lyashko to the National Security and Defense Council. Lyashko has been the Minister since May 2021 and was previously the Chief Sanitary Doctor.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 847860 people, almost 10 thousand tanks have been destroyed.

The President of Ukraine has appointed Ambassador to Hungary Fyodor Shandor as a representative to the Danube Commission. The appointment was made in accordance with Decree No. 76/2025.

On the night of February 8, at least 5 explosions occurred over Rostov-on-Don. Local residents report the sounds of drones and flashes in the sky.

Paun Rogovey has been appointed as Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova, replacing the previously announced Danilov. Yuriy Klymenko, who is already ambassador to Argentina, will concurrently head the embassy in Uruguay.

The Ukrainian government is launching a new program of special contracts for young men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces. The President did not say how many men are planned to sign up.

The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about a possible meeting next week. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation and announced the planned talks at the team level.

Zelenskyy maintains a strategic partnership with the United States in rare earths mining in exchange for support. Ukraine has the largest titanium reserves in Europe and significant uranium deposits, which it proposes to develop jointly.

The President announced an increase in the production of domestic drones to counter Russian assaults. The meeting discussed the increase in arms production and reports on specific types of weapons.

Ukraine's President insists on a personal meeting with Donald Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskiy emphasizes the importance of discussing Ukraine's security guarantees.

The Russian army has again engaged DPRK soldiers in combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Zelenskyy, a significant number of occupants, including North Korean soldiers, were destroyed.

Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. The US president emphasized that he has no plans to visit Kyiv and continues to look for ways to end the war.

The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada spoke about restrictions for truant MPs and those in pre-trial detention centers. Kornienko emphasized the need to amend the Constitution regarding the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate.