Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the organization of a personal meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.

Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said that the issue of holding elections by the end of 2025 has not been discussed. Ukraine is ready to explain why elections are impossible during the war.

Ukraine is ready for joint mining with partners who help in the war. Trump wants to exchange US aid for rare earth metals from Ukraine.

Ukraine maintains communication with the Trump team on possible terms of cooperation. The exchange of rare earth metals for US aid is being discussed.

The President of Ukraine announced that the working dates of the visit of Keith Kellogg's team had been agreed upon. The American delegation plans to arrive in Kyiv after February 11.

The head of the GUR said that about 8,000 DPRK troops continue to fight on the front line in Kursk, although their activity has decreased. Budanov denied media reports about the withdrawal of North Korean troops from the front line.

Ukraine's ambassador to the United States said it was impossible to hold elections during the war because of limited access for citizens. At the same time, Kyiv is ready to discuss this issue with the Trump team.

A Russian ballistic missile hits the center of Izium, destroying part of the city council building. The attack killed 5 people and injured 20 others.

The NSDC does not have a clear understanding of the DPRK military's return to assault operations in the Kursk region. Earlier, it was reported that North Korean troops suffered significant losses and have not been involved in combat since mid-January.

The Ukrainian embassy in the United States is working to organize meetings between the Zelenskiy and Trump teams. Markarova confirms contacts with Secretary of State Rubio and National Security Advisor Volz.

Ukraine has the largest reserves of lithium and titanium in Europe, as well as other valuable deposits. Russia has already occupied 33% of rare earth mineral deposits, and the United States is interested in gaining access to Ukrainian resources.

Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov is leaving the post of Commander of the Southern Military Command. By the President's decision, he will coordinate security assistance to Ukraine in Wiesbaden.

The President signed a law on a simplified procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship for foreign wives of military personnel. The law provides for quotas for family reunification and the possibility of renewing citizenship.

The President said that Russia is not abandoning its goal of destroying Ukraine's energy system and is adapting its strikes to the defense capabilities. Ukraine is strengthening its air defense and looking for new opportunities to produce defense equipment.

The plan for the transition of the Armed Forces to a new organizational structure and the creation of corps was approved. The President announced the upcoming appointment of corps commanders with combat experience and modern thinking.

Keith Kellogg plans to meet with President Zelensky in Kyiv after February 11. After that, he will travel to Europe to attend the Munich Security Conference.

Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.

Rescuers unblocked a living woman from the rubble of a boarding school in Suzha that was attacked by Russians. After the first strike, Russia struck again and used FPV drones to obstruct the rescue operation.

The advisor to the head of the OP said that Ukraine was ready for a compromise, but questioned Russia's position on the negotiations. According to him, the US supports a quick end to the war.

Polish President Duda said that his country should participate in negotiations on Ukraine if they are initiated by Trump. He also expressed concern about a possible increase in crime after the war.

Trump announces a series of meetings with representatives of Ukraine and Russia and “various parties”.

Foreign Minister Sibiga calls Putin's claims that Zelenskyy is illegitimate absurd. During Putin's rule, Ukraine has had three presidents in fair elections.

Rescue operations after a missile strike on Poltava have been completed, killing 14 people, including two children. The President thanked the rescuers and called on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

The President announced the killing of dozens of Russian and North Korean officers as a result of a strike on a Russian command post in the Kursk region. He also confirmed the elimination of one DPRK brigade of 4,000 soldiers.

The President of Ukraine has stated that the real amount of aid from the United States is over $75 billion, not $177 billion or $200 billion. Most of this aid came in the form of weapons, not money.

The President of Ukraine discusses with Macron the possibility of deploying a foreign military contingent. Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of a clear understanding of the mandate, number, and leadership of such a contingent.

President Zelenskiy invited Marco Rubio to visit Ukraine in response to his statement about “going back 100 years”. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's technological progress in drones and other technologies.

The President said there were no signals of any termination of aid from the US and EU. The Ukrainian army is supplied by 40% of domestic production, with the rest coming from the US and Europe.

The President of Ukraine said that Trump could force Putin to peace through tough sanctions against Russia's banking system and energy sector. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of continuing to support the Armed Forces and obtaining security guarantees.

President Zelenskyy commented on the conflict between the Defense Ministry and the Defense Production Plant, supporting Minister Umerov's actions. According to the president, the minister has the right to do whatever is necessary to ensure uninterrupted supply of the army.