Germany
President Zelenskyy received the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise in Germany. This year, 10,000 such drones will strengthen the Ukrainian army.
President Zelenskyy is in Munich, where the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise is planned. He will also hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
Approximately 471,000 Ukrainian citizens have left Germany since 2022. As of February 2026, 1.157 million Ukrainians with temporary protection were residing in Germany.
Poland's president expresses doubts about the EU's €43. 7 billion SAFE program for armaments, while the prime minister supports it. This comes amid political disagreements between them.
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, canceled about 800 flights due to a strike by pilots and flight attendants, affecting about 100,000 passengers. The reason for the strike was demands regarding pension provisions and other labor claims of the staff.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged not to send money to Ukraine, stating that "war harms business. " He also called German leader Friedrich Merz a "weak leader" without naming him.
Northern European countries are concerned that the EU loan to Ukraine could lead partners to abandon bilateral support. This renews discussions about burden-sharing between Northern and Southern Europe.
Germany has nominated Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer for the position of Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. The new chairman will take office in the summer of 2027.
Ukraine is forming a new defense model based on technological solutions and innovations. The country is ready to share these developments with partners.
The Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine aims to raise 5 billion euros, but so far only 1. 4 billion euros have been secured. The program involves purchasing large-caliber shells for Ukraine to reduce its strategic disadvantage on the battlefield.
On February 12, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will participate in a meeting of NATO defense ministers. They will discuss military support for Ukraine and strengthening collective security in Europe.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany has confirmed the death of a Ukrainian woman in Berlin, with murder suspected. Police arrested a 46-year-old man, also a Ukrainian citizen, near the crime scene.
Greece and Malta have expressed concerns about the EU's proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a services ban. They fear the impact on the shipping industry and energy prices.
The German government criticized Moscow's position in international negotiations on Ukraine, calling the Kremlin's demands unacceptable. Berlin calls on Russia to change its rhetoric.
The German Federal Prosecutor's Office has charged Ukrainian Yevhen B. in a sabotage case. He is believed to be the organizer of sending parcels with incendiary devices on behalf of Russian special services.
A Kharkiv resident, who worked as a clinic administrator, has been extradited from Germany and is accused of participating in a criminal organization. She recruited women for commercial surrogacy, misleading them about the parents of the newborns.
Former footballer Iya Andrushchak has become the head coach of the Ukrainian women's national team, replacing Volodymyr Pyatenko. The team will start their 2027 World Cup qualifiers in a difficult group with Spain, England, and Iceland.
The Ukrainian Association of Football is negotiating with European associations regarding the status of Ukrainian footballers. Agreements have already been reached with France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands.
Europe needs to reduce its dependence on American payment groups such as Visa and Mastercard, said Martina Weimert, head of the banking alliance EPI. This is due to concerns that their dominance could be weaponized in the event of a deterioration in transatlantic relations.
More than half of German citizens support increasing military and financial aid to Ukraine if Russia refuses peace talks. 52% of respondents believe that the West should increase aid to Kyiv.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements on the supply of 50 Gripen and 100 Rafale aircraft. Ukraine plans to develop its military aviation.
According to Zelenskyy, ten export centers will be operating in Europe by 2026, and drone production will begin in Germany and the United Kingdom.
Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian who attempted to transport 12 illegal migrants from Lithuania. The driver was waiting for the group near the village of Sadzawki in a bus with German license plates.
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport completely ceased operations on February 6 due to black ice, with over 150 flights canceled. Rail connections between Berlin and Hanover were also disrupted, causing massive train delays.
About a third of the countries participating in the military AI summit agreed to regulate the use of the technology in combat. However, military giants China and the US refused to participate.
According to the chief Ukrainian diplomat, thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Antonov JSC, a shell company from the United Arab Emirates, linked to Russia, was uncovered.
A lawmaker was detained in Germany for circumventing sanctions and transporting equipment to Belarus; this happened during a parliamentary session.
The EU Council has approved a legal framework for providing Ukraine with financial support of 90 billion euros, with the exception of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The funds will be directed to budget support and defense needs, and the first payment is expected in early Q2.