Naftogaz Group has for the first time secured the supply of liquefied natural gas from the USA through the Deutsche ReGas LNG terminal in Germany. After regasification, the gas will be delivered to Ukraine to meet the country's needs in February.
Budapest justified its decision to block the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. This caused disappointment among EU foreign ministers.
In two months of Defence City's special regime operation, only one company has received resident status. Expert Ihor Garbaruk believes that the problem lies in the lack of a systemic approach by the state and the need to refine legislation.
Nazar Chepurnyi won a gold medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus. He won the vault final with 14.716 points.
The German CDU/CSU bloc proposes introducing mandatory age verification for teenagers on social media. This is intended to protect their mental health from the negative influence of online platforms.
Friedrich Merz was re-elected as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Stuttgart, receiving 91. 17% of the votes. The vote took place on February 20, but due to technical glitches and a second round, the results were announced late.
Paramount has completed the waiting period for the review of its $108. 4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. This removes regulatory barriers in the US, but the companies still need to overcome resistance from Warner Bros. management.
Friedrich Merz confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned the criminal Russian regime. He called for a new European security strategy based on realism.
In January 2026, Georgia exported 4. 1 million liters of wine, which is 3.3% less than in January 2025. Export revenues fell to $12.1 million, while sales to Russia increased to $8 million.
The European Commission has approved a new trusteeship structure, granting Berlin long-term control over Rosneft's German assets. This will ensure Germany's energy security.
Audi Sport unveiled the plug-in hybrid RS5 with a 2. 9-liter V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 630 hp. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, but its weight has increased to 2370 kg.
Ukraine has agreed to attract over 600 million euros in financial and technical assistance for the restoration of its energy sector. The country will also receive equipment from at least six decommissioned European combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs).
Chinese drone exports to Russia are being carried out via Thailand. The volume of drone supplies from Thailand to Russia has sharply increased since 2022.
In 2025, Ukraine significantly reduced raspberry production and exports, leading to no surplus for export. Exports of frozen raspberries decreased by 30% compared to 2024, with Poland remaining the main destination.
Ukraine could export military goods and services worth "several billion dollars" this year. The possibility of introducing a tax on these exports is being considered.
Relations between the US and Iran are escalating over Tehran's nuclear program, threatening a major war in the Middle East. Ukraine is interested in peace to avoid rising oil prices and the strengthening of the Russian Federation.
US intelligence may have known about the preparations for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines at an early stage of planning. A Ukrainian team allegedly shared its intentions with the CIA, which initially did not object, and then tried to avert the attack.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US against igniting a tariff war and expressed hope for a partnership with China. He plans to discuss this issue with Donald Trump in Washington and with Chinese leaders during a visit to China.
The German Chancellor believes that the war will end when one of the two sides is exhausted - either militarily or economically.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the results of the negotiations in Geneva are insufficient. He emphasized the need for further meetings, preferably in February, with the participation of European countries.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ukrainian negotiators before the second day of talks in Geneva. He noted that Russia is trying to prolong the negotiations and set the task of making them productive.
Rustem Umerov met with representatives of the USA, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The parties discussed the results of the negotiations and synchronized approaches for further steps.
Trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia are taking place in Geneva. National security advisors from France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain are "monitoring the third negotiation session."
One Russian 'Shahed/Geran' type drone can contain up to 12 transistors manufactured by the German company Infineon Technologies. Russia receives these components through shadow schemes, bypassing sanctions.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Germany has almost exhausted its stocks of air defense missiles that it could send to Ukraine. He emphasized that other European countries should also increase their contribution to the supply of air defense systems.
At the Munich Conference, the US announced plans to provide Ukraine with $15 billion in weapons in 2026. Europe is discussing the creation of its own army, and Ukraine is ready for elections after a ceasefire.
Users of the social network X (formerly Twitter) from Ukraine, the USA, Poland, Great Britain, France, and Germany are reporting outages. The problems concern the operation of the website, the application, and server connection.
Germany and France are discussing possible formats for cooperation in the field of nuclear deterrence. The talks are not aimed at weakening the US role in European security.
The new BAE Systems plant in Glascoed, which was supposed to increase the production of shells for Britain and Ukraine, has not yet opened. The delay is due to the decision to double the facility's capacity.
