Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose by 34% due to uncertainty regarding exports from the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The plant's shutdown followed an Iranian drone attack.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published technical documentation and a list of components for the new Russian cruise missile "Izdelie-30". Microchips manufactured in the USA, Switzerland, China, and the Netherlands were found in its navigation system.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
Donetsk Shakhtar will play against Polish Lech in the Round of 16 of the Conference League. The first match will take place on March 12, and the return leg on March 19.
Poland activated its and allied air forces, as well as ground-based air defense systems, due to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. Military aircraft operations have ceased, and no violations of Polish airspace have been detected.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Rob Jetten on assuming the post of Prime Minister of the Netherlands. They discussed Ukraine's current needs, including air defense missiles and energy equipment.
A new minority coalition government, led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, has taken office in the Netherlands. He will have to seek opposition support to pass laws, as his coalition holds only 66 out of 150 seats in parliament.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.
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.
The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.
A secret international F-16 squadron of US and Dutch veterans is patrolling the skies over Kyiv region. The pilots detect and destroy cruise missiles and drones, sharing their experience with Ukrainian pilots.
Ajax midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko sustained a knee injury in the match against Sittard. He requires surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation, which rules him out for the current season.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands canceled 170 flights on February 15. The reason was snowfall and strong winds, which required the clearing of runways.
Alexei Navalny, who died two years ago in prison, was killed with a nerve agent. This was stated by the governments of Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The main focus of the meeting was strengthening air defense and joint weapons production; new ideas for enhancing air defense were discussed.
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.
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.
Tom Berendsen, known for his support of Ukraine, will become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on February 23. The new minority government united three parties, and Berendsen represents the Christian Democratic Appeal.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced complex electricity supply schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday due to low temperatures. He also mentioned a review of the list of critical infrastructure facilities and increased control over electricity distribution.
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.
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.
The sale of LUKOIL International GmbH for $22 billion and the loss of Gazprom Germania by Gazprom indicate the degradation of Russia's international business. Sberbank and VTB also lost their European assets.
In Kyiv, 63 teams are working on restoring power grids, and over 220 teams are restoring heat supply. NJSC "Naftogaz" is ready to provide another 40 teams of specialists.
In January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 20 meetings and 14 telephone conversations, visiting France, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Lithuania. Following these contacts, Ukraine received NASAMS air defense missiles from Norway, the 31st package of military aid from Finland, and significant energy support from other partners.
Ukrainian national football team player Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a contract with Amsterdam's Ajax at least until the end of the current season. The 29-year-old defender thanked Arsenal for their support and experience.
The Pakistan cricket team will participate in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup but will boycott the match against India. All of Pakistan's matches will be held in Sri Lanka due to political tensions.
