In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.
Ukrainian and U. S. Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump had a phone conversation lasting about an hour. According to the president's adviser, it was a “good conversation” with many issues discussed.
Putin and Trump had a telephone conversation that lasted almost 1. 5 hours. They discussed the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and bilateral relations, and Putin invited Trump to Moscow.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States held telephone talks that lasted about an hour. The conversation took place after Trump discussed the war in Ukraine with Putin.
German border guards may refuse entry to Ukrainians who have already received protection in other EU countries. The visa-free regime for short-term travel remains in effect, but it is necessary to prove the tourist purpose of the visit.
Trump said he had a “productive” phone call with Putin, where they discussed the war in Ukraine and other topics. The parties agreed to start negotiations and visit each other's countries.
Ukraine has received a draft natural resources partnership agreement from the United States. Zelenskyy plans to work on the document and formalize the agreements at the Munich conference.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. The plan calls for an economic cooperation agreement in exchange for continued material support.
The President said that the maximum rate of mobilization in Ukraine was 30,000 people per month. Russia mobilizes 45,000 people a month, but has problems with equipment and motivation.
The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has authorized the extradition of a Ukrainian man who did not want to serve in the army because of his personal beliefs. In Ukraine, the man is accused of violence against a police officer.
Nadiya Leshchyk reported on shortcomings in the work of university ethics commissions, which often protect teachers rather than students. The Ombudsman monitors new sexual harassment complaints and encourages students not to be afraid to report such cases.
About 10 Ukrainian ex-prisoners deported from Kherson to Russia have found themselves without documents in Georgia. The people are waiting for a “white passport” from the Ukrainian embassy, having been left without housing and food.
Transparency International Ukraine has identified serious shortcomings in the draft law on ARMA reform after the first reading. Experts emphasize the need to finalize the document for effective management of seized assets.
The ECHR found Russia guilty of systematic violations of freedom of speech through laws on “fake news” and “discrediting the army. ” The court emphasized the illegitimacy of the decisions of the Crimean “courts” and the possibility of using this decision to protect victims of repression.
Russian troops carried out 74 attacks on Ukrainian positions, most actively in the Pokrovske, Novopavlivka and Kursk sectors. There were 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, 6 attacks and 10 air strikes in the Kursk region.
The US Secretary of Defense says that low energy prices and sanctions will force Russia to the negotiating table. The US calls on European partners to increase defense spending to 5% and expand aid to Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine said that the very fact of negotiations with Putin is a great compromise on the part of Ukraine, the United States and Europe. A just peace requires security guarantees and accountability for crimes.
The NBU's easing of currency restrictions affected less than 10% of total cross-border transfers. Ukraine's international reserves reached $43 billion, approaching historic highs.
The US Secretary of Defense said that peace for Ukraine requires reliable security guarantees, but not in the Minsk 3. 0 format. NATO membership is not currently seen as a realistic option for a settlement.
Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with Estonia on cooperation in the digitalization of tax administration. The project will last for two years and includes digitalization of services, data protection, and integration with EU systems.
The President of Ukraine said that Putin “will die soon” and that the government has “poisoned” him. Zelenskyy emphasized that he would not allow the Russian dictator to win and use possible changes in the US government.
The United States does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees. Instead, it is proposed to involve European and non-European troops, but not under the auspices of NATO.
Nadiya Leshchyk spoke about the initiative to keep students in the same class for the second year of study. The proposal concerns mainly children who are lagging behind the program due to studying abroad.
The Ministry of Defense launches a one-year contract program for volunteers aged 18-24 with a payment of UAH 1 million. The contract provides for service in one of 6 experienced brigades and phased payments after signing, training and completion of service.
Over the three years of war, the Recovery Agency has paid UAH 54. 69 billion in debts for road repairs. The largest payments were made to repay bonds and loans from the IBRD, EBRD, and EIB.
The Ministry of Education has denied information about the closure of remote classes and schools, including for TOT. The ministry is working to improve the quality of distance education and introduce new forms of learning.
During the Ramstein meeting, Pete Hagseth stated that it was unrealistic to return Ukraine to the 2014 borders. According to him, such a goal would only prolong the war.
About 600,000 school-age children live in the temporarily occupied territories, of whom only 44,000 study online in Ukrainian schools. In 2024, more than 11 thousand applicants from TOT entered Ukrainian universities.
On February 14-15, snow of up to 5 cm and a slight warming to above-zero temperatures are expected in Ukraine. On February 17, frosts will return to -14°, and on February 20, synoptic processes may change.
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