The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced comprehensive measures to resolve the situation with the exchange of worn-out banknotes. As a result of these measures, the number of complaints from citizens about refusals to exchange currency has decreased by 5 times.
The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada spoke about restrictions for truant MPs and those in pre-trial detention centers. Kornienko emphasized the need to amend the Constitution regarding the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for using UAH 8 billion for the construction of water mains in Mykolaiv region. The project involves the construction of three water intake sites from the Southern Bug River to supply Mykolaiv with water.
In different regions of Ukraine, 17 organizers of draft evasion schemes were detained. Among the detainees are doctors, officials, and carriers who helped transport conscripts abroad for $14,000.
The Government made a number of appointments to senior positions. Oleksandr Yarema was reappointed as State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and new deputies were appointed to various departments.
The MHP-Community Charitable Foundation together with the UCF have announced a competition “Culture in the Focus of Communities” with grants of up to UAH 1 million. Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2025 for legal entities and individuals.
Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of Russian civilians from the Kursk region, subject to an official request from the Russian Federation. This was announced by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The government has approved a draft presidential decree on reforming military service in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Security Service. The document provides for the abolition of conscript service, new rules for contracts and military rotation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yevhen Moysiuk and Valeriy Churkin as deputy ministers of defense. Moisyuk will be responsible for the development of the Defense Forces, while Churkin will be in charge of military technology and innovation.
The Council of Europe intends to establish a special tribunal to review Russia's aggression against Ukraine by the end of 2025. 40 countries and the EU are already working on the legal framework for the future tribunal.
The government will increase funding for local budgets by 15% to UAH 328 billion in 2024. The funds will be used for educational subventions, support for the de-occupied territories, and development programs.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee does not support draft law No. 10242 because of threats to journalists and whistleblowers. Media and human rights activists call for the document to be rejected because of the risks to freedom of speech.
The EU is considering expanding the definition of defense investment and changing fiscal rules to increase military spending. Poland proposes to include spending on infrastructure and dual-use facilities.
The Russian government has approved a bill to confiscate frozen funds of foreign investors in response to the seizure of Russian assets. The law will apply to all “unfriendly states” and may affect billions of dollars in foreign investors' accounts.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports progress in establishing a special tribunal to address crimes of aggression by Russia. A coalition of 40 countries is working on the legal framework.
The SBU detained the head of a municipal institution and two doctors who issued fictitious medical reports for evaders for $6500. The detainees face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The level of distrust in psychological assistance in Ukraine has decreased from 46% to 22%. The number of Ukrainians who use the services of psychologists has increased from 7% to 17%.
In 2024, Ukrainians entered into 2,762 marriage contracts, up 7% from the year before. There is one prenuptial agreement for every 54 marriages, which is significantly more frequent compared to 2023.
The President of Ukraine has dismissed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk from the post of Special Representative for International Security Assurances. Moysiuk had held this position only since February 2024.
An anticyclone is expected in Ukraine, bringing sunny weather and frosts down to -10 degrees. Due to high atmospheric pressure, headaches are possible, and precipitation is not expected.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 1. 8% in January 2025, amounting to $43 billion. The NBU sold $3.76 billion on the foreign exchange market, while receiving €3 billion from the EU.
DPRK units temporarily left their advanced positions in the Kursk region to regroup. According to British intelligence, this may be due to heavy losses during the attacks.
Small and medium-sized farmers could lose $300 million due to Ukrzaliznytsia's tariff hike. Lack of funds for fertilizers could reduce yields by 30%.
“Ukrzaliznytsia is organizing special romantic trips for Valentine's Day for the military and their partners. The two-hour trips will take place in Kyiv and Lviv on February 14-16, with tickets available through the Army+ app.
The Vice Prime Minister said that Ukraine's membership in the EU is not subject to negotiations and will happen regardless of any plans. She also recalled the irreversibility of Ukraine's membership in NATO, which has been confirmed by all allies.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented on the information about the presentation of the “Trump plan” to end the war. According to him, most of these reports are Russian information emissions.
Despite the criminal case, the NBU's chief lawyer remains in office: the regulator's image is under threat.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed hope that US sanctions against the International Criminal Court would not affect the investigation of war crimes committed by Russia. The Ministry continues to cooperate with the ICC to bring Russian criminals to justice.
The vice prime minister said that any first contact of the new US administration would be useful for Ukraine and its allies. The comment was made against the backdrop of the announcement of the visit of US Special Representative Keith Kellogg.
A Volovets court sentenced three defendants accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl to 6 years in prison. The court also ordered the victim to pay UAH 300,000 in non-pecuniary damage.
