Ukraine
Remzi Memetov, Zevri Abseitov and Rustem Abiltarov were released after serving their full sentences in Russian colonies. They were convicted in 2018 in the case of the “first Bakhchisarai group” of Hizb ut-Tahrir.
In January 2025, inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 12. 9% year-on-year, with prices rising by 1.2% per month. The NBU expects inflation to return to decline in the second half of the year.
Kyiv authorities denied the information about stopping public transport during the nationwide minute of silence. Only an audio message will be broadcast in the vehicles, but the traffic will continue as scheduled.
US Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff has been authorized by Trump to negotiate with Russia over the war in Ukraine. Vitkoff has already held talks with Putin's associates and discussed the situation with representatives of the Persian Gulf states.
At the Krakivets checkpoint, two attempts to smuggle medicines from Italy and Germany were detected. Psychotropic drugs and medicines for diabetes and obesity were found in Mercedes cars.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will return from Russia with the released American teacher Mark Vogel. Vogel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to import medical cannabis into Russia.
Enemy drones have been spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region. The air defense forces are targeting targets, and the population is urged to take shelter.
ATES agents found a place of hidden storage of Russian military equipment at a seized enterprise in Kherson region. Trucks and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles guarded by an occupation platoon are located at the facility.
The Ministry of Defense has launched the Contract 18-24 project for Ukrainians aged 18-24 with a payout of up to UAH 1 million. Participants will receive enhanced training in accordance with NATO standards, a preferential mortgage, and social guarantees.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi called Carlson's statements about the sale of Ukrainian weapons to Mexican drug cartels a lie. According to Tykhyi, every piece of military equipment is tracked and controlled.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to complete the completion of Khmelnytsky NPP Units 3 and 4. This will generate an additional 2 gigawatts of electricity and eliminate electricity imports in winter.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming meetings with US representatives at various levels. The key topics include strengthening Ukraine's air defense and potential contracts to enhance defense capabilities.
The President has announced a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to reduce drug prices on February 12. Pharmacy chains have already signed a declaration on reducing the cost of medicines and are waiting for manufacturers to join.
The third power unit of Khmelnytsky NPP is 80% complete, and the fourth is 25% complete. The completion of two units with a total capacity of 2 GW will take 2.5 to 4 years and cost half a billion euros.
Donald Trump announces that he is sending Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine to meet with Zelenskiy. The visit is related to negotiations on US access to rare earth metals.
Getmantsev's bill may give the FGVFO and the NBU carte blanche to destroy banks and redistribute their assets in favor of close structures, which will actually legalize large-scale financial raiding under the guise of protecting depositors.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decree on 56 days of annual paid vacation for all pedagogical staff of preschool education institutions. The amendments apply to directors, methodologists and other pedagogical staff.
The head of the UAF, Andriy Shevchenko, confirmed that he had received inquiries from Mykhailo Mudryk's lawyers regarding the doping scandal. The UAF will support the player and is awaiting the results of the B test, which may exonerate the player.
The date of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump has not yet been set, but the teams are working to set it. The Ukrainian president emphasizes the importance of meeting with the American leader before his talks with Putin.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Kyiv to discuss access to Ukraine's rare earth metals. The visit will take place within the framework of a potential agreement on the exchange of resources for defense assistance.
The SBU and NABU uncovered a scheme to embezzle UAH 107 million from the export of military products in 2016-2019. The five suspects, who are hiding abroad, face up to 12 years in prison.
A 40-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman died as a result of an enemy air strike on the Krasnopil community. An agricultural enterprise, vehicles and premises were damaged.
About 30% of Ukrainians who have moved abroad will consider returning after the war and establishing peace. The rest will set additional conditions or remain abroad, supporting Ukraine from there.
The President of Ukraine commented on the suspension of USAID activities, emphasizing the priority of military assistance. Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine will find a way out of the situation if the humanitarian mission does not continue.
Zelenskyy announced a strategic partnership with the United States on rare earth metals mining. The President emphasized that Ukraine does not give away resources but seeks joint development with its allies.
Ukraine received 35 points out of 100 in the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024, losing one point compared to last year. One of the main reasons for this is the scandalous appointment of the head of the ARMA.
The draft law on cryptocurrency legalization in Ukraine is ready for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The document is based on the European MiCA regulations and provides for the creation of a transparent market for virtual assets.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov spoke about the catastrophic decline in Ukraine's population from 52 million to 32 million over the years of independence. About 28 million Ukrainians now live outside the country.
The President of Ukraine plans to offer Russia to exchange the territory of the Kursk region for part of Ukrainian land. Zelenskyy did not specify which territory of Ukraine he would ask for in exchange.
Sixty combat engagements were registered in the frontline, with 19 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian troops conducted numerous air strikes and shelling in various areas, including civilian objects.