Ukraine
NovaSklo has signed a memorandum of understanding to build a high-tech sheet glass plant. The €240 million project will create more than 300 jobs and receive government benefits.
South Korea's Defense Ministry has announced large-scale military assistance to the DPRK from Russia. In exchange, North Korea may receive technologies for nuclear submarines and ballistic missiles.
In January 2025, the number of measles cases exceeded 50% of the figures for 2024. In 2024, 433 cases were registered, of which 84.2% were children, which is 10 times more than in 2023.
The Government of Ukraine is preparing to transfer gambling regulation functions from the State Gambling Regulatory Inspectorate to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. 24 employees and UAH 14.3 million will be transferred to the new control body.
Additional rounds of vaccination will be held in Ukraine due to insufficient vaccination coverage. The Anticipation Center will organize mobile vaccination teams for remote communities in the coming months.
In the Transparency International rating, Ukraine received 35 points out of 100 possible, losing 1 point compared to last year. The index assesses corruption practices only in the public sector, excluding domestic and business corruption.
Kyiv honored the memory of the outstanding kobzar.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that the Saratov Oil Refinery was hit on the night of February 11. A fire broke out at the facility, which produces fuel for the Russian army.
In Ukraine, COVID-19-related deaths are more common, although influenza is ahead in terms of the number of diagnoses. The largest increase in the incidence is observed in the western regions due to the larger number of children and migration.
Russia launches a combined attack on gas production facilities in Poltava region, using 19 missiles and 124 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 57 Shaheds, 64 imitator drones were lost.
Ukrainian forces have successfully shot down a UAV over Zaporizhzhia using “experimental weapons”. The expert spoke about a comprehensive approach using electronic warfare, air defense and aviation to counter Russian guided bombs.
Russia sends experienced military personnel to North Korea under the pretext of medical treatment to exchange combat experience. The DPRK has refused financial compensation for medical care for Russian soldiers.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 59 UAH/USD, up 17 kopecks from the previous one. The euro is set at 42.89 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.59-41.62 UAH on the interbank market.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg will visit Kyiv on February 20 and attend the Munich Security Conference. Trump announced a conversation with Zelenskiy this week.
The European Commission intends to restructure multibillion-dollar foreign aid to better align with political interests. The bloc seeks to strengthen alliances and secure strategic interests in a challenging international environment.
Over the last day, 139 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 47 of them in the Pokrovsk sector and 27 in the Kursk region. The enemy carried out 100 air strikes and made almost 6,000 attacks.
In January 2025, Ukraine's foreign trade deficit reached $2. 3 billion, a third more than last year. Imports totaled $5.5 billion, exports $3.2 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.
Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.
As a result of a missile strike on the energy infrastructure of Myrhorod district, gas supply was cut off in 9 settlements. No damage to civilian infrastructure was reported.
Trump said that “in fact” Ukraine is ready to transfer rare earth minerals in exchange for military support.
The Operational Command of the Armed Forces of Poland has announced the activation of military aviation. The reason was a massive enemy attack on the territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops eliminated 1390 occupants over the last day. Also, 13 tanks, 31 infantry fighting vehicles and 44 enemy artillery systems were destroyed.
Enemy troops attacked Ukraine's energy facilities at night, including gas infrastructure. Due to the threat to the power system, emergency power supply restrictions are being introduced.
The Deputy Head of the OP held talks with a representative of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Ukraine's reconstruction and European integration. Austria has already provided over EUR 800 million in assistance and supports further reforms in Ukraine.
The Trump administration is preparing a plan to increase European allies' purchases of American weapons for Ukraine. This could be an alternative to direct US military assistance and a guarantee of stable arms supplies.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the activity of enemy drones in different regions of Ukraine. Drones have been spotted in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions.
Over the last day, 127 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 40 assaults. The occupants were also active in the Liman and Novopavlivka sectors.
Ternopil National Medical University has announced a tender for the purchase of 250 live pigs for experimental research. The procurement budget is UAH 900,000, and the bidding is conducted through the Prozorro.
American journalist Tucker Carlson repeated the previously refuted fake about the sale of Ukrainian weapons to Mexican cartels.
The gala concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ukrainian Song of the Year National Music Award will take place in May 2025. The project will be held under the slogan “Songs Burnt by War” and will honor the best performers in five nominations.