Ukraine
Enemy drones were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are operating. An air alert has been declared in the region and other areas, and people are being urged to take shelter.
The President announced an increase in the production of domestic drones to counter Russian assaults. The meeting discussed the increase in arms production and reports on specific types of weapons.
Ukraine's President insists on a personal meeting with Donald Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskiy emphasizes the importance of discussing Ukraine's security guarantees.
The Russian army has again engaged DPRK soldiers in combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Zelenskyy, a significant number of occupants, including North Korean soldiers, were destroyed.
A 62-year-old woman from Varas district died of complications of influenza A in the infectious diseases department. The patient had cancer and had not been vaccinated.
Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. The US president emphasized that he has no plans to visit Kyiv and continues to look for ways to end the war.
A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.
The government has authorized rehabilitation specialists to provide care to patients without the involvement of a team of doctors. The services will be provided on an outpatient basis, at home or in the community as part of the medical guarantee program.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for granting a subvention of UAH 1 billion to Kharkiv for emergency repair work in the housing and utilities sector. The funds are to be used by the end of the year for water and heat supply and sewage.
More than 15,000 Ukrainian families have received housing loans worth more than UAH 25 billion under the eHouse in Diia program. The program is most actively used by the military (54.1%), teachers (8.3%) and doctors (8.2%).
The overpass near Darnytsia metro station will be closed for reconstruction from February 8 to November 30. For the first time in 60 years, it will be overhauled with complete dismantling of the structures.
Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.
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.