Ukraine

Ukrainian law enforcement officers detained a co-owner of a foundry in occupied Makiivka for financing the "Donetsk People's Republic" militants by paying them almost 37 million Russian rubles in taxes.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland assessed the anti-Ukrainian slogans that appeared during the recent blockades of Polish farmers as an attempt by extremist groups under Russian influence to hijack the agricultural protest movement.

The Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania the issues of cooperation in the agricultural sector between the two countries and thanked his colleague for supporting the uninterrupted transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Romania to European ports.

A Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggests that Russian agents are trying to influence the farmers' protest movement on the border with Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has joined a working group that is considering granting permission to military units to use narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to provide medical care to wounded soldiers.

Western officials said that Russia does not have sufficient domestic munitions production to meet its needs in the war in Ukraine, and its military industry is struggling with the effects of sanctions.

The first Ukrainian language courses for military personnel started on the International Mother Language Day to improve language skills and demonstrate a responsible attitude to the foundations of national identity.

Legal experts have approved the seizure of $300 billion worth of frozen assets from the russian central bank to compensate Ukraine for losses from the russian invasion, as allowed by international law.

The LockBit ransomware group has been attacking financial institutions and corporations in Western countries supporting Ukraine's defense for 5 years.

Turkey's fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet has successfully completed its maiden flight, reaching a speed of 425 km/h at an altitude of 8,000 feet.

The United States should continue to support Ukraine militarily to prevent a potential russian invasion of NATO countries, which Washington would have to defend on its own.

The Swedish Security Service calls Russia the main threat to the country's security.

G20 foreign ministers are meeting in Rio de Janeiro to discuss global tensions, including Russia's war against Ukraine, and ways to improve multilateral organizations ahead of the annual G20 summit.

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the former U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine to discuss direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for the Odesa region, demining the Black Sea, and ensuring free navigation.

Among Ukrainians, the level of perception of Poland and the United States as friendly countries has decreased. The survey showed that most Ukrainians still consider the United States and Poland to be friendly countries, but positive assessments have decreased for both.

President Zelenskyy held a conference call with government officials to discuss the blockade on the Polish border, analyze the situation in detail and determine further steps, defense supplies and the situation on the frontline.

The Consul General of Poland in Lviv condemned the actions of Polish farmers who blocked the border with Ukraine and apologized to Ukraine for the farmers' actions.

The court ruled to postpone the bail of UAH 1. 8 million for the former head of the state defense enterprise, who is a fugitive from justice and is accused of misappropriating UAH 2 million of state funds intended to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Former Soviet political prisoner and fighter for Ukrainian independence Stepan Khmara has died at the age of 86.

The EU has agreed on its 13th package of sanctions against russia against about 200 individuals and entities, targeting organizations that help Russia circumvent trade sanctions.

Germany is providing more than €1. 4 billion through KfW to support Ukraine's energy sector, housing programs for displaced people, and repairing infrastructure, including healthcare facilities and schools damaged during the war.

The Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights has asked the Prime Minister to reconsider the possibility of limiting payments to internally displaced persons from March, as this could deprive up to 1 million IDPs of their only source of income.

Ukraine will face challenges from political developments in the United States and Poland, as well as Russia's goal of fully occupying Luhansk and Donetsk regions in 2024.

Polish and Ukrainian officials held emergency talks to resolve a dispute over the blocking of border crossings caused by Polish farmers' protests against food imports from Ukraine.

Law enforcement officers uncovered five more schemes that helped men evade conscription and illegally leave Ukraine, detaining the organizers in different regions.

According to the Ukrainian MP, the Russians are demonstrating that the full occupation of Luhansk and Donetsk regions is vital for them, especially before Putin's re-election.

The MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation contributed to the purchase of rowing equipment for athletes in Vinnytsia region to help solve the problem of chronic shortage of sports equipment.

According to intelligence, Russia still has enough resources to continue the war against Ukraine in 2025, possibly in 2026.

North Korean ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander-M were used by Russia to attack Ukraine, according to experts who found parts of a North Korean missile in Kyiv.

The EU has agreed on its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which will be approved on February 24, the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.