French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Munich Conference, called on Europe to participate in negotiations on future agreements with Russia. He emphasized the need to restore diplomatic channels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, said Serhiy Nykyforov, spokesman for the President of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the need to ban the issuance of visas to Russian military personnel and their family members. He noted that this would deprive them of the opportunity to visit Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the US is ready to ratify future security guarantees in Congress. This is fundamental for Ukraine, which has an almost ready draft of bilateral security guarantees.
NATO is preparing a large-scale reform of its air defense system ahead of the July summit, integrating lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. The reform envisages a shift from air patrolling to protection against invasions, missiles, and drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that without US President Donald Trump, ending the war between Russia and Ukraine is unrealistic. He noted that Trump personally and his leadership offer a chance to accelerate peace efforts.
The United Kingdom will allocate over 460 million euros for the development of new long-range and hypersonic missiles in cooperation with European allies. These missiles will be able to hit targets at a distance of over 2000 km and will replace Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The parties discussed military aid, contributions to the PURL program, diplomatic work, and energy support.
Slovakia and Hungary have reported disruptions in oil supply via the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary blames Ukraine, while Ukraine denies the accusations, citing Russian attacks.
Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation Kirill Dmitriev will hold talks with US representatives in Geneva. The meeting will take place separately from the format of negotiations on Ukraine.
A special CAS commission rejected skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's lawsuit against the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation and the IOC. The court noted that freedom of expression is guaranteed at the Olympic Games, but not on the field.
On February 14, hourly power outage schedules will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran in exile, in Munich. They discussed sanctions against the Iranian regime, Iran's cooperation with Russia, and support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Ukraine's representative to the IOC, Valeriy Borzov, commented on the situation with the disqualification of skeleton racer Heraskevych and the violations by the Italian snowboarder. He emphasized the need to change IOC rules.
Ukrainian officials say the Trump administration is pressuring them to make concessions to Russia. Zelensky expresses disappointment that the US is pressuring Kyiv more than Moscow.
Energy supply stabilization continues in Ukraine after the shelling. Relevant ministries and heads of regional military administrations are preparing resources to respond to new attacks amid severe cold.
In Zakarpattia, a 43-year-old man was detained for throwing a live grenade into a law enforcement officer's house in Vynohradiv. The explosion damaged the facade of the house, but no one was injured.
The American-Ukrainian Investment Reconstruction Fund received over 60 project proposals in a month, 37 of which were from Ukrainian companies. The first project is being prepared for due diligence, and 21 more are being processed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha considers talks about fixing the date of Ukraine's accession to the EU, previously mentioned as 2027, to be realistic. Ukraine is working to overcome the Hungarian veto, emphasizing a common path with Moldova.
President Zelenskyy arrived at the Munich Security Conference. Earlier, he accepted the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise.
The lawyer of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych spoke about possible decisions in the case against the IOC regarding disqualification at the 2026 Olympics. Among the options are recognizing Heraskevych as not disqualified with or without compensation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not ready for serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He believes that the war will end when Russia is economically and potentially militarily exhausted.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to report on Russian strikes that threaten nuclear safety. Ukraine proposed amending the IAEA Statute to limit Russia's rights.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Europe's financing of Ukraine's defense gives the continent the right to participate in peace negotiations. Europe has already spent over 200 billion euros to support Ukraine.
Large-scale NATO exercises in Estonia revealed serious tactical shortcomings in intense drone warfare. Ukrainian drone specialists simulated the destruction of 17 NATO armored vehicles.
Five Ukrainian children, aged 4 to 15, have returned from the occupied territories and the Russian Federation. In total, 1985 children have been returned to their homeland since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
A POLITICO poll showed that the majority of residents in France and Germany do not support sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. In Germany, 53% are against it, and in France, 43% do not support the deployment of troops.
Ukraine expects official approval of a new $8. 2 billion IMF program in the coming weeks. This agreement will replace the existing credit facility and help maintain economic stability.
Friedrich Merz stated that Germany is doing everything for peace in Ukraine, providing leading support, especially in air defense. The country is launching large-scale projects in air defense and high-precision weapons.
The President of Ukraine established the Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Industrial Policy and Defense Technologies under the National Security and Defense Council. Its task is to combine state decisions, front-line needs, and manufacturers' capabilities to strengthen defense capabilities.
