NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is suffering heavy losses in Ukraine and is advancing at the pace of a garden snail. He called on NATO to continue supporting Ukraine and not to succumb to Russian propaganda.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strong European defense industry in partnership with the United States. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in defensive warfare and participate in joint projects.
Vladyslav Heraskevych commented on the court hearing regarding the appeal of his disqualification at the Olympics. The athlete stated that the International Olympic Committee disqualified not him, but Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Nebo-U radar in Crimea, areas where UAV operators were concentrated, and a logistics warehouse in the occupied territories. This happened on February 13 as part of systemic measures to reduce the aggressor's offensive potential.
The Ukrainian delegation has begun preparations for trilateral talks with the US and Russia in Geneva on February 17-18. Its members include Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Andriy Hnatov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsia, and Vadym Skibitskyi.
President Zelenskyy received the first attack drone manufactured at a German-Ukrainian enterprise in Germany. This year, 10,000 such drones will strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Presidential Communications Advisor Dmytro Lytvyn confirmed the Ukrainian delegation's preparation for the next round of talks. Lengthy negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled to take place in Geneva on February 17-18.
Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains a 10% lead over Prime Minister Orbán's Fidesz party in February. This is according to a poll conducted by the Idea Institute ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections.
Ukraine and its partners are searching for Soviet-type power plants in Eastern Europe. This will allow them to obtain equipment for replacement at Ukrainian facilities.
The parliament is working on restoring open competitions for public positions, which were canceled due to martial law. This issue is relevant for obtaining 50 billion euros from the EU and preventing corruption.
The next round of negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in Geneva on February 17-18. The Russian delegation will be headed by Vladimir Medinsky.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China has decided to provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy aid.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that another round of talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place next week. The location and exact dates will be announced later.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old female contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and her 25-year-old friend, who were part of an FSB agent network. They were preparing terrorist attacks with explosives in Kyiv and Zhytomyr, having set up an underground laboratory.
The United States and Taiwan have signed a trade agreement that provides for the reduction of customs duties and the expansion of access for American goods to Asian markets. Taiwan undertakes to purchase billions of dollars worth of American goods and invest in energy equipment.
Minister of Social Policy Denys Uliutin stated that a pension of 6,000 hryvnias will be available after a comprehensive pension reform. The draft law provides for a guaranteed basic old-age payment, which cannot be lower than 6,000 hryvnias.
President Zelenskyy is in Munich, where the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise is planned. He will also hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners.
Donald Trump is not confident in the effectiveness of pressuring Russia and fears disrupting the negotiation process. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained that Trump needs quick results for the elections, and sanctions do not provide an immediate effect.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia are planning another round of talks next week, possibly in Miami or Abu Dhabi. The main stumbling block remains territory, particularly Russia's demand to control the entire Donbas.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi approved the list of the first participants in the experimental project on the reorganization of vocational education institutions into communal non-profit societies. This decision initiates the implementation of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine "On Vocational Education."
For the first time since the Cold War, European countries are discussing the development of their own nuclear deterrence capabilities. This is due to a possible loss of confidence in the US nuclear umbrella.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified by the IOC, has been invited to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This occurred after the athlete was supposed to compete in the 2026 Olympics wearing a "helmet of remembrance."
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 91 maritime vessels of Russia's shadow fleet. These vessels were used to transport oil in circumvention of sanctions.
In Odesa region, the enemy attacked the port with drones, one person was killed, six were wounded. In Dnipropetrovsk region, railway infrastructure was attacked, with no casualties.
Due to the war, Ukraine has lost over 272,000 hectares of marine protected areas. Russians have occupied 27 Emerald Network territories, and another 11 are in the combat zone.
Over the past day, 142 combat engagements were recorded. The occupiers used 23 missiles, 90 air strikes, and dropped 270 guided aerial bombs.
On the night of February 13, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 154 drones at Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down or suppressed 111 enemy targets.
Kenya accuses Russia of recruiting its citizens for the war against Ukraine. The African country's Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, announced a visit to Moscow to demand an end to this practice.
On February 12, 132 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy used 22 missiles, 70 air strikes, and 5,418 kamikaze drones. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction with 34 attacks.
French President Emmanuel Macron does not intend to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the coming days. Instead, he is focused on deepening cooperation within the European Union.
