Ukraine
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has begun preparing the Budget Declaration for 2027-2029. This document will form the basis for the preparation of the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027.
Ukraine is introducing a whitelist regime for Starlink terminals to ensure connectivity for civilians and businesses, while blocking it for the enemy. Owners must verify their terminal once through an Administrative Service Center (ASC) or Diia.
Italian snowboarder Roland Fischnaller competed at the 2026 Olympics in a helmet with a Russian tricolor, and the IOC did not take disciplinary action. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was forbidden to compete in a helmet with portraits of deceased athletes.
Several small enemy groups crossed the Siversky Donets and infiltrated the inter-positional space. Ukrainian units are conducting search and strike missions to detect and destroy the enemy in the settlement.
Kaupo Rosin, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that Russia will not attack Estonia or another NATO country next year. However, the Kremlin still poses a danger by strengthening its armed forces.
President Zelenskyy met with Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's former Ambassador to the USA. They discussed Ukraine's reconstruction and strengthening international ties to defend against Russian aggression.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
Greece and Malta have expressed concerns about the EU's proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a services ban. They fear the impact on the shipping industry and energy prices.
Relatives of Nazar Daletsky, who was presumed dead and buried, must return 15 million hryvnias in aid to the state. The soldier turned out to be alive and returned from captivity, which creates an unprecedented legal situation.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a repair unit, a UAV training center, and drone control points in the occupied territories and in the Kursk region. Also, concentrations of occupiers and a field fuel depot were hit.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
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The state enterprise "Diia" is changing its form of ownership to a joint-stock company, raising concerns about the security of personal data of 23 million users. The Ministry of Digital Transformation assures that "Diia" will remain 100% state-owned, but experts express fears about possible privatization and data trading.
French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to involve European partners in resuming dialogue with Putin. He sent his advisor to Moscow, reopening technical channels for discussion.
Yelyzaveta Sydorko set a national record in the 500-meter distance at the 2026 Olympics, completing it in 43. 337 seconds. Despite the high result, she could not advance to the quarterfinals, finishing fourth in her heat.
The Russian economy is experiencing its deepest crisis in 20 years, which may force the Kremlin to reconsider its economic policy. By the end of 2025, a sharp slowdown in industrial growth and a record budget deficit were recorded.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on Die Welt's publication about a possible large-scale Russian offensive in the spring-summer of 2026. Kovalenko noted that the enemy's plans are known, and Ukraine's Defense Forces are doing everything to thwart them.
Passage is ensured on state roads in Ukraine, but icy conditions are observed in some places. Road organizations are treating the pavement with anti-icing materials.
The Deputy Director of a KMDA Department concealed over 4 million hryvnias in income from a foreign company. He has been served with a notice of suspicion for entering false information into his declaration.
Chinese J-16 fighter jets performed dangerous maneuvers near Taiwanese F-16 aircraft during military exercises in December. One J-16 fired decoy flares, another flew in a firing-ready position.
In Rivne region, a 72-year-old internally displaced person killed five people after a conflict. Police detained the perpetrator, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine expresses hope for a fair, objective, and impartial decision from the International Olympic Committee.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker denied that the US had set a new deadline for peace talks on Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that setting deadlines is dangerous.
Ukraine added one point in 2025 in the Corruption Perception Index, scoring 36 out of a possible 100 points and ranking 104th among 182 countries. It is the only country in the world that is improving its anti-corruption indicators during wartime.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible without taking into account Russia's security interests. He called this a key factor in ending hostilities.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. He expressed solidarity with Ukraine and commitment to peace.
Over the past day, 168 combat engagements were recorded on the front line, almost half as many as the day before. The most intense battles are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
On the night of February 10, Russia launched 125 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 110 drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week. The visit comes after Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orban, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the elections.