Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's new trade envoy to Ukraine. He will be looking for trade and investment opportunities for British businesses.
Over the last day, 152 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 67 attempts to break through near 12 localities.
The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.
The White House press secretary clarified that only the OMB memorandum has been rescinded, not the federal funding freeze. The President's executive orders on federal funding remain in effect and will be enforced.
The occupation authorities of Crimea received 4. 8 billion rubles from the sale of “nationalized” Ukrainian property. The sold properties include Zelensky's apartment, hotels, shopping centers, and other real estate.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of drone training in higher education institutions. The first courses will be offered at the Lviv Land Academy and Zhytomyr University.
The President of Ukraine said that the war will end only when a just peace is achieved. According to him, the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes.
Russia spreads a fake video showing Ukrainian soldiers being taken in handcuffs to a mission. The Center for Public Integrity refuted the disinformation, identifying Russian soldiers from the 15th Motorized Rifle Brigade in the video.
In the 64th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Russian Federation, the command is putting pressure on soldiers to sign a three-year contract. Those who refuse are transferred to the Kursk direction, where they face “meat assaults.
Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan has signed a 2. 5-year contract with Al-Shabab for €3 million. During his 16 years at Dynamo, the goalkeeper played 181 matches and won a number of trophies.
PACE adopted a resolution demanding new elections in Georgia. The Georgian delegation lost the right to participate in key committees and the opportunity to hold leadership positions until April 2025.
Rafael Grossi will visit Russia in early February 2025 to meet with the head of Rosatom. It is planned to discuss the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP, but without visiting the plant itself.
Slovakia's Foreign Ministry protested to Ukraine's ambassador over statements regarding the country's internal affairs. The conflict arose after Zelensky criticized Prime Minister Fico's position on Russian gas.
The EU Court of Justice has rejected an appeal by Oleksandr Vinokurov to lift sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine. Lavrov's son-in-law, who is the president of Marathon Group and a shareholder in Magnit, remains under restrictive measures.
88% of Poles support the idea of paying the 800+ allowance only to working Ukrainians who pay taxes. The proposal provides for the payment of 800 zlotys for each child under 18.
Vitali Klitschko appealed to Zelensky, accusing KCMA head Timur Tkachenko of blocking the city's work and exceeding his authority. Tkachenko denied the accusations and promised to solve the problems of Kyiv residents.
NABU detective Denysiuk released internal information about problems in the Bureau after his dismissal. Expert Posternak believes that this case exposed a systemic crisis in Ukraine's anti-corruption system.
A Russian soldier kidnapped a 21-year-old girl from Izium district and took her to Belgorod. There, he kept her in an apartment with bars for over a year, where he systematically raped and beat her.
Kyiv Customs prevented the illegal import of a rare 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II. The owner from Lviv region tried to import the car worth UAH 1.2 million under a fake environmental certificate.
The Interpol General Secretariat has imposed restrictions on requests from Russia after the start of the full-scale invasion. All requests from Moscow are carefully screened for compliance with the organization's rules.
Ruslan Kravchenko instructed to execute court decisions immediately after they come into force. According to him, all disputes should be resolved immediately.
Drones damaged the Andreapol oil pumping station and the 23rd missile arsenal in the Tver region of Russia. The attack resulted in a fire, oil spills and a series of explosions at military facilities.
Head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the work to reduce the number of blocked tax invoices. The head instructed the departments to analyze the situation and speed up the consideration of requests for unblocking.
All of Oleksiy Poroshenko's property has been seized due to non-payment of a UAH 25. 5 thousand fine for ignoring the TCC's summons. Poroshenko Jr., who is in the UK, has a net worth of almost $1.2 billion.
Due to the dry fall, farmers were forced to sow winter crops later. Warm weather in winter contributed to better germination of these crops, said a spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga will participate in an expanded meeting of the seven leading foreign ministers in Paris on February 12.
In 2024, 23,000 Ukrainians received vouchers for education, and 67,000 underwent vocational training under the Employment Service's programs. The Ministry of Economy plans to expand programs and make services more accessible through Diia.
An audit by the Accounting Chamber has revealed serious problems in the work of the ARMA in managing seized assets. Security expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the agency needs a complete reboot.
