In the occupied territories, the invaders use civilian buildings to house their military. Russian troops settle soldiers on the lower floors and civilians with children on the upper floors.
Under the Restoration program, the government has agreed to pay UAH 9 billion to citizens for damaged property. An additional UAH 15 billion has been allocated to compensate IDPs for destroyed housing, which will help 10,000 families.
The Cabinet of Ministers returned the State Film Agency to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. The decision should strengthen the role of cinema in cultural diplomacy and promote international recognition of the Ukrainian film industry.
Paun Rogovey has been appointed as Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova, replacing the previously announced Danilov. Yuriy Klymenko, who is already ambassador to Argentina, will concurrently head the embassy in Uruguay.
The Ukrainian government is launching a new program of special contracts for young men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces. The President did not say how many men are planned to sign up.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on mechanisms for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine will receive $50 billion as part of the G7 initiative, with the first tranches already received.
A court in occupied Crimea fined a resident of Bakhchisarai 50 thousand rubles for obscene statements about Putin and Aksyonov on Telegram. In 2024, more than 1,100 cases were opened on the peninsula for “discrediting” the Russian army.
Over the day, 116 combat engagements took place, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous attacks in various sectors. The enemy conducted 90 air strikes and launched 961 kamikaze drones, losing 250 occupants in the Pokrovsk sector.
The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about a possible meeting next week. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation and announced the planned talks at the team level.
Zelenskyy maintains a strategic partnership with the United States in rare earths mining in exchange for support. Ukraine has the largest titanium reserves in Europe and significant uranium deposits, which it proposes to develop jointly.
Enemy drones were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are operating. An air alert has been declared in the region and other areas, and people are being urged to take shelter.
The President announced an increase in the production of domestic drones to counter Russian assaults. The meeting discussed the increase in arms production and reports on specific types of weapons.
Ukraine's President insists on a personal meeting with Donald Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskiy emphasizes the importance of discussing Ukraine's security guarantees.
The Russian army has again engaged DPRK soldiers in combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Zelenskyy, a significant number of occupants, including North Korean soldiers, were destroyed.
A 62-year-old woman from Varas district died of complications of influenza A in the infectious diseases department. The patient had cancer and had not been vaccinated.
Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. The US president emphasized that he has no plans to visit Kyiv and continues to look for ways to end the war.
A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.
The government has authorized rehabilitation specialists to provide care to patients without the involvement of a team of doctors. The services will be provided on an outpatient basis, at home or in the community as part of the medical guarantee program.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for granting a subvention of UAH 1 billion to Kharkiv for emergency repair work in the housing and utilities sector. The funds are to be used by the end of the year for water and heat supply and sewage.
More than 15,000 Ukrainian families have received housing loans worth more than UAH 25 billion under the eHouse in Diia program. The program is most actively used by the military (54.1%), teachers (8.3%) and doctors (8.2%).
The overpass near Darnytsia metro station will be closed for reconstruction from February 8 to November 30. For the first time in 60 years, it will be overhauled with complete dismantling of the structures.
Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.
The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced comprehensive measures to resolve the situation with the exchange of worn-out banknotes. As a result of these measures, the number of complaints from citizens about refusals to exchange currency has decreased by 5 times.
The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada spoke about restrictions for truant MPs and those in pre-trial detention centers. Kornienko emphasized the need to amend the Constitution regarding the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for using UAH 8 billion for the construction of water mains in Mykolaiv region. The project involves the construction of three water intake sites from the Southern Bug River to supply Mykolaiv with water.
In different regions of Ukraine, 17 organizers of draft evasion schemes were detained. Among the detainees are doctors, officials, and carriers who helped transport conscripts abroad for $14,000.
The Government made a number of appointments to senior positions. Oleksandr Yarema was reappointed as State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and new deputies were appointed to various departments.
The MHP-Community Charitable Foundation together with the UCF have announced a competition “Culture in the Focus of Communities” with grants of up to UAH 1 million. Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2025 for legal entities and individuals.
Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of Russian civilians from the Kursk region, subject to an official request from the Russian Federation. This was announced by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The government has approved a draft presidential decree on reforming military service in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Security Service. The document provides for the abolition of conscript service, new rules for contracts and military rotation.
