Ukraine

An explosion occurred near the territorial recruitment center in Kamianets-Podilskyi, killing the attacker. Four other people were injured, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

There were 50 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline, the most intense in the Pokrovske sector, where 12 attacks took place. The enemy actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman and Siversk sectors.

Despite billions of dollars in investments, Ukrainian operators have failed to meet the NCCU's requirement for 10 hours of operation of base stations without electricity. Operators promise to improve in the first and second quarters of 2025.

The next meeting in the Ramstein format will take place on February 12 under the leadership of the United Kingdom instead of the United States. This will be the first meeting after Lloyd Austin held his last meeting on January 9.

In January 2025, the Ministry of Finance raised UAH 29. 5 billion from the issue of government bonds. There are over UAH 1.85 trillion worth of domestic government bonds in circulation, with commercial banks and the NBU holding the largest share.

The President of Ukraine signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization until May 9, 2025. Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada supported the extension of martial law for 90 days.

According to a CEDMO poll, 68% of Poles and 44% of Czechs support Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia. In the Czech Republic, young people (62%) show the most support, while in Poland, it's people over 65 (79%).

Minister Sibiga discussed with his British counterpart Lammie the expansion of military cooperation and new assistance worth 55 million pounds. The UK will provide funds for social programs and continue training the Ukrainian military.

Employment of Veterans: MHP explains how they adapt the military to civilian life.

53% of Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania have official jobs, and 83% of children attend school. The UN will allocate $10.9 million to further support 55,000 refugees until 2025.

Ukraine is considering purchasing American LNG gas for storage in its own underground storage facilities. The Foreign Ministry says this will help the country become a guarantor of energy security in Europe.

Foreign Minister Sibiga explained how the concept of “peace through strength” is being implemented in cooperation with the United States. He outlined specific areas of cooperation, including military assistance, natural resources, and energy security.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces a new package of assistance to Ukraine worth 55 million pounds. The funds will be used for energy projects, social services and food supplies to Syria.

The SBU discloses details of the explosion in the Rivne shopping center, where a 21-year-old terrorist attacker was killed. Russians remotely blew up a recruited agent immediately after entering the building, wounding 8 soldiers.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Russia is not showing a serious attitude to the negotiations.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has no confirmation of a meeting with Marco Rubio at an expanded meeting of foreign ministers in Paris. Sibiga expects the possibility of such a conversation in the near future.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee has recommended the adoption of a draft law on mandatory evacuation of the population under martial law. The document provides for the clarification of the powers of the authorities and the forced evacuation of children from the combat zones.

Special operation or sabotage to close companies with Russian roots by law enforcement - expert on Hetmantsev's “White Business Club”.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expects progress in peace initiatives regarding Ukraine by June.

Starting in 2026, Ukraine will introduce free HPV vaccination for girls aged 12-13. The Ministry of Health is also considering expanding the program to boys and other age groups.

Due to lower temperatures, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 8% compared to the previous day. Ukrenergo urges to limit the use of powerful electrical appliances from 7:00 to 22:00.

At the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, programs to support the population and businesses were considered, and new sanctions packages were approved. Zelenskyy announced the indexation of pensions from March 1 and the fight against shadow schemes.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the successful destruction of the Albashneft oil refinery in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation. It also confirmed the destruction of a Russian Buk missile system in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.

Law enforcers detained three Russian agents aged 21-22 who staged a terrorist attack near the shopping center in Pavlohrad. The perpetrators detonated an improvised explosive device for a promised reward from Russian special services.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv with a £55 million aid package. The funds will be directed towards energy projects, business support, and social services.

The IAEA is forced to postpone the rotation of its mission to the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP due to the lack of security guarantees from Russia. russia uses blackmail and intimidation of experts, even striking a drone at an IAEA vehicle earlier.

The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on criminal liability for violating and circumventing sanctions. Violators will face fines of up to 120000 nmdg, imprisonment for up to 10 years and confiscation of property.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 15 billion to compensate internally displaced persons for damaged housing. More than 10,000 families will be able to get a new home under the eRestoration program, and the first UAH 4.3 billion has already been allocated.

The Tax Service helped to expose an interregional drug cartel that laundered UAH 18 million monthly through a network of drops. The criminals used more than a thousand front men to transfer funds into cryptocurrency.

In Ukraine, for the first time, a court deprived a driver of his license for violating the rules of military registration. Most of these cases are returned due to non-payment of the court fee by the TCC, but successful claims are expected to increase in 2025.