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US intelligence may have known about the preparations for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines at an early stage of planning. A Ukrainian team allegedly shared its intentions with the CIA, which initially did not object, and then tried to avert the attack.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi gave an interview where he spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive and SBU searches. Political observer Hennadii Dubov analyzed the interview, noting that it is not a bid for elections, but an element of political criticism of the current government.
A special anniversary edition of the 1967 Mustang "Eleanor," released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the film "Gone in 60 Seconds," will be sold at the Mecum Indy 2026 auction.
Heads of five European intelligence agencies do not believe in a quick end to the war, despite Trump's statements. They believe that Russia is using negotiations to weaken sanctions and is not seeking peace.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US and some European countries are discussing a new document between NATO and Russia with Russia. He emphasized the importance of discussing Ukraine's potential place in NATO with Ukraine itself.
US President Donald Trump has urged Great Britain to maintain full control over Diego Garcia island. This would allow strikes against Iran if necessary.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US against igniting a tariff war and expressed hope for a partnership with China. He plans to discuss this issue with Donald Trump in Washington and with Chinese leaders during a visit to China.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a multiple rocket launcher capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, calling it one of the most powerful in the world. This demonstration took place amid North Korea's support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Holding elections in Ukraine requires several months, not weeks, as the Russians believe. President Zelenskyy is ready to discuss this issue with parliament if there is a two-month ceasefire.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to discuss energy partnership. The countries plan cooperation on liquefied natural gas supplies, the use of Ukraine's gas transmission system, and nuclear energy.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Europe to truly support Ukraine by providing it with all weapons, including long-range missiles. He emphasized the need to stop Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and unfreeze Russian assets.
Israel has declared the highest state of alert, preparing for a possible war. Officials consider a US strike on Iran, which Israel would join, to be imminent.
The latest round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine brought no significant progress. The idea of a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine, not controlled by either army, is being discussed.
At the trilateral talks in Geneva, Ukraine and Russia made significant progress, agreeing to inform their leaders and continue working on a peace agreement. According to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, another round of negotiations will take place.
Donald Trump may order large-scale strikes on Iran that would last several weeks. This operation would likely be a joint American-Israeli campaign.
Eight skiers' bodies were found after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, with one person still missing. This avalanche became the deadliest in the US in almost half a century.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that protecting freedom of speech on social media is "pure nonsense," contradicting Donald Trump's foreign policy. European countries are considering banning social media for minors, while the US criticizes such actions as censorship.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the results of the negotiations in Geneva are insufficient. He emphasized the need for further meetings, preferably in February, with the participation of European countries.
The British broadcaster BBC stated that Donald Trump failed to prove defamation in a documentary. The BBC intends to argue that Trump's $10 billion lawsuit should be dismissed.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, held a two-hour closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian side after the official negotiations in Geneva. Medinsky confirmed the fact of the meeting, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel.
Talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva brought no breakthrough, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of stalling for time. Expert Zhelikhovsky believes that Moscow is using the negotiations to gain time on the battlefield.
In California's Sierra Nevada mountains, six skiers were rescued after an avalanche, and nine are believed to be missing. The rescued sustained injuries, with two hospitalized.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhii Tykhyi, stated that work is underway on the legal and technical details of the Prosperity Plan. The US is a strategic partner in this process.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Russia is trying to sabotage the progress achieved in Abu Dhabi on military-political issues. Details of the negotiations are not being disclosed; Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present a full report.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states that the Russian delegation is deadlocking negotiations to buy time for the Kremlin.
Kyrylo Budanov announced the completion of another round of negotiations in Geneva, calling it difficult but important. The next round is scheduled for the near future.
The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced its readiness to host a new round of talks on Ukraine. This followed the third round of negotiations in Geneva on February 17-18.
Following the peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation, there is a principal agreement on the next meeting. Details and dates are not yet disclosed, but the parties have agreed to continue the dialogue.
Another round of trilateral Ukraine-US-f negotiations took place in Geneva, described as intensive and substantive. The next stage is to coordinate decisions for consideration by the presidents, which should be real, not formal.
The President of Ukraine reported that the political component of the negotiations on ending the war remains difficult. The parties agreed to continue the dialogue, but without significant progress on the political front.