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Republican John Wilson introduces a new Trump Authorization Act to send arms to Ukraine. The bill aims to force Russia to the negotiating table through American military aid.

The suspension of US funding will affect the investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Six projects worth $89 million, including evidence collection and victim assistance, are at risk.

Ukraine is preparing for a series of important meetings with European and American partners starting February 12. A Ramstein meeting, meetings in Kyiv, and participation in the Munich Security Conference are scheduled.

Representatives of Donald Trump's team will visit Ukraine this week before the Munich conference. Zelenskyy will hold a series of meetings with American politicians, including the US Vice President.

Bitcoin rose by 1. 3% after falling to reach $97,873 amid expectations of new US inflation data. Strategy acquired an additional 7,633 BTC for $742.4 million, increasing its assets to 478,740 BTC.

A US federal court has blocked Musk's team's access to confidential Treasury Department data. Musk and Vance publicly criticize the court's decision and question judicial oversight.

Donald Trump reiterated his intention to join Canada as the 51st state of the United States. According to him, the United States loses $200 billion a year because of Canada, although AP refutes this claim.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center said that Russia has the resources to wage war in 2025. Russian officials and diplomats are working on the possibility of continuing active hostilities in 2026.

The European Commission will include support for Ukraine as a “top priority” in its 2025 work program. The document confirms support for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and will be presented on February 12.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully disconnected from the Russian power grid and synchronized with the European one. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls on the EU to abandon Russian energy supplies and use Ukrainian gas storage facilities.

Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, said he expected important events at the Munich Security Conference. According to him, peace requires active work at all levels.

Cooperation of Ukrainian communities with twin cities: the way to development and recovery.

French President Macron said that the introduction of US tariffs on European goods would lead to higher inflation in the US. He urged the US to focus on China as the main problem instead of Europe.

The European Commission has responded to Trump's announcement of 25% duties on steel and aluminum from the EU. The Commission is awaiting official clarifications and is ready to defend the interests of European businesses.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO in the near future because of the US position. According to him, the alliance does not accept countries at war.

Mike Walz said that USAID did not meet the strategic interests of the United States and inefficiently used funds.

Macron announced large-scale private investments in the AI sector from Brookfield and the UAE. The president demonstrated the technology's capabilities by posting diplomatic videos of himself on social media.

The Self-Determination Party, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, won 39. 8% of the vote in the Kosovo parliamentary elections. The party will have to look for coalition partners to form a government.

India is considering reducing tariffs on US goods in key sectors before Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US.

The US President announced an additional 25% duty on steel and aluminum imports. Trump also announced restrictions on Japanese investment in US Steel.

Donald Trump says the United States has made progress in talks to end the war between russia and Ukraine, but declined to provide details of any negotiations.

US Vice President J. D. Vance plans to meet with Zelenskiy at a conference in Munich.

Mike Volz said that Trump plans to end the war in Ukraine through negotiations with all parties. After the war, European allies will be responsible for security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ukraine's president is ready for talks with Putin under certain conditions. Zelenskyy will agree to a dialogue if the US and Europe continue to support Ukraine and provide security guarantees.

The President of Ukraine stated that there are all possibilities to end the war in 2025. The key factors are sanctions pressure on Russia, security guarantees and support from allies.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov neither confirms nor denies that Putin and Trump had a phone call. Communications between Russia and the United States take place through different channels.

Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former Secretary of State Blinken and Counselor Sullivan. Lisa Monaco, Letitia James, and Alvin Bragg also lost their security clearances.

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 91 air strikes and fired over 5,800 times. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 54 assault attacks took place.

Trump announced that he had a phone conversation with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He also revealed a plan for $500 million in access to Ukrainian resources in exchange for security guarantees.

Russia provides the DPRK with drone technology in exchange for North Korean troops' participation in the battles in the Kursk region. Japanese media report on agreements to jointly develop drones.