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An FBI informant is accused of lying about alleged payments by the Ukrainian energy company Burisma to Joe and Hunter Biden.

The United States decided to abandon the classified military satellite program due to rising costs and difficulties with payload development.

President Zelenskyy leaves for the Munich Security Conference, where he will meet with partners and sign new agreements to strengthen Ukraine's security architecture.

Biden instructed to engage in a direct dialog with Russia over its development of anti-satellite weapons, which Congress has warned poses a threat to US national security.

The White House confirmed that the national security threat cited by the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is related to anti-satellite capabilities being developed by Russia, but stated that it is not an active deployed capability and does not pose an immediate threat.

The White House national security adviser assured that the president would ensure American security and downplayed concerns about the vague new threat the congressman had mentioned, while defending the limited details to protect sources and methods.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan to discuss Ukraine's urgent military needs, air defense systems and expressed gratitude for the continued support of the United States.

U. S. lawmakers are considering alternative approaches to quickly approve the next round of aid to Ukraine, as Republican leaders refuse to support the Senate's Ukraine aid bill without additional border security measures.

At the Munich Security Conference, U. S. officials will reassure allies of NATO's commitment amid political instability caused by Trump.

NATO will set up a joint training center in Poland to help Ukraine's military exchange experience with Western partners and train to NATO standards as Kyiv seeks membership in the Alliance.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has returned to his duties at the Pentagon after being discharged from the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation.

The United States will continue to support Ukraine's energy sector and help diversify nuclear fuel supplies, said Jeffrey Payette.

The first known fatality from the newly discovered Alaskapox virus is reported, when an elderly man with a suppressed immune system died from the virus, which spreads through contact with infected animals.

The new members of the Donor Coordination Platform will commit more than $5. 5 billion to Ukraine's recovery to help avoid financial instability in 2024.

The Irish-American oilfield equipment manufacturer Weatherford International has been added to the list of international sponsors of the war in Ukraine for continuing to operate in Russia and paying taxes that support the Russian government and army.

In 2024, elections will be held in more than 50 countries, so this year more than 2 billion voters will elect their governments. In particular, major elections are planned in India, the European Union, russia, Iran, and the United States.

The Pentagon has announced the successful launch of six satellites that will track hypersonic and ballistic missiles and become part of a fighter jet tracking system.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine issued registration certificates for 20 small arms and 4 grenade launchers from the United States, Turkey, and Germany, allowing their purchase and use by Ukrainian military units.

The hacker detained in Ukraine sold stolen personal data to residents of Canada and the United States and earned several million hryvnias, for which he faces up to 8 years in prison.

According to White House spokesperson Karin Jean-Pierre, Republicans who block additional aid to Ukraine are siding with Russian President Putin.

French President Macron is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the latter's visit to Paris.

An explosion has occurred at a russian defense plant in the Altai Territory, and local residents report feeling a powerful shock wave that shook the windows.

President Zelenskyy will visit Germany and France on February 16 to meet with Chancellor Scholz and President Macron, and then address the Munich Security Conference on February 17, where he will meet with, among others, US Vice President Kamala Harris.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed hope that the US Congress will agree to continue supporting Ukraine amid the consequences of blocking aid, warning that if Putin is allowed to win, the world will become more dangerous.

For more than a year now, the United States has been concerned about Russia's potential development and deployment of anti-satellite nuclear weapons.

Russia has reportedly been developing nuclear weapons to target U. S. satellites, raising concerns among U.S. officials. However, according to sources, the weapon has not been put into service.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urged Congress to approve additional funding for Ukraine as soon as possible, as its troops reportedly lack ammunition and continue to defend themselves against massive Russian attacks.

According to Jake Sullivan, the United States cannot be replaced in providing military assistance to Ukraine, which is crucial as Ukrainian troops are running out of ammunition, and delays only help Russia.

If re-elected, Donald Trump will reportedly push Ukraine's leadership to negotiate with Russia to end the conflict.

The US will launch 6 surveillance satellites into orbit, 2 of which will track hypersonic missiles and 4 of which will track fighter jets, the Pentagon announced.