Western and central Ukraine targeted by Russian drones

1:33 PM

Ukraine's SBU detains its counter-terrorist center chief accused of working for Russia.

The suspect's activities were documented in 14 separate episodes, according to Maliuk. He emphasized that the operation required "all possible overt and covert methods," including advanced operational and technical measures.

1:01 PM

Europe faces 'total' Russian occupation without Ukraine's army, Zelensky says.

President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the disparity in forces, saying that Ukraine's army consists of 110 brigades, while Russia fields 220 and plans to expand to 250 this year. In contrast, Europe, including U.S. troops stationed there, has only about 82 combat brigades.

12:43 PM

Defense Minister Umerov meets Pentagon chief Hegseth for the first time.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time on Feb. 12 during the Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels.

12:33 PM

Russian missile attack on Kyiv damages state-run TV channel's office.

The attack struck an industrial zone housing multiple office centers. Footage from the scene shows shattered glass, structural damage to buildings, and wrecked cars.

11:53 AM

'People were killed inside Presidential Office' — Zelensky comments on Russia's assassination attempts in 2022.

An attempt to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky at the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 resulted in people being killed inside the Presidential Office, Zelensky said in a segment of an interview with The Guardian published on Feb. 12.

11:39 AM

Russia's sanctioned ex-central bank official takes up in-person IMF duties in Washington.

Ksenia Yudaeva is moving to Washington after the U.S. Treasury Department, still under the Biden administration, granted her permission to transition from remote to in-person duties as Russia's IMF executive director, Bloomberg reported in January.

11:01 AM

Coordinating allied support — Umerov lists Ukraine's priorities at Ramstein-format summit.

The agenda includes ensuring a stable and timely supply of military aid in 2025, accelerating the delivery of critical weapons like air defense systems, aviation, and ammunition, and fostering joint projects with European partners.

10:50 AM

Pentagon chief Hegseth arrives in Brussels ahead of Ramstein-format meeting.

"Our commitment is clear: NATO must be a stronger, more lethal force—not a diplomatic club. Time for allies to meet the moment," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

10:33 AM

Russia braces for economic crisis as it revives Covid-era committee.

The commission resumed work in December 2024, focusing on nine key sectors and over 2,000 enterprises, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

10:05 AM

German Navy facing sabotage attempts, navy chief says; warns of Russian threat.

The incidents included infiltration attempts at naval bases from land and sea, as well as direct damage to vessels, German Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack said.

9:01 AM  (Updated:  February 12, 2025 9:47 am)

Updated: 1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

According to the Air Force, six of the seven missiles that targeted the cities of Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih were intercepted by air defenses. Ukrainian forces also reportedly shot down 71 drones over 11 oblasts, while 40 decoy drones were lost in the airspace.

9:24 AM

Trump praises Putin for US teacher's release, says it could help end Russia-Ukraine war.

"There's good will in terms of the war," U.S. President Donald Trump said when asked if Fogel's release could lead to a peace deal.

8:09 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 853,030 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,150 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

4:56 AM  (Updated:  February 12, 2025 7:23 am)

Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv kills 1, injures 4.

Russia launched a missile attack against Kyiv on the morning of Feb. 12, killing one person and injuring four others, including a child.

7:01 AM

Russia offers to produce advanced stealth fighter jet for Indian Air Force, Reuters reports.

Russia has offered to manufacture its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet for the Indian Air Force amid deepening ties between Moscow and New Delhi, Reuters reported on Feb. 11, citing two officials.

3:53 AM

Russia may find opportunity to launch large-scale war on Europe within 5 years, Danish intelligence warns.

Russia may find the opportunity to launch a large-scale war on Europe within five years, if Moscow "perceives NATO as militarily weakened or politically divided," an unclassified intelligence assessment from the Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) warned.

2:50 AM

Ukraine will no longer create new brigades, official says.

Ukraine will no longer form new military brigades, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa said on Feb. 11.

2:06 AM

Hungarian deputy FM arrives in Ukraine, demands explanation for 'slander campaign.'

Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar criticized Ukrainian officials for a so-called "slanderous campaign" against Hungary in a visit to Kyiv on Feb. 11.

1:07 AM

US, UK, Australia sanction Russian cyber firm Zservers over ransomware attacks.

Zservers, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, supported the Russian cybercrime group LockBit in perpetrating mass ransomware attacks, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

12:18 AM

Foreign Ministry denounces corruption allegations made by Tucker Carlson.

"This is a lie," spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said in response to Carlson's unfounded claims that Ukraine resold U.S. weapons on the black market.

11:54 PM

Trump envoy who negotiated prisoner release secretly assigned to help end Ukraine war, NYT reports.

Trump directed billionaire Steve Witkoff, his close friend and special envoy to the Middle East, to play a role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process, multiple sources told the New York Times.

10:53 PM

Russia releases imprisoned American teacher in 'exchange' deal.

U.S. history teacher Marc Fogel was released on Feb. 11 in an "exchange," the White House said. The details of the deal with Russia have not been disclosed.

10:36 PM

Defense Ministry building testing ground for new AI-powered demining tech.

The project aims to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian demining, test innovations, and share experiences between Ukrainian and international partners, the Defense Ministry's statement read.

9:43 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 'We'll swap one territory for another' — Zelensky on trade territory in potential peace talks with Russia

9:35 PM

Ramstein summit

Europe to take a lead role in Ramstein, as US vacates its leading role