Ukraine sending Ziferblat to 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
The band Ziferblat was selected to represent Ukraine at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest following their victory at the national selection process on Feb. 8.
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Syrskyi marks first year in office by highlighting key achievements, including strikes on 377 military targets in Russia
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi highlighted key military achievements during his first year in office, including long-range strikes, technological advancements, and NATO-standard training, in a Facebook post on Feb. 8.
Military to introduce 'special contracts' to motivate younger volunteer fighters, Zelensky says
Such contracts will have many benefits, including "a very high monetary provision," according to the president. He said the details of such contracts would be made public in the coming days.
ICC prosecutor who oversaw arrest order for Putin over Ukrainian children deportation included in Trump's nonpublic sanction list, Reuters reports
British national Khan is the first to be targeted under the sanctions authorized by newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump that "target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of U.S. citizens or U.S. allies," Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Scholz says talk of German peacekeepers in Ukraine 'premature and inappropriate'
He told the German newspaper RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) that "first there needs to be an end to the conflict and real negotiations," and only then it would be possible to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine says it downed Russian Su-25 warplane in Donetsk Oblast
"One more Russian attack aircraft has been lost in the Toretsk direction thanks to our air defense troops," the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade said on Telegram.
Security guarantees for Ukraine 'main issue" in talks with Trump, Zelensky says
"It is very important, otherwise it will look like a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine," Zelensky told Reuters. "It is still important for partners to discuss their issues first, and then have a conversation with the enemy."
Baltic countries disconnected from Russia's power grid
"This legacy of occupation meant that Moscow - which uses energy as a weapon - had control of the frequency," the ministry said in a statement on X. "That’s a critical element in maintaining reliable power supply. That dependency ends today!"
Air Force reports shooting down 67 Russian drones overnight
The drone attack targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Odesa oblasts, the Air Force said on Telegram.
Russia claims 36 Ukrainian drones downed, oil refinery attacked
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that 36 Ukrainian drones had been shot down by air defense. These include 18 drones over Rostov Oblast, 11 over Volgograd Oblast, five over Belgorod Oblast, and two over Krasnodar Krai.
General Staff: Russia has lost 847,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
End war 'as quickly as possible' — US defense secretary outlines Ramstein aims
Pete Hegseth will "highlight the need for increased European leadership on security assistance to Ukraine" at the Ramstein-format summit in Brussels on Feb. 12, the Pentagon said.
'Let's do a deal' — Zelensky tells Reuters he's open to Trump's mineral partnership
President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed in an interview with Reuters on Feb. 7 that Ukraine was not offering to "give away" its resources but seeking a mutually beneficial partnership.
Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on Feb. 7: * North Korean soldiers "brought in again" to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says * Ukraine downs Russian guided bomb near Zaporizhzhia, Air Force says * Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile launch at Ukraine * Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war
Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week
"I will probably be meeting with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) Putin. I'd like to see the war end," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
"A significant number of occupiers have been eliminated, we are re talking hundreds of Russian and North Korean servicemen," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation, Kyiv says
"I think that the U.S. decisions are not related to the Ukrainian context, and we hope that they will not affect the court's ability to achieve justice and justice for the victims of Russian aggression," said Heorhii Tykhyi, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
2 Ukrainian military officers appointed as deputy defense ministers
"These decisions are part of a comprehensive approach to strengthening our Armed Forces, modernizing management, and advancing military technology," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
Ukraine expecting important decisions at Ramstein meeting, Foreign Ministry says
Ukraine is actively preparing and expects important decisions to be made at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said during a press conference on Feb. 7.
Police investigate death of 32-year-old man at military enlistment office
The incident follows reports on the deaths of conscripts allegedly caused by beatings at military enlistment offices.
Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile launch at Ukraine
Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security on Feb. 7 refuted media reports of Russia's alleged failed launch of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, at Ukraine.
Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region
As a platoon commander at the 76th Airborne Assault Division, Mussagaleyev allegedly participated in Russia's brutal occupation of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, in February and March 2022, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Hundreds of civilians were massacred by Russian troops in Bucha at the time.
Ukraine downs Russian guided bomb near Zaporizhzhia, Air Force says
"To counter this threat, we need a comprehensive approach — both the use of ground-based air defense and aviation components to drive the carriers of these KABs as far as possible," said Yurii Ihnat, the Air Force spokesperson.
Zelensky to push for 'lasting and sustainable peace' at Munich conference
Ukrainian delegation will present the country's position on ending the war and its vision of achieving a "lasting and sustainable peace," Presidential Administration head Andriy Yermak noted.
Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says
Urgent funding has already been identified for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.
37 Ukrainian MPs visit US to strengthen bilateral relations, speaker says
"Ukraine is facing a critical task — to restart our relations with our strategic partner, the United States. And we are doing this systematically at all levels, including restoring relations with the U.S. Congress," Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said.
Bulgaria to receive $519 million compensation for Ukraine military aid
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with old Soviet-era military equipment, with funds received from NATO and EU allies being reinvested into purchasing modern Western weapons.
Three killed, five injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Overnight, Russia launched 112 Shahed combat drones and decoy drones, the Air Force said.
Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says
Current U.S. sanctions on Russia, particularly those targeting its energy sector, amount to a "3 on a 10-point scale" regarding economic pressure, Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.
Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says
Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said that Kyiv wants Washington to be fully informed about Ukraine's mobilization efforts and the supply of weapons and equipment.
Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants
Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision.
General Staff: Russia has lost 846,650 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,340 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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