Tuesday18 February 2025
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British defense sources have accused Ukrainian Armed Forces of wasting expensive weapons and equipment.

British defense sources have accused Ukrainian Armed Forces of wasting expensive weapons and equipment.

NATO believes that Ukraine's actions on the battlefield are ineffective as they are combined with outdated Soviet tactics.
Economic Events Calendar for February 17-23

Economic Events Calendar for February 17-23

Key indicators to be released throughout the week.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Ukraine, according to "Ukrenergo."

Emergency power outages have been implemented in Ukraine, according to "Ukrenergo."

Energy officials have announced that industrial consumers and businesses will be the first to experience power outages.
Trump is ready to allow Europe to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.

Trump is ready to allow Europe to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.

This decision could provide Ukraine with access to equipment even if military support from the U.S. is halted, the publication reports.
A former Ukrainian official criticized the U.S. document on minerals, calling it a "colonial agreement," according to AP.

A former Ukrainian official criticized the U.S. document on minerals, calling it a "colonial agreement," according to AP.

Trump's team referred to Zelensky's refusal to sign the agreement as "short-sighted."
Work to extinguish the fire at the Chernobyl sarcophagus was halted following a strike by a Russian drone.

Work to extinguish the fire at the Chernobyl sarcophagus was halted following a strike by a Russian drone.

There are no observed open smoldering spots, and no deterioration in the radiation situation at the site has been recorded.
The Ministry of Defense revealed the most sought-after positions frequently chosen in the "Reserv+” program.

The Ministry of Defense revealed the most sought-after positions frequently chosen in the "Reserv+” program.

The job listings provide a comprehensive description, including information about the teams, their leadership, achievements, and mentions in the media.
In January, the Ukrainian economy experienced a growth of 1.5%, according to the Ministry of Economy.

In January, the Ukrainian economy experienced a growth of 1.5%, according to the Ministry of Economy.

The manufacturing sector, domestic trade, and construction are driving its growth.
The film "Rock, Paper, Scissors," which depicts the war in Ukraine, has won a BAFTA award.

The film "Rock, Paper, Scissors," which depicts the war in Ukraine, has won a BAFTA award.

A 20-minute film based on true events, dedicated to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Sweden does not rule out the possibility of sending its troops to Ukraine.

Sweden does not rule out the possibility of sending its troops to Ukraine.

As stated by the head of the Swedish Foreign Ministry, once peace is established, Sweden "must ensure its support."
The viewer won $100,000 by defeating an NBA star.

The viewer won $100,000 by defeating an NBA star.

An 18-year-old boy won a substantial amount of money.
Work to extinguish the fire on the Chernobyl sarcophagus has resumed following a strike by a Russian drone.

Work to extinguish the fire on the Chernobyl sarcophagus has resumed following a strike by a Russian drone.

"Unbelievable! Chernobyl Faces New Crisis After Drone Attack—See How Teams Are Battling Hidden Fires! Discover the shocking details of the ongoing efforts to contain the situation and what it means for the infamous site. You won't believe the latest updates from the heart of the Exclusion Zone!"
Prisoner exchanges and a new economic agreement: Zelensky shared details of his conversation with the UAE president.

Prisoner exchanges and a new economic agreement: Zelensky shared details of his conversation with the UAE president.

The negotiations took place in an expanded format, as well as in a one-on-one setting.
Zelensky emphasized the importance of involving China to pressure Putin into ending the war.

Zelensky emphasized the importance of involving China to pressure Putin into ending the war.

According to him, Ukraine should actively encourage other countries to put pressure on Russia to end the war.
The director of Pin-Up Casino has been taken into custody, according to reports.

The director of Pin-Up Casino has been taken into custody, according to reports.

He is suspected of aiding Russia.
Ukraine secured third place at the Invictus Games.

Ukraine secured third place at the Invictus Games.

In 2025, the competition was held in a hybrid format.
Ukraine was unaware of the negotiations in Saudi Arabia and will not recognize them, according to Zelensky.

Ukraine was unaware of the negotiations in Saudi Arabia and will not recognize them, according to Zelensky.

According to the president, "Ukraine views any discussions about Ukraine that do not involve Ukraine as having no outcome."
In January 2025, a record low was hit as over 60,000 individual entrepreneurs shut down within just a few weeks.

In January 2025, a record low was hit as over 60,000 individual entrepreneurs shut down within just a few weeks.

According to analysts from Opendatabot, only 21,358 entrepreneurs have started their own businesses.
Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems has secured investment from the Double Tap fund.

Ukrainian drone developer Black Forest Systems has secured investment from the Double Tap fund.

The amount of the investment is not disclosed.
Tomorrow, Erdogan and Zelensky will meet in Turkey.

Tomorrow, Erdogan and Zelensky will meet in Turkey.

They will discuss all aspects of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Turkey.
The National Bank has won a lawsuit against former VAB Bank owner Bakhmatiuk, recovering 1.2 billion UAH.

The National Bank has won a lawsuit against former VAB Bank owner Bakhmatiuk, recovering 1.2 billion UAH.

VAB Bank falsified documents in order to secure a substantial loan from the National Bank of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has refuted the false claim regarding the discovery of three fire hotspots at Chernobyl and any radiation release.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has refuted the false claim regarding the discovery of three fire hotspots at Chernobyl and any radiation release.

It is emphasized that this information "does not reflect reality."
In Ukraine, the application process for grants for processing enterprises has begun. Find out who is eligible for funding and the conditions required.

In Ukraine, the application process for grants for processing enterprises has begun. Find out who is eligible for funding and the conditions required.

In 2025, the government allocated 3.6 billion UAH for this purpose.
Next week, a delegation of European commissioners will arrive in Ukraine, according to Shmyhal.

Next week, a delegation of European commissioners will arrive in Ukraine, according to Shmyhal.

The government, in collaboration with colleagues from the European Commission, will hold joint consultations.
The State Department stated that the meeting between US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia is "not yet negotiations."

The State Department stated that the meeting between US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia is "not yet negotiations."

The parties are planning to "discuss how to initiate negotiations," while the United States has yet to appoint its chief negotiator.
Liberation: Three days that changed the world – European leaders began to take action following the Munich Conference.

Liberation: Three days that changed the world – European leaders began to take action following the Munich Conference.

The goal of the meeting in Paris is to prevent the signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Russia without the involvement of Europeans and Ukrainians.
The Economist: Amid hopes for peace in Europe, discussions are underway about the resumption of Russian gas supplies.

The Economist: Amid hopes for peace in Europe, discussions are underway about the resumption of Russian gas supplies.

In particular, Friedrich Merz, a likely future chancellor of Germany, does not rule out the possibility of resuming supplies.
France and Germany criticized Trump's proposal to reinstate Russia in the G7.

France and Germany criticized Trump's proposal to reinstate Russia in the G7.

The foreign ministers noted that as long as Putin remains in power in Russia, this is impossible.
Washington Post: EU nations are considering deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine.

Washington Post: EU nations are considering deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine.

According to sources from the publication, France has developed the most comprehensive strategy, with Paris prepared to deploy up to 10,000 troops.
Emergency meeting of European leaders: Scholz assured that "there will be no imposed or dictated peace."

Emergency meeting of European leaders: Scholz assured that "there will be no imposed or dictated peace."

He reiterated that it is "still too early" to discuss the deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine, mentioning that he is "somewhat irritated" by questions regarding this matter.