World Bank: Ukraine’s recovery costs rise to $486 billion
The World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery costs at $486 billion over the next decade, up from $411 billion a year ago.
UK, Latvia сo-lead drone coalition to supply thousands of drones to Ukraine
The coalition is set to supply Ukraine with thousands of drones, including first-person view (FPV) drones, the UK Ministry of Defense stated.
Biden calls for swift House approval on Ukraine, Israel aid bill
"The costs of inaction are rising every day, especially in Ukraine," US President Joe Biden said.
Syrskyi: Ukraine shifts to defensive operation, aiming to exhaust Russian troops
According to Ukraine's Army Chief, the most intense battles are unfolding in the Kupiansk direction of Kharkiv Oblast.
Polish farmers announce complete blockade of Ukraine border starting 20 February
The blockade will not be limited to border crossings but will also include communication hubs and access roads to rail transfer stations and seaports, RFM FM reported.
Russia could launch major offensive after March “elections”, Borrell says
"Another major Russian offensive could be starting in the months after the Russian ‘elections’ in March," Borrell stated.
Russia plans to suspend membership in OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament described the OSCE PA as "an absolutely dependent, politicized organization dancing to Washington's tune."
Dnipro authorities evacuate hospital, close schools after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Overnight, Ukrainian air defense shot down 16 out of 23 Russian Shahed-136/131 UAVs launched at Ukraine, with ten drones downed in the Dnipro district.
LRT: Pro-Russian cyber group targets Lithuanian military system
The Lithuanian Armed Forces detected a suspicious login to its critical ILIAS military system, LRT reported.
Russia attacked Kyiv with new Zircon “hypersonic” missile, Ukraine confirms
Markings on the missile fragments suggest the components were manufactured between late 2023 and 2024, indicating the weapon's recent assembly.
France exposes Russian propaganda network undermining Ukraine support
French agency Viginum uncovers network of propaganda websites spreading Russian lies about its invasion of Ukraine, aiming to weaken international support for Ukraine.
EU adopts new measures to isolate frozen Russian funds
The European Council's recent decision opens up the possibility of using profits from more than $250 billion in frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank to fund Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
Bloomberg: EU to consider sanctions on three Chinese firms over Russia support
For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU aims to impose sanctions on mainland Chinese firms accused of aiding Russia.
Munich Security Index: Global perception of Russia as threat decreases
Perceptions of Russia's war in Ukraine as a global threat have decreased since 2022, with only the UK and Japan still rating it as the top risk.