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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of a British aircraft carrier strike group led by HMS Prince of Wales in the Arctic and North Atlantic waters in 2026, in cooperation with the United States, Canada and NATO allies.
During one week in February, Russia carried out massive strikes on Ukrainian territory, using approximately 1,300 strike drones, over 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles. Almost all of the missiles were ballistic, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
On 14 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Czech President Petr Pavel, during which the parties discussed further military support for Ukraine, the continuation of the Czech initiative to supply ammunition, Prague's possible participation in the PURL programme, and the prospect of joint projects within the SAFE instrument.
US President Donald Trump has suggested that a change of power in Iran could be the best possible outcome, while strengthening the United States' military presence in the region and continuing negotiations with Tehran on its nuclear programme.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that Berlin would provide Ukraine with five additional Patriot PAC 3 interceptor missiles if allies provided a total of 30 such missiles, stressing that the issue of strengthening air defence was a matter of days.
Approximately 6,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded while participating in Russia's war against Ukraine, and a significant portion of the DPRK's forces, according to Seoul's estimates, are still in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Sweden have allocated €420 million to supply Ukraine with American weapons, equipment, and ammunition as part of the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative. Separately, the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with F-16 simulators for pilot training.
Searches were conducted at the European Commission's premises in Brussels as part of an investigation into possible violations during the sale of EU real estate in 2024. The case is being handled by the European Public Prosecutor's Office, which is investigating a €900 million deal.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych did not compete in the men's event at the Winter Olympics on 12 February after refusing to replace his "memorial helmet," which was banned by the IOC. The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine confirmed his disqualification.
The Donald Trump administration is discussing the possibility of intercepting ships carrying Iranian oil, but is holding back due to the risk of a harsh response from Tehran and a possible shock to the global oil market.
The European Parliament has approved a support package for Ukraine under an urgent procedure, which provides for a €90 billion loan from the European Union for two years. Part of the funds are planned to be allocated to budgetary needs and defence procurement.
Ukraine is receiving a new batch of energy equipment from its European partners, including 500 generators, amid the difficult situation following Russian strikes and low temperatures.
