Economy
MP Getmantsev publicly reprimanded ESBU Director Tsyvinsky: the time for PR is over, it's time to get to work
The head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee, Danylo Getmantsev, publicly called on ESBU Director Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi to finally get down to work instead of giving interviews and coming up with fantastical ideas.
The US intercepted the Iranian "shadow fleet" tanker VERONICA III in the Indian Ocean
On the night of 15 February, the US military inspected and detained the oil tanker VERONICA III, which is subject to US sanctions and is linked to the transport of Iranian oil in circumvention of restrictions.
Industrial and export sectors of the Russian Federation have entered the zone of maximum bankruptcy risk
The financial condition of medium and large enterprises in Russia continued to deteriorate until the end of 2025, and against the backdrop of sanctions, falling demand and the Central Bank's tight policy, the risks of bankruptcies in 2026 will increase primarily in industry and export sectors.
Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil, with China as the main target
The US intends to sharply restrict Iranian oil exports to China and increase economic pressure on Tehran, combining sanctions with nuclear negotiations and a military presence in the Middle East.
Orbán called Brussels the main threat to freedom and responded to Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU
During an election rally in Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sharply criticised the European Union leadership, stating that Hungarians should fear Brussels rather than the East, and entered into a new correspondence dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
NATO orders €200 million worth of 120 mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed its first orders for 120 mm tank ammunition from German company Rheinmetall worth around €200 million under a framework agreement signed last year.
Zelensky met with Rubio in Munich and discussed preparations for negotiations in Geneva
During the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and held separate telephone conversations with Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of the trilateral talks in Geneva.
In Munich, Zelensky discussed energy, drones and security guarantees with international investors
On 14 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders of leading international investment companies in Munich to discuss the reconstruction of the energy sector, the development of drone production, attracting investment, and security guarantees.
The US granted Reliance a licence to directly purchase Venezuelan oil after easing sanctions
The United States has granted India's Reliance Industries a general licence allowing the company to purchase Venezuelan oil directly without violating sanctions, amid Washington's statements about easing restrictions on Venezuela's energy sector after Nicolas Maduro's seizure of power.
Zelensky in Munich: PURL, security guarantees and Europe's role in negotiations
During a meeting with journalists in Munich on 14 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased support from Germany and Norway within the framework of the PURL programme, called for the immediate signing of security guarantees, and emphasised the need for greater European involvement in negotiations to end the war.
Zelensky in Munich: over 4,000 Russian prisoners, security guarantees for 15 years, and the Flamingo missile line restored
During a briefing in Munich on 14 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced preparations for new contacts with US representatives, the situation with prisoner exchanges, the status of negotiations on Taurus missiles, the resumption of production of Flamingo missiles, and Washington's proposal for 15-year security guarantees.
Trump announced his intention to visit Venezuela and described relations with its interim leader as "very good."
On 13 February, US President Donald Trump announced at the White House that he was planning a visit to Venezuela and assessed the current relations between the countries as extremely positive, linking this to cooperation on access to oil.
