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Sweden announced a third aid package for Ukraine through PURL, with an emphasis on air defence and interceptors
On 12 February, Sweden will announce a third package of military aid to Ukraine under PURL, NATO's mechanism for rapid procurement in the United States, primarily in the air defence segment.
Bessent: The US may lift sanctions on Russian oil to lower global prices in the event of peace
The United States may reconsider sanctions against Russian oil in the event of a peaceful resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, while Washington will continue to maintain maximum pressure on Iran, said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
South Korean intelligence: Kim Jong-un's daughter has moved on to the stage of being designated as his successor
South Korea's National Intelligence Service has stated that North Korea is likely already in the process of formally designating Kim Jong-un's daughter as his successor. Previously considered only the most likely candidate, she is now reportedly in the process of being formally appointed.
Heraskevich disqualified from the Olympics because of his "memory helmet"
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.
Україна дізнається суперників у Лізі націй 2026 2027: жеребкування відбудеться у Брюсселі
У четвер у Брюсселі пройде жеребкування групового етапу Ліги націй УЄФА сезону 2026 2027. Збірна України виступатиме у Лізі В та отримає по одному супернику з першого, третього і четвертого кошиків.
Defence forces struck the GRAU arsenal near Volgograd and the Progress factory: evacuation announced in Russia
On the night of 12 February, Ukrainian units struck a number of military and defence facilities on Russian territory. One of the largest ammunition depots near Volgograd was hit, and a fire broke out at a factory producing equipment for aviation and missile systems in the Tambov region.
Massive night attack on Kyiv: ballistic missiles and drones struck infrastructure, two wounded
On the night of 12 February, Russian troops carried out a combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv, striking infrastructure and residential buildings. Damage was reported in several areas of the capital, and two people were hospitalised.
Western officials: Russian losses in January exceeded recruitment rates, progress on the front has almost stopped
According to estimates by Western officials, in January Russia lost approximately 9,000 more soldiers on the battlefield in Ukraine than it was able to replenish through recruitment, while Moscow did not achieve any significant territorial gains.
Night attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine: children wounded in Dnipro, energy infrastructure damaged in Odesa, eight wounded in Kherson region
On the night of 12 February, Russian troops attacked several regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa regions were the most affected, and the Kherson region was also under attack throughout the day.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to enhance security in the Arctic
The Alliance announced the launch of a new operation, Arctic Sentry, which will combine large-scale exercises by NATO member countries in the Arctic and strengthen coordination of forces in the region amid growing Russian activity and increased Chinese interest.
Zelensky on negotiations, the EU and Munich: ready for meetings in the US or the Middle East, but without Western unity, Russia cannot be stopped
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready for a new round of negotiations in Miami or Abu Dhabi, insists on setting a specific date for EU accession in the future agreement, and calls on Europe and the US to act together, as separate dialogue with Moscow will only strengthen Russia's position.
After meeting with Netanyahu, Trump acknowledged that no agreement had been reached on Iran.
US President Donald Trump said that after talks in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the parties had not made any final decisions on Iran, except for the intention to continue dialogue on a possible agreement.