Politics
Poland is ready to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for drones and is preparing new military aid packages
Warsaw announced its readiness to immediately transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Kyiv in exchange for Ukrainian drones, and also confirmed the preparation of further military aid packages and the launch of joint arms production.
Zelensky offered Poland an exchange of drones for air defence missiles and announced the continuation of negotiations
Ukraine is ready to deepen defence and energy cooperation with Poland, in particular to supply modern drones in exchange for air defence missiles, as well as to continue diplomatic dialogue to end the war.
Vence: Trump clearly stated that Putin had no right to attack Ukraine
US Vice President Jay D. Vance emphasised that Donald Trump directly recognises the illegality of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, while the US administration allows for selective cooperation with Moscow on certain issues.
Trump on immigration, the economy, Iran and 2028: key statements from a major NBC interview
In an interview with NBC News lasting almost an hour, US President Donald Trump outlined his policy priorities, touching on immigration raids, the economy, artificial intelligence, relations with Iran and the prospects for the 2028 election, while avoiding clear answers to some of the more pressing questions.
Ekrem Imamoglu and three other figures in Turkey have been charged with espionage
The Istanbul prosecutor's office has filed an indictment against four people, including the former mayor of Istanbul. The investigation believes that the crimes were committed between 2019 and 2025 and is seeking prison sentences of between 15 and 20 years for the suspects.
Defence and energy: what support did Ukraine receive from international partners in January
In January, amid massive Russian shelling and severe frosts, Ukraine received missiles for air defence systems, generators and hundreds of millions of euros and dollars from its partners for energy restoration and humanitarian needs.
Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan and trade: China may increase purchases of agricultural products from the US
The leaders of the United States and China held their first talks in several months, which both sides described as positive. Key topics included Taiwan, trade, and a possible increase in American soybean exports to China ahead of Donald Trump's expected visit to Beijing.
Foreign delegations at the level of heads of state and ministers will arrive in Kyiv on 24 February.
On the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is expecting visits from high-ranking foreign guests. These include delegations at the level of heads of state and government, as well as ministers, who are expected to demonstrate their support for Ukraine.
Moldova will provide Ukraine with generators, transformers and medical equipment as humanitarian aid
Chisinau has announced a new batch of humanitarian aid for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure and difficult weather conditions. The list includes energy equipment, special vehicles, food and essential items, and delivery will be provided by the Moldovan Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency service.
Russia increases oil discounts for India amid trade agreement with the US
Russian Urals crude oil is being offered to Indian refineries at a discount of more than $10 per barrel, which is Moscow's response to the risk of reduced purchases following agreements between Washington and New Delhi. India has not officially announced the suspension of imports, and oil refiners are awaiting clarification from the government.
Russia's oil and gas revenues halved in January, reaching their lowest level since 2020
Revenues to the Russian Federation budget from energy carriers fell sharply in January due to falling oil prices and the strengthening of the rouble. The figure was the lowest since July 2020 amid high defence spending and a budget deficit.
The Ministry of Defence and RTX have agreed to accelerate the supply of Patriot missiles and deepen industrial cooperation
Ukraine and the American company RTX discussed faster delivery of missiles for Patriot systems and a transition to deeper cooperation in the field of air defence. This involves protecting cities and critical infrastructure against massive air attacks and developing Ukraine's own capabilities to maintain Western weapons.
