Ukraine has begun planning presidential elections and a referendum, the Financial Times reports. The Trump administration is demanding both votes be held by May 15 or Ukraine could lose US security guarantees. Zelensky intends to announce elections on Feb 24.
Lavrov in lala-land. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will return what he called historic Russian lands to a native harbor in line with the expectations of their residents. Imperalistic delusion.
Ukraine has received the Spanish-made Lanza LTR-25 long-range radar, according to Xataka. The system can detect drones, missiles, and aircraft at distances of more than 450 km and integrate with NATO-standard air defense networks already protecting Ukraine. The report says the delivery reflects a broader shift in Spain’s policy toward stronger military and industrial support for Ukraine.
President Zelensky has signed Decree No. 108/2026 introducing wide ranging changes to military service regulations. The decree allows citizens aged 60 and older to sign one year contracts during martial law, with extensions possible, and updates rules on service terms, transfers, military education, ranks, and personnel management.
Russian authorities plan to begin partially restricting Telegram starting Tuesday, February 10, RBC reports. Sources in the IT industry and government agencies said Roskomnadzor is preparing measures to slow the messenger, with one source saying restrictions…
Sanctions are not preventing Russia from expanding artillery production, according to investigators from the Dallas group.They report obtaining drawings that show the scale of modernization at Plant No. 9 in Yekaterinburg, a key producer of artillery barrels for multiple Russian weapons systems. Despite sanctions, the plant plans to install 22 units of foreign made equipment.
Russian authorities plan to begin partially restricting Telegram starting Tuesday, February 10, RBC reports. Sources in the IT industry and government agencies said Roskomnadzor is preparing measures to slow the messenger, with one source saying restrictions are already being applied.
The European Parliament will vote this week on a €90bn EU loan for Ukraine, with the ballot moved forward to Wednesday. Parliament spokesperson Delphine Colard said there is agreement among political groups. Politico reports major blocs will fast track the vote, securing the needed majority.
The EU plans to impose sanctions for the first time on ports in third countries that service Russia’s shadow fleet, Sky News reports. The 20th sanctions package includes the ports of Kulevi in Georgia and Karimun in Indonesia, and may add banks from Laos, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Foreign military personnel will be able to obtain temporary residence permits in Ukraine after President Zelensky signed a new law. The permits can be issued for the full contract term and after it ends. The law also extends certain social guarantees, including medical care, to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelensky met French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin in Kyiv to discuss strengthening air defense and modern aviation. Talks focused on additional air defense systems, missiles, and expanding Ukraine’s aviation fleet, including Rafale fighters, amid ongoing Russian attacks.
India’s coast guard has detained three oil tankers linked to the so called shadow fleet. The vessels All Jafzia, Asphalt Star and Stellar Ruby are under US sanctions for illegal oil transportation, according to preliminary info.
President Zelensky said Ukraine effectively had no independent air defense at the start of the war. He said there were only 25 S-300 systems and several thousand missiles, compared with 250 systems in Kyiv alone in the 1990s.
President Zelensky said Ukraine needs more progress after talks with US and Russian representatives. He said results are needed, with effective security guarantees as a key foundation for peace. Zelensky added the team discussed key documents to end the war and possible new meetings soon.
President Zelensky said the United States wants the war to end by summer and has proposed a new pause in strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine supported the idea, while the Russian delegation said it would respond after returning. The US also proposed hosting the next trilateral meeting in Miami.