09:54, 16 Feb
Zelensky stated that the war could end in 2025. Is this a realistic possibility?
During his speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that achieving peace this year is possible. Kyiv is actively working towards this goal.
09:54, 16 Feb
Zelensky on Trump's "peace plan": if it exists, it certainly doesn't concern us.
The peace plan should be developed with Ukraine's involvement. This applies to any relevant initiatives from the United States.
09:54, 16 Feb
NATO's Secretary General urged the EU not to complain about peace talks happening without them, but rather to support Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged Europe to present concrete proposals instead of complaining about potentially being excluded from peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. He made this statement at the Munich Security Conference, as reported by The Independent.
09:54, 16 Feb
Future sanctions against Russia will be contingent on negotiations regarding Ukraine, according to the G7.
The G7 nations have linked future sanctions against Russia to the willingness of the Kremlin regime to engage in peace talks regarding Ukraine. This information was reported by Reuters, citing a statement from the G7.
09:54, 16 Feb
"Kellogg stated that the war in Ukraine will not end like World War II."
Ukraine has fought valiantly, but the full-scale war against the Russian Federation will not conclude with a victory akin to that of World War II. This was stated by Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine and Russia, during the Munich Security Conference.
09:54, 16 Feb
The General Staff reported 250 clashes since the start of the day.
Over the past day, the enemy has significantly intensified its efforts, with the total number of assault actions increasing by two and a half times, particularly active in the Pokrovsk direction. In total, there have been 250 combat engagements since the start of the day. This information is outlined in the report from the General Staff.
09:54, 16 Feb
Status in "Reserve+" and without VLK: how military registration has been simplified for individuals with disabilities.
Military registration in Ukraine will become more accessible for individuals with disabilities. Yesterday, the government approved amendments to the relevant regulations. This was announced by Kateryna Chernohorenko, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, on Facebook.
09:54, 16 Feb
Russia launched a "Shahed" attack on Mykolaiv, resulting in a fire and injuries reported.
On the night of February 16, Russian occupiers launched an attack on Mykolaiv using "Shahed" strike drones. The assault resulted in a fire, and there is at least one reported injury. This information was shared via Telegram by Vitaliy Kim, the head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, as well as on the channel of the city's mayor, Oleksandr Senkevych.
09:22, 16 Feb
Europe is quietly developing a plan to send troops to Ukraine post-war, according to the Associated Press.
The European Union is quietly developing a plan to deploy peacekeeping forces to Ukraine following the conclusion of the war with Russia, driven by concerns that the United States may shift its focus to other foreign security priorities.
09:22, 16 Feb
New G7 sanctions on Russia will hinge on its actions during peace negotiations, according to Reuters.
The foreign ministers of the G7 have agreed to link new sanctions against Russia to Moscow's commitment to engage in good faith during negotiations aimed at ending the war.
09:22, 16 Feb
Journalists have discovered when the first meeting between U.S. and Russian officials regarding the war in Ukraine might take place.
A meeting between officials from the United States and Russia could take place as early as next week in Saudi Arabia.
09:22, 16 Feb
Zelensky: I want to go to the front with Kellogg so he can understand our realities.
President Vladimir Zelensky expressed his desire to visit the front lines alongside U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, so that he could "witness our realities."
09:22, 16 Feb
Kellogg: Russia must make territorial concessions and renounce the use of force in the future.
The U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Kurt Kellogg, suggested what concessions Russian leader Vladimir Putin should consider in order to bring the war to an end.
09:22, 16 Feb
Kellogg: Whether you like it or not, it's essential to communicate with your opponent.
The U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Kurt Kellogg, believes that to maintain a sovereign and free Ukraine, it is essential to end the war. He stated that achieving this will require dialogue with Russia.
09:22, 16 Feb
The Russian Foreign Ministry reported on a call from U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, stating they are open to cooperation (UPDATED).
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It is reported that the American side initiated the call.
09:22, 16 Feb
Macron invited European leaders to Paris for urgent talks regarding Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host an informal summit of European leaders in Paris to discuss the situation in Ukraine and continental security.
09:22, 16 Feb
The IAEA reported on the condition of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's shelter following the Russian strike.
Representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspected the shelter at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant that was damaged by a Russian drone.
09:22, 16 Feb
Occupants launched an overnight attack on Mykolaiv, injuring a man and damaging critical infrastructure.
On the night of February 16, Russian forces launched drone attacks on Mykolaiv.
09:22, 16 Feb
Occupiers have significantly intensified their assault operations, with the highest activity observed in the Pokrovsk direction.
Over the past 24 hours, on February 15, there were 261 combat engagements on the front lines. Defense forces neutralized an additional 1,730 occupying troops, along with a number of pieces of Russian military equipment.
09:22, 16 Feb
The occupiers launched 143 drones across Ukraine, with most being shot down, according to the Air Forces.
During the night, Russian forces launched 143 strike drones of the Shahed type and decoy drones over Ukraine.