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    Zelensky arrives at Munich Security Conference for talks with European, US officials

    Zelensky arrives at Munich Security Conference for talks with European, US officials

    "On the agenda is the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise, as well as bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

    Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says

    Heraskevych, who is expected to be represented by Yermak, said on Feb. 10 that he had been barred from using a custom helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics that honors Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.

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    Start of the Munich Security Conference: Zelenskyy already in Germany #shorts

    Start of the Munich Security Conference: Zelenskyy already in Germany #shorts

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    At least 9 killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    At least 9 killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 154 attack drones overnight at Ukraine, according to the Air Force.

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,250,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,250,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 800 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Several Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump, White House says

    Several Ukrainian children abducted to Russia returned in initiative backed by Melania Trump, White House says

    Several Ukrainian children previously taken to Russia have been returned to their families in Ukraine, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump announced on Feb. 12.

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    'It means more than any medal' — Ukraine's skeleton racer sacrifices Olympic dream to honor war victims

    'It means more than any medal' — Ukraine's skeleton racer sacrifices Olympic dream to honor war victims

    Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

    Wearing a helmet commemorating Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia is not allowed, the  International Olympic Committee …

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    Ukraine will not accept a bad peace deal, Zelensky says

    Ukraine will not accept a bad peace deal, Zelensky says

    In an interview with The Atlantic, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would rather accept no deal than pressure Ukrainians into a bad one, insisting that any settlement to end the war must ensure a dignified, lasting peace.

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    Four injured as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure in Odesa

    Four injured as Russian strikes target energy infrastructure in Odesa

    Four people were injured in an overnight attack as Russian forces struck energy facilities and other critical infrastructure in Odesa on Feb. 12-Feb. 13, regional officials said.

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    How does a family from KYIV live WITHOUT LIGHT and HEAT at -20°C? #shorts

    How does a family from KYIV live WITHOUT LIGHT and HEAT at -20°C? #shorts

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    Attacks on thermal power plants at -20°C and terror from the cold! Russian missiles target the light

    Attacks on thermal power plants at -20°C and terror from the cold! Russian missiles target the light

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    “I had no intention of breaking the rules. My helmet is about honoring great people,” – Heraskevych

    “I had no intention of breaking the rules. My helmet is about honoring great people,” – Heraskevych

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    Ukrainian “FLAMINGO” incinerated ARSENAL with MISSILES in RUSSIA! #shorts

    Ukrainian “FLAMINGO” incinerated ARSENAL with MISSILES in RUSSIA! #shorts

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    Strike on Volgograd hits Russia’s rear; 1.3M losses, NATO signals collapse

    Strike on Volgograd hits Russia’s rear; 1.3M losses, NATO signals collapse

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    Ukraine’s military intelligence names 14 suspects in cultural property thefts from occupied territories

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (GUR) has published a new list of 14 people it says are involved in the unlawful removal of cultural assets from temporarily occupied territories.

    In the “Stolen Heritage” section of the War&Sanctions portal, GUR posted …

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    The Kremlin begs Musk to return Starlink to Russians #shorts

    The Kremlin begs Musk to return Starlink to Russians #shorts

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    Ukraine secures nearly $38 billion in military aid after Ramstein meeting

    Ukraine secures nearly $38 billion in military aid after Ramstein meeting

    Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.

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    Russian air defense worth $50 million destroyed! Ukraine delivers a painful blow!

    Russian air defense worth $50 million destroyed! Ukraine delivers a painful blow!

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    Russia keeps delaying deadlines to capture Donbas as it seeks to cut Ukraine off from the Black Sea, Ukrainian lawmaker says

    Russia has established timelines to capture Donbas and other Ukrainian territories but keeps pushing them back amid Ukrainian resistance, according to Roman Kostenko, a member of parliament and secretary of the Verkhovna Rada’s National Security, …

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    LIVE | Winter OLYMPICS. Disqualification of HERASKEVYCH. Official statement by UKRAINE

    LIVE | Winter OLYMPICS. Disqualification of HERASKEVYCH. Official statement by UKRAINE

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    Kyiv Independent documentary ‘Can You Hear Me?’ to screen in Europe on anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion

    Kyiv Independent documentary ‘Can You Hear Me?’ to screen in Europe on anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion

    A documentary by The Kyiv Independent about Ukrainian military medics working on the front lines of Russia’s war will be screened in three European capitals in February, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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    Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified at Olympics for helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war

    Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified at Olympics for helmet honoring athletes killed in Russia's war

    "This is price of our dignity," skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wrote on X after the IOC's annoucement of his disqualification.

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    Ukrainian drones reportedly strike military plant in Russia's Tambov Oblast

    Ukrainian drones reportedly strike military plant in Russia's Tambov Oblast

    Ukrainian drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, overnight on Feb. 11-12, the Telegram news channel Astra reported, citing local residents.

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    Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks

    Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks

    Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the ballistic missiles were targeting the city's infrastructure facilities.

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    UK commits £150 million to PURL for U.S. weapons for Ukraine

    The United Kingdom is allocating £150 million (€172 million) to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced Wednesday, according to Politico and Reuters.

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