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Trump is not just playing big; he's betting everything, according to Vadim Denisенко.

Trump is not just playing big; he's betting everything, according to Vadim Denisенко.

Journalist and Ukrainian People's Deputy of the 8th convocation, Vadim Denisенко, discusses Trump's sanctions against the EU and negotiations regarding Ukraine.
There will be no ceasefire and no elections, according to Andrey Klimenko.

There will be no ceasefire and no elections, according to Andrey Klimenko.

Journalist and economist Andrey Klimenko explained why we shouldn't expect a ceasefire anytime soon.
The U.S. is dismantling old principles. Ilia Kusa explains why their policy is not beneficial for Ukraine.

The U.S. is dismantling old principles. Ilia Kusa explains why their policy is not beneficial for Ukraine.

Ilya Kusa, an expert on international politics at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future, provided commentary on an interview with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the new world order introduced by the Trump administration.
How Moscow overcame the UPA: a lesson in history - Vladimir Vyatrovich.

How Moscow overcame the UPA: a lesson in history - Vladimir Vyatrovich.

Member of Parliament, historian, and publicist Volodymyr Viatrovych discussed how Moscow managed to defeat the UPA.
The British Prime Minister urged to double the sanctions pressure on Putin.

The British Prime Minister urged to double the sanctions pressure on Putin.

Starmer will address EU partners, urging them to put pressure on Russia.
Economic Events Calendar: February 3–9

Economic Events Calendar: February 3–9

Key indicators to be released during the week.
The controversial "Medusa" advertisement will be halted, and all materials have been removed, according to the ambassador.

The controversial "Medusa" advertisement will be halted, and all materials have been removed, according to the ambassador.

Makeiev urged concerned individuals to monitor whether the campaign is indeed being canceled and requested that they report any similar videos or visual advertisements in the information space.
Musk announced that the U.S. is shutting down the USAID program.

Musk announced that the U.S. is shutting down the USAID program.

"It is beyond repair," Musk stated, adding that President Trump agrees that the program should be terminated.
Emergency power outages were implemented in nine regions, according to "Ukrenergo."

Emergency power outages were implemented in nine regions, according to "Ukrenergo."

The outages were implemented due to missile and drone strikes on generation facilities.
Ukraine will receive €150 million from the EU for two housing projects.

Ukraine will receive €150 million from the EU for two housing projects.

The funds will be allocated to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and to compensate for destroyed housing.
Ukraine has won the arbitration case against the shareholders of Ukrtatnafta.

Ukraine has won the arbitration case against the shareholders of Ukrtatnafta.

Ukraine should be reimbursed for court expenses exceeding $22 million, along with interest.
Winners of the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles.

Winners of the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles.

At the 67th Grammy Awards, just like last year, honors were presented in 94 categories.
Trump's tariffs shook the markets, causing Bitcoin to drop below $100,000.

Trump's tariffs shook the markets, causing Bitcoin to drop below $100,000.

The primary reason is the trade war between the United States and Canada, Mexico, and China, following the imposition of tariffs of 25% and 10%.
Ukrainians have been warned about fake emails claiming to be from "Diia" regarding tax refunds. Stay vigilant and verify the source before responding.

Ukrainians have been warned about fake emails claiming to be from "Diia" regarding tax refunds. Stay vigilant and verify the source before responding.

The emails contain links to a phishing page that visually mimics the ID.GOV.UA portal.
The NBU's monetary committee indicates that the key interest rate will need to be raised further.

The NBU's monetary committee indicates that the key interest rate will need to be raised further.

Members of the KMP believe that it may be necessary to adjust the parameters of the operational design of the interest rate policy.
Visa has appointed Tetiana Chorna as the new regional manager for Ukraine.

Visa has appointed Tetiana Chorna as the new regional manager for Ukraine.

She will focus on expanding Visa's innovative solutions and digital payment options.
Putin is considering a potential meeting with Trump in an Arab country, according to Reuters.

Putin is considering a potential meeting with Trump in an Arab country, according to Reuters.

This refers to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Enemy losses in January: over three divisions of personnel and 230 tanks.

Enemy losses in January: over three divisions of personnel and 230 tanks.

During the entire duration of the war, there was only a higher number recorded in December 2024.
"Nova Poshta" has opened another branch in the Czech Republic.

"Nova Poshta" has opened another branch in the Czech Republic.

A new branch has opened in Prague, making it the third one in the capital of the Czech Republic.
In Latvia, funds were raised for a hundred FPV drones to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Latvia, funds were raised for a hundred FPV drones to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Drones have already been delivered to Ukraine.
The dollar has risen again following a sharp decline, according to data from the National Bank of Ukraine.

The dollar has risen again following a sharp decline, according to data from the National Bank of Ukraine.

The regulator has set the official exchange rate at 41.79 UAH/USD.
Analysts revealed DeepSeek's actual expenses for training its AI system.

Analysts revealed DeepSeek's actual expenses for training its AI system.

It is noted that over $1 billion was spent instead of the stated $6 million.
CNN reports that the main office of USAID in Washington, D.C. has been closed.

CNN reports that the main office of USAID in Washington, D.C. has been closed.

Employees were informed via email.
Ukraine has officially joined the international ePhyto system.

Ukraine has officially joined the international ePhyto system.

Ukraine has become the 124th country in the world to implement an international system for the exchange of phytosanitary certificates.
"To earn respect": Macron announced plans to double defense spending.

"To earn respect": Macron announced plans to double defense spending.

He also plans to initiate pan-European defense projects with joint funding.
The court has placed Irpin's mayor, Markushin, under house arrest.

The court has placed Irpin's mayor, Markushin, under house arrest.

He is suspected of illegal border crossing.
The UN has reported an increase in the number of Ukrainian prisoners of war executed by Russian forces.

The UN has reported an increase in the number of Ukrainian prisoners of war executed by Russian forces.

The mission also documented the execution of an injured Russian soldier by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The U.S. has provided Ukraine only half of the promised military aid, according to Reuters.

The U.S. has provided Ukraine only half of the promised military aid, according to Reuters.

The acceleration of deliveries in recent months by the Biden administration was unable to rectify the situation: the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost the territories they had recaptured.
Raiffeisen Bank partners with firms supplying weapons to the Russian military, according to Bloomberg.

Raiffeisen Bank partners with firms supplying weapons to the Russian military, according to Bloomberg.

The company Unichim, which collaborates with the bank, supplies components for weapon manufacturing to the Russian defense industry.
Trump has postponed the implementation of tariffs against Mexico for one month.

Trump has postponed the implementation of tariffs against Mexico for one month.

During this period, the two countries will seek to agree on measures to enhance border security.