The May 15 deadline comes amid White House pressure to finalize a peace framework by June. Zelenskyy said on February 9 that Washington wants a 'clear schedule' and aims to close the war before US midterm campaigning intensifies in November.
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Kyiv considers presidential election alongside referendum on Russia peace deal
According to the FT, Kyiv is considering holding presidential elections alongside a national referendum on any peace deal with Russia. Ukrainian and Western officials familiar with the discussions confirm active planning. 2/
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Ukraine to announce elections Feb 24 under US pressure, security concerns remain
FT: Ukraine plans to announce elections on February 24 after the US told Kyiv to hold them by May 15 — or risk losing proposed US security guarantees. At the same time, the Zelenskyy Office says elections are impossible without proper security conditions. 1/
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Presidential office responds to U.S. election demand
The Office of the President responded to a Financial Times report regarding the U.S. demand for elections by May 15. The Zelenskyy administration emphasized that it is not opposed to elections but that security must be ensured, Ukrinform reported, citing a source in the Office.
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Russian troops destroyed in Kosivtseve, UA controls
❗️The village of Kosivtseve in Zaporizhzhia has been cleared of Russian troops — 33rd Separate Assault Regiment
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 11 février 2026
The settlement is now fully under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. pic.twitter.com/Te6u3ddDCHThe village of Kosivtseve in Zaporizhzhia has been cleared of Russian troops — 33rd Separate Assault Regiment. The settlement is now fully under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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Premiere of documentary film ‘Return My Name’ in Kyiv
In Kyiv, the premiere of the documentary film "Return My Name" took place, which tells about returning the bodies of fallen soldiers, their identification, and restoring their names. The film author is front-line journalist Maryan Kushnir. https://facebook.com/share/p/1Zv2WL8Ur4/ …
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IOC approves Ukrainian tribute armband, athlete defies with helmet
The International Olympic Committee has approved a black armband to honor Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia — but skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will still wear his tribute helmet despite the ban.
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Lukoil refinery in Volgograd on fire after 108-drone attack
A major Lukoil refinery in Volgograd has caught fire after a massive 108-drone barrage struck Russian territory overnight — marking at least the ninth attack on the facility since the start of Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian luger supports skeleton racer’s ‘helmet of remembrance’ fight
Remembrance Is Not a Violation: Ukrainian luger Olena Smaga voiced her support for skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who is fighting for the right to compete wearing a “helmet of remembrance” featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 11 février 2026
During her run,… pic.twitter.com/CtDOfoe8uxRemembrance Is Not a Violation: Ukrainian luger Olena Smaga voiced her support for skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who is fighting for the right to compete wearing a “helmet of remembrance” featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war. During her run,
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Russian drone kills father and three children, another attack injures six
On February 10, a Russian drone struck a private home in Kharkiv, killing a father and his three young children. The mother, who is pregnant, was hospitalised with burns. On the night of February 11, Russia killed one person and injured six others, including children, in the