Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has invited foreign ambassadors who speak Ukrainian to an informal meeting at the diplomatic residence.
“Today gathered in the diplomatic residence of foreign ambassadors who speak Ukrainian. Our sign of respect to those who treat with respect to us. I am grateful to the heads of diplomatic missions for the conversation about the popularization of our culture, as well as a just world,” he wrote in social network X.
From the country flags attached to the post, it can be understood that the heads of diplomatic missions of such countries as Azerbaijan, Canada, Croatia, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Vatican, Latvia, Montenegro, the Palestinian Territories, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Bulgaria and Poland were invited.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview aboard Air Force One that he wants to strike a $500 million deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on access to rare earth minerals and natural gas in Ukraine in exchange for security guarantees in any potential peace settlement, The New York Post reported Saturday.
According to the publication, also present on the plane was national security adviser Mike Waltz, addressing whom Trump said: “Let’s keep these meetings going. They want to meet. People are being killed every day. Young beautiful soldiers are being killed. Young men like my sons. On both sides. All over the battlefield.”
It is noted that Vice President Vance will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference next week.
Trump said he spoke on the phone with Vladimir Putin in an attempt to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
“I’d rather not talk,” Trump said when asked how many times the two leaders had spoken. But he believes Putin “cares” about killing on the battlefield.
On Sunday, February 9, in Ukraine without precipitation, the roads in the northern, eastern and most central regions are icy in places, reports Ukrhydrometcenter. The wind is northeastern, in western regions southeastern, 5-10 m/s, in Azov region gusts of 15-20 m/s in some places.
The temperature at night 6-11° frost, in the daytime 1-6° frost. In western and southern regions from 2° of frost to 3° of heat, in Transcarpathia 3-8° of heat.
In Kiev, no precipitation, northeast wind, 5-10 m/s. The temperature at night 7-9° frost, during the day 3-5° frost.
As reported by the Central Geophysical Observatory named after. Borys Sreznevsky, the highest daytime temperature on February 9 in Kiev was recorded in 1990 and amounted to 8.3° of heat, the lowest at night – 32.2° below zero in 1929.
On Monday, February 10, in Ukraine without precipitation. On the roads, except for most of the western and southern regions, in some places icy.
The wind is predominantly northeasterly, 3-8 m/s.
The temperature at night is 6-11° of frost. During the day 1-6° frost, in western and southern regions from 3° frost to 2° warm, in Transcarpathia 2-7° warm.
In Kiev, no precipitation, northeast wind, 3-8 m/s. The temperature at night 7-9° frost, during the day 3-5° frost.
German industrial production in December 2024 fell by 2.4% from the previous month, the country’s statistical office said. Analysts on average expected a decline of 0.6%, according to Trading Economics.
The dynamics of the indicator became the worst since July last year. According to the revised data, industrial production increased by 1.3% in November, not 1.5%, as previously announced.
The decline in industrial production in December was largely due to a 10% drop in automobile production. Meanwhile, output of pharmaceuticals jumped 11.6%.
The output of capital goods fell 4.7%, intermediate goods fell 3.3%, and consumer goods production rose 0.9%. Construction output remained at the same level as the previous month.
On an annualized basis, German industrial production fell 3.1% in December. For the full year 2024, German industrial production fell by 4.5%.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the government will soon launch contracts for the recruitment of 18-24 year olds into the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“Next week, the government intends to launch lucrative recruitment contracts to attract young people aged 18-24 – up to draft age – to the Armed Forces to help eliminate labor shortages,” he told Reuters.
However, Zelensky declined to say how many men are expected to sign up.
As reported, the special representative of US President-elect Donald Trump, Mike Volz, believes that to stabilize the front in Ukraine it is necessary to lower the mobilization age, which would allow to call into the army “hundreds of thousands of new soldiers”.
Earlier, Zelensky commented on the discussion on lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine, pointing to the understaffing of Ukrainian brigades and the lack of weapons.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, introduced the new Galaxy VXL uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which provides high-density protection for data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) systems and high electrical loads.
The new solution is designed to meet today’s demands for energy efficiency and compactness. Galaxy VXL not only reduces the cost of operation, but also maintains the resiliency of mission-critical systems such as AI and data centers that require a stable and reliable power supply.
Key benefits of Galaxy VXL
Compact design: The Galaxy VXL has a smaller footprint than similar solutions, making it ideal for installation in tight spaces.
High power density: Supports loads up to 1.5 MVA per module to meet the needs of the most power-intensive systems.
Versatility: The device is suitable for both large data centers and industrial plants requiring reliable power.
Reduced carbon footprint: Galaxy VXL meets high energy efficiency standards to help customers reduce their environmental impact.
Schneider Electric Ukraine CEO Mikhail Bubnov emphasized the importance of such innovations for the Ukrainian market:
“Galaxy VXL is a revolutionary solution that perfectly meets the requirements of modern data processing and artificial intelligence systems. We are pleased that Ukraine will be one of the first countries where this device will become available, allowing our customers to optimize their energy systems and ensure their uninterrupted operation”.
Galaxy VXL will soon be available on the Ukrainian market, offering advanced capabilities to optimize data center and industrial facilities. This device will complement Schneider Electric’s portfolio of solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability of mission-critical systems.
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation. The company develops integrated solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability, driving digital transformation across industries. With more than 180 years of history, Schneider Electric continues to innovate to create a sustainable future.
Schneider Electric began its operations in Ukraine in 1994, opening representative offices in Kiev, followed by Donetsk, Mykolaiv and Lviv. In 2000, Schneider Electric Ukraine LLC was established with a commercial structure and warehouse, which allowed the company to strengthen its presence in the Ukrainian market and provide customers with a wide range of solutions in the field of energy management and automation.
