The situation at an overview: Kyiv wants to pressure NATO stronger pressure on Moscow

Before completing the two-day meeting. “Peace must be serious about Russia. For that, it is time to increase the pressure on Moscow,” said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha before the advice of his NATO colleagues at a appearance with NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte in Brussels. At the end of the two -day meeting, it should also be about possible further support for Ukraine.

In view of the discussion about the new trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, Sybiha warned that one should not “forget that a real war is raging in Europe. Russia remains an existential threat to Europe.”

Russian drone attack on Kharkiw

At night, air alarm was triggered again over large parts of Ukraine. The city of Charkiw in the east was attacked by several Russian fighting drones. At least three people were killed, said Mayor Ihor Terechow on Telegram. Another 32 people were injured.

In the Dnipropetrovsk area there were also violent attacks with drones from the Iranian type Shahed, as the head of administration Serhij Lysak announced on Telegram. The cities of Dnipro and Kamianske were particularly affected. Three people were injured in Dnipro. There were fires that administration buildings had been damaged.

According to the military administration, a 63 -year -old man was injured in a drone attack in the Saporischschja area and destroyed civilian infrastructure. The air defense was also in use over the capital Kyiv. According to the regional military administration, a man was injured.

According to Russian information, Ukrainian drones were intercepted via the border regions of Kursk and Orjol.

Kyiv expects more violent attacks in spring

Ukraine has been defending itself against a large -scale Russian invasion for more than three years. According to the presidential office, she expects Russia to increase its troops used by 150,000 men this year. “The Russians now have no problems recruiting personnel,” said Pawlo Palissa, Vice -President of President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, in Kiev.

These fresh forces could not all be used equally, said the Colonel of the Suspilne radio station. The pressure of the Russians on the front will increase quickly.

NATO Foreign Minister advise on upgrade efforts

The Foreign Minister of the NATO countries come together today for an exchange with EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. It should also be about the contribution of the European Union to the current upgrade efforts.

Among other things, EU loans of 150 billion euros are planned. A special rule should allow defense spending to exclude the strict EU debt rules. 800 billion euros are to be mobilized in the next four years alone.

The hope of also convincing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of the credibility of European upgrade efforts. US President Donald Trump had recently accused Europeans of relying too much on the protection of the USA and even doing too little for their defense.

Thinking factory: Russia increases armaments production more successfully

According to the British thought factory Royal United Services Institute (Rusi), Russia has increased its armaments production much more successfully in the course of the Ukraine War. This is not just a big problem for Ukraine. “Russia’s persistent lead in armaments production is a strategic threat to NATO and the credibility of its conventional deterrence,” the report said.

The authors cite the reasons for the residues a lack of coordination, too little focus on mass production instead of highly developed weapon systems, bureaucratic hurdles and not sufficient access to test infrastructure.

NATO highly appreciates Russian losses

According to NATO, the Russian losses in the war of aggression against Ukraine have recently risen considerably. A high-ranking NATO official spoke of up to 250,000 deaths. Overall, he put the number of killed or injured Russian soldiers at around 900,000. For February alone, more than 35,100 Russian losses are assumed. Losses mean both killed and injured soldiers.

The strongly increased figures are largely due to the fact that there were recently an expansion of the fighting zones, said NATO official. In addition, the fights were more intense.

Course operation according to Selenskyj success

Selenskyj considers the push to Russian area as a great achievement despite the extensive retreat of Ukrainian troops from the Russian region of Kursk. “It is absolutely fair to shift the war to where it comes from,” said the president in a video message.

According to his own statements, he recorded the video in the Ukrainian border region Sumy, from which the Ukrainians had penetrated into Russian territory in August 2024. With the commanders of the units that were still fighting in Kursk, he discussed the equipment and support they needed. “We are working to protect our positions.”

Last summer, the Ukrainian troops quickly brought about 1,300 square kilometers of Russian territory under control. According to the cards of Ukrainian military observers, only small remains have remained right on the border. In March, Russia recaptured the district town of Sudscha.