Sanctions against Poroshenko and Trump's statement on Ukraine's borders: February 13 highlights

Zelenskyy approved sanctions against Poroshenko, Kolomoisky and Medvedchuk

President Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on several Ukrainian businessmen and politicians, including former President Petro Poroshenko, billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky, and former leader of the Opposition Platform – For Life party, Viktor Medvedchuk.

Zelenskyy suggested that sanctions against Poroshenko could be lifted if he returns misappropriated funds to the budget.

The largest party in the European Parliament criticized the sanctions against Poroshenko. Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, noted that the sanctions are a legal matter, not a political one.

Contract soldiers under 24 will only hold combat positions

Men aged 18 to 24 who sign contracts with the military will only be assigned to combat positions, according to Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin.

They will spend six months of their one-year contract performing combat duties on the frontline.

Trump: Ukraine unlikely to reach 2014 borders

President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine is unlikely to return to its 2014 borders.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified that this assessment is not a concession to Russian leader Vladimir Putin but rather a realistic view of the situation.

Extension of medical commission deadline for limitedly fit

President Zelenskyy signed a law extending the deadline for individuals deemed "limitedly fit" to undergo a military medical commission to June 5.

The previous deadline of February 4 was considered unrealistic for completing repeat medical examinations for over 1 million people.

Zelenskyy visits Khmelnytskyi NPP

President Zelenskyy reaffirmed his support for the completion of new energy units at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.

He visited the plant with representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Energoatom, emphasizing the importance of energy independence for Ukraine.

Russia disrupted the IAEA rotation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP

Russian forces disrupted the rotation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant by attacking Ukrainian positions.

The Foreign Ministry noted that Russia frequently disrupts these rotations using the same tactics.

Suicide during military medical examination in Khmelnytskyi

A man committed suicide during a military medical examination in Khmelnytskyi after being brought to the military recruitment office.

An investigation is ongoing, and the military recruitment office assured that no physical or psychological force was used against the individual.

Odesa Law Academy was attached to Mechnikov University

The National University Odesa Law Academy, headed by Serhiy Kivalov, will be merged with the Mechnikov Odesa National University as part of a consolidation effort.

Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi stated that Kivalov has no moral right to remain in education given his controversial past.

Suspect in murder Farion denied solitary confinement

Vyacheslav Zinchenko, suspected of murdering linguist Iryna Farion, will not be transferred to solitary confinement as he previously requested.

He appeared in court wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest after his lawyer requested additional protection during the last hearing.

Other news

• Ukraine received a working draft of an agreement on rare earth metals, according to Suspilne.
• The largest aid center for Ukrainians in Poland has lost funding.
• Another lecturer at Karpenko-Karyi University was suspended following allegations of harassment.
• Norway will purchase air defense systems for Ukraine worth over 86 million euros.
• Drones attacked the Andreapol oil refinery in Tver Oblast, Russia.
• Authorities seized 30 dogs from a resident in Zaporizhzhia who kept them in a one-room apartment.