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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to declare election plan — report Dmytro Hubenko | Shakeel Sobhan with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa Published 10 hours agoPublished 10 hours agolast updated 47 minutes agolast updated 47 minutes ago Kyiv is considering holding elections alongside a referendum on any prospective peace deal with Russia, according to a report. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-wednesday-feb-11/live-75903701 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Germany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply test Dirk Kaufmann 02/09/2026February 9, 2026 The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up? https://www.dw.com/en/germany-gas-supplies-winter-energy-lng-russia-renewables/a-75876173 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | IOC bars Ukrainian racer from wearing memorial helmet Louis Oelofse with AFP, AP, Reuters 02/10/2026February 10, 2026 Ukraine's bid to let skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych use a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee https://www.dw.com/en/ioc-bars-ukrainian-skeleton-racer-vladyslav-heraskevych-from-wearing-memorial-helmet-at-olympics/a-75893507 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |