**Police Investigate Death of 32-Year-Old Man at Chernivtsi Recruitment Center**
The police in Chernivtsi Oblast are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man who died while being examined at a regional military enlistment office. The incident occurred on February 7.
According to preliminary information, the man had evaded mobilization and agreed to visit the enlistment office to clarify his military registration details. During his medical examination, he felt unwell and fainted. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, doctors pronounced him dead at the scene.
The body was sent for forensic examination to determine the cause of death. This incident follows reports of deaths of conscripts allegedly caused by beatings at military enlistment offices.
**Ukraine Faces Ongoing Security Concerns**
Ukraine is facing heightened security concerns following a series of attacks on military enlistment offices. On February 1, a bombing at a draft office in Rivne killed the suspected perpetrator and injured eight service members. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) later said Russia had recruited the attacker.
Other recent attacks include explosions at recruitment centers in Rivne and Pavlohrad, which wounded several officers, and the January 31 killing of a draft officer in Poltava Oblast. Ukrainian authorities have pledged to investigate these incidents and bring those responsible to justice.
**Ukraine Prepares for Ramstein Meeting**
Ukraine is actively preparing for the upcoming Ramstein meeting, where important decisions are expected to be made. The country’s Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security refuted media reports of Russia’s alleged failed launch of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, at Ukraine.
**Russia’s Military Efforts in Ukraine**
As a platoon commander at the 76th Airborne Assault Division, Mussagaleyev allegedly participated in Russia’s brutal occupation of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, in February and March 2022. Hundreds of civilians were massacred by Russian troops in Bucha at the time.
**Ukraine’s Foreign Policy Efforts**
Ukrainian authorities are working to restart relations with its strategic partner, the United States. The country has identified urgent funding for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects. A Ukrainian delegation will present the country’s position on ending the war and achieving a “lasting and sustainable peace” at the upcoming Ramstein meeting.
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