Today's massive Russian strike on Ukraine is a typical reaction to peace initiatives, said Fedir Venislavskyi. Russia is trying to impose unacceptable conditions, particularly regarding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas.
According to a Publicus Institute poll, 48% of decided voters support the Tisza party, while 40% are ready to vote for Fidesz. Thus, the opposition maintains an eight percentage point lead.
Since the beginning of the year, over 1200 fires have been recorded in Ukraine due to faulty electrical networks and household appliances. The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges people to follow safety rules and not to repair appliances themselves.
Russian units are increasing pressure in the Vovchansk direction, suffering significant losses and using tactics of mass infantry attacks. The situation in Vovchansk remains difficult, but Ukrainian forces are holding back the offensive.
After the accident in Ukraine's power system, about 80 residential buildings in Kyiv are still not connected to heating. Utility services and energy workers are working around the clock to restore heat supply.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, detailing his connections with influential figures, including Steve Bannon and Elon Musk. These files have caused political uproar and led to the resignations of high-ranking officials in various countries.
Three people went missing after a night fire at a social adaptation center in Chernihiv Oblast. The fire completely destroyed the roof and damaged the walls of the building.
Five people have been detained in Germany on suspicion of organizing illegal supplies of industrial goods to Russia worth approximately 30 million euros. The investigation believes that the suspects used shell companies to circumvent EU sanctions.
The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has recovered over UAH 10 million in shared contributions from the developer of a residential complex in Pechersk. The company failed to pay funds for the development of the city's infrastructure.
The maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, attacked by Russia, will be moved to new premises. Medical care will be provided without interruption; there are other facilities for women in labor.
The National Police of Ukraine has notified 110 individuals of suspicion within the framework of the sixth phase of the special operation "Guardian. " They used falsified medical certificates and documents to evade mobilization.
February 2nd marks Groundhog Day, where the animal's behavior determines the arrival of spring. This year, Timko the groundhog from Kharkiv region will predict spring remotely due to the security situation.
Due to a failure in Moldova's customs databases caused by a blackout, traffic was temporarily suspended at the border with Ukraine. Movement was fully restored after the central databases resumed operation.
Ukrainian businesses include generator payments in bills due to power outages. Legislation requires consumers to be informed of such payments in advance.
The European Union is extending temporary protection for Ukrainians without introducing new policies. The decision to extend the regime until March 2027 was agreed upon by all member states.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that the EU plans to admit Ukraine to its membership in 2027 to receive funding from the next budget. Orban opposes Ukraine's membership, believing that it will take funds away from Central European countries.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine states that inflation in Russia is artificial and controlled to fill the budget and finance the war. The price increase is explained by the increase in VAT and tariffs, which is passed on to consumers.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi refuted claims about the energy independence of individual cities, emphasizing Zhytomyr's critical dependence on the national grid. He noted that cogeneration units provide only a small fraction of the city's needs, and past "miracles" were associated with violations of orders.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that Kyiv's residential areas, particularly Troyeshchyna, are critically dependent on a limited number of large energy facilities. This increases their vulnerability during Russian attacks, as the lack of local sources leads to large-scale outages.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that Russia knows the location of key objects of Ukraine's energy system due to its centralized model. Distributed generation from small power plants is much more difficult to detect and destroy.
Former head of "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that generators from partners are a temporary solution. They support the operation of invincibility points, but do not solve the problem of electricity shortage.
Ukraine has strategically lost a significant part of its traditional electricity generation due to Russian strikes and equipment dismantling. Many power units have been destroyed or damaged, and some have been disassembled for spare parts.
Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that systemic problems of Ukrainian energy cannot be solved at the end of winter. According to him, preparations for difficult winter periods should have started several years ago.
Former chairman of the board of NEC "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi announced a constant electricity deficit in Ukraine. The shortage is compensated by imports or increased operation of hydroelectric power plants.
Europeans are concerned about their own security due to Donald Trump's policies, which sparks discussions about NATO's future and the US role. Experts believe that NATO will survive, but the US role may diminish, and Ukraine will not join the Alliance in the next three years.
The European Union has blacklisted Russia over money laundering risks, which will complicate financial transactions with Russian banks. The EU is also preparing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia and is discussing a ban on former Russian military personnel entering the Schengen area.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the world order is transforming, with Russia remaining the main threat. She emphasized the importance of European unity for security.
The European Union is stepping up its support for peace and humanitarian initiatives in crisis regions. In particular, the EU is preparing to resume missions in Gaza and is imposing sanctions against parties to the conflict in Sudan.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas confirmed that Ukraine's future is linked to the EU, but enlargement is viewed geopolitically. She emphasized the need for political will and tangible results for new countries to join.
Law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of officials who illegally entered fictitious information about mobilization deferrals into the "Oberih" register. Fictitious information regarding 54 conscripts was entered into the system.
