Julia Shramko
In Kyiv, rescuers are extinguishing a fire that broke out on the 4th floor of the Dnipro Hotel on Khreshchatyk Street. Emergency rescue services are working at the scene.
The Gemini chatbot has surpassed 750 million monthly active users, according to Google's Q4 2025 report. This growth confirms Gemini's rapid adoption in the AI market.
On the night of February 5, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 183 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 156 enemy drones.
Apple TV has announced the global release date for McG's film "Way of the Warrior Kid" as November 20. The project is based on the novel by Jocko Willink.
After the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, negotiations continued in groups, and the Ukrainian delegation is preparing a report for the President. The Russian side was represented at a high military level.
AMD confirmed the joint development of a next-generation Xbox SoC with Microsoft. The console's release could happen in 2027.
The EU Council has approved a legal framework for providing Ukraine with financial support of 90 billion euros, with the exception of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The funds will be directed to budget support and defense needs, and the first payment is expected in early Q2.
The first day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US, has concluded. Negotiations will resume late on Thursday morning.
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The European Parliament is likely to vote next week.
The second round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and the Russian Federation has begun in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is hosting these talks, emphasizing its role in facilitating dialogue between the parties.
Discounts on Russian oil for Indian refineries have increased to over $10 per barrel, calling into question a trade deal with the US. India, despite reducing purchases, is unlikely to completely abandon Russian oil anytime soon.
The State Statistics Service recorded a 3. 0% growth in Ukraine's real GDP in Q4 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Compared to the previous quarter, GDP increased by 0.7%.
Russia's state oil and gas revenues halved in January, reaching their lowest level since July 2020. This decline is due to falling oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
At the two-day peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine seeks to understand the real intentions of the Russians and Americans. The discussions focus on military-political and humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges.
After the enemy attack, 53,098 consumers in the right-bank part of Zaporizhzhia and the region were left without electricity. Critical facilities are switching to generator power.
The United States has prepared additional sanctions against Russia, but their implementation is not yet observed. Europe has also developed a new package of sanctions for the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine considers self-sufficiency as a "Plan B" for security guarantees, as it cannot fully rely on the promises of its allies. The country aims to create a powerful army and develop its own defense production.
Another stage of trilateral negotiations has begun in Abu Dhabi, involving Ukraine, the USA, and Russia. After working in separate groups, there will be a joint synchronization of positions.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine", in partnership with ORLEN, has secured the supply of almost 100 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas. The next batches of American gas are contracted for February-March.
India is diversifying its energy sources to ensure energy security, said Trade Minister Piyush Goyal. This comes after the US said New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil.
In Odesa, the number of people injured in Russia's massive night drone attack has increased to 5. Four received assistance on the spot, one sought help independently, and all are in satisfactory condition.
The NOC of Ukraine showed the living conditions of Olympians in the Cortina village, where the Ukrainian national team has already settled. Luge athlete Nazariy Kachmar shared his impressions of the comfortable conditions and atmosphere.
Security experts in Europe say two Russian spacecraft, Luch-1 and Luch-2, have intercepted messages from at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. This jeopardizes confidential information and could allow manipulation of trajectories or even lead to accidents involving European satellites.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in six regions are without power. In Odesa region, 16 settlements are without electricity due to bad weather.
DTEK announced the return of Kyiv's Left Bank to temporary power outage schedules. After massive Russian attacks, electricity was restored to 100,000 families.
In Kyiv, a man who beat a tow truck driver has been detained. The victim is in serious condition with a brain contusion and a fractured occipital bone.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced the unblocking of pensions after his appeal to the Minister of Social Policy. Payments, according to him, were suspended due to Resolution No. 299.
Minister of Defense Fedorov called for the verification of all Starlink terminals used for defense purposes through the DELTA system to include them in the "whitelist. " This will ensure their operation after blocking and the continuity of communication.
US President Donald Trump said that it is time for Americans to forget about the "Epstein files," calling it a conspiracy against him. He refused to comment on the complaints of victims in the documents.