Julia Shramko
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.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
In Lviv region, a conscript died in the premises of the Yavoriv District TCR. The cause of death was alcohol poisoning, recorded by medics.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 153 combat engagements over the past day, more than a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 72 missiles and 38 air strikes with 148 guided aerial bombs.
This morning, several regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. In Sumy region, there is a large-scale blackout due to Russian military aggression, and in Chernihiv region, due to an accident on the line.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, damaging a critical infrastructure facility and residential buildings. Four people were rescued in Odesa, and one person was injured.
New investigation reveals 890 previously undisclosed Credit Suisse accounts potentially linked to Nazis. Among the account holders were the German Foreign Ministry, the SS, and a German arms company.
On the night of February 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 88 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Porsche AG is considering discontinuing its electric Boxster and Cayman 718 sports car lineup due to development delays and rising costs. This is attributed to budget constraints and declining sales in China.
A cold night is expected in Ukraine on February 4, but temperatures will start to rise in the west during the day. From February 5, the temperature will increase, and from February 9, a cold snap will return.
Despite pressure, Russian oil supplies remain stable. China has become the largest buyer, increasing purchases, while India has reduced them to their lowest level in over three years.
Scientists at the Wistar Institute have created an HIV vaccine candidate that elicits neutralizing antibodies after a single immunization in primates. This approach could significantly simplify vaccination protocols and make them more accessible.
In Kharkiv, the situation after damage to the thermal power plant and electrical substations was classified as a local-level man-made emergency. About 60% of subscribers remain without electricity, and 105,000 without heat.
Due to Russian shelling, over 1176 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, while in the Kyiv region, heat supply is operating normally. In Kharkiv and Dnipro, restoration work to return heating is ongoing.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using a record number of ballistic missiles. He noted that Moscow does not take diplomacy seriously, and the work of the negotiating team will be adjusted.
In Kyiv, water was drained from heating systems in over 1,100 homes in Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts after an infrastructure facility was damaged. The city is deploying additional heating points in schools, and the State Emergency Service is also deploying heating points.
Ukraine's public debt reached UAH 9 trillion, or USD 213 billion, in 2025, increasing by 29. 5% over the year. This accounts for 98.4% of the projected GDP, while the average maturity period doubled and the cost decreased.
Russia launched the most powerful attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year. Generation and electricity distribution facilities were attacked, including combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs) in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine has received millions of euros through the PURL mechanism. Since summer, NATO has provided 75% of all missiles for the front and 90% for air defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv. They honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the National Memorial of National Memory.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by the enemy, energy facilities in a number of regions were damaged. Due to bad weather, 68 settlements in three regions were de-energized.
Serhiy Karabuta, elected as a People's Deputy from "Servant of the People," took the oath in the Verkhovna Rada. He officially began his work as a parliamentarian.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning. He will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces inflicted fire damage on enemy military facilities, including an FPV training center and an electronic warfare station. Concentrations of enemy personnel in the Zaporizhzhia and Belgorod regions were also hit.
Donald Trump called on the Republican Party to take control of voting procedures in 15 states. This raised new concerns about administrative interference in electoral matters.
Ukraine has agreed on a multi-level plan to ensure a ceasefire with Russia, which provides for a response within 24 hours to violations. In the event of continued hostilities, a coalition of the willing will be engaged, and in the event of a large-scale attack, a coordinated military response with US support.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine with 71 missiles and 450 drones. 38 missiles, including all 4 'Zircon' type missiles, and 412 drones were neutralized.
Russian troops damaged the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This is a monument of science and technology of local significance, noted Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna.
Five people were injured in the enemy attack in Kyiv. A man and a woman with lacerations were hospitalized from a damaged building in the Dniprovskyi district.
Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy facilities, using over 70 missiles and 450 attack drones. The attack affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, injuring nine people.