Due to bad weather, 617 settlements in four regions of Ukraine were de-energized. The Odesa region was most affected, with 363 settlements left without electricity.
Most of the US government shut down on January 31 due to a shutdown. The funding hiatus is expected to be short-lived.
Over the past day, 204 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is fewer than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and South Slobozhansky directions.
Bumble, Panera Bread, Match Group, and CrunchBase companies were affected by cyberattacks. Hackers gained access to data, but not to accounts or financial information.
On the night of January 31, Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense shot down or suppressed 64 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
The European Commission confirmed discussions on Ukraine's future accession to the EU in the context of peace negotiations. Spokesperson Guillaume Mercier stated that Ukraine has made steady progress and is moving very well.
Rob Jetten, the prospective Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has announced a refusal to negotiate with Moscow and continued support for Ukraine. The new Dutch government has committed to providing annual military aid to Ukraine and supporting its path to EU and NATO membership.
US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to be the head of the Federal Reserve. After the announcement, stocks and bonds reacted with a decline, as Warsh was previously considered an "inflation hawk."
Iran is ready for talks with the United States but does not plan meetings until conditions are met. Turkey calls for a resumption of nuclear talks, fearing US aggression against Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Russia has halted the prisoner exchange process. He believes that Russia is not interested in it because it sees no benefit for itself.
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will take place on February 12 at NATO headquarters. It will be hosted by Great Britain and Germany.
The IAEA Board of Governors held an emergency meeting regarding nuclear risks from Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. IAEA head Rafael Grossi confirmed that these attacks fall under the organization's mandate and pose direct nuclear risks.
Finland has detected low concentrations of radioactive substances in the air, posing no risk to people. The source of the detected substances has not been identified, and they do not originate from Finnish nuclear power plants.
A Ukrainian adviser said that the Russians privately apologized for the strikes on Odesa and a passenger train, which occurred after talks on suspending strikes.
Russian troops attacked a trolleybus in Kherson with a drone; there were no casualties. Earlier, the occupiers shelled a minibus, killing the driver and injuring five passengers.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine corresponds to seasonal indicators. Due to bad weather, 276 settlements in five regions are without power, and hostilities have damaged energy equipment in frontline regions.
The Sumy Oblast Restoration Service has imposed restrictions on the movement of freight and oversized vehicles starting January 30 due to heavy snow and ice. The restriction applies to roads N-07, N-12, and N-12-1 to prevent accidents and traffic jams.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged shutdown of much of the federal government. The deal provides funding for the entire government, except for the Department of Homeland Security, until September.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has reoriented its strikes towards logistics rather than energy. In the Kharkiv region, a ballistic missile damaged warehouses of a civilian production facility belonging to an American company.
Ukraine and Poland discussed the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft and deepening defense cooperation. Poland had already transferred such fighters in 2023.
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a passenger bus. The driver was killed, five people were injured.
On January 30, mass reports of bomb threats were sent to the email addresses of government agencies and institutions. Almost 30% of the reports have already been processed, and the information has not been confirmed.
Russian troops attacked a civilian enterprise's warehouse facility near Kharkiv. The fire covered over 5,000 square meters, destroying buildings.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Donald Trump appealed to Vladimir Putin with a request to refrain from striking Kyiv for a week, allegedly until February 1.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhiy Tikhy commented on Russia's question to the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas. He reminded that in October 2022, 143 members of the UN General Assembly rejected Russia's illegal land grabs.
In Kyiv, unknown individuals reported the "mining" of a number of state institutions, educational establishments, and enterprises. Similar reports are also coming from Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, and Lviv regions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Osa air defense system near Semenivka in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed the occupiers' logistics facilities near Tokmak, Okhrymivka, and Kyrylivka.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will be technically ready to join the EU by 2027. He stated that by the end of 2026, Ukraine will have completed the main steps required for membership.
Train traffic between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia has been restricted due to Russian attacks on the railway and the detection of enemy drones. Infrastructure has been damaged, but passengers and railway workers were not harmed.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would cease strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure if Russia agrees to the week-long truce proposed by the US. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed its consent to cease attacks.
