In Tbilisi, police detained more than 20 anti-government protesters, including the former mayor and opposition leaders. The protesters tried to block the entrance to the city, which led to clashes with law enforcement.
Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 40 attacks. The enemy actively attacked in 10 sectors, but did not achieve any success.
The President of Ukraine said that NATO membership is the cheapest option for security guarantees for allies. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's 800,000-strong army would be a bonus for the Alliance.
A Russian missile attack in Poltava killed 12 people, including 2 children. 17 people were injured, including 4 children, and rescuers rescued 22 people.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1320 Russian servicemen and destroyed 6 tanks. Also, 45 artillery systems and other military equipment of the occupiers were destroyed.
On February 2, cloudy weather with clearing is expected in Ukraine. In the west and southwest, light wet snow and rain are forecast, with temperatures ranging from 0 to +8 degrees.
Spain's ambassador to Belgium was fired after he fell asleep at a meeting during a speech by the foreign minister. Minister Albares, nicknamed the “Little Napoleon,” is known for his tough leadership style and frequent dismissals.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced its intention to file a lawsuit with the WTO over the introduction of new US duties on Chinese goods. Beijing called on Washington to engage in dialogue and promised to take countermeasures to protect its interests.
There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries 4 Kalibr missiles. There are 6 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, including 2 Kalibr carriers with 22 missiles.
Canada imposes a 25% duty on US goods worth CAD 155 billion. The restrictions will affect food, household appliances, and critical minerals.
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has used an Orion drone for the first time to destroy a Ukrainian maritime drone. ISW reports that this could change the balance of power in the Black Sea.
In Irshava, a 44-year-old local resident was detained for selling weapons. The law enforcement seized 210 rounds of ammunition, 10 combat grenades with fuses and 2 grenade launcher ammunition.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the introduction of retaliatory duties on US goods in response to the 25% US tariff. The decision comes after Trump imposed restrictions on migration and drug trafficking.
President Zelenskyy warned of the danger of excluding Ukraine from the US-Russia war talks. He insists on a format involving the US, Ukraine, Russia and EU representatives.
In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense demined more than 8,700 hectares of de-occupied territories. 6,011 explosive hazards were cleared, including 8,682 hectares of agricultural land and 11.38 km of roads.
Elon Musk's assistants have gained access to the US government payment system, which processes trillions of dollars in payments. This became possible after the Trump administration suspended a senior Treasury official.
At night, Russian troops attacked the Sadivska community in Sumy region with a Shahed attack drone. As a result of the attack, residential buildings were damaged, and there were no casualties.
The US President signed three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. US importers will pay an additional 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.
Russian aviation strikes a boarding school in Suzha, Kursk region, Russia, where 86 civilians were staying. The attack killed 4 people and seriously injured 4 others.
The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia on Trump's order. According to the president, terrorists hiding in caves and threatening the United States and its allies were destroyed.
Taiwanese authorities have banned government agencies from using the technologies of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek due to security concerns. The decision is related to the risk of data leakage to the Chinese government.
In Odesa, a missile strike on January 31 damaged 19 architectural monuments of varying degrees. A UNESCO mission is expected to arrive in the city to assess the damage to the historic center.
The official USAID website stopped functioning on February 1, the reasons for the failure are unknown. This is happening against the backdrop of a possible transfer of the agency to the control of the US State Department.
a Russian air bomb destroyed a boarding school with civilians in the Kursk region of Russia. Zelensky compared this case to Russia's actions in Chechnya, Syria and Ukraine.
In the floodplains of the Western Bug River in the Lviv region, 38 dead swans were found. Due to the confirmation of avian influenza, quarantine restrictions and a 10-kilometer observation zone have been introduced in the area.
As a result of the strike on the boarding school in Suzha, 84 civilians were rescued, 4 people were killed. Another 4 victims are in serious condition and are being evacuated to medical facilities in Ukraine.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit Washington on February 4 to meet with Trump. The leaders will discuss the situation in Gaza, the hostage issue, and Iranian issues.
Russian shelling of a residential building in Poltava killed 10 people and injured 17 others. Rescuers evacuated 22 people, and 194 people received psychological assistance.
Over the last day, 104 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 34 air strikes and 739 attacks with kamikaze drones.
The Black Hawk army helicopter that collided with the passenger plane in Washington, D. C., was serving as a VIP taxi. The helicopter belonged to the 12th Air Battalion and was used to transport senior U.S. officials.
