US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that Ukraine has the potential to double its GDP over the next decade. This is possible with the right economic steps and the use of critical minerals.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is not winning the war, its economy is in recession, and combat losses are increasing. Ukraine, meanwhile, is intensifying its campaign of deep strikes against military targets on Russian territory.
In the Tambov region, a fuel train derailed, causing several tanks to explode. About 30 wagons were damaged, and train traffic was suspended.
On February 5, significant avalanche danger (level 3) is expected in the highlands of Ivano-Frankivsk region due to a thaw. Rescuers urge people to refrain from hiking in the mountains.
On February 24, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaders and ministers of foreign states will arrive in Kyiv. On the same day, the UN Security Council will hold a special meeting.
UAH 10 million bail has been posted for Serhiy Deineko, the former head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), who is suspected of systematic bribery. NABU and SAP exposed him and a current SBGS official for receiving undue benefits.
On February 1, Russia attacked a civilian bus transporting DTEK miners. 12 civilians died, 9 of them DTEK employees.
The head of the National Police Department in Cherkasy Oblast, Oleh Hudyma, has temporarily suspended his official duties. This happened during the investigation of the shooting in Korsunshchyna, where four police officers were killed.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed by four attackers at his home in the city of Zintan. The attackers shot him in the garden of the residence and then fled.
US President's special envoy Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Abu Dhabi for talks with Russia and Ukraine. The talks aim to promote peace.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump is not surprised by Russia's attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to her, the war began due to Joe Biden's weakness.
Ukraine is implementing a "whitelist" for Starlink terminals to prevent their unauthorized use by Russians. Only verified and registered devices will work, while others will be disconnected.
Veres' Turkish forward Eren Aydin arbitrarily left the team during a training camp in Turkey and is not responding to calls. The 22-year-old player joined Veres in September 2025 from Galatasaray.
After this game, Mudryk received a 28-day ban on Faceit, and also changed his nickname on the platform to "123456678".
In the Arabian Sea, the US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The drone was maneuvering towards the ship 500 miles off the coast of Iran.
In Belgorod and the region, electricity and communication disappeared after a missile alert was announced. The governor stated that an infrastructure facility was damaged.
The Desnianskyi District Court of Chernihiv extended the pre-trial detention for 60 days for the policewoman suspected in the fatal road accident in Pryluky. She will remain in custody without the option of bail until April 3, 2026.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced three levels of security guarantees for Ukraine after the war, so that a new Russian attack would be a "very bad decision. " This includes strengthening the Ukrainian army, a coalition of the willing, and US involvement.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will seek dialogue with Russia at the negotiations on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi, but will not surrender. He emphasized support for de-escalation steps.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia violated its promise not to shell Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This occurred after the US requested a week-long halt to the strikes.
Since January, a single electronic address for appeals to the military ombudsman has been operating in Ukraine. Servicemen and their families can submit complaints by email or through the website.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that there will be certain results regarding the exchange of prisoners of war in the near future. This work has been ongoing since 2022.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
The government has started checking 29 licenses for strategic minerals and 10 for oil and gas subsoil, where extraction has not started or work programs have been violated. Additional restrictions against Dmytro Firtash have also been initiated, which will allow the annulment of three special permits.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new sanctions decisions, synchronized with the United Kingdom. Sanctions against Dmytro Firtash and his entourage, as well as Taras Kozak, have been extended.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has recognized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. This decision was made due to Iran's support for the spread of war and violence.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and local authorities to increase the number of support and heating points. This is due to the extremely cold weather and the situation with heat supply in Kyiv.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering the possibility of Russia's return to international football, claiming that the ban has not yielded results. The Ukrainian Association of Football and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine call for no change in position due to the ongoing war.
President Zelenskyy announced a new round of negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on Wednesday and Thursday. Both a trilateral and a bilateral format with the US are planned.
Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk has been loaned to French club Lyon until the end of the season. He will play under number 77.
