ISW analysts claim that Russia has de facto annexed Belarus. Russia is using Belarus to invade Polish and Lithuanian airspace as part of its "zero-phase" efforts to create informational and psychological conditions for preparing for a potential war with NATO.
The new OSCE Chairman, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, plans to visit Kyiv and Moscow. This "is in line with the OSCE's priorities to protect peace and security in Europe."
Scientists have recorded the second sighting of a Waved Albatross north of Central America. The bird, which breeds on the Galapagos Islands, was spotted off the coast of central California.
An agent of the partisan movement "ATESH" damaged a transformer cabinet of a communication tower near the village of Strilkove in the Kherson region. This created an aerial "window" for UAV strikes on the occupiers in Crimea.
Israel carried out its most powerful airstrikes on Gaza in weeks, killing 26 people. The attacks were a response to a ceasefire violation.
A woman and a man were killed in Dnipro as a result of an enemy UAV strike. The attack caused a fire, destroyed a private house, and damaged two more and a car.
On January 31, Russian troops lost 1090 soldiers and 694 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 1.02.26 amount to 1,240,680 personnel.
On February 1, a significant drop in air temperature is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation. Black ice is possible on the roads, and the wind will be northerly.
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is moving the headquarters of her "Free Belarus" party from Vilnius to Warsaw due to security threats. Some staff will remain in Vilnius, while Poland "supports the aspirations of Belarusians for democracy."
House Democrats have informed Republican leaders that they will not help pass a funding package through an expedited procedure. This complicated Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to quickly pass the measure and keep the government running.
US President Donald Trump has instructed his team to develop options for swift military action against Iran. The goal is a decisive strike without involving the US in a protracted war in the Middle East.
Russian strikes have significantly damaged Ukraine's energy grid, leading to its degradation and significant disruptions. Even during a moratorium on strikes, the grid faces problems.
SpaceX has applied to launch up to a million satellites into orbit to host data centers for artificial intelligence. This network will be solar-powered and use radiative cooling in space.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a Russian assault, destroying almost four platoons. 80 assault troops were eliminated, two were wounded, and two were taken prisoner.
Journalists and volunteers have established the exact number of Russian sailors killed after the strike on the cruiser "Moskva". Most of the victims are residents of Crimea.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin faces a 'narrowing window' for reaching a peace deal in Ukraine due to Russia's growing budget deficit. Moscow sees little chance of a breakthrough in peace talks.
The World Taekwondo Council has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete with national symbols. This decision applies to all age categories, but international events will not be held in the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with NATO representatives to discuss defense assistance. Key cooperation priorities include strengthening air defense, developing Patriot, F-16s, and HIMARS, as well as joint work on technological superiority.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez declared an "international state of emergency" due to the situation in relations with the United States. Cuba believes that the actions of the US government pose an "extraordinary threat" to national security.
SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, is taking measures against the use of Starlink terminals by Russians for drone strikes. These actions are aimed at protecting Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, and infrastructure from threats posed by enemy UAVs.
Since the beginning of January 31, 303 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, the enemy has carried out 38 air strikes and used 2510 kamikaze drones. Ukrainian soldiers repelled numerous attacks, in particular, 106 occupiers were eliminated in the Pokrovsk direction.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the restoration of water supply in all districts of the capital. Approximately 2,600 homes still remain without heating.
A scandal has erupted in Italy over an angel fresco in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, which, after restoration, began to resemble Giorgia Meloni. The Roman diocese has launched an investigation, and the restorer denies the resemblance.
On the night of January 31, Poland closed its airspace due to objects, likely balloons, approaching from Belarus. These objects were continuously monitored by military radar systems.
Ten Nova Poshta branches in Kyiv will operate 24/7 as Invincibility Points starting today. They will offer services for sending/receiving parcels, heating, charging gadgets, Wi-Fi, and other amenities.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, the Russian administration is carrying out an information blockade by seizing Ukrainian satellite dishes. Residents have been without a signal for more than six months, and the occupiers are blocking the restoration of broadcasting.
The Kremlin disagrees with the US position that territorial control over the Donetsk region is the only unresolved issue in the negotiations. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that territorial issues are important, but many others remain on the agenda.
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated that the Russian parliamentary body demands a strike on Ukraine with 'retaliation weapons' starting next week. This phrasing was used by Hitler shortly before the capitulation of Nazi Germany in World War II.
The settlement of Kupyansk-Vuzlovy in Kharkiv region is fully controlled by the Ukrainian military. Small enemy groups infiltrate, but they are being cleared out.
On January 30, Russian troops suffered losses of 880 soldiers and 694 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 31.01.26 are estimated at 1,239,590 personnel.
