Vadim Khlyudzinsky
On February 5, Russian troops lost 720 soldiers and 826 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.02.26 amount to over 1.2 million people.
Russia is trying to compensate for its losses by luring orphans into the war against Ukraine with promises of free housing. Adult orphans, who have been waiting for housing for years, often agree to a contract, but most die without ever receiving what was promised.
In January 2026, units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine demined 1189 hectares of territories liberated from the occupiers. 504 explosive ordnance items were destroyed, and the safety of agricultural lands, roads, power lines, and railways was restored.
On February 6, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, light snow, with rain in the west and southwest. Black ice on the roads, temperature down to -8°.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that further US sanctions against Russia depend on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Washington will consider new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet if peace talks do not yield results.
Republicans in the U. S. Senate are concerned about a possible strengthening of Democrats in the midterm elections due to President Trump's actions. The latest "alarm bell" rang when a Democrat won a seat in the Texas State Senate.
A couple was killed as a result of a drone strike on Vilniansk. A private house was destroyed, and a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were killed.
9 people, including 6 with limited mobility, were evacuated from Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. Due to daily shelling, rescuers urge residents to leave the city.
In eastern Colombia, armed individuals attacked the motorcade of Senator Jairo Castellanos, resulting in two deaths and four people missing. President Gustavo Petro ordered the arrest of those responsible, while the Minister of Defense suspects the involvement of the National Liberation Army.
Russian officials are warning Putin of a potential economic crisis that could engulf the country by summer. Falling revenues and pressure on the banking system point to a growing budget deficit.
Finland is transferring its 32nd military aid package to Ukraine, valued at 43 million euros, including materials from the Finnish defense industry. The total value of defense aid from Finland has reached 3.2 billion euros.
Starting from January 2026, monetary surcharges to scholarships for students from privileged categories have been canceled in Yalta colleges and technical schools. Instead of financial support, they were offered free meals.
As a result of the night attack on Zaporizhzhia on February 6, a 14-year-old boy was injured. Russian drones damaged houses in the private sector.
Ukrzaliznytsia transported 116 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity during the first exchange this year. Among them are military personnel and civilians, most of whom have been in captivity since 2022.
On the night of February 6, Russian Belgorod was subjected to a missile attack, damaging the thermal power plant and the Frunzenskaya substation. The governor confirmed serious destruction, and residents report water, electricity, and heating outages.
On the night of February 6, the enemy attacked the Zaporizhzhia region, likely with attack UAVs. Private houses were damaged, and 12,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Storm Leonardo caused floods and landslides on the Iberian Peninsula. A man died in Portugal, and a woman swept away by a river is being searched for in Spain.
In Kyiv, the most difficult situation with electricity supply is in the area that was powered by CHP-4; restoration of heat supply is not expected there in the near future. Energy workers are trying to provide improved electricity supply schedules, with 64 repair crews involved.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that Ukraine expects a political decision on EU membership in 2027. The country also needs strengthened air defense and additional missiles.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 41. The euro fell by 22 kopecks at once - to UAH 51.02.
On February 1, Russian troops lost 850 soldiers and 1083 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.02.26 amount to 1,241,530 personnel.
Residents of temporarily occupied Mariupol recorded an open video address to Putin. They accuse the leadership of the so-called "DPR" of corruption, arbitrariness, and complete inability to govern the city.
On Monday, February 2, cold weather without precipitation is expected in most of Ukraine. The air temperature will be up to 13-18° below zero.
Former UK Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has resigned from the Labour Party following accusations of ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He is suspected of receiving payments and attempting to block a tax on bankers' bonuses.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is trying to convince the US to negotiate only with Russia, and not with Ukraine and Europe. The Kremlin seeks to use economic agreements and arms talks to extract concessions from Trump on Ukraine.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that all financial aid to Ukraine comes from Europe. He also noted that a significant part of intelligence and military support is also European.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for the yuan to achieve global reserve currency status. Beijing aims to create a "powerful currency" for international trade and investment.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and F-35 fighters have arrived in the Middle East. The US is deploying additional air defense assets to protect allies and American troops.
The United States has accused Cuba of interfering with the work of its top diplomat in Havana after he was intimidated by Cubans. The US State Department demanded that Havana stop sending individuals to interfere with the diplomatic work of US Chargé d'Affaires Mike Hammer.
In 2025, at least 11 attacks on educational institutions were recorded in Russia, the highest number since the beginning of the full-scale war. The increase in violence in the educational environment is a symptom of general societal degradation.