US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week. The visit comes after Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orban, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the elections.
During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region's energy infrastructure, causing damage and a fire. Some settlements were left without power, and specialists are working to restore it.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has repealed a landmark emissions policy for power plants and the automotive industry. The decision, aimed at boosting the energy sector, raises concerns among environmentalists.
Global oil prices are rising for the second consecutive day due to risks of supply disruptions from the Middle East. WTI exceeded $64, Brent settled near $69.
The US and Armenia have signed an agreement on cooperation in civil nuclear energy worth up to $9 billion. This will replace the outdated Soviet nuclear power plant with American small modular reactors, reducing Armenia's dependence on Russia.
Cuba has been left without oil imports for the first time in a decade due to the cessation of supplies by Mexico and the tightening of the US blockade. This has caused a critical fuel shortage and a humanitarian crisis on the island.
The Vatican delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including 80 generators, medicines, and food. This is a response to appeals from local bishops due to the critical energy supply situation and frosts.
Kyiv region received 509 generators from international partners, which are installed at critical infrastructure facilities. The region operates 4636 generators with a total capacity of over 100 MW.
Air Canada is suspending flights to Cuba due to a jet fuel shortage announced by the Cuban government. This decision comes amid an energy crisis in Cuba.
The European Commission has unveiled its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, financial services, and trade. For the first time, the sanctions include third-country ports – Kulevi (Georgia) and Karimun (Indonesia) – for handling Russian oil exports.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced complex electricity supply schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday due to low temperatures. He also mentioned a review of the list of critical infrastructure facilities and increased control over electricity distribution.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new programs to support people and communities, including expanding opportunities for private homeowners regarding autonomous power supply. The government will also make it easier for condominiums to purchase generators and other equipment.
Norwegian special services have published a security assessment for 2026, in which Russia is named the main threat. The likelihood of sabotage against support for Ukraine and the intensification of Russian intelligence activities is increasing.
Heat supply has been restored in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. However, as of the morning of February 8, 1126 buildings in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remained without heat.
In January, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched 48 DeepStrike strikes on Russia's oil and gas industry, reducing overall oil refining by 19%. During the month, 21.7 thousand aerial targets and 21.6 thousand UAVs were destroyed, and Russian army losses amounted to 31.7 thousand personnel.
On February 10, scheduled power outages will be in effect throughout Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are possible in some regions due to the consequences of Russian attacks.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
The new Ukrainian Football Cup trophy will be manufactured before the start of the quarter-final matches. It is already ready; only the decoration remains.
Russia continues targeted strikes on civilian railway infrastructure, focusing on Chernihiv and Sumy regions. Specifically, in Konotop, a UAV hit a locomotive, near Tereshchenska the track was damaged, and at Snovsk station a diesel train was hit.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war against Ukraine, Russian governors have increased spending on their own security to over 100 million rubles. This is due to internal destabilization in Russia caused by the return of military personnel from the front.
During the day, the enemy shelled the company's production assets in Poltava and Sumy regions, causing serious damage to equipment. This is the 20th targeted attack on Naftogaz Group facilities since the beginning of the year.
President Zelenskyy called Kyiv the most difficult city after massive Russian strikes, where over 1,400 high-rise buildings remain without heating. He also reported on efforts to increase electricity imports and the need to strengthen the protection of nuclear facilities.
Due to hostilities and shelling, parts of Sumy, Dnipro, and Kharkiv regions are without electricity. Nuclear generation is partially unloaded after massive Russian attacks.
The Supervisory Board of LLC "Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine" appointed Natalia Boyko as acting CEO on February 7, 2026. She has 15 years of experience in the energy sector, including positions at "Naftogaz" and the Ministry of Energy.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia remains open to cooperation with the United States, but does not hope for a restoration of economic ties. He noted that the United States seeks economic dominance.
In Sumy region, a locomotive and overhead lines were damaged due to shelling. Sumy-Kyiv and Sumy-Kharkiv trains will run with delays. Bus transfers are possible in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Japan has restarted the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, after a January shutdown due to a minor malfunction in its monitoring system. Commercial operation is expected to begin on or after March 18, following a comprehensive inspection.
As a result of a night attack by Russian drones on Novhorod-Siverskyi, a 71-year-old man was killed and four people were injured. Buildings were damaged, as well as a school and a residential building in other communities.
Cuba is preparing for a shortage of aviation fuel, which will affect international flights, while Nicaragua has closed its borders to Cuban migrants. These events are taking place amid US pressure and an economic crisis on the island.
An enemy strike on a high-voltage substation in the Novovolynsk community disabled it. Over 80,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
