Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The discussion focused on further cooperation and joint work between the states and partners in Europe next week.
The idea of an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia was discussed in Abu Dhabi. Kyiv will support a cessation of strikes if Moscow does not attack Ukrainian facilities.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced negotiations in the UAE regarding an energy truce. He expressed hope for the implementation of the agreements, which concern the protection of Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with US Chargé d'Affaires a. i. Julie S. Davis. The parties discussed the supply of American LNG, the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities, and cooperation in nuclear energy.
In Kyiv, 454 residential buildings remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Utility workers have connected over 100 buildings in Troieshchyna.
Ukrainian officials learned about Trump's request to Putin to stop shelling from the words of the US president. No signals were received from Russia, the ceasefire agreement has not been confirmed.
From February 2, general secondary education institutions in Kyiv are resuming classes. The format will be determined by the schools individually, taking into account safety and conditions.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 800 million for the first stage of the "SvitloDIM" program to ensure the operation of key systems in apartment buildings during power outages. Assistance ranging from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 is provided to HOAs, managers, and cooperatives for the purchase of generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels.
Donald Trump stated that he personally asked Vladimir Putin not to strike Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week. Putin agreed to this request.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced the launch of an emergency preparedness regime. This is due to the forecasted severe frosts and possible missile attacks on critical infrastructure.
On January 30, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason cited is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha briefed the EU Council on the situation at the front, emphasizing the need to reach 50,000 Russian losses per month. He called for full strategic autonomy for Europe and funding for the PURL program.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1. 8% due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and electricity shortages. The electricity deficit in 2026 will be at least 6%, which will cost Ukraine 0.4% of GDP growth.
The European Commission is providing Ukraine with 145 million euros in humanitarian aid and Moldova with 8 million euros to support Ukrainian refugees. Millions of Ukrainians are facing freezing temperatures without electricity due to Russian bombardments.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine ensures reliable gas supply, imports sufficient volumes, and diversifies supplies. This is happening despite Russian attacks on oil and gas infrastructure.
Information has appeared online about Russia's alleged ban on strikes against energy infrastructure, but there is no official confirmation. Journalist Denys Kazansky links this to Russia's depletion of missile stockpiles.
Since the beginning of the year, over 1,200 fires have been recorded due to faulty electrical wiring and appliances. The State Emergency Service urges people not to use damaged appliances and to observe safety rules.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine recommends that higher education institutions extend holidays or organize distance learning until February 8. The final decision on the format of education is made independently by each institution, taking into account the security situation and the state of the energy infrastructure.
Due to Russian shelling, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without electricity. Temporary schedules are being applied in Kyiv, and emergency blackouts in the Kyiv region. Over 500 settlements in 7 regions are without power due to bad weather.
Last year, Russia's energy revenues decreased by 20% compared to 2024. This was due to increasing discounts on Russian oil and low global prices, which intensified pressure on the country's economy.
Kyivvodokanal refuted information about the freezing of sewage networks in Troieshchyna. The networks are laid below the level of soil freezing, and wastewater has a positive temperature.
France will increase pressure on Russia and is preparing new sanctions at the European level. This comes after condemning Russia's attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region.
Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is represented in negotiations by military personnel without a mandate for peace. She noted that the Russians are not serious about this and Russia should be pushed towards real negotiations.
Atlantic cyclone "Christine" caused the death of five people and left 850,000 residents of Portugal without power. Wind speeds reached 178 km/h, destroying infrastructure.
Brent crude prices exceeded $69 per barrel, and WTI – $64, due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The market is also affected by reduced US inventories and a winter storm.
Indonesia's wealthiest businessmen lost $22 billion due to MSCI's doubts about the transparency of the stock market. This caused a collapse in Jakarta stock exchange quotes and a massive sell-off of assets by investors.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called on the EU to accelerate the adoption of the 20th sanctions package against Russia. He emphasized the deteriorating state of the Russian economy and the decline in oil and gas revenues.
A U. S. federal judge rejected a lawsuit by environmental organizations, allowing ConocoPhillips Alaska to continue exploration work. The company stated that the implementation of the program is critical to preserving its lease rights.
As of this evening, 610,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Ukraine is attracting international aid, having received 437 generators and expecting more than 500.
Germany has transferred nine out of eighteen planned IRIS-T systems to Ukraine, fulfilling the 2025 plan. These systems, which include launchers and TRML-4D radars, form the basis of Ukraine's modern layered defense.
