The United States and Russia have agreed to resume high-level military dialogue after a meeting in Abu Dhabi. This decision was made after talks between General Alexus Grynkewich and high-ranking officials from Russia and Ukraine.
According to Kateryna Rashevska, there has not yet been a single case where Russians have not violated the rights of Ukrainian children.
Producer Olena Mozgova shared a touching photo of her husband, musician David Axelrod, who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He met with their 10-year-old daughter Solomiia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of 157 Ukrainians, including military personnel and civilians, as part of the first exchange after a long pause. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that manufacturers of transformer equipment will be able to book 100% of their employees. The government also reduced the number of criteria for a company to be recognized as critically important.
A lecturer was detained in Kharkiv for allegedly transmitting intelligence information about the location of Ukrainian military personnel to a representative of the Russian Federation. She communicated via Telegram, using a separate phone and English for conspiracy.
Negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are ongoing in Abu Dhabi. The parties have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, which is the first exchange in five months.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the continuation of negotiations that began in Abu Dhabi. Additional progress is expected in the coming weeks.
In Lviv, a woman fired a traumatic pistol at a minivan carrying police officers and TCC servicemen. She was detained and notified of suspicion of hooliganism.
Ukraine will resume competitions for public positions to receive €50 billion from the EU. This is stipulated by the Ukraine Facility Plan, and draft law No. 13478-1 is intended to ensure transparent personnel selection.
As a result of hostilities, consumers in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions are without power. Due to bad weather, settlements in Kyiv, Odesa, and Ternopil regions are without electricity.
Starlink terminals on the "whitelist" are working, while Russian terminals are blocked. This led to a catastrophe in the enemy's troop management and a halt to assault operations, said "Flash," an advisor to the Minister of Defense.
In January 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched strikes on the Kapustin Yar training ground in the Astrakhan region, where ballistic missiles are being prepared. Some buildings were damaged, and one hangar was significantly hit.
In January 2026, the enemy dropped 1340 aerial bombs on the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad directions, which is 65% more than in December. Russian tactical aviation is the biggest problem in deterring the enemy.
On February 5, Kyiv and the region were hit by heavy snowfall, which led to traffic jams and cars getting stuck. Ice formed on the roads, and taxi fares sharply increased.
Elon Musk emphasized the importance of registering Starlink terminals in Ukraine. This is due to the verification of terminals for defense purposes and to prevent their use by Russians.
A massive transfer of Russian troops from the Berdyansk direction through Novoazovsk and the Rostov region has been recorded. The movement includes only manpower in trucks without tactical markings.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv on February 5, two elderly women were injured, and four high-rise buildings were damaged. Debris falls were recorded in four districts of the capital.
The ATESH movement destroyed a technical module of a telecommunication tower in St. Petersburg, which led to disruptions in the data transmission system of military facilities.
Melania Trump confirmed that she is in contact with Putin's representatives to expedite the return of Ukrainian children. Thanks to her efforts, 15 children have already been returned to Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with drones, as a result of which a man in the Vyshhorod district suffered a lacerated wound to the chest. One private house was damaged, and the aftermath is being eliminated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has lost 55,000 soldiers in the war against Russia. A large number of people are still considered missing.
Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy used 3875 kamikaze drones and carried out 2995 shellings.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia involved over 122 vessels managed by European owners in oil trade in 2025. He emphasized the need for more active European opposition to the Russian tanker fleet.
Ukrainians generally perceived the personnel reshuffles as an opportunity and a source of restrained hope, but not as a genuine system renewal, against the backdrop of fragmented trust, high disapproval ratings, and a sense of an early start to the election campaign.
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.
Five individuals have been notified of suspicion of appropriating UAH 26. 9 million allocated to help people who survived the Russian occupation. Among the suspects are representatives of pseudo-charitable foundations, an entrepreneur, and a lawyer's assistant.
In Vinnytsia region, a 31-year-old man drowned in the Dniester while trying to illegally cross the border. He crossed part of the river on ice, but could not withstand the low temperature and strong current.
According to a KIIS poll, 61% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while 33% express distrust. The balance of trust-distrust is +28%.
The EU Council has approved a legal framework for providing Ukraine with financial support of 90 billion euros, with the exception of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The funds will be directed to budget support and defense needs, and the first payment is expected in early Q2.
