Peskov stated that negotiations on Ukraine are not planned to be held in the US. However, according to him, a new round will take place soon.
Ukrenergo announced the implementation of hourly outage schedules and power restrictions on February 7 in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that she is not preparing to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, believing that there are many worthy candidates, especially those who sacrifice themselves for peace. She expressed gratitude for the nomination but noted that the true contenders are people who give their lives for peace in their country.
The European Commission presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. The Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, spoke about the 24% drop in Russia's oil revenues and the 36% increase in budget expenditures.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Energy Minister Chris Wright to discuss support for the Ukrainian energy sector and the possibility of supplying American LNG. The parties also considered cooperation in the nuclear field and the restoration of damaged facilities.
Russian troops shelled the Kherson CHP five times in one day, marking the fourth attack on the facility since the beginning of February. Naftogaz is coordinating efforts to provide the city with heat.
The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, stated that the military-technical sphere will be the driver of Ukraine's economic growth. He noted that a unique ecosystem of military technologies has emerged in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
1395 Invincibility Points are operating in Kyiv, including 211 State Emergency Service points in tents. Over the past day, almost 9,000 people have contacted the State Emergency Service, and since the points began operating, about 174,000.
Over the past week, law enforcement officials reported 14 new suspicions of collaborative activities. In 2025, courts have already issued 1,115 verdicts for cooperation with the occupation authorities.
The city authorities of Druzhkivka have temporarily closed the "Havrylivskyi" market after the shelling that claimed the lives of 7 people and injured 17. Entrepreneurs are advised to cease operations until the security situation stabilizes.
The US accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020, calling for a new arms control treaty. China denies the accusations, calling them an exaggeration of the nuclear threat.
The European Commission has presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a complete ban on seaborne transportation of Russian oil and the expansion of sanctions against the "shadow fleet. " The package also provides for restrictions on Russia's banking system and new export-import restrictions.
62 enemy attacks were recorded during the day, 28 of them were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy shelled the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
The European Commission spokesperson stated that contacts with Putin are possible under certain conditions, but there are currently no signals of Russia's readiness for peace. She also confirmed the absence of a common EU position on resuming interaction with the Kremlin but noted a change in the attitude of some member states.
Over 650 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died as a result of Russian aggression, and more than 800 sports facilities have been destroyed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on international organizations to maintain sanctions against Russia.
In the occupied Mariupol district, changes are being recorded at mass graves of civilians who died in 2022. Satellite images show the transformation of graves into ordinary burial sites and the expansion of roads in their place.
Applications for an additional payment of UAH 20,000 for emergency and recovery team workers have started on the Diia portal. Payments for January-March 2026 will be accrued by the end of this month.
President Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, discussing Ukraine's needs for air defense missiles and additional contributions to the PURL program. Estonia is considering increasing its contributions and continues to implement humanitarian projects.
Eight leaders of the territorial headquarters of "Yunarmia" in the occupied territory of Donetsk region have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of militarizing Ukrainian children.
Former head of the State Border Guard Service, Serhiy Deyneko, suspected of smuggling, was dismissed from military service due to health reasons. The medical grounds are not disclosed, but the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service noted that Deyneko had severe injuries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the EU is ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. However, the European Union will not open parallel communication channels.
Canada is transferring AIM missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense. The parties also discussed cooperation in drone production and military training.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that every fourth combat engagement is an offensive action by the Defense Forces. He also emphasized the strengthening of air defense, the development of medical forces, and the technological buildup of troops.
DTEK has increased the electricity supply to homes in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, which were left without heating after the last shelling. Power will be cut off only from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for verifying Starlink terminals in the DELTA system for military personnel. Now, every DELTA user can independently enter information about the terminal, which will speed up equipment confirmation.
The European Union Court has allowed the confiscation of cars belonging to Russian citizens that were imported into the EU in violation of the sanctions regime. These vehicles are not subject to registration and may be seized.
Ukraine seeks to soften an unpopular tax bill concerning VAT for individual entrepreneurs, which the IMF demands. This is a condition for unlocking more than $8 billion under the financing program.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a selector meeting where he discussed the situation in the regions. He deemed the work of air defense in some regions unsatisfactory and instructed to immediately improve the downing of "Shaheds."
A massive Starlink failure in the occupied territories of Ukraine caused panic among Russian units. Troop command was paralyzed, leading to a "friendly fire" incident in the Zaporizhzhia direction, where a 12-person assault group was killed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia has always violated its commitments. He emphasized that Europe must speak with one voice regarding Russia and increase the cost for the Putin regime for continuing its aggression.
