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.
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.
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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated the need to punish Russians for war crimes. He recalled the death of miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region and emphasized that Russia once again confirms its status as a terrorist state.
In January, the enemy occupied 245 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, which is almost half as much as in December. The activity of assault operations decreased by only 4%.
As a result of the enemy drone attack on a bus with miners in Ternivka, 12 people were killed. Another 16 people were injured.
During the day, 150 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 25 air strikes and used 2872 kamikaze drones. The most active battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
According to the advisor to the Minister of Defense, the drone operators from Russia 100% saw and identified the target as civilian, saw that they were not military personnel, and made a conscious decision to attack. This is another act of terrorism.
Mass rallies in support of Czech President Petr Pavel were held in Prague, organized by the Million Moments for Democracy association.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian attack on a bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region is a crime.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy attack on a bus with miners resulted in the death of 16 people.
President Zelenskyy announced significant foreign policy activity in February, starting tomorrow. He announced contacts and meetings, including trilateral talks on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi.
On February 1, 2026, Russian Federation troops attacked the Pavlohrad district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones. As a result of the strike near a company bus, 12 miners were killed and 17 were injured.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine expects US activity regarding de-escalation measures and the reduction of strikes. He also announced an agreement on a trilateral meeting next week in the Emirates.
President Zelenskyy announced an agreement on a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on February 4 and 5 in the Emirates. He held a conversation with Rustem Umerov and scheduled a meeting for preparation.
Dmitry Medvedev called Donald Trump an effective leader who seeks peace, but noted that Russia has not detected American nuclear submarines off its coast. Trump seeks to go down in history as a peacemaker, and contacts with Americans have become more productive.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting where he drew attention to the difficult heating situation in Kyiv, where more than 500 buildings are without heat. He called on the city authorities to work faster with government agencies. The President also reacted to the attack on a bus with miners in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Residents of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast have received the first 10,000 "Warmth Packages. " They contain items for staying warm and maintaining communication amidst a challenging energy situation.
On February 2, scheduled hourly power outages and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are scheduled for mid-week by agreement of the parties. Earlier, their date was postponed, but the reason is unknown.
Russia attacked a bus with DTEK miners in Dnipropetrovsk region. 15 people died, and 7 more were injured.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reported that three women were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on a maternity hospital building in Zaporizhzhia.
In the Pavlohrad district of Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy drone hit near a company bus belonging to one of the enterprises. According to preliminary information, 12 people died and 7 more were injured as a result of the attack.
On February 1, Russian occupiers struck Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with three high-explosive aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, a 43-year-old woman was killed, and another was injured.
Since the beginning of February 1, 44 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. Russian troops shelled settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
By 2026, Russia's energy revenues are projected to account for only 22% of its budget. The German government points to Russia's increasing economic difficulties and the depletion of its reserve fund.
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, a border guard operating an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) evacuated a wounded UAV pilot from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. The soldier sustained leg injuries and was transported using a ground robotic complex.
Kyiv continues to restore heat supply after the power system accident; heat has been returned to over 2700 buildings. 693 buildings remain without heat, with the most difficult situation in the Solomianskyi and Pecherskyi districts.
In Kherson, a passenger bus came under artillery and drone fire. The driver was killed, and five people were injured.
