War in Ukraine
On February 5, during a prisoner exchange, Nazar Daletskyi from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, who had been considered dead since September 2022, was returned. Information about his survival was confirmed by other fighters released from captivity.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Swedish Prime Minister for the decision to allocate $100 million for energy support. They also discussed strengthening air defense and protecting critical infrastructure.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the updated composition of deputy defense ministers. Mykhailo Fedorov introduced the new deputies who will be responsible for key areas of the ministry's transformation.
According to the chief Ukrainian diplomat, thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Antonov JSC, a shell company from the United Arab Emirates, linked to Russia, was uncovered.
Starting from March 1, 2026, minimum pension payments for families of fallen and missing defenders in Ukraine will increase. Payments for a disabled family member will be at least UAH 12,810, and for families with two or more members, at least UAH 10,020 per person.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the US will continue to sell weapons to NATO allies for Ukraine until a peace agreement is concluded. This is necessary for self-defense and to prevent the country from being seized.
In the Lviv region, defense forces neutralized an enemy drone that attacked a critical infrastructure facility. The incident passed without casualties or significant damage.
The Cabinet of Ministers has reappointed volunteer Taras Chmut as a member of the supervisory board of the "Defense Procurement Agency". This government decision No. 109-r was confirmed by Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov.
A scheme has been uncovered in Zakarpattia where doctors were diagnosing fictitious tuberculosis to help individuals evade mobilization or obtain disability status. Six individuals, including medical professionals, were involved in substituting biological samples, charging up to $4,000 per service.
A meeting was held at the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine with a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Issues of combating organized crime, human trafficking, cybercrime, and illicit arms trafficking were discussed.
A mobile fire group destroyed an enemy drone over Lviv. All relevant services are working at the scene.
Poland is finalizing the preparation of the 48th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 200 million zlotys, which will include armored vehicles and MiG-29 fighter jets. This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on February 5.
Reliance Industries partially unloaded a cargo of jet fuel in Italy. This is India's first export to the region since the EU ban on oil products from Russian oil came into force.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
The US and Russia have agreed to temporarily adhere to the terms of the New START treaty for at least six months. This will occur during negotiations for a possible new nuclear treaty, ensuring stability in nuclear security.
An explosion occurred in Lviv, air defense forces are active. Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytskyi urged residents to remain in shelters.
Immediately after signing a peace treaty, Ukraine plans to gradually transform its Armed Forces, numbering around 800,000, into a contract army with voluntary service and increased payments for the front line, with the support of European partners.
On February 5, the New START Treaty, the last agreement limiting strategic nuclear weapons, expires. Military analyst Ivan Stupak spoke about the consequences for Ukraine and the world.
Since the beginning of the day, 56 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.
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.
The national energy company "Ukrenergo" denied reports of increased power outages. The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult but controlled.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia have agreed on a new round of negotiations after meetings in Abu Dhabi. Zelenskyy stated that details are not being disclosed due to the sensitivity of the information.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that negotiations would continue in the near future, and he rejected Russia's demands for international recognition of the occupied territories, stressing that the occupation status is temporary and the territories remain Ukrainian.
Ukraine is ready to exchange drones for MiG aircraft with Poland. Strengthening air defense and obtaining appropriate missiles remains a priority for Ukraine.
According to Kateryna Rashevska, there has not yet been a single case where Russians have not violated the rights of Ukrainian children.
On February 5, the 71st prisoner exchange took place, as a result of which 150 military personnel and 7 civilians were returned. Among them are 19 illegally convicted defenders, 15 of whom received life sentences, as well as Mariupol defenders.
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.
The government approved the Ministry of Defense's bill, which guarantees social and legal protection for foreign volunteers. The document will provide access to medical services on par with Ukrainian military personnel.
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.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the termination of the New START Treaty is a consequence of Russia's fragmentation of the global security architecture. He emphasized that Russia can and must be deterred, despite its nuclear blackmail.