War in Ukraine
The Russian government eased restrictions on fuel exports, allowing oil refineries to export gasoline until the end of July 2026. This decision was made amid the stabilization of the domestic market and the accumulation of sufficient reserves.
Due to enemy UAV activity, Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting train traffic in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions. On some sections, railway connections have been replaced by bus transfers.
A large oil slick and dozens of dead birds covered in fuel oil have been reported near Yalta. The occupation authorities deny the fact of pollution, despite satellite images.
The court found a citizen of Ukraine, who headed the occupation administration of Mariupol, guilty. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property and a 10-year ban on holding positions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on a systemic housing and communal services crisis in Russia, which has reached the scale of a national disaster. Since the beginning of January, critical accidents have left hundreds of thousands of Russians without heat and light.
The occupation administration in Luhansk region issued the first "licenses" for gold, copper, and zinc mining. Severnaya Mining Company LLC received monopolistic access to the deposits.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on preserving the lives and health of military personnel. The development of medical infrastructure and evacuation of the wounded are key priorities.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has provided recommendations on the safe use of charging stations during power outages. Following these rules will help avoid dangerous situations.
The Olympic House hosted a send-off for Ukrainian athletes who will represent the country at the Olympics in Italy. Ukraine will be represented by 46 athletes – the largest number of licenses in the last 16 years.
The Ministry of Social Policy stated that information about the mass cancellation of pensions for over a million citizens is fake. Payments have been suspended only for 337,000 people who have not undergone identification or have not provided data on the absence of payments from the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian businesses include generator payments in bills due to power outages. Legislation requires consumers to be informed of such payments in advance.
Emergency power outages occurred in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine, the metro stopped, and water supply disruptions arose. The reason is damage to the energy system as a result of Russian attacks.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian Tor-M1 air defense system in Luhansk region and UAV control points in Zaporizhzhia and Bryansk regions. Enemy warehouses and concentrations of personnel were also hit.
Over the past day, 204 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is fewer than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and South Slobozhansky directions.
On the night of January 31, Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense shot down or suppressed 64 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, the Russian administration is carrying out an information blockade by seizing Ukrainian satellite dishes. Residents have been without a signal for more than six months, and the occupiers are blocking the restoration of broadcasting.
The Kremlin disagrees with the US position that territorial control over the Donetsk region is the only unresolved issue in the negotiations. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that territorial issues are important, but many others remain on the agenda.
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated that the Russian parliamentary body demands a strike on Ukraine with 'retaliation weapons' starting next week. This phrasing was used by Hitler shortly before the capitulation of Nazi Germany in World War II.
The settlement of Kupyansk-Vuzlovy in Kharkiv region is fully controlled by the Ukrainian military. Small enemy groups infiltrate, but they are being cleared out.
On January 30, Russian troops suffered losses of 880 soldiers and 694 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 31.01.26 are estimated at 1,239,590 personnel.
According to Gazprombank's estimates, the liquid part of Russia's National Wealth Fund could be depleted within 1-1. 3 years at current oil prices. If the price drops to $30-35, the fund will be zeroed out by the end of 2026.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports a rapid increase in the number of personal bankruptcies in Russia. In 2025, the number of judicial bankruptcies of individuals increased by 31%, reaching almost 568 thousand cases.
Rescuers from the "Phoenix" evacuation group transported two female residents of Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, including an elderly woman who had not left her apartment for three years. She was taken to a safe location to receive assistance and care.
The UN and the organizers of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have called for a seven-week pause in all global conflicts a week before the start of the competitions. This break covers the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as an additional week before and after each event.
An audit by the Russian Accounts Chamber revealed a failure in the activities of the PPC "Unified Customer" regarding the reconstruction of destroyed cities, particularly Mariupol. Dozens of facilities have not been completed, deadlines have been missed, and construction costs have been artificially inflated.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the proposal for a joint European army's role in peacekeeping in Ukraine. He stated that these ideas are not immediate solutions to Europe's problems.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 4358 kamikaze drones and carried out 3117 shellings. The occupiers were active in three directions, launching missile and air strikes.
Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported a record daily volume of electricity imports to Ukraine – 41. 987 GWh. This helped maintain the system amidst Russian attacks and frosts, reducing the deficit.
Special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, will visit Miami for meetings with members of US President Donald Trump's administration. This comes amid reports of a possible trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia.