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.
Iran announced a positive start to indirect talks with the US in Oman aimed at de-escalating tensions. Following this statement, Brent oil prices fell below $67 per barrel.
The Russian "Promsvyazbank" transferred almost 5 tons of cash worth $2. 5 billion to the Central Bank of Iran. This helped Tehran maintain economic stability under US sanctions.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials have begun in Oman. The negotiating team is led by Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Trump's special envoy Witkoff.
Talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi, during which the parties exchanged 314 prisoners of war. However, no progress has been made on the issue of control over Donbas.
US President Donald Trump refused to extend the New START nuclear treaty, calling it a "poorly negotiated deal. " He stated that the US is focused on creating a new, modernized treaty.
Oil prices rose more than 1% after a fall, but are heading for their first weekly decline in almost two months. Investors are focused on US-Iran talks.
The first round of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran began in Muscat on February 6. Tehran signals that the meeting is only the beginning of a long process with no quick resolution to the crisis.
Bitcoin fell to a 16-month low, testing the key support level of $60,000. The overall cryptocurrency market has lost about $2 trillion since October.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that further US sanctions against Russia depend on negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Washington will consider new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet if peace talks do not yield results.
In eastern Colombia, armed individuals attacked the motorcade of Senator Jairo Castellanos, resulting in two deaths and four people missing. President Gustavo Petro ordered the arrest of those responsible, while the Minister of Defense suspects the involvement of the National Liberation Army.
Bitcoin fell by 11% to $64,944, its lowest level since October 2024. This drop wiped out almost half of Bitcoin's value since it reached its record high.
The expiration of the nuclear pact between Russia and the US will effectively remove the last restrictions on the two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in over half a century.
Donald Trump claims he prevented nuclear wars between Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine. He also announced the restoration of the US armed forces, including nuclear weapons, and the creation of the Space Force.
Donald Trump, in a Truth Social Post, expressed support for Viktor Orbán, calling him a strong leader who tirelessly fights for his country. Trump endorsed his re-election as Prime Minister of Hungary.
China maintains its nuclear forces at the minimum necessary level and will not participate in nuclear disarmament talks. Beijing expresses regret over the expiration of the New START treaty between Russia and the United States.
US President Donald Trump said he would probably go to heaven because he had done a lot of good. He called his previous statements a joke, accusing the media of misinterpretation.
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.
Bitcoin fell 3. 8% to $69,858, reaching its lowest level since November 2024. Over the week, Bitcoin lost almost 8%, and since the beginning of the year, almost 20%.
India and the US plan to sign a trade agreement in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on American goods. India will buy $500 billion worth of American goods, including Boeing aircraft.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the continuation of negotiations that began in Abu Dhabi. Additional progress is expected in the coming weeks.
Delegations from the US, Ukraine, and Russia have agreed on an exchange of 314 prisoners. This result was achieved through peace talks held in the UAE under the leadership of Donald Trump.
Donald Trump did not choose a successor between J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential campaign. He called both fantastic and very capable, noting the difference in styles.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would not interfere in the dispute between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over Warner Bros. Discovery, although he had previously promised to participate in reviewing the deal. The US Department of Justice is considering proposals from both companies.
The Russians stated that despite the state of emergency imposed against Cuba, Russia will continue to supply oil to the country as before.
The price of silver fell by 17% on February 5, negating a two-day recovery, while gold dropped by 3. 5%. The decline is attributed to a massive exit from positions due to deteriorating sentiment and uncertainty surrounding the Fed.
Oil prices are falling after Tehran confirmed talks with Washington on February 6, 2026. WTI adjusted to $64, Brent is trading around $69 per barrel.
The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike for alleged discrimination against white employees. The company is suspected of having its ambitious racial diversity goals lead to systemic discrimination against white employees.
In Nigeria, militants killed at least 162 people in an attack on the settlements of Nuku and Woro. This occurred amid Nigeria's first official confirmation of the presence of US military units on its territory.
