Donald Trump attacked seven countries, three of which had not previously been US targets. His strikes differ in number and type, opening new fronts.
A Ukrainian national wanted for the attempted murder of a police chief and other crimes has been detained in the US. The 41-year-old man was in the US on humanitarian parole.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
Former US President Barack Obama has for the first time commented on the racist video published by Donald Trump, in which Obama and his wife Michelle were depicted as monkeys. He complained about the lack of "shame" and "decency" in politics, predicting harm to Republicans in the elections.
Three polls show that most voters believe Joe Biden performed better as president than Donald Trump. Americans' optimism about the future has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades.
Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as wild primates. The post was deleted but drew criticism.
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.
The Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty between Russia and the US expires on February 5, 2026. Moscow proposed to Washington to voluntarily adhere to the restrictions, but received no response.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump is not surprised by Russia's attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. According to her, the war began due to Joe Biden's weakness.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in promised US energy aid to Ukraine have yet to be disbursed, raising concerns amid a harsh winter. The funds, intended for gas imports and infrastructure reconstruction, are stuck due to bureaucratic confusion and internal disputes within the Trump administration.
Donald Trump commented on the possibility of a trilateral summit after talks in the UAE. He noted that meetings are important and expressed hope that many lives would be saved.
In December, the US manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs, and 75,000 over the year. This happened against the backdrop of Trump's trade tariffs, which were supposed to revive industry but led to reduced hiring and increased costs.
Former Donald Trump adviser Fiona Hill stated that the Kremlin offered the White House "a free hand" in Venezuela in exchange for the US "turning a blind eye" to events in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that the US is making money on aid to Ukraine, getting back "a lot of that money, maybe all of the money, maybe even more. " He also noted that 25,000 to 30,000 people die every month.
Donald Trump criticized George and Amal Clooney on Truth Social after they obtained French citizenship. Clooney responded that he agrees with Trump on the need to "make America great again," hinting at the November elections.
Donald Trump said he takes a higher dose of aspirin than doctors recommended to thin his blood. This explains the bruises on his hands, as well as the makeup he uses to cover them.
The Trump administration announced tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports due to Beijing's pursuit of dominance, but postponed their implementation until June 2027. This decision is a result of an investigation into China's unfair trade practices.
The US presidential administration has begun recalling career diplomats, terminating the mandates of mission chiefs in 29 countries by January 2026. This decision aims to replace personnel appointed during the Biden era with individuals who support Trump's ideology.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that before the full-scale war, he directly raised the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership with then-US President Joe Biden, but received a clear refusal. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not consider it necessary to change the Constitution of Ukraine due to the position of other states.
Signs were installed on the White House grounds along Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame," where Joe Biden was called "the worst president. " There are also descriptions of other presidents, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, with politicized assessments.
US President Donald Trump, in an address to the nation, criticized his predecessor Joe Biden, stating that he inherited a "mess. " He did not touch upon the topic of Russia's war against Ukraine or events surrounding Venezuela.
Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would achieve its military goals in Ukraine by force or diplomatically, calling European leaders "piglets. " He accused the previous US administration of provoking the conflict and threatened to liberate "historical lands" on the battlefield.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States has sued Donald Trump over the construction of a ballroom in the White House. The organization claims that the president does not have the right to change the historic appearance of the residence without following established procedures.
The United States of America temporarily reduced intelligence sharing with Israel in the second half of 2024. This was due to concerns about the methods of warfare in the Gaza Strip and the lack of guarantees regarding compliance with the laws of war.
According to The Atlantic, Trump did not object to strikes on Russia's oil logistics in international waters and, in several cases, approved the transfer of intelligence to Kyiv, which was used to target Russia's oil infrastructure.
Leading US automakers have urged Washington to prevent state-backed Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from opening factories. They warn that China poses a direct threat to the US auto industry due to subsidies and oversupply.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban fully supported the US criticism of the EU, calling it the most important document of recent years. He noted that Americans see Europe's economic dead end and civilizational crisis.
The first sale of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico brought in $279 million from 30 companies. This is part of Republican efforts to increase fossil fuel production in the US.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen to 41% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The increase was due to growing support for his economic policies among Republicans.
According to the US president, Zelenskyy allegedly forced Joe Biden to give Ukraine $350 billion, as a result of which Ukraine, in Trump's opinion, lost 25% of its territory.
