Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with the Ukrainian negotiating team on sensitive issues. The delegation is returning from Abu Dhabi, where trilateral talks took place.
According to the President, there will be personnel changes in the Air Force, currently in some regions, in units – regarding protection against Russian "Shaheds. "
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.
President Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, discussing Ukraine's needs for air defense missiles and additional contributions to the PURL program. Estonia is considering increasing its contributions and continues to implement humanitarian projects.
Former head of the State Border Guard Service, Serhiy Deyneko, suspected of smuggling, was dismissed from military service due to health reasons. The medical grounds are not disclosed, but the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service noted that Deyneko had severe injuries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the EU is ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. However, the European Union will not open parallel communication channels.
DTEK has increased the electricity supply to homes in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, which were left without heating after the last shelling. Power will be cut off only from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
Ukraine seeks to soften an unpopular tax bill concerning VAT for individual entrepreneurs, which the IMF demands. This is a condition for unlocking more than $8 billion under the financing program.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a selector meeting where he discussed the situation in the regions. He deemed the work of air defense in some regions unsatisfactory and instructed to immediately improve the downing of "Shaheds."
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.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming meetings regarding the end of the war, which are likely to take place in the US. Ukraine is ready for all formats that will bring peace closer.
President Zelenskyy approved new combat operations by the SBU aimed at further weakening the enemy. He also noted the successes of the Ukrainian military in January, who eliminated 30,000 occupiers.
Delegations from the US, Ukraine, and Russia held trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. The parties discussed ending the war, monitoring the ceasefire, and agreed on a prisoner exchange.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During an energy meeting, President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to intensify efforts against Russian reconnaissance drones and to enhance protection against MLRS. The difficult heating situation in Kyiv and work on a warm package program were also discussed.
The NATO Secretary General visited the Chernihiv region, where he spoke with residents affected by Russian attacks. He visited the basement of a school in Yahidne, where Russian occupiers held civilians in 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders. Tusk also honored the memory of Polish victims in Bykivnia.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has lost 55,000 soldiers in the war against Russia. A large number of people are still considered missing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes for peace to be achieved in less than a year. He emphasized that defeat in the war would mean the loss of Ukraine's independence.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia would need two years and 800,000 fallen soldiers to seize Donbas. He noted that freezing the war along the front line would be a concession from Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia involved over 122 vessels managed by European owners in oil trade in 2025. He emphasized the need for more active European opposition to the Russian tanker fleet.
