Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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.
President Zelenskyy reported on the Ukrainian delegation's briefing regarding the interim results of the trilateral negotiations in the UAE. Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, and David Arakhamia participated in the meeting.
54. 2% of Ukrainians believe that the election campaign has de facto begun. Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads in the presidential rating with 22.3%, and Zaluzhnyi's party tops the party rating.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an anticipated prisoner exchange. This step will allow the prisoners to return home.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleh Luhovskyi as acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Luhovskyi has served as First Deputy Head of the SZR since October 2024.
After the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, negotiations continued in groups, and the Ukrainian delegation is preparing a report for the President. The Russian side was represented at a high military level.
According to a KIIS poll, 61% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while 33% express distrust. The balance of trust-distrust is +28%.
Euroclear announced the transfer of €1. 4 billion to Ukraine's support budget in early 2026. These funds are proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
Another stage of trilateral negotiations has begun in Abu Dhabi, involving Ukraine, the USA, and Russia. After working in separate groups, there will be a joint synchronization of positions.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector particularly brutal and insidious during a conversation with US President Donald Trump. He noted that the temperature had dropped below -20 °C.
US President Donald Trump said that the "energy truce" between Russia and Ukraine lasted from Sunday to Sunday and Putin kept his word.
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.
President Zelenskyy states that Ukraine awaits the US reaction to Russian strikes. Russia responded with a record number of ballistic missiles to America's request to cease attacks.
The District Court in Zamość sentenced Paweł K. to 3.5 years in prison for espionage. He collected information about Rzeszów-Jasionka airport for Russian special services, which could have been used for an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced three levels of security guarantees for Ukraine after the war, so that a new Russian attack would be a "very bad decision. " This includes strengthening the Ukrainian army, a coalition of the willing, and US involvement.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will seek dialogue with Russia at the negotiations on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi, but will not surrender. He emphasized support for de-escalation steps.
President Zelenskyy announced a record Russian missile attack using ballistic missiles. He discussed with NATO Secretary General Rutte the need for prompt delivery of missiles for Patriot systems.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia violated its promise not to shell Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This occurred after the US requested a week-long halt to the strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using a record number of ballistic missiles. He noted that Moscow does not take diplomacy seriously, and the work of the negotiating team will be adjusted.
The second round of talks of the working group on security in Abu Dhabi will take place on February 4-5. The Russian delegation will be led by Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
NATO Secretary General Marco Rutte stated that Russia's economy is suffering significant losses due to increased pressure on its shadow fleet. NATO will continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv. They honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the National Memorial of National Memory.