The sale of LUKOIL International GmbH for $22 billion and the loss of Gazprom Germania by Gazprom indicate the degradation of Russia's international business. Sberbank and VTB also lost their European assets.
Due to frozen ports and railway tracks in Poland, Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of Arctic diesel. This is causing queues at gas stations, despite the resumption of supplies.
In Poland, a freight train carrying diesel fuel derailed overnight. The probable cause was severe frosts and a breakdown of the contact network.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled military aircraft on the night of February 3. This was a response to a large-scale combined attack by Russian strategic aviation on targets in Ukraine.
The Polish Military Gendarmerie has completed the inspection of a drone that fell at a military unit in Przasnysz. It turned out to be an ordinary toy that poses no security threat. Law enforcement officers are identifying the owner.
In Kyiv, 63 teams are working on restoring power grids, and over 220 teams are restoring heat supply. NJSC "Naftogaz" is ready to provide another 40 teams of specialists.
In January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 20 meetings and 14 telephone conversations, visiting France, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Lithuania. Following these contacts, Ukraine received NASAMS air defense missiles from Norway, the 31st package of military aid from Finland, and significant energy support from other partners.
ISW analysts claim that Russia has de facto annexed Belarus. Russia is using Belarus to invade Polish and Lithuanian airspace as part of its "zero-phase" efforts to create informational and psychological conditions for preparing for a potential war with NATO.
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is moving the headquarters of her "Free Belarus" party from Vilnius to Warsaw due to security threats. Some staff will remain in Vilnius, while Poland "supports the aspirations of Belarusians for democracy."
Ukraine and Poland discussed the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft and deepening defense cooperation. Poland had already transferred such fighters in 2023.
Spanish EF-18Ms intercepted Russian Su-30SMs over the Baltic Sea. The Russian aircraft were flying without flight plans and with transponders turned off; one of them was fully armed.
Poland reported airspace violations by "objects from Belarus" on January 28. The military monitored the flight but found no threat.
Norway will purchase South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS for $2 billion. This will strengthen defense in the Arctic regions and deter Russian aggression.
The Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs debunked Russian fake news about Ukrainians reselling Polish generators, calling it disinformation. The ministry emphasized that the aid is controlled and intended for civilians.
China provides Russia with machine tools and electronic components for the creation of nuclear hypersonic missiles, which are produced at the Votkinsk Plant. This allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and accelerate arms production.
From February 1, 2026, Ukrainian refugees in Poland must reapply for the "800+" benefit. To do this, they must meet professional activity requirements and provide additional data.
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki criticized Donald Trump's threats to cut support for Iraq if he returns to power. Trump stated that Maliki would be a "very bad choice," adding that the country descended into chaos when he was in power.
Elon Musk reacted to the call of Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to prevent Russians from using Starlink, calling him a "drooling imbecile. " Musk stated that Sikorski does not realize that Starlink is the basis of Ukraine's military communication.
Kyiv faces unstable electricity supply and risks to heating; critical facilities operate on generators, but residential areas are not guaranteed. The city receives assistance from international partners, but problems with infrastructure and winter preparations remain.
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on a phased increase in gas import capacity starting from February 2026. By the end of April, capacity will increase to 18.4 million cubic meters per day.
Ten Russian postal services, cooperating with operators from Germany and France, are part of a network through which sanctioned goods enter Russia. This was confirmed by Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the President of Ukraine's authorized representative for sanctions policy. Foreign components manufactured in 2024-2026 have been found in Russian Kh-101 missiles.
A powerful winter storm brought record precipitation and extreme temperature drops to Northern and Eastern Europe. Forecasters predict severe frosts over the next two weeks, which will create a critical load on energy systems.
The Ukrainian fish market is adapting to war, blackouts, and more expensive logistics. Consumption has not fallen, but some types of fish may become more expensive.
The State Border Guard Service announced the resumption of database operations at Polish checkpoints. A technical failure had occurred earlier.
A technical database failure occurred at Polish checkpoints with Lviv and Volyn regions. Specialists are working to eliminate the problems; trains will be processed more slowly.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the peace plan for Ukraine envisages its accession to the European Union on January 1, 2027. However, he noted that some EU member states, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, would not agree to this.
President Zelenskyy met with the presidents of Lithuania and Poland in Vilnius. Energy support, strengthening air defense, Ukraine's accession to the EU, and diplomatic work were discussed.
Germany is facing cold weather and polluted air from Eastern Europe. A meteorologist predicts further pollution due to winds from the east and southeast.
In 2026, Ukraine ranked 20th in the global military power rating among 145 countries, according to Global Firepower. The rating takes into account over 60 indicators, including army size and economic potential.
Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure, other infrastructure, and residential buildings, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. Zelenskyy reported over 1,700 drones, 1,380 aerial bombs, and 69 missiles in a week.
