Ukraine
Ukrainian Olympic fencing champion Olga Kharlan is pregnant for the first time. She announced this on social media with her fiancé, Italian fencer Luigi Samele.
In Ukraine, the number of heating points and special services personnel involved will increase to support residents of affected cities. In Kyiv, 118 State Emergency Service heating tents are operating, with an additional 79 points being prepared.
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 idea of forced mobilization of 100,000 foreigners in Ukraine has no basis at the level of state policy and contradicts the Constitution. Fedir Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, stated that such initiatives have not been considered.
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.
Ukraine's public debt reached UAH 9 trillion, or USD 213 billion, in 2025, increasing by 29. 5% over the year. This accounts for 98.4% of the projected GDP, while the average maturity period doubled and the cost decreased.
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 Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine has received millions of euros through the PURL mechanism. Since summer, NATO has provided 75% of all missiles for the front and 90% for air defense.
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.
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.
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.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by the enemy, energy facilities in a number of regions were damaged. Due to bad weather, 68 settlements in three regions were de-energized.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the allies' goal is to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine with real security guarantees. The US, Europe, and Canada are ready to provide Ukraine with security assurances and guarantees.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine remains at the center of the Alliance's security policy. Support for the Armed Forces continues daily, despite Russia's attempts to destroy the country.
Serhiy Karabuta, elected as a People's Deputy from "Servant of the People," took the oath in the Verkhovna Rada. He officially began his work as a parliamentarian.
The National Preserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" is temporarily closed to visitors due to deteriorating weather and a critical drop in temperature. This decision was made to protect cultural heritage sites, as well as the health of visitors and staff.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning. He will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Today's massive Russian strike on Ukraine is a typical reaction to peace initiatives, said Fedir Venislavskyi. Russia is trying to impose unacceptable conditions, particularly regarding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas.
On February 3, a Russian strike cut off power to more than 12,000 consumers in the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop a defense plan with the participation of the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the NBU.
Ukraine has agreed on a multi-level plan to ensure a ceasefire with Russia, which provides for a response within 24 hours to violations. In the event of continued hostilities, a coalition of the willing will be engaged, and in the event of a large-scale attack, a coordinated military response with US support.
Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky announced that Ukraine has officially informed Israel about the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called this decision an important diplomatic and moral step.
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Great Britain will increase pressure on Russia and accelerate support for Ukraine.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine with 71 missiles and 450 drones. 38 missiles, including all 4 'Zircon' type missiles, and 412 drones were neutralized.
Russian troops damaged the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This is a monument of science and technology of local significance, noted Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna.
Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy facilities, using over 70 missiles and 450 attack drones. The attack affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, injuring nine people.
Over the past day, 167 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers launched 86 air strikes, dropping 219 guided aerial bombs and using 7737 kamikaze drones.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on apartment buildings, CHPPs, and TPPs in 8 regions of Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of families were left without heat during 25-degree frosts.
Since January, a single electronic address for appeals to the military ombudsman has been operating in Ukraine. Servicemen and their families can submit complaints by email or through the website.
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.