EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the people who booed US Vice President J. D. Vance at the Winter Olympics showed "European pride." This occurred after a series of critical remarks about Europe from American officials.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. He has vowed to continue fighting to prevent the populist Reform party from coming to power.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible without taking into account Russia's security interests. He called this a key factor in ending hostilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Minister of Defense regarding army provision. The predictable and sufficient supply of drones and other equipment was discussed.
Heat supply has been restored in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. However, as of the morning of February 8, 1126 buildings in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remained without heat.
Ukraine and France have agreed on joint arms production in both countries. This paves the way for large-scale projects in the defense industry.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
Algeria has initiated the procedure to terminate its air service agreement with the UAE, which has been in effect since 2013. This move is a consequence of a prolonged diplomatic crisis and accusations of UAE interference in Algeria's internal affairs.
Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt stated that Nuuk's key demands regarding sovereignty and investment in negotiations with the US have not yet been met.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense and the supply of modern fighter jets. The meeting focused on bolstering the energy system and expanding the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.
The European Commission spokesperson stated that contacts with Putin are possible under certain conditions, but there are currently no signals of Russia's readiness for peace. She also confirmed the absence of a common EU position on resuming interaction with the Kremlin but noted a change in the attitude of some member states.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials have begun in Oman. The negotiating team is led by Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Trump's special envoy Witkoff.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the US will continue to sell weapons to NATO allies for Ukraine until a peace agreement is concluded. This is necessary for self-defense and to prevent the country from being seized.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
Diana Davityan, spokesperson for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, announced the conclusion of negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the continuation of negotiations that began in Abu Dhabi. Additional progress is expected in the coming weeks.
The second day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi has begun. Trilateral consultations, group work, and synchronization of positions continue.
More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states inspected the Darnytsia TPP in Kyiv, which suffered massive attacks from Russia. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized that the TPP is a critical civilian infrastructure object.
On February 24, the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaders and ministers of foreign states will arrive in Kyiv. On the same day, the UN Security Council will hold a special meeting.
At the two-day peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine seeks to understand the real intentions of the Russians and Americans. The discussions focus on military-political and humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges.
Ukraine considers self-sufficiency as a "Plan B" for security guarantees, as it cannot fully rely on the promises of its allies. The country aims to create a powerful army and develop its own defense production.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks with the US and Russia. Among those present is Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appealed to the Lithuanian government to restore transport links, emphasizing that isolation plays into the hands of the Lukashenka regime. She noted that closing borders harms ordinary citizens, not representatives of the regime.
US President's special envoy Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Abu Dhabi for talks with Russia and Ukraine. The talks aim to promote peace.
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.
The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, detailing his connections with influential figures, including Steve Bannon and Elon Musk. These files have caused political uproar and led to the resignations of high-ranking officials in various countries.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated that his ministry would ignore the President's Office due to a conflict over SMS messages. Macinka refused to apologize for the messages, which the president interpreted as an attempt at blackmail.
Slovak Prime Minister's advisor Miroslav Lajčák resigned after correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein was made public. Robert Fico accepted the resignation, defending Lajčák and criticizing the media.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the US to respect the country's sovereignty after American diplomats met with the "Alberta Prosperity Project" group, which advocates for the region's secession. The separatists are asking the US for a $500 billion line of credit to support the province's independence.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with US Chargé d'Affaires a. i. Julie S. Davis. The parties discussed the supply of American LNG, the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities, and cooperation in nuclear energy.
