Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

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Opposition leader Guanipa detained again in Venezuela after release from prison
Politics
Opposition leader Guanipa detained again in Venezuela after release from prison

A new scandal is unfolding in Venezuela over political repression after the re-arrest of a key opposition figure who had been released from prison the day before.

Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for Mandelson's appointment
Politics
Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for Mandelson's appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging the mistake of appointing Peter Mandelson to a high government position despite his hidden ties to the financier.

Ukraine received backup power equipment with a capacity of over 145 MW from international partners
Economy
Ukraine received backup power equipment with a capacity of over 145 MW from international partners

Over the past week, international partners have provided Ukraine with a large shipment of energy equipment to support communities and critical infrastructure amid a damaged power grid.

Trump has changed the rules for selling US weapons: countries with higher defence spending will be given priority
Politics
Trump has changed the rules for selling US weapons: countries with higher defence spending will be given priority

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that changes the approach to foreign military sales and effectively puts those partners who invest more in their own defence and play a key role in regional security at the forefront.

US Republicans fear losing Senate in November elections
Politics
US Republicans fear losing Senate in November elections

The leadership of the US Republican Party is increasingly concerned about the midterm elections, as internal polls increasingly indicate a real threat of losing not only the House of Representatives but also control of the Senate.

The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have attracted nearly $691 million in grants for Ukraine's budget
Politics
The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have attracted nearly $691 million in grants for Ukraine's budget

Ukraine will receive nearly $691 million in grant funding from Japan and Canada to cover key budget expenditures and social payments.

Canada to transfer AIM missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defence
Politics
Canada to transfer AIM missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defence

Canada has begun transferring AIM missiles to Ukraine, which are intended to strengthen the air defence system and improve protection against cruise missiles.

Indirect talks between the US and Iran on the nuclear programme have begun in Oman amid threats of escalation
Politics
Indirect talks between the US and Iran on the nuclear programme have begun in Oman amid threats of escalation

In Muscat, the parties began talks amid growing tensions and mutual demands, with Washington calling for Tehran to have zero nuclear capability and Iran insisting on protecting its sovereignty.

Svyrydenko and Tusk discussed military aid, energy and preparations for Ukraine's recovery
Politics
Svyrydenko and Tusk discussed military aid, energy and preparations for Ukraine's recovery

During a meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the continuation of military support, the protection of energy infrastructure, and the deepening of economic cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassadors and representatives of international organisations were shown the consequences of Russian strikes on the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv.
War
Ambassadors and representatives of international organisations were shown the consequences of Russian strikes on the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv.

More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states visited the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant to see with their own eyes the destruction of a civilian energy facility that Russia attacked during a period of severe frosts, when heat is a matter of survival for hundreds of thousands of people.

Russia attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with drones overnight: there is destruction and casualties
Society
Russia attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with drones overnight: there is destruction and casualties

On the night of 5 February, Russian drones attacked Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Fires, damage to residential and office buildings, cars and injuries among the civilian population were reported.

Ukraine, the United States and Russia have begun a new round of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi
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Ukraine, the United States and Russia have begun a new round of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Consultations began on 4 February in the UAE following Russia's massive attack on Ukraine. Negotiations are taking place in several stages with the involvement of working groups and final synchronisation of positions.

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