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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.
Russia is preparing a large-scale summer offensive in southern and eastern Ukraine
The Russian command's plans for offensive operations in the summer of 2026 indicate the Kremlin's intention to continue the war despite limited resources and significant losses on the front lines.
The US wants to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine in March and hold elections and a referendum
The United States and Ukraine are discussing an ambitious scenario for ending the war as early as spring, but key differences over territory and security guarantees make such a timeline unrealistic.
The EU is seeking new funds for defence following the excitement surrounding SAFE's €150 billion
The European Union has begun discussing where to obtain additional funds for defence after the first SAFE credit programme for €150 billion received more applications than anticipated.
Ukraine received 300 generators from SECI to support regions
Ukraine received 300 generators as part of international aid to strengthen the energy resilience of regions affected by Russian attacks.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck an oil depot in the Saratov region and a number of Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories.
Between 5 and 7 February, Ukrainian defence forces carried out a series of strikes on Russian military targets and temporarily occupied territories, hitting an oil depot, UAV control centres, MLRS and an FPV drone production centre.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina began on 6 February: what you need to know
On Friday, 6 February, the XXV Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy, hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Nearly 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries will take part in the competitions.
The White House is preparing the first meeting of the Peace Council on the reconstruction of Gaza
The White House plans to hold the first meeting of the so-called Peace Council on the Gaza Strip in Washington, during which the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire and the attraction of funding for post-war reconstruction of the region will be discussed.
Zelensky: Europe must be involved in negotiations, exchanges will continue, Russia may seek a pause in the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that France is initiating an alternative dialogue with Russia for the sake of Europe`s participation in the peace process, and the negotiations in Abu Dhabi demonstrated the parties willingness to continue prisoner exchanges without a breakthrough on key issues.
A factory supplying chemical components to the Russian military-industrial complex was attacked in the Tver region.
On the night of 7 February, the Redkinsky Research Plant, which manufactures dual-use and military chemical components and is part of the Russian military-industrial complex supply chain, was attacked in the Tver Region of Russia.
The US proposes an energy truce and a meeting in Miami, Russia remains silent
In Abu Dhabi, the American side once again proposed an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv supported the initiative, but Moscow has not yet responded, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, targeting energy infrastructure as its main objective.
On the night of 7 February, Russia launched a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine using drones and missiles. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the main targets were the power grid, power generation facilities and distribution substations.