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Russia`s banking system has lost stability: intelligence reports the onset of a systemic crisis
The financial performance of Russian banks deteriorated sharply in 2025 amid tight monetary policy and rising non-performing loans. Even analysts close to the Kremlin acknowledge that the apparent stability is sustained only by state support and regulatory easing.
Over 50,000 energy and heating engineers are working to restore Ukraine`s power grid, says Shmyhal
More than 50,000 specialists are involved in the repair and restoration of energy facilities across the country. The government has also increased electricity imports from Europe, allocated billions of hryvnias to protect infrastructure and purchase generators, and is launching programmes to support communities, businesses and households.
In Belgorod, after night-time shelling, part of the city was left without electricity, water and heating.
On the night of Friday, 6 February, Belgorod reported serious damage to its energy infrastructure. Local authorities reported interruptions in electricity, heat and water supply, as well as ongoing repair work.
The IRGC detained two tankers in the Persian Gulf on suspicion of fuel smuggling.
The Iranian Navy has announced the detention of two foreign tankers in the strategic Persian Gulf region. According to Tehran, the vessels were carrying more than a million litres of contraband fuel, and the crew members have already been handed over to law enforcement agencies.
The US announced the destruction of a drug traffickers vessel in the Pacific Ocean: two dead
The US military reported striking a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean that, according to intelligence reports, was travelling along known drug trafficking routes and was involved in drug smuggling operations.
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.
Storm Leonardo caused flooding in Spain and Portugal: there are fatalities and mass evacuations
A powerful storm named Leonardo swept across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing record rainfall, flooding and landslides. At least one person died in Portugal, while in Spain thousands of residents were forced to leave their homes and transport links were partially paralysed.
Estonia to close night traffic at two border crossing points with Russia for three months
From 24 February, Estonia will temporarily suspend night-time car traffic through the Luhamaa and Koidula border crossing points due to security risks and a sharp drop in passenger traffic. The authorities explain the decision by the need to redirect resources to strengthen border security.
Zelensky: New round of peace talks may be held in the US
After two days of meetings in the UAE, Ukraine is preparing for the next round of talks with the US and Russia, which are likely to take place in America. The president stressed that Kyiv is ready for all working formats, but the fundamental condition remains that Russia should not receive any reward for its aggression.
The US and Russia are close to an informal extension of the START III nuclear treaty
Washington and Moscow are engaged in intensive negotiations on compliance with the terms of the START III treaty after its expiry, considering a temporary format without legal extension and with the prospect of a new agreement.
Mechanisms for a ceasefire and monitoring the cessation of hostilities were discussed in Abu Dhabi
During the second trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, the parties focused on ways to implement a ceasefire, monitor the silence and agreed on the first exchange of prisoners of war in five months.
Poland is ready to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for drones and is preparing new military aid packages
Warsaw announced its readiness to immediately transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to Kyiv in exchange for Ukrainian drones, and also confirmed the preparation of further military aid packages and the launch of joint arms production.