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Sculptor Jacques Tillie will once again mock Putin and Trump at a carnival in Germany
The renowned German artist is convinced that humour remains an effective weapon against authoritarianism, even when satire is threatened with criminal prosecution.
More than 1,400 buildings in Kyiv are without heating, and the government is expanding its support programme.
Following further attacks on energy infrastructure, the most acute situation with heat supply remains in the capital, where the state is stepping up targeted assistance to residents.
Kyiv and Kharkiv received the first cogeneration units from the state energy reserve
The state has begun to fill its reserve of mobile energy equipment, directing the first deliveries to the regions with the greatest need.
Kyiv received the first batch of generators from the EU to support heat supply
The capital received 177 generators from the European Union's rescEU civil protection reserve, which are planned to be used to power individual heating points in residential buildings.
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.
Residents of the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv received humanitarian aid after a Russian missile strike
The most vulnerable residents of the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv received humanitarian aid after a Russian missile attack on 3 February left some homes without heating.
Russia attacked Ukraine more than 3,000 times with air strikes in one week
In just one week, Russia carried out massive attacks on Ukraine, using thousands of drones, aerial bombs and missiles to strike energy facilities, logistics centres and residential areas.
After a massive attack by the Russian Federation, Kyiv has electricity for only a few hours a day
Following another Russian attack on energy infrastructure, the electricity supply situation in Ukraine remains critical, with power only being available for short periods in the capital.
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 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.
Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector: DTEK thermal power plants and substations have been damaged, and emergency power cuts are in effect.
On 7 February, Russian troops carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing serious damage to DTEK's thermal power plants, substations and power lines, which led to emergency power cuts across the country.
Massive attack by Russia on energy sector: Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts
On the night of 7 February, Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Emergency power cuts were introduced in many regions.
