War
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.
Ukrainian demining operators have identified critical needs in terms of equipment and funding
A survey of 19 Ukrainian mine action operators revealed an acute shortage of demining equipment, transport and unmanned aerial vehicles. The results of the study were presented in Kyiv during a specialised workshop attended by international partners.
The US has urged Americans to leave Iran immediately ahead of planned talks in Oman
The virtual US embassy in Tehran warned of the risks of interrogation and detention and advised leaving the country by land via Armenia or Turkey. The statement appeared on 6 February, the day Washington and Tehran are due to discuss the nuclear programme and missiles in Oman.
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.
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.
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.
Vence: Trump clearly stated that Putin had no right to attack Ukraine
US Vice President Jay D. Vance emphasised that Donald Trump directly recognises the illegality of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, while the US administration allows for selective cooperation with Moscow on certain issues.
Abu Dhabi agrees to exchange 314 prisoners: the first in five months
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi yielded concrete humanitarian results. The parties agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, the first such step in five months.
The ATESH guerrilla group claimed responsibility for sabotage against military infrastructure in the St. Petersburg area.
In Saint Petersburg, a telecommunications network element was damaged in an area where Russian military and defence facilities are concentrated. Partisans claim that the disruption to communications affected the management and coordination of security forces.
Defence and energy: what support did Ukraine receive from international partners in January
In January, amid massive Russian shelling and severe frosts, Ukraine received missiles for air defence systems, generators and hundreds of millions of euros and dollars from its partners for energy restoration and humanitarian needs.
