Category: World

Delegations of america, Ukraine and Russia have mentioned remaining unresolved points on 4-5 February, together with strategies for implementing ceasefire and monitoring cessation of hostilities.

Supply: a communiqué on outcomes of talks printed by Ukrainian delegation member Rustem Umierov, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: It’s famous that discussions have been constructive in nature and targeted on methods of making situations to attain lasting peace.

Delegations reached an settlement beneath which the Russian Federation and Ukraine carried out mutual launch of 157 prisoners of conflict every. That is the primary alternate within the final 5 months.

Communiqué additionally says that over two days delegations held broad discussions of remaining unresolved points, together with strategies for implementing ceasefire and monitoring cessation of hostilities.

Delegations agreed to tell their respective capitals and proceed trilateral negotiations over the approaching weeks. They expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for organising talks.

It’s individually added that Ukraine is grateful to US President Donald Trump for his management in advancing efforts geared toward ending conflict.

Background:

• The trilateral talks within the United Arab Emirates are going down within the wake of a large-scale Russian strike on Ukraine. Following the newest assault, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned on Tuesday that the work of the Ukrainian negotiating group could be "adjusted".
• In the meantime, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio famous good and unhealthy information relating to the brand new spherical of talks.

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The Darnytsia mixed warmth and energy (CHP) plant in Kyiv sustained essential injury in Russia's 3 February assault, and it’ll take at the least two months to restore its programs and gear, supplied there aren’t any additional devastating Russian strikes.

Supply: Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv

Quote: "This CHP plant equipped warmth to a number of the condominium buildings within the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts – greater than 1,100 multi-storey residential buildings. The water was drained from the heating programs in these buildings on the morning of three February to forestall it from freezing."

Particulars: Klitschko mentioned the town has rolled out extra heating help factors in faculties in neighbourhoods the place properties have been left with out heating. There are actually 5 extra factors related to cell boiler homes within the Darnytskyi district the place folks can spend time, day or evening, and 4 extra within the Dniprovskyi district, along with people who had been beforehand obtainable.

The State Emergency Service can be organising 36 extra heating factors within the Darnytskyi district and 27 within the Dniprovskyi district.

Background:

• On the evening of 2-3 February, Russia carried out its heaviest strike on Ukraine's vitality sector because the begin of the yr.
• The Russian assault brought about extreme injury to an infrastructure facility that equipped warmth to greater than 1,100 residential buildings in Kyiv's Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, leaving them with out heating.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that the negotiating delegations of Ukraine, america and Russia in Abu Dhabi agreed that their subsequent assembly will happen quickly.

Supply: Zelenskyy at a joint press convention with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv, as quoted by Ukrinform

Particulars: Whereas responding to a query in regards to the outcomes of the newest spherical of talks, Zelenskyy mentioned: "If an air-raid warning is in impact now [at that moment the all-clear was given – ed.], it reveals that no settlement has been reached on ending the warfare. I believe that’s clear to all of us."

The president added that the delegations agreed that "there can be a subsequent assembly quickly".

Quote: "As for the character of the dialog and what was mentioned? They talked about every thing. They take into account the data very delicate. They need to come and report back to me intimately. Then I’ll talk with you, understanding the place we stand. The essential factor is that the method is ongoing, although we would like quicker outcomes. If there’s a subsequent assembly, it means there’s a probability to proceed the dialogue, which we actually hope will result in the tip of the warfare."

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Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Particular Envoy, has stated that ongoing diplomatic efforts are delivering outcomes in direction of ending the battle in Ukraine. He has introduced discussions and "further progress" within the coming weeks.

Supply: Steve Witkoff on X (Twitter)

Particulars: Witkoff additionally reported that the perimeters had agreed to alternate POWs. He stated this would be the first alternate in 5 months and that it was achieved because of "detailed and productive" peace talks.

Quote: "Whereas vital work stays, steps like this show that sustained diplomatic engagement is delivering tangible outcomes and advancing efforts to finish the battle in Ukraine.

Discussions will proceed, with further progress anticipated within the coming weeks."

Background:

• On 5 February, the Ukrainian negotiating workforce started the second day of trilateral talks with Russia and america in Abu Dhabi, geared toward settling the battle launched by Russia.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, commenting on the talks in Abu Dhabi on 4 February, stated there was each good and unhealthy information. He stated the excellent news is that the "guidelines of open gadgets" between Ukraine and Russia has been "considerably diminished".
• The Ukrainian delegation was getting ready a report for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the outcomes of the primary day of talks, which concluded on 4 February.
• The Ukrainian delegation in Abu Dhabi consists of Rustem Umierov, Secretary of Nationwide Safety and Defence Council; Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Workplace, and his First Deputy Serhii Kyslytsia; Davyd Arakhamiia, chief of the Servant of the Folks parliamentary faction; Andrii Hnatov, Chief of the Common Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; and President's Workplace adviser Oleksandr Bevz.
• The trilateral talks within the United Arab Emirates come instantly after a large-scale Russian assault on Ukraine. Following the most recent strikes, Zelenskyy introduced that the work of the Ukrainian delegation on the peace talks can be adjusted.

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A Polish Ministry of Defence worker detained on 3 February on suspicion of working for overseas intelligence companies has been remanded in custody for 3 months.

Supply: Onet, a Polish information outlet, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: A courtroom has ordered the momentary detention of the 60-year-old Polish Defence Ministry worker for a interval of three months.

On Tuesday 3 February, the person was detained at his office. He has been charged underneath Article 130.2 of the Polish Penal Code, which considerations "espionage for overseas intelligence companies".

Onet reviews that the detainee, recognized as Włodzimierz P., is suspected of cooperating particularly with Russian and Belarusian intelligence companies.

Poland's navy counterintelligence had been monitoring his actions for a number of months and gathering proof within the case. He now faces a possible sentence starting from eight years to life imprisonment.

Background:

• Additionally on 3 February, it grew to become recognized {that a} resident of the Polish border city of Hrubieszów was sentenced to 3 and a half years in jail for gathering data for Russian intelligence, together with on safety measures on the strategic airport of Rzeszów.
• Lately, Poland additionally issued a warrant for the arrest of a former soldier who had acted in Russia's pursuits.

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Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 183 drones of assorted varieties for the reason that night of 4 February. Ukrainian air defences have managed to destroy 156 drones, however hits have been recorded at 16 places. The assault is ongoing.

Supply: Ukraine's Air Power

Quote: "As of 08:00, [Ukrainian] air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 156 drones.

Hits by ballistic missiles and 22 UAVs have been recorded at 16 places and the autumn of downed aerial property (particles) at 7 places."

Particulars: The missiles had been launched from briefly occupied Crimea, whereas the drones got here from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Oryol, Kursk, Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in addition to from briefly occupied Donetsk. About 110 of the UAVs had been Shahed loitering munitions.

Plane, anti-aircraft missile items, digital warfare property, unmanned methods items and cell hearth teams from Ukraine's defence forces have been concerned in repelling the assault.

As of 08:00, the assault is ongoing, as a number of Russian drones are nonetheless in Ukrainian airspace.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that ending the preventing is Ukraine's foremost precedence and expressed hope that peace might be achieved inside the subsequent yr by energetic diplomatic efforts and negotiations.

Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with French broadcaster France 2

Quote: "I actually hope [that there will be peace in Ukraine in a year]. We are going to do all the things we are able to. That is our precedence. Mine and my crew's. My crew is negotiating proper now. Our precedence is to convey this battle to an finish."

Particulars: Zelenskyy careworn that Russia is making an attempt to current its ultimatums as a seek for compromise whereas persevering with to assault civilians and use chilly climate as a weapon. He mentioned that the extra civilians Russia kills, the additional away the prospect of real agreements turns into.

He underlined {that a} diplomatic path doesn’t imply capitulation or accepting Russian ultimatums, stressing that Moscow's demand that Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donbas is a "purple line".

Zelenskyy famous that even a "freezing" of the road of contact at its present positions could be a "big concession" by Ukraine, however mentioned he stays prepared for dialogue with a view to protect the nation's independence.

He additionally commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to renew dialogue with Russian chief Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian chief mentioned talks are attainable, however solely "with situations", including that strain on Russia stays inadequate and that Putin at the moment makes use of negotiations to humiliate Europe slightly than search peace.

In the identical interview, Zelenskyy mentioned that 55,000 Ukrainian service personnel have been killed over 4 years of full-scale battle, whereas a big variety of defenders are nonetheless thought-about lacking. A yr earlier, in an interview with NBC, he reported greater than 46,000 navy fatalities.

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The European Parliament has scheduled a rare session on 24 February 2026 to honour the braveness of the Ukrainian folks in resisting Russian aggression.

Supply: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on X (Twitter), reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Metsola stated that MEPs would reaffirm their unwavering dedication to a simply and lasting peace and to concrete help for Ukraine.

Quote: "Proud to announce that on 24 February, the European Parliament will convene a rare Plenary session to honour the bravery of the folks of Ukraine."

Background:

• European Council President António Costa is because of go to Kyiv on 24 February on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression in opposition to Ukraine
• European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Kyiv on the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• European Pravda beforehand reported {that a} delegation of European commissioners, together with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, will arrive in Kyiv in February forward of the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia has attacked town of Kryvyi Rih, putting an infrastructure facility on the night of 4 February.

Supply: Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council, on social media

Particulars: Vilkul had reported an assault on town earlier. The impression was confirmed later.

Quote: "The enemy attacked an infrastructure facility. Everybody understands the state of affairs and all providers are engaged on it."

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Russia's Overseas Ministry issued an announcement on 4 February in reference to the truth that the New START nuclear weapons management treaty is because of expire on 5 February.

Supply: European Pravda, citing the assertion by Russia's Ministry of Overseas Affairs

Quote: "Within the present circumstances, we assume that the events to the New START are not sure by any obligations or symmetrical declarations within the context of the Treaty, together with its core provisions, and are in precept free to decide on their subsequent steps."

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