Zelensky: I hope peace can be achieved in less than year
Volodymyr Zelensky expects that peace in the war against Russia can be achieved in less than a year, and that this will be done through diplomatic means.
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05 February 2026
Stubb says US' ideology contradicts European values
Europe and Finland must acknowledge that the United States is changing and that the ideology of the U.S. administration underpinning its foreign policy "conflicts with our own values."
04 February 2026
Mathernova to Zakharova: Nothing funny about using winter as weapon of mass destruction
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova has responded to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova who criticized the diplomat over a photo she posted from her bathroom during another massive Russian attack on Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on Europe to block Russia's tanker fleet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that efforts must be stepped up to counter Russia's tanker fleet, which is fueling the war against Ukraine and operating under European jurisdictions.
List of unresolved issues between Ukraine and Russia substantially diminishes – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that the list of unresolved issues that existed between Ukraine and Russia has been significantly reduced over the past year.
Trump discusses Russian war in Ukraine with Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump said that during today's phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, he discussed, among other things, the Russia–Ukraine war.
Zelensky appoints Luhovskyi as acting head of Foreign Intelligence Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleh Luhovskyi as the temporary acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Peace talks in Abu Dhabi conclude for today
The round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia that was scheduled for today has concluded.
January support for Ukraine: Air defense reinforced, energy secured
Throughout January, international partners supplied Ukraine with essential means to counter Russian strikes, as well as humanitarian assistance to support the energy sector.
Zelensky invited to Munich Security Conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with a Ukrainian delegation, has been invited to the Munich Security Conference.
MFA has no information on alleged US blocking of energy aid to Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no information about the alleged blocking of U.S. energy assistance to Ukraine and notes that work with partners to mobilize support is ongoing.
Ukrainian ambassador, UK foreign secretary discuss security, energy support for Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the protection of Ukrainian energy infrastructure with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Another round of trilateral talks begins in Abu Dhabi – Umerov
Another round of trilateral meetings involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia has begun in the United Arab Emirates.
New round of talks between Ukraine, US, and Russia to take place today in Abu Dhabi
A new round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is scheduled to take place today, February 4, in Abu Dhabi, just one day after a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine.
EU’s first €10 million for Special Tribunal marks real step toward justice – Ambassador Kostin
The allocation by the European Union of the first €10 million for the establishment of the Special Tribunal Advance Team is a concrete step toward justice and a signal that words about the inevitability of punishment are being translated into action.
Ukraine support remains cross-party priority in Netherlands, Ambassador says
The formation of a minority government in the Netherlands does not mean a weakening of foreign policy, including a reduction in support for Ukraine, as this support remains a matter of broad cross-party consensus.
Starmer, Trump hold call, discuss Russian shelling of Ukraine during severe frost
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid a sharp drop in temperatures.
03 February 2026
White House says Trump 'unsurprised' by Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv
White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt has said that President Donald Trump was "unsurprised" by Russia's massive missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on the night of Tuesday, February 3.
Ukrainian, UK, German defense ministers, NATO chief agree on priorities ahead of UDCG meeting
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, UK Defense Secretary John Healey, and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during which the parties agreed on priorities for supporting Ukraine ahead of the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
Zelensky says Ukraine expect US response to Russia's strikes on energy infrastructure
Ukraine is awaiting a response from the United States to the strikes Russia carried out against Ukraine despite agreements to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
Senator Graham urges Trump to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles after Russia's massive strike
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called on the U.S. President Donald Trump to begin transferring Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine following Russia's overnight massive bombardment, saying that Washington's current pressure on Moscow is not working.
France's new special envoy for reconstruction to visit Ukraine soon
In the coming weeks, Ukraine will be visited by France's new Special Envoy for Assistance and Reconstruction of Ukraine, Muriel Lacoue-Labarthe.
Ukraine initiates amendments to IAEA Statute – Sybiha
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has instructed the Permanent Mission in Vienna to submit Ukraine's proposals to the IAEA Secretariat regarding amendments to the organization's Statute and to circulate them among member states.
Russians ignore Trump's request for energy truce and strike with doubled force, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians ignored the US request and broke the energy truce. He stressed that the enemy had been gathering strength for a strike over the past few days.
Rutte says Russian attacks show Kremlin is not serious about peace
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during his address to the Verkhovna Rada that, despite diplomatic efforts by the United States and Ukraine to end the war, Russia continues to carry out attacks on Ukrainian cities, demonstrating that the Kremlin is not serious about pursuing peace.
Zelensky, Rutte honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers at Independence Square
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at Independence Square in Kyiv.
NATO secretary general arrives in Kyiv, addresses parliament
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv and addressed the Verkhovna Rada during his visit.
US-Iran talks can happen in Ankara this week – media
Active diplomatic efforts are underway, mediated by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, to organize talks in Ankara this week between representatives of the United States and Iran.
Britain withdraws accreditation of Russian diplomat
The United Kingdom is withdrawing the accreditation of one of Russia's diplomats in response to Moscow's decision to expel a British diplomat from Russia.
02 February 2026
Zelensky invites OSCE to join International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky informed OSCE representatives about Russia's massive attacks on Ukrainian territory and discussed possible formats of cooperation.