Estonian FM responds to Russian strike on maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia
Continued support for Ukraine and unrelenting pressure on Russia are the only path to peace.
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01 February 2026
Next trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi to take place on February 4 and 5 – Zelensky
The dates of the next trilateral meetings between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi (UAE) have been set for February 4 and 5.
ECHR plans to complete Ukraine-Russia interstate cases by end of 2028
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has said that it aims to review all interstate cases related to Russia's war against Ukraine by the end of 2028, although such proceedings require significant resources and lengthy preparation.
UK and EU to resume defense talks as soon as possible – media
The United Kingdom and the European Union are exploring prospects for new talks on closer cooperation in the field of defense.
Venezuela announces large-scale amnesty for political prisoners
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has announced plans for a broad amnesty for political prisoners.
31 January 2026
Pistorius rules out possibility of US 'kill switch' for F-35 jets
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius considers it unlikely that the United States could remotely disable F-35 fighter jets or stop updating their software, as this would mean a complete collapse of US arms exports.
Ukraine maintains dialogue with US on further meetings – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine expects specific details from the United States regarding further meetings and is counting on meetings next week.
Witkoff calls meetings with Russian special envoy Dmitriev 'productive'
The US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the meetings in Florida with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev were "productive and constructive."
Ukraine, NATO agree on key cooperation priorities – Fedorov
Ukraine and NATO have agreed on key cooperation priorities, including strengthening air defense, developing Patriot, F-16, and HIMARS capabilities, and working together to achieve technological superiority.
German expert: Ukraine shows that, together with partners, Russia can be stopped
Ukraine's resistance to Russian aggression shows that with political will and adequate weaponry, Russia's armed forces can be effectively resisted and stopped.
Europe should focus on strengthening its own defense capabilities, not on watching White House – Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is convinced that Europe should not passively observe the unpredictable actions of the US administration led by Donald Trump, but should instead focus on strengthening its own sovereignty, independence, and defense capacity.
Pistorius sees no signs of Russia's readiness for peace
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius currently sees no signs that Russia is ready for a ceasefire, as evidenced in particular by its terrorist attacks against Ukraine's civilian population.
Russian propaganda spreads fake news about NABU and SAPO activities
Russian propaganda is spreading misinformation about the activities of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.
30 January 2026
Preparatory team for special tribunal on Russian aggression to work in Strasbourg, Netherlands
The preparatory team for the future Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will operate in Strasbourg and the Netherlands.
Ukrainian, Romanian Presidents discuss strengthening joint energy security
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Romania Nicușor Dan discussed joint energy projects aimed at strengthening energy security.
IAEA confirms Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector pose direct nuclear threat - FM Sybiha
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed at an extraordinary meeting of the organization that Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy sector pose a direct nuclear threat.
Germany's Federal Council calls on Russia to end war, withdraw troops from Ukraine
Germany's Federal Council (Bundesrat), which represents the federal states, condemned Russia's war against Ukraine and called on Moscow to immediately cease all attacks and fully withdraw its troops from all parts of Ukraine.
NATO announces date for next UDCG meeting
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format will take place on February 12 at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Putin does not need energy truce; he needs to keep Trump on his toes, says Ohryzko
Former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko believes that Russia does not need a so-called energy truce. However, under the current circumstances, Putin needs something to make sure that Trump gives all his attention to what the Russians are doing and tells him that Russia is on the offensive.
Kremlin confirms Trump's request to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that US President Donald Trump asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to refrain from strikes on Kyiv until February 1, and that Putin allegedly agreed.
Zelensky: Ukraine has no official information about agreements between Trump and Putin in Alaska
The Ukrainian side was not informed of the content of the agreements reached during the Anchorage meeting.
Zelensky: Security guarantees from US should be signed before main peace document
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that security guarantees from the US should be signed before the main peace agreement is concluded.
Ukrainian FM on Russia's request to UN: General Assembly rejects seizure of Crimea and Donetsk region
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded to Russia's attempts to legitimize its occupation of the Donetsk region at the UN.
In response to invitation to Moscow, Zelensky offers meeting with Putin in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready for talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but that Moscow and Minsk cannot serve as venues for the talks.
Zelensky: We are not ready for compromises that lead to violation of territorial integrity
No compromise has yet been reached on the issue of the Donetsk region; the territorial issue must be resolved at the leadership level.
Belgium can no longer rely solely on soft power – Mayor of Mechelen
Belgium is rethinking the threats facing the continent, but time is needed to change the public mindset toward crises.
29 January 2026
Energy truce: Zelensky welcomes Trump’s pledge to help shield Ukrainian cities from winter attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to help Ukraine protect Kyiv and other cities from Russian strikes during the winter cold.
Guterres says limited ceasefire could help protect Ukraine's energy sector from Russian strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has advocated reaching an agreement on a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and ports.
EU sanctions six more Russian propagandists
The Council of the European Union has decided to impose restrictive measures on six additional individuals in response to Russia's continued hybrid activities against the European Union, its member states, and partners.
Trump says Putin agreed not to fire on Kyiv and other cities for a week
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed not to carry out strikes on Ukrainian cities for a week during a period of extreme cold.