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Sunday, 22 February 2026, 01:46
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken an unconventional step for American diplomacy by involving military commanders in talks on Iran and Russia's war, according to media reports.
07 February 2026
Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has strongly criticized Russia for its deliberate strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s partners and media must act immediately “to stop nuclear terrorists in Moscow,” as Russia has recently intensified attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear energy system, creating a direct risk of a nuclear incident.
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with members of the Senate Ukraine Caucus to discuss sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting the shadow fleet.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin the reinforcement of Ukraine’s air defense and the supply of Mirage and Rafale fighter jets.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reviewed a report from the negotiating team following meetings with the U.S. and Russian sides.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is bluffing about an energy ceasefire while continuing to terrorize Ukrainians by using the cold as a weapon.
The U.S. side is insisting on an accelerated timeline for reaching peace agreements between Ukraine and Russia and is also considering the possibility of organizing a nationwide referendum in Ukraine within the coming months.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that US representatives in Abu Dhabi have again proposed an energy truce. Ukraine has agreed, but Russia has not yet given its consent.
The deployment of Turkish F-16 fighter jets to intercept Russian drones sent a clear signal to the Kremlin that Turkish airspace is not a “grey zone.”
06 February 2026
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke about Russia’s systematic war crimes at the 20th Ukrainian Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
On Saturday, February 7, a meeting will take place with the Ukrainian delegation to discuss sensitive aspects of the negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Talks with European partners are also planned.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks in Washington with Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham and Senator Richard Blumenthal on instruments that could change the course of the war.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk held a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, during which they discussed support for Ukraine and the role of parliaments in the peace process.
Germany's Ambassador to Ukraine, Heiko Thoms, believes that the date for Ukraine's accession to the EU requires an honest assessment of reality: despite full support from partners, the process will take considerable time due to the scale of the necessary reforms and the implementation of EU law.
Estonia has imposed a ban on entry into the Schengen Area for another 1,073 individuals who fought on Russia's side against Ukraine.
On Friday, February 6, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine.
While war continues in Europe, restrictions against Russia and Belarus for violating the Olympic Charter should remain in place.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys expressed hope that the upcoming 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia will be ambitious.
Russia's temporary occupation of Crimea in 2014 clearly demonstrated how critically important it is for Turkey to preserve Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement on extending the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the Chernihiv region as part of his trip to Ukraine.
05 February 2026
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and her Polish counterpart Donald Tusk discussed joint efforts by Ukraine and Poland to counter the challenges posed by Russia’s full-scale invasion. A key focus of the meeting was the continuation of military assistance to counter Russia’s terrorist attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine and Israel have agreed to launch a strategic dialogue on security issues in the near future and to deepen political cooperation.
Further meetings of the negotiating teams of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are planned in the near future. They are likely to take place in the United States.
During the second round of trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates, delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia spent two days discussing unresolved issues in detail, including methods for implementing a ceasefire and monitoring the cessation of hostilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the Russian-Ukrainian war could be resolved in the near future.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed bolstering Ukraine's air defense and protecting critical infrastructure.
Ankara has the potential to lead an initiative to conduct aerial patrols over the Black Sea to protect ports and commercial shipping.