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.
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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.
Nicolas Forissier, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness of France
France and Ukraine can push forward together this vision for energy in the EU
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.
Zelensky extends sanctions against Firtash and Kozak
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decisions extending sanctions against former oligarch Dmytro Firtash and his close associates, as well as against Taras Kozak, one of the closest allies of former oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, and eight companies linked to him.
Trump discussed ending Russia's war in Ukraine with Modi
US President Donald Trump discussed ending Russia's war against Ukraine during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Peace talks: Ukrainian delegation departs for meetings in UAE
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for a trilateral meeting in the UAE to scale up real solutions for the sake of peace.
Ukraine recognizes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization – Zelensky
Ukraine has recognized Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and will not forget any of the thousands of Iranian-made Shahed drones used to strike Ukrainian cities and villages.
Witkoff to take part in Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will take part in talks with Ukraine and Russia to be held in Abu Dhabi later this week.
Zelensky sets tasks for Ukraine's delegation ahead of UAE talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the framework for discussions and specific tasks for the Ukrainian negotiating team ahead of a new round of trilateral meetings in the United Arab Emirates.
Support for Ukraine to be on agenda of NATO summit in Turkey – Rutte's deputy
Support for Ukraine will be on the agenda of this year's NATO summit, which will take place in Ankara on July 7-8.
Sybiha discusses peace efforts, Abu Dhabi meeting with OSCE leadership
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed with the OSCE Chair, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, and OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu the role of their organization in promoting peace.
Zelensky, von der Leyen discuss support for Ukraine, new sanctions against Russia
On Monday, February 2, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, held a phone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
Europe must demand restrictions on Russia's army and nuclear weapons, Kallas says
Europe should demand concessions from Russia, including limits on military power, the army, and nuclear weapons, as well as accountability "for the crimes that they have committed."
Sybiha on shelling of bus carrying miners: Russia must be punished, accountability is essential for just peace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for Russia to be held accountable for a targeted drone strike on a bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, which killed 15 miners.
Melnyk speaks about his first protest at UN over disagreement with Russian narratives
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, has spoken about his first protest action at the United Nations, which he staged in disagreement with the Russian ambassador's speech during the ceremony commemorating the victims of the Holocaust in the General Assembly Hall.
Zelensky announces significant foreign policy activity in February
Ukraine will intensify its activities in the foreign policy arena in February. Contacts and meetings will begin tomorrow.
01 February 2026
Case materials reveal Epstein's link with Putin providing compromising information on prominent figures
Published emails related to the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein indicate his contacts with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region shows that Russia bears responsibility for escalation, Zelensky says
Today's strike by the Russian army on a bus in Dnipropetrovsk Region is a demonstrative crime that once again shows that Russia is responsible for the escalation.
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.
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.