Russians face growing difficulties accessing high-speed internet – intelligence
Access to high-speed internet is becoming an increasingly acute problem for the population of the Russian Federation.
Society and Culture
Partners deliver dozens of generators to communities in Kherson region
Ukraine's southern Kherson region has received 34 generators from international partners, which have been distributed among ten communities.
Finland allocates €3M to support UN Women in Ukraine initiative
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to provide €3 million in support of the UN Women in Ukraine program over 2026–2028.
German charity Ukraine-Hilfe sends over €10M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The German charitable organization Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin e.V. has directed more than €10 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since February 2022.
08 February 2026
Ukrainian 112 service receives over 10.5 million calls since its launch – Ministry of Internal Affairs
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, since its launch, the 112 service has received over 10.5 million calls from citizens.
Zelensky thanks railway workers and rescuers who ensure Ukraine's ability to endure Russian attacks
Zelensky expressed gratitude to railway workers and rescuers whose work enables the country to withstand attacks this winter.
Ukraine must systematically expand its culture westward and shift its message, Ukrainian director says
Ukraine needs a strategy for systematically supporting cultural projects abroad in order to compete with Russia. At the same time, Ukrainian cultural diplomacy in the West should shift its messaging from “resilience” to “freedom as responsibility”.
Renowned Ukrainian conductor Volodymyr Spivak dies in Uzhhorod
Volodymyr Spivak, a People’s Artist of Ukraine, renowned conductor, and Head of the Academic Wind Orchestra of the Zakarpattia Regional Philharmonic, died in Uzhhorod.
Ukrainian documentary ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ wins DGA award
The film “2000 Meters to Andriivka” by Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov has won the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award in the category Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary.
Kyiv returns to temporary power outage schedules
Kyiv is returning to temporary power outage schedules.
Ukraine receives 300 generators as part of support from SECI
Ukraine received 300 generators as part of assistance from the Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI).
07 February 2026
Singer Lelѐka to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna
Singer Lelѐka, who received a perfect 10 points from both the jury and viewers, will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.
Kyiv facing severe cold and power shortages in coming days, Mayor Klitschko warns
The next few days will be very challenging for Kyiv due to the situation in the energy sector and severe cold.
Ukrainian rescuer killed battling massive fire after Russian attack in Kyiv region
On Saturday, February 7, a 30-year-old rescuer of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Mykhailo Protsenko, was killed while eliminating the consequences of a Russian attack in the town of Yahotyn, Kyiv region.
Prosecutor General's Office issues a notice of suspicion on Yunarmiya movement for militarization of Ukrainian children
The Prosecutor General's Office served a note of suspicion on the curators of the All-Russian Children's and Youth Military-Patriotic Movement "Yunarmiya" for the militarization of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
06 February 2026
Ukraine chairs UN Commission for Social Development for first time
For the first time, Ukraine is chairing the Commission for Social Development, the UN’s central platform for shaping global policies on poverty reduction, employment, and equality.
Ukrinform National Ranking “Infoboom–Classical Music 2025” announces winners
The National News Agency of Ukraine, Ukrinform, has hosted the ceremony announcing the winners of the 2nd Ukrinform National Ranking “Infoboom–Classical Music 2025”.
Kyiv receives 177 generators from EU
Kyiv has received 177 generators from the European Union.
05 February 2026
Freed Marine Kurtmallayev spent more than two years in solitary confinement
As part of a prisoner exchange in the 157-for-157 format, Ukraine managed to bring home Marine Ruslan Kurtmallayev, a Crimean Tatar.
SBU releases exclusive footage from today's prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive footage showing the return home of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity as part of the exchange on Thursday, February 5.
Kremlin plans to establish total control over IT sector – intelligence
Russian authorities plan to expand state oversight of the digital environment, including artificial intelligence technologies.
France delivers first batch of 30 generators to Kyiv
The Support Center of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has handed over the first batch of 30 generators to Kyiv’s municipal enterprise Kyivteploenergo as part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Grant competitions launched in Ukraine to support youth initiatives
The Ukrainian Youth Fund is launching new state grant competitions aimed at supporting youth initiatives and organizations involved in youth work.
04 February 2026
Zelensky: We expect prisoner exchange in near future
Following trilateral meetings in the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine expects a prisoner exchange with Russia in the near future, with talks set to continue tomorrow.
Ambassadors, foreign delegates visit Kyiv’s Darnytska TPP damaged by Russian attacks
More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign countries and international organizations visited the Darnytska Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Kyiv, which has suffered heavy attacks from Russia.
03 February 2026
Zelensky, Svyrydenko discuss new programs to support Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 17.8 million Ukrainians have used the government's winter support, and there will be new assistance programs in the future.
Over 130 Ukrainian service members undergoing rehabilitation in Netherlands
More than 130 Ukrainian service members are currently in the Netherlands, where they have been sent for rehabilitation or treatment in coordination with Ukraine's Ministry of Health.
02 February 2026
About 200 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating
Approximately 200 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, most of them on the right bank.
Kyiv and surrounding region switch to emergency power cuts
Emergency power cuts are being implemented in Kyiv and the surrounding region.