Explosions reported in Russia's Belgorod

6:48 AM

US won't rule out using American troops to 'take over' Gaza Strip, Trump says.

In a stunning proposal on Feb. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the United States "will take over" the Gaza Strip, potentially with the help of American troops.

4:24 AM

Over 45,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since start of war, Zelensky says.

Ukraine has lost 45,100 soldiers on the battlefield since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with U.K. journalist Piers Morgan published Feb. 4.

2:46 AM

Putin relaunches Soviet-era Intervision song contest amid Eurovision ban.

Russia has been banned from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

1:27 AM

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy grid could cause nuclear accident, IAEA chief warns.

"A nuclear accident can result from a direct attack on a plant, but also from power supply disruption," Director General Rafael Grossi said during his visit to Kyiv on Feb. 4.

11:43 PM

'He works for Putin' — Zelensky slams Tucker Carlson's pro-Russian commentary.

"Regrettably, this blogger or journalist, whatever he wants to call himself, he fully repeats the words of Putin. ... He works for Putin," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Piers Morgan.

10:50 PM

'I consider him an enemy' — Zelensky says he's ready to sit opposite Putin in peace talks.

"If that is the only setup in which we can bring peace to the citizens of Ukraine and not lose people, definitely, we will go for this setup ... What does it matter, my attitude to him?" Zelensky told U.K. journalist Piers Morgan on Feb. 4.

10:12 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kyiv denies reports that North Korean soldiers have not been seen in Kursk Oblast for weeks

10:00 PM

'Dates and participants being finalized' — Zelensky on upcoming US delegation visit.

Kyiv has indicative dates for the arrival of American officials and is currently working on its arrangement, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.

9:40 PM

Ukraine's strike on Russian command center in Kursk Oblast causes 'significant losses,' General Staff says.

The building was severely damaged, and Moscow suffered significant losses among Russian personnel, the General Staff said.

9:22 PM

Trump & Ukraine

Trump wants Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’ — What critical materials does it actually have?

9:20 PM

Nearly 8,000 North Korean soldiers still fighting in Kursk Oblast, Budanov says.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov denied reports that North Korean soldiers have not been seen on the front line for weeks.

8:52 PM

Ukraine open to mining rare earths in cooperation with partners, Zelensky says.

"We are open to the idea that mineral resources can be developed with our partners who help us protect our land," Volodymyr Zelensky said.

8:20 PM

Russian propaganda

Explainer: Ukraine’s EuroMaidan was not a coup, despite Russian disinfo pushed by Musk

8:13 PM

Italy allocates over $2 million to strengthen Ukraine's energy system.

The project, funded by the Italian government, aims to make Ukraine's energy system "more resilient and decentralized" in accordance with the "Build Back Better" principle.

6:59 PM

Ukraine won't hold elections until Russia's war is over, Ukraine's envoy to US says.

The U.S. hasn't yet discussed with Ukraine the necessity of holding elections by the end of 2025, according to Oksana Markarova.

12:06 PM  (Updated:  February 4, 2025 5:37 pm)

Update: 5 killed, 55 injured in Russian missile strike on Izium in Kharkiv Oblast.

A pregnant woman was among the killed, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

3:54 PM

Opinion

Europe must act on Russian LNG before Trump makes it impossible

3:50 PM

US producers, Saudi Arabia resist Trump's push for increased oil production, WSJ reports.

Trump has repeatedly called for lower oil prices, arguing that reducing Russia's oil revenue would force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.

3:45 PM

Emergency power shutdowns introduced in 8 oblasts due to Russian attacks.

Emergency power shutdowns were introduced in eight Ukrainian oblasts due to higher consumption and Russian attacks on the country's energy system, Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state grid operator, reported on Feb. 4.

3:28 PM

Raiffeisen Bank reports first loss in 9 years after Russian court ruling, Bloomberg reports.

The Austrian lender reported a net loss of 926 million euros ($955 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to provisions in its Russian subsidiary.

3:16 PM

Less than half of Poles support continued military aid to Ukraine, survey shows.

The number of Poles backing continued military assistance to Kyiv dropped from 54% to 49% during 2024, according to a survey by the ARC Rynek i Opinia research group published on Feb. 4.

2:46 PM

Opinion

Ukraine’s robotic army is bringing the fight to Russia

2:33 PM

Yanukovych's son made billions selling coal from occupied Ukrainian territories, media reports.

The company behind the exports, Energoresurs, is registered in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, and has exported nearly half a million tons of coal abroad between 2023 and 2024. According to the investigation, the firm sources coal from suppliers in occupied Donbas and transports it to Turkey by rail and sea.

1:44 PM

'Illegal maneuver' — Democratic lawmakers oppose merging USAID under State Department.

Members of Congress gathered outside USAID headquarters in Washington, condemning what they called an "illegal maneuver" by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who U.S. President Donald Trump has tasked with reducing the size of the federal government.

1:18 PM

EU allocates $258 million in energy support for Moldova, $62 million for Transnistria.

The European Commission and Moldova signed a two-year strategy for energy independence and resilience, allocating 250 million euros ($258 million) to Chisinau in 2025, the commission said on Feb. 4.