North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine, Reuters reports
Analysts believe North Korea is using the battlefield as a testing ground for its missile technology, enhancing its weapons for future use.
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'Russian media lies' — Ben Stiller denies claims about USAID funding his Ukraine trip, reposted by Musk
Elon Musk reposted a fabricated story on X suggesting that USAID financed Western celebrities' visits to Ukraine.
909 Russian troops captured, 16,000 killed in Kursk Oblast in six months, Ukraine says
The operation in Kursk Oblast may become an "important part" of future negotiations to end Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
1 killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 77 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight, the Air Force reported.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Krasnodar Krai, military claims
"Confirmed hit and explosions in the target area," the General Staff reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 845,310 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,240 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Azerbaijan to deliver $1 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Azerbaijan will deliver $1 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine in the form of electrical equipment to support the country's energy grid to Ukraine, President Ilham Aliyev's office announced on Feb. 5
Majority of Germans support military aid to Ukraine, survey shows
The representative survey found that 67% of Germans backed Germany’s military support for Ukraine.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet' captains, cultural heritage looters
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved sanctions against 57 captains of Russia’s "shadow fleet," a group of tankers routinely used to evade sanctions targeting Russia's oil trade, and 55 individuals involved in looting Ukraine’s cultural heritage in occupied Crimea.
Euroclear to send 2-billion-euro tranche of Russian assets profits for Kyiv
Belgian clearing house Euroclear said in a statement on Feb. 5 that the second payment is expected to be made in March and should amount to approximately 2 billion euros.
DVL Group, owner of Ukraine’s third-largest mobile operator Lifecell, plans to cut 15% of IT staff following merger
Ukraine's newly formed telecommunications company DVL Group is planning to cut 15% of its IT department due to business consolidation and optimization, the company told Economichna Pravda.
Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast may become 'important part' of negotiation process, Zelensky says
"You will see what conditions the Russians will have for Ukraine regarding the Kursk direction when we reach a diplomatic settlement of the war's end. This was a crucial step," Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 5.
Almost 3 times more people died in Ukraine than were born in 2024, data shows
Ukraine registered 495,090 deaths of various causes in 2024, which is almost three times more than were born, according to data published by the Justice Ministry.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine returns 150 people from Russian captivity in prisoner swap
Key developments on Feb. 5: * Ukraine brings back 150 POWs from Russian captivity in prisoner swap * Ukraine strikes Russian oil facility, Buk air defense system overnight, military claims * UK pledges $69 million to boost Ukraine's resilience, grain deliveries to Syria * Ukraine's Defense Ministry introduces robotic units into army * Ukraine should
US weapons aid to Ukraine is about to run out
Funds that Congress approved for weapons packages to Ukraine during the Biden administration are nearly empty, with most weapons already in Ukraine. A Dec. 30 package from former U.S. President Joe Biden used up the last of the funding from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which since 2022 has
Ferrexpo's Ukraine subsidiary hit with $3.8 billion civil claim
The Ukrainian subsidiary Poltava Mining (FPM) of London-listed Ferrexpo said a civil claim for Hr 157 billion ($3.78 billion) was filed against it over illegal mining in Ukraine and the sale of waste products.
Ukraine’s steel sector looks abroad after loss of critical Donbas coal mine
Ukraine’s steel producers are now looking abroad to stay alive after the closure of the country's last operating coking coal mine in Pokrovsk last month. Miners were working up until Jan. 13 when the Metinvest Group, the mine’s owner, halted production completely and evacuated employees as Russian troops
Trump administration may present plan next week to end war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is expected to present Donald Trump's plan at the Munich Security Conference.
In bomb shelters and without power, Ukrainian Jews translate the Torah into their national language for first time
When Oleg Rostovtsev hovered between life and death after a serious operation last April, he asked friends and family to do something that, until recently, had been impossible — to pray for him by reading the Tehillim, the Hebrew Book of Psalms, in Ukrainian. Hebrew or Ukrainian, he requested, just not
Ukraine's Defense Ministry introduces robotic units into army
"We continue transforming the Ukrainian Armed Forces into a modern army with a technological advantage over the enemy," Rustem Umerov said.
Next Ramstein summit to be held on Feb. 12 under UK chairmanship, media reports
Following Donald Trump's administration's takeover of the White House, the future format of Ramstein's meetings remained uncertain.
Ukraine extends martial law until May 9
The extension of general mobilization and martial law until May 9 coincides with the celebration of Victory Day in Russia.
Russian intelligence behind deadly Rivne draft office bombing, Ukraine's SBU claims
The revelation follows a series of attacks on military enlistment officers, including explosions at draft offices.
Ukraine brings back 150 POWs from Russian captivity in prisoner swap
The released captives included members of the Navy, the Air Force, the Airborne Troops, the National Guard, the State Border Guard, the Territorial Defense Forces, and a police officer, according to the president.
US 'not going to eliminate foreign aid,' Rubio says amid USAID shutdown push
"I continue to support foreign aid. But foreign aid is not charity. It exists for the purpose of advancing the national interest of the United States," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Trump's team split over how to end war in Ukraine, NBC reports
The U.S. has significant leverage over Russia in economic, military, and diplomatic terms, but questions remain over Trump's willingness to use it.
Ukraine offering gas storage facilities for US LNG to boost Europe's energy security
"The presence of big business from our closest allies, particularly the United States, in this area is an important element of security and economic stability guarantees," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Explosion reported near Khmelnytskyi Oblast draft office — 1 killed, 4 injured
An explosion near a military enlistment office in Kamianets-Podilskyi in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on Feb. 5 left at least one person dead and four injured, Suspilne reported, citing a police spokesperson.
UK pledges $69 million to boost Ukraine's resilience, grain deliveries to Syria
"This funding for social, humanitarian, and energy programs will strengthen our resilience. And this assistance is very timely right now," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Russia ready to negotiate despite Zelensky's 'legitimacy problems,' Kremlin spox claims
"Mr. Zelensky has big problems de jure in terms of his legitimacy, but even so, the Russian side remains open to negotiations," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed.
UK doesn't see Russia being 'serious about negotiations' with Ukraine
"We do not see (that) Russia is serious about negotiations and serious about peace," U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said alongside his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
38 countries announce 'major progress' on tribunal for Russian leadership
The tribunal, set to operate within the Council of Europe, will focus on Russia's political and military leaders, including President Vladimir Putin.
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