President Zelensky announced plans to provide temporary housing to internally displaced people in Ukraine, as well as to restore all homes and communities that have been affected by Russian attacks. He also said Ukraine will provide housing for all those who have defended the state or are working in the public interest who have lost their homes.
The meetings in the United Arab Emirates took place a day after Russia launched its most massive strike against Ukraine this winter.
The Kyiv Independent’s Tim Zadorozhnyy speaks with Keith Kellogg, former U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, about why he believes Russia has failed to achieve its goals in Ukraine, how Russian President Vladimir Putin views his military campaign, and what is preventing the war from ending.
"This is a war crime committed by Russia," Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The Supernova Telegram channel published several videos and photos from local residents showing the sounds of air raid sirens and explosions.
A Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia on Feb. 3 killed two 18-year-olds and injured at least eleven other people, including three children, Ukrainian authorities said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 3 that Vladimir Putin had "kept his word" on a temporary truce on strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, remarks that came after Russia targeted Ukraine's power plants overnight.
During a Feb. 3 press conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus called for increased pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, and said it is one signature away from forcing a vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
Pavel K., a 50-year old resident of the town of Hrubieszów, had been charged with espionage.
