Russia has demanded that Ukraine accept Moscow’s conditions for a truce as fresh drone and missile strikes hit eastern Ukraine, killing at least six people. Attacks were reported in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, underscoring ongoing hostilities despite talk of a ceasefire.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Demands Ukraine Accept Moscow’s Terms as Drone Strikes Kill Six in East

The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.


US vs Russia: Putin Proposes Stick To Existing Warhead Limits For Another Year 

Russia-Ukraine War: The first day of Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi was described as productive, with military and political issues discussed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment, while President Zelensky said the dialogue must lead to peace.


Ukraine Peace Talks: Military-Political Issues Discussed on First Day of Talks in Abu Dhabi 

The first day of Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi was described as productive, with military and political issues discussed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment, while President Zelensky said the dialogue must lead to peace.


Ukraine Peace Talks: US Hails Engagement Between Kyiv & Moscow, 'Talks Must Bring Peace'

On Wednesday, shortly after the talks began in Abu Dhabi, Russian forces shelled a market in Druzhkivka, a city still under Ukrainian control in Donetsk that faces daily bombing attacks by Russia. At least six people were killed, officials said.


Russia-Ukraine War: Six Killed in Russian Strikes in East Ukraine

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, advancing critical minerals, nuclear energy, defense, and trade ties after President Trump's tariff reduction to 18% on Indian exports.



Jaishankar's DC Minerals Mission: Rubio, Bessent Talks

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, immediately following President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25%.



Jaishankar-Rubio: Trade to Minerals Post-Tariff Cut

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.


Russia: India Has Not Informed That It Will Stop Buying Our Oil

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh deadly strikes as Kyiv accused Moscow of hitting a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia. A separate Russian strike killed 15 miners in Dnipro, while planned Ukraine war talks in Abu Dhabi were delayed to Wednesday.


Russia-Ukraine war: Maternity hospital hit in Zaporizhzhia, 15 miners killed

US President Donald Trump said there could be good news in Ukraine peace talks after he requested a one-week pause from Putin, with Russia halting energy strikes. Ukraine’s talks with the US and Russia are set to resume in the UAE, while the EU pledges new energy aid to Kyiv.


Ukraine Peace Talks: Trump Says Putin Agreed to Pause Attacks on Ukraine for a Week |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the next round of US-Ukraine-Russia talks will be held on February 4–5 in Abu Dhabi, even as a Russian drone strike killed 15 Ukrainian miners, underscoring the fragile security situation.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Peace Delegation To Meet Russian Officials In Abu Dhabi 

A Russian drone strike hit a bus carrying DTEK miners returning from their shifts in Ukraine’s Dnipro region, killing 15 people and injuring seven others. The attack has raised fresh questions after US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had agreed to pause strikes during extreme cold weather.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Confirms Trilateral Talks Between Officials Of Ukraine, US And Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky confirms trilateral talks on Feb 4-5 in the UAE 

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 90 UAVs, around 60 of which were Shahed drones, on the night of 31 January-1 February. Details: The military reported that 76 UAVs were either shot down or jammed. The remaining 14 UAVs struck nine locations, while debris from downed drones fell at two other locations.


Report: Russia Attacks Ukraine With 90 Drones on First Night Of Feb

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.


Putin Holds Talks With Al-Sharaa on Military Bases in Syria 

Syria-Russia: Putin Holds Talk With Al-Sharaa On Military Bases In Syria

Kyiv is preparing for a severe winter as temperatures plummet, while Russia continues its intensified attacks. Experts warn that the harsh cold could compound the humanitarian crisis, affecting civilians, infrastructure, and military operations.

Weaponised Winter: Kyiv Braces for Deep Freeze Disaster Amid Russia's Blitz

Russia claims Ukrainian forces suffered 1,125 fatalities in a single day amid intensified assaults, with Moscow's troops gaining ground in key sectors.



Russia: 1,125 Ukrainian Troops Killed in 24 Hours as Push Accelerates

Frontline footage shows Russian forces advancing aggressively across Donetsk and eastern Ukraine. Heavy thermobaric rockets from the TOS-1A rain destruction on defensive positions. Ukraine struggles to hold lines amid fierce combat and infrastructure strikes.  The bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been returned by Russia, Kyiv has said, in the latest exchange between the warring countries. Russia received 38 bodies in return.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Deploys TOS-2 Thermobaric Weapon In Fierce Ukraine Battle 

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin, endorsing his efforts to assert control over the entire country while praising momentum in restoring Syria's territorial integrity.


Syria-Russia Ties: Sharaa's Second Visit To Moscow Since Ousting Russia's Ally Assad

Russia-Ukraine peace talks regain momentum as Moscow renews its invitation for Zelensky to meet Putin directly in the capital, with Kremlin safety guarantees amid ongoing trilateral diplomacy.


Ukraine Peace Talks: Moscow Invites Zelensky To Meet Putin 

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as the Kremlin seeks to secure its remaining military bases in Syria. With Bashar al-Assad now in exile in Russia and Moscow’s influence weakening after the 2024 upheaval, the talks come at a critical moment for both sides. Russia has already withdrawn from parts of northeast Syria, leaving only its Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval port. At the same time, Sharaa is strengthening ties with the United States, with President Donald Trump publicly backing his leadership. The meeting highlights Syria’s shifting alliances, Russia’s struggle to maintain regional influence, and the growing role of Washington and Gulf powers in shaping the country’s future.


Putin Meets Syria's Sharaa as Russia Fights to Keep Military Bases

The war in Ukraine has taken a dark and deadly turn. A Russian drone strike has hit a passenger train in a direct act of terror. With total casualties for the war now projected to hit 2 million by spring, the conflict has reached a point of no return. We break down the latest strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv. This comes as talks continue.
Kremlin says that a meeting of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA is scheduled for February 1 in Abu Dhabi.

Ukraine War Crosses Another Dangerous Red Line, 2 Million Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa heads to Moscow for pivotal talks with Putin on Syria's transition, marking his second Russia visit since Assad's ouster.


Al-Sharaa To Meet Putin in Moscow Today

Putin Hosts Al-Sharaa for Syria Stability Discussions

Ukraine is facing widespread power outages and deadly Russian drone and missile strikes amid ongoing conflict. Recent attacks have knocked out electricity in major regions, leaving millions in darkness during freezing winter conditions. Russian strikes have killed at least four people and injured more than two dozen others, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. Ukrainian officials continue to condemn the attacks as they strain essential services and civilian life.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukraine Endures Power Outages; 4 Killed, 24 Injured in Separate Strikes

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says key issues must be prepared ahead of the next round of talks, while the Kremlin cautions it is too early to draw conclusions. The White House says US President Donald Trump will continue efforts to push for peace in Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says some issues need to be prepared for next meeting

Russia-Ukraine War: As temperatures drop sharply, the winter war is intensifying with Moscow and Kyiv pounding each other across multiple frontlines. The recent escalation comes after failed talks in UAE over the last weekend. Meanwhile, energy has become a parallel front in this war as EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has warned Russia to stop using energy supplies as a political weapon. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Territory emerges as biggest obstacle in Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war”.

Trilateral Meeting in Abu Dhabi Concludes, Zelensky Calls Talks 'Constructive'

Russia-Ukraine War:Putin Vows Russia Will Strike Ukraine Until Peace Terms Are Finalised 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss using Russia’s frozen assets as part of a potential peace plan for Ukraine. The talks come as Donald Trump claims a deal to end the war is “reasonably close,” though no agreement has yet been finalized.


BREAKING: Putin To Discuss Use Of Russia's Frozen Assets With Witkoff 

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