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.

Trump Says US May Have Some Good News on Push to End Ukraine-Russia War

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

Ukraine Peace Talks: Zelensky Says Russia Largely Observing Energy Ceasefire Ahead of Peace Talks

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

The spotlight is on Ukraine’s Donbas region as Moscow demands that Kyiv’s forces step back from the frontlines, framing the move as a key condition for peace, Ukrainian officials and international observers warn the demand could have major implications for sovereignty, security, and future negotiations, analysts say Donbas remains central to any settlement in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine War: Moscow Pushes Kyiv to Retreat From Donbas

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

SpaceX has halted Russia’s unauthorised use of its Starlink satellite network in Ukraine, preventing Moscow from accessing critical communications technology, experts say this move highlights the growing role of private tech companies in modern warfare and geopolitics, analysts discuss the strategic implications for Ukraine’s defense, international relations, and Russia’s military operations.

SpaceX Stops Russia’s Unauthorised Use of Starlink in Ukraine

NATO has released a report proposing a plan to counter the threat of Russia's information warfare. It calls upon eight Northern European countries to have a coordinated, offensive response in wake of an escalation by Moscow. 


NATO's New Report Reveals Plan To Fight Russia's 'Disinformation' 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia are scheduled for Wednesday, raising cautious hopes for diplomatic engagement amid ongoing fighting and international mediation efforts.

Zelensky Confirms Trilateral Talks Between Ukraine, US and Russia for Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world's third-biggest oil importer buys.


Trump Says India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, New Delhi Has Not Responded to Trump's Claims

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 Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

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

NATO has released a report proposing a plan to counter the threat of Russia's information warfare. It calls upon eight Northern European countries to have a coordinated, offensive response in wake of an escalation by Moscow. 

NATO's Plan to Counter Russia's 'Information Warfare' Revealed

Trump: India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, Replace Imports From Iran

Russia-Ukraine peace talks have been postponed, but President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet with the U.S. to discuss Russia’s proposals. Get the latest updates on diplomatic efforts, potential timelines, and reactions from international leaders.


Zelensky: Ready For Talks With US To Discuss Russia's Proposals

Russia-Ukraine peace talks have been postponed, but President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet with the U.S. to discuss Russia’s proposals. Get the latest updates on diplomatic efforts, potential timelines, and reactions from international leaders.

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Postponed Zelensky Ready to Discuss Proposals

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

A technical disruption on key cross-border power lines connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania triggered emergency power cuts across Ukraine on Saturday, including in the capital Kyiv. Energy officials said the failure caused widespread strain on the national grid, forcing temporary outages in multiple regions as authorities moved to stabilize electricity supply, which they expect to restore in the coming hours.


Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Faces Continued Challenges Despite Pause in Attacks

Kyiv Plunged Into Darkness After Sudden Power Failure

Trump signals progress toward Ukraine peace despite personal tensions between Zelenskyy and Putin complicating final negotiations, amid recent energy ceasefire gestures and trilateral talks momentum.



Trump: Ukraine Peace Close Despite Zelensky-Putin Feud

Russia has stated that it was only asked to stop attacking Kyiv until Sunday, indicating a temporary pause in hostilities. This development comes amid ongoing tensions and military operations in Ukraine.

Russia Says It Was Only Asked to Stop Attacking Kyiv Until Sunday

Russia appears to have secured its strategic foothold in Syria as President Vladimir Putin holds talks with Syria’s Al-Sharaa, who signals readiness to allow Russian military bases to remain in the country.

Russia Stuns US: Syria’s Al-Sharaa Ready to Keep Russian Military Bases

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