Euromaidan Press Staff

On 5 February, Ukraine successfully negotiated the return of 150 defenders from Russian captivity. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy has indicated openness to direct negotiations with Putin while simultaneously demanding nuclear deterrence capabilities if NATO membership remains distant.

Meanwhile, German public support for military assistance for Kyiv reaches 67%.

Ukrainian troops maintain territorial control in Kursk Oblast while eliminating approximately 30% of deployed North Korean auxiliary forces.

Ukraine’s drones have hit three major Russian refineries, sparking concerns over fuel production. The strikes add to mounting economic pressure on Moscow as Western sanctions continue to take their toll.

Meanwhile, "Ukraine's military has achieved a significant technological breakthrough, successfully countering Russia's advanced fiber-optic drones while simultaneously deploying drones capable of delivering 250kg bombs deep behind Russian lines.

Ukraine's strategic drone campaign has successfully targeted multiple Russian oil refineries and storage facilities, marking a significant escalation in its long-range strike capabilities.

Meanwhile, North Korea has intensified its support for Russia by delivering artillery systems previously aimed at Seoul.

Ukraine completed the evacuation of all children from Pokrovsk as Russian forces continue their attempt to outflank the strategic Donetsk hub, where just 7,000 residents remain from a pre-war population of 42,000.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military executes successful deception operation in Kursk Oblast, luring Russian forces into a pre-sighted HIMARS kill zone.

Defense Minister Umerov faces calls to resign after attempting to dismiss procurement chief Bezrukova against the supervisory board's decision.

Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump stirred controversy by calling Zelenskyy "no angel" and claiming the Ukrainian president "shouldn’t have allowed this war to happen."

Meanwhile, the EU has pledged €35 billion in aid to Ukraine for 2025, backed partially by frozen Russian assets.

NATO commanders report Russia's military has tripled its forces in Ukraine to 600,000 troops, representing a broader threat to the Alliance.

Meanwhile, British financier Bill Browder claimed Europe should size Russia's $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to be independent from Trump's foreign policy.