US imposes sanctions on key procurement network supporting Iran’s missile and UAV programs
The US sanctions target four entities based in Iran and Hong Kong, designated for facilitating supplies to sanctioned Iranian military organizations.
Canada, Ukraine launch int’l coalition to return children deported by Russia
The coalition aims to collaborate with numerous countries worldwide, leveraging their collective influence to exert pressure on Moscow to secure the return of Ukrainian children.
Russian troops bomb downtown Kherson, injuring three civilians (photos)
On 2 February, Russian forces injured at least six civilians in Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson, targeting residential areas with attacks from aircraft, artillery, and drones.
Azov Commander: Over 900 Mariupol defenders remain in Russian captivity
Denys Prokopenko reveals over 900 Mariupol defenders are still in Russian captivity, despite recent prisoner exchanges.
Latvia bans national sports teams from competing with Russian, Belarusian teams
"The main objective of the amendments to the law is to reiterate Latvia’s solidarity with Ukraine and to block any attempts by Russia to legitimize its war crimes through the sports sector," the Latvian Saeima stated.
Ukrainian cyberattack disrupts Russian MoD server
The cyber operation halted the information exchange between the Russian Ministry of Defense units using the Moscow-based server.
EU imposes sanctions on Russian internet censorship agency
The European Council also sanctioned Russian judicial figures for human rights violations, including the detention of activist Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Russian troops plant mines along Zaporizhzhia NPP perimeter, IAEA reveals
Mines, once removed in November 2023, resurface in the plant's buffer zone, exacerbating concerns at Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Bloomberg: EU discusses revamp of €5 billion Ukraine military aid fund
EU proposes a €5 billion Ukraine military aid fund focusing on joint weapon procurement and troops training, moving away from sending weapons from existing stockpiles.
Ukraine ranks as third largest agricultural supplier to EU
From January to October 2023, Ukraine holds the third position in the volume of agricultural imports to the EU, with a total of €12.843 billion.
ISW: Russia conducting information campaign to misrepresent NATO’s Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises
As NATO commences its Steadfast Defender 2024 exercises, Russia has launched an information campaign portraying NATO's actions as provocative to deflect attention from its own aggression.
Investment firm founder detained in unlawful land privatization probe
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigations detains Concorde Capital founder, Ihor Mazepa, in connection with alleged unlawful land privatization involving the site of the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Ukraine allocates record $ 466 million for fortifications
Furthermore, the government approved a mechanism to distribute an additional UAH 33.4 billion (approx $800 million) in subvention to communities.
Ukraine identifies US-made components in Russian missile used in Chernihiv attack
The investigation by Ukraine’s anti-graft agency revealed that the missile was manufactured no earlier than March 2023.