Newsletter 04/02/2026
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Peace talks in Abu Dhabi conclude for today
The round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia that was scheduled for today has concluded.
Diana Davitian, press secretary for the Head of the Ukrainian delegation, added that official information on the course of the negotiations will soon be released by the Head of the Ukrainian delegation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov.
The negotiations are expected to continue tomorrow.
List of unresolved issues between Ukraine and Russia substantially diminishes – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that the list of unresolved issues that existed between Ukraine and Russia has been significantly reduced over the past year.
MFA has no information on alleged US blocking of energy aid to Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no information about the alleged blocking of U.S. energy assistance to Ukraine and notes that work with partners to mobilize support is ongoing.
Russians attack Odesa region with drones overnight, infrastructure facility damaged
Russian forces attacked Odesa region with drones on the night of February 4, damaging a critical infrastructure facility.
About 20 residential buildings and passenger cars were damaged. Four people were rescued from under the rubble, and one person was injured.
The blast wave shattered windows in two kindergartens and a lyceum.
Injury toll in Russian strike on Druzhkivka rises to 15, seven killed
The number of people wounded in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, following a Russian strike on a market has risen to 15, with seven people killed.
War
Kremlin to present ‘energy truce’ as concession in future negotiations – ISW
The massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine on February 2–3 demonstrates that Russia never intended to use a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure to de-escalate the war or seriously advance the US-initiated peace talks.
Fuel tank cars explode after derailment in Russia’s Tambov region – media
An explosion and fire involving several cars of a freight train carrying fuel occurred at Kochetovka-2 station in the Russian city of Michurinsk (Tambov region) during the daytime on February 4.
Ukrainian border guards hit Russian vehicles under anti-drone net in Northern Slobozhanshchyna
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, fighters of the 4th Border Command and the Steel Border brigade used drones to strike two Russian vehicles hidden under the enemy anti-drone net.
Ukrainian National Guards repel Russian infantry attacks near Pokrovsk
Fighters of the Spartan 3rd Operational Brigade named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine continue to eliminate small groups of Russian infantry in the area of the village of Udachne in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
Armed Forces of Ukraine show what Ivanivske looks like after Russian attacks
Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have published a video showing the village of Ivanivske in Donetsk region, which has suffered extensive destruction as a result of Russian attacks.
Russian troops use chemical substances on battlefield 224 times in January – military
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 780 over past day
War update: 40 battles on frontline since dawn, Pokrovsk sectors remains hotspot
Shellings
Massive Russian attack causes significant power outages in five regions – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of February 4, consumers in five regions are without electricity due to new Russian strikes on energy facilities.
Russian troops attack four districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving two injured
Russian forces attacked the Samar, Pavlohrad, Synelnykove, and Nikopol districts of Dnipropetrovsk region over the course of the day. A 15-year-old boy and an elderly woman were injured.
Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to 12, two dead
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave 16 injured over past day, including two children
Russian drone attack on Dnipropetrovsk region leaves two dead, several injured
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves three killed, four wounded
Defense
Patriot for Ukraine: Raytheon ready to accelerate missile deliveries
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the U.S. company RTX have discussed accelerating the delivery of missiles for Patriot systems and moving toward deeper industrial cooperation to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses.
Politics
Zelensky invited to Munich Security Conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with a Ukrainian delegation, has been invited to the Munich Security Conference.
EU’s first €10 million for Special Tribunal marks real step toward justice – Ambassador Kostin
The allocation by the European Union of the first €10 million for the establishment of the Special Tribunal Advance Team is a concrete step toward justice and a signal that words about the inevitability of punishment are being translated into action.
Trump discusses Russian war in Ukraine with Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump said that during today’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, he discussed, among other things, the Russia–Ukraine war.
Geopolotics
Russia loses its positions in international space programs due to war in Ukraine – intelligence
Because of the war in Ukraine, the Russian Federation has deprived itself of many opportunities for peaceful exploration of space.
Economy
Japan to provide $6B in support to Ukraine this year – President’s Office
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Japan has provided Ukraine with more than $15 billion in assistance across various sectors.
Energy
Ambassadors, foreign delegates visit Kyiv’s Darnytska TPP damaged by Russian attacks
More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign countries and international organizations visited the Darnytska Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Kyiv, which has suffered heavy attacks from Russia.
Ukrainian ambassador, UK foreign secretary discuss security, energy support for Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the protection of Ukrainian energy infrastructure with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Moldova to deliver energy equipment and humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Republic of Moldova will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the context of ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure, adverse weather conditions, and as a sign of solidarity and gratitude for Ukraine’s defense of the entire European continent against the aggression of the Russian Federation for nearly four years.
France to provide Ukraine with 150 generators – Shmyhal
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Investment Attractiveness at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Society
Forty-six Ukrainian athletes to compete in 11 sports at Winter Olympics in Italy
On Friday, February 6, the official opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games will take place at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.