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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said talks will focus on ending the war and will not delve into Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium for now; he called U.S. demands to temper Iran’s nuclear ambitions unreasonable and said nuclear discussions could occur later if a deal favorable to Iran is reached, as Pakistani mediators arrive to push talks.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, delivering a vigil at St. Peter's Basilica as U.S.-Iran talks resume in Pakistan and a fragile ceasefire holds; he warned that God does not bless war and called for prayers for peace, with the Vatican expressing concern about spillover into Christian communities in Lebanon.
Ukraine seeks rapid EU membership as a security guarantee, but accession is a lengthy, obstacle-filled process with economic and governance hurdles; negotiators are weighing options such as phased benefits and limiting Kyiv’s veto on key decisions.
ISW reports Russia launched a major strike against Ukraine’s energy system, specifically targeting substations supporting nuclear power plants, while leveraging a temporary moratorium on strikes to stockpile drones and missiles for further attacks. The United States is pressuring Ukraine to move toward a peace deal, while Russia remains adamant that Kyiv concede fully. Separately, Russian forces have advanced near the Kostyantynivka–Druzhkivka area and near Pokrovsk, and a February 6 assassination attempt is said to have left GRU deputy head Vladimir Alekseyev alive.
ISW says the Kremlin rejects Rubio’s claim that Donetsk Oblast is the only unresolved issue in peace talks, arguing that many topics remain. Moscow reportedly agreed to a temporary pause on striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure at Trump’s request, but ISW views it as a limited concession while Russia continues offensives across multiple axes and pursues long-term aims in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Oskil River, and Zaporizhzhia. The report also notes ongoing alleged POW executions and other war crimes by Russian forces, and Belarus increasing military ties with Russia amid the conflict, with Ukraine facing continued energy outages.
Ukraine says Russia returned 1,000 Ukrainian bodies and took 38 in the latest exchange under a 2025 Istanbul deal, part of a long-running cycle of body and prisoner swaps as peace talks continue despite stalled progress and ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes and power outages.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff to focus on security and diplomacy amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy also proposed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, while Ukraine continues to respond to Russian attacks and seeks progress in peace talks supported by the US and allies.
The EU's top diplomat dismisses Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence as a distraction from peace efforts, while Russia presents dubious evidence of the incident. Ukraine and its allies deny the attack, and the situation remains tense with ongoing strikes and diplomatic efforts for peace.
A New York Times investigation reveals the chaotic and complex efforts of the Trump administration to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting repeated promises, internal conflicts, and the evolving understanding of the process's difficulty.
A Russian official threatened Ukrainian President Zelenskyy amid claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence, which Zelenskyy dismissed as disinformation. Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations and threats, with ongoing military strikes and diplomatic tensions affecting peace talks, while the US and other nations monitor the situation.
Russian military losses in Ukraine have surged to their highest levels since the invasion began, with confirmed deaths nearing 160,000 and estimates suggesting up to 352,000, amid ongoing peace efforts and increased recruitment of volunteers, many of whom are motivated by financial incentives or coercion.
US and Ukraine made limited progress on a peace deal following a meeting between Trump and Zelensky, with key issues like territory and security guarantees remaining unresolved amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
The Ukraine war appears to be heading towards a prolonged stalemate, with exhaustion on both sides potentially leading to a slowdown in fighting, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and unresolved issues like Donetsk's status and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia will not sign peace agreements in Ukraine now and is demanding that any deal address its 2021 NATO ultimatums, including security guarantees and NATO's rollback. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are making tactical gains, especially in Kupyansk, despite Russian disinformation and false reports about battlefield successes. Russia continues to focus on offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, using concentrated forces and new drone units, while Ukraine prepares for a potential referendum and continues strikes against Russian infrastructure. The situation remains complex, with ongoing negotiations, military advances, and strategic shifts.
In 2025, Russia claims to have seized over 5,100 sq km of Ukraine, including key towns, but evidence from the Institute for the Study of War suggests these claims are exaggerated. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the US are engaged in peace talks, with Ukraine receiving significant international aid and support, and both sides continuing to exchange strikes.