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US and Russia agreed to reestablish high-level military-to-military dialogue for the first time in over four years following the conclusion of US-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi, which resulted in a 314-prisoner exchange. Ukrainian forces conducted strikes on infrastructure at Russia's Kapustin Yar missile launch site using Flamingo missiles, while deactivating Starlink terminals used by Russian troops on the battlefield. North Korean troops continue artillery shelling of Ukrainian border areas from Russia's Kursk region.
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Ukraine and Russia completed the second round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on February 5, 2026, agreeing to exchange 314 prisoners of war (157 each side), described as constructive by US envoy Steve Witkoff. Concurrently, US European Command announced the resumption of high-level military-to-military dialogue with Russia, suspended since before the 2022 invasion. Ukrainian General Staff reported successful Flamingo missile strikes on pre-launch infrastructure for Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Kapustin Yar test range in Astrakhan Oblast. Ukraine also deactivated Starlink terminals exploited by Russian forces, halting some assault operations according to frontline sources. North Korean troops stationed in Kursk Oblast conducted ongoing artillery and rocket strikes on Ukrainian border communities. Russia responded with an overnight barrage of 183 drones and ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine.
The reestablishment of US-Russia military communications reduces risks of miscalculation and escalation, particularly amid New START treaty expiration today, with reports of potential extension deals. Ukrainian deep strikes signal enhanced long-range capabilities, potentially deterring Russian missile threats but risking reprisals. Starlink deactivation disrupts Russian command-and-control and drone operations, aiding Ukrainian defenses amid stalled Russian advances. North Korean involvement sustains pressure on Ukraine's northeast but shows no intensification. Spillover risks remain low outside Europe, though axis coordination (Russia-NK) persists.
Next talks may build on POW framework; monitor strike damage assessments and Starlink impacts. Intelligence gaps include exact POW transfer status and Russian reaction to Kapustin Yar hit.