Strategic Military Situation in Ukraine: February 1, 2025, 15:38 UTC

Updated Situation

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces making significant advances, particularly in the Donetsk region. Velyka Novosilka is under complete Russian control, and the situation in Pokrovsk and Toretsk is increasingly precarious, with Ukrainian defenses near collapse in Toretsk and Russian forces within 2 km of Myrnohrad.

In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are pressing Ukrainian defenses south of Chasiv Yar. They have taken control of the "Kuznya" pond and advanced to the "Krinichki" tract, nearing the "Yugo-Vostochny" mine. Russian control over these mining territories will allow for visual observation of the southern part of Chasiv Yar and further advancement towards the "Yuzhny" microdistrict and the village of Stupochki.

Russian forces are improving their tactical position with an advance near Terniv in the Donetsk region.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Kursk region has stalled, with reports of significant North Korean casualties. There are reports of Russian forces taking Ukrainian forces into an "operational cauldron" in Nova Kruhliakivka. Drone warfare continues to intensify, with widespread attacks across multiple regions and reports of intense drone activity. Ukrainian air defenses have been active, shooting down numerous drones.

Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russian military assets and infrastructure, including oil refineries. The Ukrainian military is adapting its force structure, creating new units focused on drone warfare.

Reports of internal conflict within both Russian and Ukrainian forces, as well as corruption and forced mobilization, highlight the complex internal situation.

The US has lifted the 90-day freeze on most foreign aid, including military aid to Ukraine, but the White House press secretary has denied this, creating confusion. Finland and Great Britain are providing substantial military aid packages to Ukraine.

Geopolitical tensions remain high, with Russia accusing the US of discussing an assassination attempt on Putin and a Russian politician claiming Ukraine is a fictional state. The release of hostages in Gaza adds another layer to the complex international situation.

Ukrainian intelligence is actively seeking samples of Russian technology to develop countermeasures and new weapons. The SBU has neutralized a pro-Kremlin organization attempting to destabilize Ukraine from within.

Key Updates from the New Messages

Military Operations and Technology

Drone Warfare:
- Ukraine confirms the use of a long-range drone capable of carrying a 250-kilogram bomb and traveling up to 2000 km with the possibility of return. This represents a significant escalation in Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russian territory.
- Ukrainian forces are targeting Russian "Orlan" UAV ground control stations.
- Ukrainian drone operators from the 32nd Brigade destroyed a Russian "bukhanka" carrying ammunition.
- A Ukrainian USV was reportedly detected and destroyed by a Russian "Orion" drone.
- A Ukrainian drone attacked a Russian Tor SAM system.
- Drone operators detected and destroyed an enemy "Baba Yaga" drone carrying a mine.
- Ukrainian Air Force reported 165 air attack weapons used by Russia on the night of February 1, including missiles and drones, with 56 drones shot down and many missiles intercepted.
- Video evidence of FPV drones targeting and destroying Russian armored vehicles, including a MaxxPro MRAP, on the Pokrovsk direction.
- Reports of a new Russian drone detector, "Nabat V.2.C," being tested and distributed to units.
- Video from the "Diary of a Paratrooper" Telegram channel showing Russian artillery, guided by aerial reconnaissance, striking Ukrainian positions on the South Donetsk direction.
- Video showing the Ukrainian "Flying Skull" unit targeting Russian soldiers with drones on the Pokrovsk direction.
- Video shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian positions in Toretsk.
- Video footage shows the work of drone operators from the 69th Separate Covering Brigade of the 35th Army of the "Vostok" group in the Kursk region.
- Video shows a fundraising campaign for operators of UAVs of the 3rd MSD, with a list of needed equipment and donation details.
- Video shows the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anna Kyivska" repelling a Russian attack on the Pokrovsk direction, with one Russian soldier killed by small arms fire and another reportedly taking his own life after hearing an approaching FPV drone.
- Video footage shows the work of drone operators from the 83rd Guards Air Assault Brigade in the Kursk region, with reports of the capture and clearing of two strongholds south of Nikolaevo-Daryino.
- Video footage shows the work of Kurdish SDF FPV drone operators targeting Turkish equipment and pro-Turkish militants.
- Video shows Russian forces downing a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" heavy drone near Pokrovskoe (Krasnoarmeysk). This indicates continued Ukrainian drone activity in the area despite Russian advances.
- Video evidence suggests a strike on a nighttime industrial site, identified as the Kstovo oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
- Video shows Russian forces downing a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" heavy drone near Pokrovskoe (Krasnoarmeysk), indicating the use of small arms against such drones.
- Video shows the work of drone operators from the 69th Separate Covering Brigade of the 35th Army of the "Vostok" group in the Kursk region.
- Video shows a fundraising campaign for operators of UAVs of the 3rd MSD, with a list of needed equipment and donation details.
- Video shows the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anna Kyivska" repelling a Russian attack on the Pokrovsk direction, with one Russian soldier killed by small arms fire and another reportedly taking his own life after hearing an approaching FPV drone.
- Video shows the work of drone operators from the 83rd Guards Air Assault Brigade in the Kursk region, with reports of the capture and clearing of two strongholds south of Nikolaevo-Daryino.
- Video footage shows the work of Kurdish SDF FPV drone operators targeting Turkish equipment and pro-Turkish militants.
- Video evidence suggests a strike on a nighttime industrial site, identified as the Kstovo oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
- Operator БПЛА под Курском demonstrates the destruction of tanks, vehicles, and personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces destroying various Russian equipment with FPV drones.
- Video shows Russian forces downing a Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" heavy drone near Pokrovskoe (Krasnoarmeysk), indicating the use of small arms against such drones.
- Drone operators of the Special Operations Forces reportedly destroyed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers.
- Video evidence shows Ukrainian and Russian forces engaging in combat and destroying each other's equipment.
- Russian forces report destroying a group of foreign mercenaries, including an Austrian special forces veteran, near Orikhiv.
- Video from "WarGonzo" showing drone footage of military operations in a snowy environment, with thermal imaging, explosions, and vehicle destruction, highlights the use of aerial surveillance, precision strikes, and terrain exploitation in modern warfare.
- Video from the "Diary of a Paratrooper" Telegram channel showing the use of the TOS-1A "Solntsepek" against Ukrainian positions in Chasiv Yar provides further evidence of the intensity of the fighting in the Donetsk region.
- Video from "Tsaplienko_Ukraine Fights" Telegram channel showing the moment of a Russian attack on a residential building in Sumy, where four people died and two are in critical condition, highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on civilian populations.
- Video from "Операция Z" showing the destruction of Ukrainian equipment underscores the significant attrition of military hardware.
- Video from "Dva Mayora" showing the downing of a Ukrainian drone highlights the importance of information security.
- Video from "Butusov Plus" Telegram channel showing a captured Russian soldier, recruited from prison, describing the recruitment process in Russia.
- Video from the "Butusov Plus" Telegram channel, featuring an interview with a soldier from the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skala" discussing the capture of eight Russian soldiers from the 74th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, highlights the ongoing fighting on the Pokrovsk direction and the involvement of older mobilized soldiers in successful operations.
- Video from "Tsaplienko_Ukraine Fights" Telegram channel, showing Ukrainian air defense operations against drones, provides further evidence of the ongoing drone warfare and Ukraine's efforts to counter this threat.
- Video from the "Two Majors" Telegram channel, showing an interview with a captured Ukrainian soldier, provides insights into the composition and morale of Ukrainian forces.
- Video from the "Basurin on the Main" Telegram channel, showing the use of FPV drones against a Leopard 1A5 tank.
- Video from "Операция Z" showing an attack on a Ukrainian BMP using FPV drones.
- Russian forces report destroying multiple Ukrainian assets in the South Donetsk direction.
- Video from "Kadyrov_95" Telegram channel, showing drone footage of military operations in a snowy environment, with thermal imaging, explosions, and vehicle destruction, highlights the use of aerial surveillance, precision strikes, and terrain exploitation in modern warfare.
- Video from "Tsaplienko_Ukraine Fights" Telegram channel showing the moment of a Russian attack on a residential building in Sumy, where four people died and two are in critical condition, highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on civilian populations.
- Video from "Warrior DV" Telegram channel, showing operators of FPV drones from an army special forces unit targeting an American-made AGS Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher system.
- Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
- Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region, collecting data on Russian and North Korean troops.
- Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy a column of Russian armored vehicles near the border between Kursk and Sumy regions.
Russian Advances:
- Russian forces report further advances near Dachne, Andriivka, Slov'yanka, and Novoandriivka, improving their tactical position near Terniv. They have reportedly captured Novoandriivka.
- Russian troops are attempting to encircle Dachne west of Kurakhove.
- Russian forces have captured Zakhidne and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
- An "operational cauldron" is forming around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.
- In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
- Russian forces are advancing in the Kursk region, with ongoing battles near Sverdlykove and nearby forested areas.
- Russian Ministry of Defense claims the liberation of Krymskoe in the Dzerzhinsk direction, with 70% of the village under their control. Fighting continues on the northern outskirts.
- Russian forces have reportedly taken control of the "Kuznya" pond near Chasiv Yar and advanced to the "Krinichki" tract, approaching the "Yugo-Vostochny" mine.
- Russian forces report they are beginning to storm Kupyansk and have destroyed the main Ukrainian forces in Zahryzove, initiating battles in Bohuslavka.
- Russian forces have reportedly taken Dvurichna and are advancing towards Kupyansk.
- Russian forces are advancing near Kotlyne and have made gains in the Bogatyrskoe direction, advancing to the area of Alekseevka.
- Russian forces report destroying a Ukrainian assault force during an attempted landing near Tetkino.
- Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead south of Dvorichna, occupied the forest near Zapadne, and made a significant advance in the center of Dvurichna.
- Russian forces report the capture of several settlements, including Nikolaevo-Daryino, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Malaya Loknya.
- In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces have advanced south of Rozlyv and expanded their control in the Dachne area.
- Heavy fighting is reported in the eastern part of Andriivka.
- Russian forces, with an advance near Terniv, have improved their tactical position.
- Russian forces are making advances near Zverevo, Solone, Uspenivka, Dachne, Kotlyne, and Andriivka.
- Bogatyrskoe: Russian assault groups have advanced to the area of Alekseevka.
- Zelenovka: Fierce fighting is reported.
- Russian forces are continuing to advance in the region of Sverdlikovo and north of Guevo.
- Russian forces are beginning to storm Kupyansk.
- Russian forces report advances near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka, Zakhidne, and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
- Borova Direction: Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai. Russian forces are advancing on the western bank of the Zherebets River.
- Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south.
- Russian forces have taken control of Novomlynsk.
- Russian forces report that they are beginning to storm Kupyansk.
- Russian forces report further advances near Dachne, Andriivka, Slov'yanka, and Novoandriivka.
- Russian forces report advances near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka, Zakhidne, and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
- Velyka Novosilka: Confirmed under complete Russian control. Video evidence shows soldiers of the 40th Guards Marine Brigade raising the Russian flag.
- Pokrovsk: Russian forces are within 3 kilometers of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and have cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro.
- Chasiv Yar: Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district. Fighting continues in the Sievernyi district. Russian forces have reportedly cleared the Novosjeverny district and the summit of the "Block-9" spoil tip at the refractory plant in Chasovoy Yar.
- Kurakhove: Most of the city has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno. Russian forces are reportedly advancing from Kurakhove towards Dnipropetrovsk.
- Toretsk: Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city under their control. Battles are taking place on the northern outskirts.
- Siversk - Verkhnokamyanske: Active combat operations are taking place in the area of Siversk. Russian forces launched an attack with a motorized rifle unit towards Verkhnokamyanske, resulting in the landing of troops in the central part of the settlement.
- Kramatorsk Direction: Russian forces have advanced south of Rozlyv and expanded their control in the Dachne area.
- Stupochki: Positional fighting is reported near Artemivsk. Russian forces reportedly advanced at least 500 meters towards Stupochki and occupied new positions near the southern quarries of Chasiv Yar.
- Other Locations: Fighting continues in Zverevo. Solone has reportedly been liberated by Russian forces. Russian forces are engaged in battles near Uspenivka.
- Russian forces are within 2 kilometers of Myrnohrad and within 3 kilometers of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. One of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro has been cut off.
- Russian forces report advances towards Pershe Travnia (Leontovychi), Novosergievka, and Lysivka.
- Video evidence shows the aftermath of an artillery strike on Ukrainian positions.
- Russian forces report entering Novoselivka Persha and advancing towards the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway. Ukrainian forces have reportedly lost the village of Novoselivka Persha.
- Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed Ukrainian Armed Forces strongholds.
- Russian troops are completing the cleanup of the Severnyi microdistrict and are destroying Ukrainian forces in the Shevchenko microdistrict. Russian units also took positions in the buildings south of the Chasiv Yar Refractory Plant and advanced in the area of the Dolgoe-II tract south of the Novyi microdistrict. In the northern part of Chasiv Yar, fighting is ongoing for the remaining part of the Novosjeverny microdistrict. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are concentrating forces in the area of Dniprovska Street in the Shevchenko microdistrict, trying to hold the south of the city.
- There are reports of battles on the southwestern outskirts of the city.
- Russian forces report significant advances in Chasiv Yar over the past few days, including the beginning of cleanup operations in the railway station area.
- An unexploded 155mm shell was found in the bell tower of an old church.
- Active combat is taking place in the Kurakhove-Sukhi Yaly area.
- A Russian assault group was targeted near Ulakly, with a reported advance of over 2.5 km along the northern bank of the Mokri Yaly River near Zelenivka.
- To the west of Kurakhove, Russian troops are attempting to advance in the Dachne and Andriivka areas. On the Kurakhove direction near Dachne, Russian assault troops from the 102nd regiment continue to advance in small groups and consolidate their positions.
- Russian troops are trying to encircle Dachne.
- Increased Russian assault activities reported.
- A residential area was reportedly cleared by a Russian assault group. Russian forces reportedly advanced 1.5 km in the Siversk direction and occupied new positions in Verkhnokamyanske.
- Explosions were heard near a stele 30 km from Pokrovsk, indicating the proximity of the conflict to the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Chasiv Yar.
- In Kramatorsk, 13 people were injured due to a Russian attack, including two children. A person was killed in Ivanopil, and another person was wounded in Chasiv Yar.
- Russian forces have reportedly taken a Ukrainian stronghold on the eastern outskirts of Andriivka, with video evidence showing a concrete bunker.
- Russian forces launched an attack towards Verkhnokamyanske, resulting in the landing of troops in the central part of the settlement.
- Russian forces report they are beginning to storm Kupyansk.
- Russian forces reportedly advanced 1.5 km in the Siversk direction and occupied new positions in Verkhnokamyanske.
- To the west of Kurakhove, Russian troops are attempting to advance in the Dachne and Andriivka areas.
- Russian troops are trying to encircle Dachne.
- Russian forces are advancing in the Kursk region, with ongoing battles near Sverdlykove and in nearby forested areas.
- In the direction of Hrekivka, Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
- Russian forces report they are beginning to storm Kupyansk and have destroyed the main Ukrainian forces in Zahryzove, initiating battles in Bohuslavka.
- An "operational cauldron" is forming around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.
- Russian forces have reportedly taken Dvurichna and are advancing towards Kupyansk.
- Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead south of Dvorichna, occupied the forest near Zapadne, and made a significant advance in the center of Dvurichna.
Casualties and Losses:
- The 501st Separate Marine Infantry Battalion reportedly withdrawn to the Mykolaiv region for replenishment after suffering over 50% casualties.
- Three police officers killed in a Russian airstrike in the Sumy region.
- Death toll in Poltava increased to 7, with 14 injured, including 3 children, due to a Russian missile strike on a residential building.
- Russian MoD reports over 155 Ukrainian troops, 3 armored vehicles, 15 cars and one artillery piece destroyed in the Kursk direction in the past 24 hours. Total losses in this direction are claimed to be up to 56,570 troops, 327 tanks, and numerous other equipment.
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly lost up to 170 soldiers in the area of responsibility of the "South" grouping, according to the head of the group's press center, Vadim Astafyev.
- Reports indicate significant North Korean casualties.
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces have suffered significant losses in the Kursk region, with over 240 troops and two ammunition depots lost in the past 24 hours. Overall losses are reported to exceed 56,000.
- At least five people were injured in attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Kupiansk, and the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Four people have died and nine were injured as a result of a drone hitting an apartment building. The number of deaths has increased to nine.
- In Kramatorsk, 13 people were injured due to a Russian attack, including two children. A person was killed in Ivanopil, and another person was wounded in Chasiv Yar.
- In Poltava, the death toll from a Russian missile strike has risen to 17, with 4 children among the injured. 7 people were killed, and 22 were rescued.
- New reports indicate a significant increase in American casualties in Ukraine, with CNN reporting that "several dozen" Americans have gone missing on the front lines. The report also includes an account of a mission near Pokrovsk where two American soldiers were killed.
- The new report from the Russian Ministry of Defense claiming the destruction of two Ukrainian missiles in the Belgorod region highlights the ongoing threat of missile attacks in this area.
Targeting of Infrastructure:
- Ukrainian drone strike on the "ShU Pokrovskaya" mine, targeting Ukrainian forces allegedly located on the territory of the mine.
- A lyceum was destroyed in the Synelnykivskyi district of the Dnipropetrovsk region due to a Russian attack.
- Damage to buildings and a fire at an enterprise reported in the Kyiv region following a Ukrainian drone attack.
- Report of 25 strategic objects in Russia, including military-industrial complex factories, refineries, and oil depots, being attacked in January.
- A fire was reported at an energy facility in Kharkiv. Infrastructure in Kharkiv was struck by drones. A drone attack targeted a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv.
- Explosions were reported in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire was reported at an energy facility in Kharkiv following a drone attack.
- Overnight, a drone attack targeted a civilian enterprise in the Novobavarskyi district, causing a large fire, damage to a gas pipe and 5 vehicles. Two civilians suffered acute stress reactions. Two drones fell in the Kyivskyi district. In the Rohanska community, a drone attack destroyed a private house and garage, injuring 2 people. In Shestakove, a drone attack caused a fire in a destroyed private house, with no reported casualties.
- Cherkasy: Overnight drone attack reported, with air defenses active and damage to an energy infrastructure facility in Uman.
- Odesa: Damage to residential buildings and civilian casualties were reported due to a Russian drone attack.
- In the Bryansk region, drones attacked the Novozybkov oil pumping station of the Druzhba pipeline.
- The new reports of Ukrainian drones targeting the Novoshakhtinsky oil refinery and the reported cessation of operations at the facility underscore the ongoing impact of drone warfare on critical infrastructure.
Ukrainian Military Operations:
- Ukrainian General Staff reports 71 combat engagements on February 1, with Ukrainian forces repelling attacks on multiple directions, including Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Huliaipole.
- Ukrainian forces are actively repelling Russian attacks in the Kursk region, with ongoing fighting.
- Ukrainian forces repelled 7 Russian assaults in the region.
- The 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skala" is conducting combat operations in the Pokrovsk area.
- The 38th Separate Engineer-Sapper Battalion is reportedly demining roads in the Chasiv Yar direction.
- Ukrainian forces repelled 8 Russian assaults in the Kursk region.
- Ukrainian forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting operations in the Kursk region.
- Ukrainian forces report repelling attacks near multiple locations in the Donetsk region.
- Tank crews of the 28th Mechanized Brigade reportedly assisted in repelling a Russian assault in the Toretsk direction.
- Ukrainian forces report battles for the "Toretska" mine, with 90-95% of the city under Russian control.
- Reports indicate contractors allegedly embezzled over 3 billion rubles allocated for fortifications construction.
- Ukrainian forces claim to have destroyed a command post of the "Kursk" troop grouping of the Russian Armed Forces in Rylsk. The coordinates of the targeted command post in Rylsk were reportedly 51.566079, 34.716233.
- Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a Russian attack near Vovchansk.
- Ukrainian forces from the 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade have captured Russian soldiers, who are pleading for an end to the conflict.

Geopolitical and Economic Developments

US Aid: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly assured the Italian Foreign Minister that the US will not abandon Ukraine, despite the confirmed 90-day freeze.
Ammunition Supplies: The Czech Republic has reportedly supplied Ukraine with 1.5 million ammunition rounds, including a third being 155mm artillery shells.
Netherlands Military Aid: The Netherlands announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including additional F-16 fighter jets, 400 million euros for drones, and cooperation on long-range weapons projects.
Moldova: TASS reported on Moldova's approval of gas supplies to Transnistria, purchased with an EU grant. Moldova is also reportedly resuming gas supplies to Transnistria, with costs covered by the EU.
US-EU Relations: Reports of Trump's intention to impose new tariffs on the EU, potentially escalating trade tensions.
US Media: Reports of the Pentagon "evicting" several media outlets and replacing them with others perceived as more favorable to Trump.
EU Defense Financing: Germany and 18 other EU countries have called for the European Investment Bank to expand its financing of the defense industry, signaling a potential significant shift in EU policy and a commitment to bolstering defense capabilities.
Syria-Russia Relations: Syria has terminated all agreements with Russia regarding the lease of the port of Tartus. New authorities in Syria have declared the termination of the previous constitution and the dissolution of all security services and armed formations, as well as the parliament. Ahmed al-Sharaa will serve as interim president.
Europe's Fear of Exclusion from Peace Talks: Concerns that the EU and Ukraine might be excluded from peace negotiations.
EU Sanctions on Russian Citizens: Sanctions on three Russian citizens allegedly responsible for cyberattacks.
Poland to Invite Trump to Three Seas Summit: A move that could have significant implications for US-European relations.
Ukraine's Defense Industry Funding: Secured over $1.5 billion in foreign partner funding in 2024.
Rising Inflation and Economic Difficulties in Russia: Despite reported economic growth, Russia is facing increasing inflation, rising prices, and labor shortages.
US President: Donald Trump confirmed that he is engaged in serious discussions with Russia regarding the conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine. He announced his intention to hold a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing hope for a significant outcome. Trump also announced his intention to impose substantial tariffs on goods from the EU, Mexico, and Canada.
US Aid Uncertainty: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly assured the Italian Foreign Minister that the US will not abandon Ukraine, despite the confirmed 90-day freeze on most foreign aid, including military aid to Ukraine.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering placing USAID under the control of the State Department, potentially impacting global aid efforts.
The new report of the potential resumption of Russian gas supplies to the EU as part of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, as discussed by EU officials, is a significant development that could have major geopolitical implications.
The new report from the "NgP raZVедка" Telegram channel about EU officials discussing the possibility of resuming Russian gas supplies as part of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine suggests a potential shift in the European approach to the conflict.
The new report from the Ukrainian Air Force about the launch of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in the Sumy region indicates a continued threat to this area.
The new information from the "Operational ZSU" Telegram channel about Ukrainian deputies being unable to register a draft resolution in the PACE to declare Putin a terrorist suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts to condemn Russian actions.
The new report from TASS about the new Syrian authorities' actions underscores the volatile situation in the region.
The new report from TASS about the State Duma planning to adopt a law on the protection of the Russian language by the end of the spring session indicates the ongoing cultural and linguistic dimensions of the conflict.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation directed an appeal to the US Congress in connection with information about Biden and Blinken discussing the organization of an assassination attempt on Putin.
The State Duma regards the lack of reaction from Biden and Blinken to Carlson's statement about attempts to "kill" Putin as proof of their guilt.
Discussion of the issue of the physical elimination of the President of the Russian Federation can be qualified as an act of international state terrorism, the State Duma said in a statement.

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