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2026-02-04: Ukraine Roundup

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eng.belta.by (2026-02-04). Abu Dhabi hosts second round of Ukraine talks: Key points. eng.belta.by The second round of negotiations on Ukraine is expected to commence in Abu Dhabi on 4 February. The format will remain unchanged – direct talks involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.

hindustantimes (2026-02-04). Putin's secret message stopped US attack on Iran? 2nd Trump loss to Russia after Ukraine deal bust. hindustantimes.com Russian forces dropped 5,717 bombs in January, a 26% jump and the highest level since the war began, as Ukraine's air defences run low on missiles. While Moscow intensifies strikes and ramps up ballistic attacks, reports say Russian mediation may be restraining Trump from striking Iran.

newarab (2026-02-04). Kremlin welcomes FIFA boss Infantino's comment on lifting Russia ban. newarab.com The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed Infantino – who previously had friendly relations with Russia's Vladimir Putin – said in an interview a day earlier the ban on Russia had "not achieved anything." | His words provoked fury in Ukraine, which said the ban should…

hindustantimes (2026-02-04). Ukraine's chilling admission as Russia drops 5,717 bombs: Kyiv's arsenal empty, only 2 missiles…. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Air Force warns it is running dangerously low on air‚Äëto‚Äëair and air defence missiles as Russia drops a record 5,717 bombs in January 2026. Yurii Ihnat details how NASAMS, IRIS‚ÄëT, Patriot and F‚Äë16 stocks are stretched thin during massive strikes, leaving key launchers half‚Äëempty.

Bob Topper (2026-02-04). King of the World — Trump and the Art of Exploitation. counterpunch.org In 2024, the Senate passed a bipartisan immigration and security bill negotiated by Republican Senator James Langford of Oklahoma. The $118 billion package allocated $60 billion to Ukraine defense, and over $20 billion to DHS for border security enforcement, including detention facilities, personnel, technology, and asylum processing. Pressured by Donald Trump, the bill was voted

Eva Bartlett (2026-02-04). Here's Who Really Weaponizes Children in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. globalresearch.ca For the last three years, Ukraine and concerted legacy media campaigns have been screaming that Russia has abducted, or forcibly displaced, thousands of Ukrainian children — even The accusations resurged in December, with a UN …

albawaba (2026-02-04). Russia's drone attack kills 2 in Dnipropetrovsk. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed two people, a local official said on Wednesday."A 68-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were killed" in the attack on Synelnykivsky district, Mykola Lukashuk, the head of the regional administration, posted on his Telegram channel.This comes as Russia, Ukraine and the United States are set to hold negotiations in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.Earlier, several rounds of talks happened, but failed to strike a deal between the two countries, which have been fighting since Moscow decided to attack in February 2022.
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hindustantimes (2026-02-04). Trump stuns Zelensky, sides with Putin on Ukraine attacks' timeline?; 'He kept his word…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he "kept his word" on a U.S.-brokered pause in attacks, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of violating the truce. The conflicting claims have reignited questions over the credibility of ceasefire assurances, the effectiveness of U.S. mediation, and whether diplomacy can hold amid continued strikes and deep mistrust between Kyiv and Moscow.

Mark J Willière (2026-02-04). Can Europe's New Air Defense Push Finally Shield Ukraine from Russia's Skies? thinktank.pk Have you ever paused to consider what truly constitutes a "European Defense System" in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions? Is it a unified shield, a collection of national efforts, or something evolving in response to real-world threats? Drawing from recent developments, such as Sweden and Denmark's joint initiative to bolster Ukraine's air defenses. What …

hindustantimes (2026-02-04). NATO's shock plan for Zelensky after Russia uses 6,000 drones & 5,000+ bombs to flatten Ukraine. hindustantimes.com In a historic address to Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte vowed that "Ukraine's security is our security," promising that the Alliance's support will not fade even as other crises compete for attention. From Patriots and air defense missiles funneled through the PURL mechanism to secretive "coalition of the willing" security guarantees, Rutte outlined a future where Western troops, jets and ships could help lock in any peace deal with Russia.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2026-02-04). European Officials Accuse Von Der Leyen of Authoritarianism. globalresearch.ca Apparently, Ursula von der Leyen's work at the European Commission is no longer pleasing veteran European officials. Her erratic stance, often endorsing escalatory and dangerous positions, seems to pose serious risks to European stability. Von der Leyen has increasingly been …

Staff (2026-02-04). Canciller de Irán confirma conversaciones entre su país y Estados Unidos en Omán. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, confirmó este miércoles la celebración de conversaciones nucleares con Estados Unidos en Mascate, capital de Omán, el próximo viernes a las 10: 00 hora local. Mediante un mensaje publicado en la plataforma X, Araghchi agradeció al Sultanato de Omán por disponer los arreglos necesarios para la cita.

Staff (2026-02-04). "Geopolitics of the Weak" : Colombian Senator Urges "Collective Action" Against U.S. Aggression. democracynow.org After several months of rising tension between them, Colombian President Gustavo Petro sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump in a closed-door meeting that lasted approximately two hours at the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders have exchanged threats and insults since Trump returned to office in 2025, with Petro harshly criticizing the U.S. bombing of boats at sea and for threatening the sovereignty of countries in Latin America. Both leaders took a much more conciliatory tone after their meeting, with Petro sharing a photo of them shaking hands alongside a handwritten note from Trump calling it an &#822…

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