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02-02-2026
A Russian drone strike killed 12 miners in eastern Ukraine, while a separate attack hit a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, injuring six people. The strikes occurred despite a supposed agreement between Russia and Ukraine not to target population centers and energy infrastructure during a cold snap. Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that negotiations to end the fighting would continue. The conflict has resulted in significant human suffering and infrastructure damage.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, DTEK, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place on February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi. The talks, which will also involve the US, aim to end Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian attack drones struck a maternity hospital in southern Ukraine, wounding six women. The Kremlin confirmed it agreed to temporarily halt strikes on Kyiv, but refused to reveal details. The US and Russia have held meetings to discuss a peaceful resolution, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff stating that Russia is working towards securing peace in Ukraine.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Abu Dhabi, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
Dmitry Medvedev, a top Kremlin official and former Russian president, has praised US President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Medvedev stated that Trump is genuinely trying to be a peacemaker and that contacts with Americans have become more productive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a new round of talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi. Medvedev dismissed speculation that Trump is secretly aligned with Moscow, praising Trump's blunt style and his willingness to stand up to the US political establishment. Despite being a hardliner within Russia's leadership, Medvedev stressed that avoiding further conflict remains a priority, but still expects Russia to achieve military victory in Ukraine.
Entities: Dmitry Medvedev, Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
A Russian drone strike killed at least 12 Ukrainian coal miners and injured seven others when it hit a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday. The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been postponed. The bus was transporting miners after their shift when it was targeted by the drone, sparking a fire that was later extinguished by emergency crews. Zelenskyy condemned the strike, calling it a deliberate attack on civilians. The incident marked one of the deadliest single attacks on energy workers since the start of the war. Ukrainian officials warned that Russia is stepping up its aerial campaign against civilian and logistical targets, having used over 980 attack drones and 1,100 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine in the past week.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk, DTEK • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Florida to discuss Ukraine peace efforts as part of the Trump administration's ongoing initiative to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Witkoff described the meetings as 'productive and constructive,' with progress made on a potential peace deal. The talks are part of a broader effort involving multiple meetings between US, Ukrainian, and Russian representatives, including a recent trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized these talks as 'constructive.' Meanwhile, President Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt strikes on Kyiv due to extreme cold weather.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Kirill Dmitriev, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a new round of talks involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday. The talks aim to bring a 'real and dignified end' to the nearly four-year war between Ukraine and Russia. Despite Russia intensifying its attacks on Ukraine's energy and logistics infrastructure, Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia's intentions to end the war. The US has accused Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in the war. Ukrainian officials have reported that Moscow has targeted power grids, heating, and water systems, worsening conditions for civilians as winter temperatures plunge.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, United States, Russia, Abu Dhabi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-02-2026
A Russian drone strike on a bus in Ukraine's southeastern city of Dnipro killed at least 12 people, mostly mineworkers, and wounded several others. The attack occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia would proceed in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike, calling it a 'crime' and a 'massive terrorist attack.' The incident happened amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides exchanging attacks and Ukraine pushing for peace talks.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia, Dnipro, Abu Dhabi • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
