Russian negotiators touch down in Abu Dhabi

A plane with the Russian delegation members has landed in UAE
Infrastructure facility damaged in Ukraine’s missile attack on Belgorod

According to preliminary data, no one was hurt
Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC+ and energy markets — Kremlin

According to the statement, "current international and regional problems" were also among the topics in the conversation
Macron says technical preparations for talks with Putin underway

The French president noted that consultations on the matter are also being held with European partners and Vladimir Zelensky
Gaddafi's son killed in attack in his home's courtyard — TV

Saif al-Islam was shot dead outside his residence, sources close to the Gaddafi family said
IN BRIEF: What we know about Epstein files and reaction to them

Nikolay Novik, an expert at the Institute of World Military Economics and Strategy at the Higher School of Economics, said that the release marks the end of covering up for global elites, as the era of "backstage immunity" can be considered over
Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 12 enemy motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
NATO chief says Western troops to be deployed in Ukraine the moment peace is concluded

Other types of NATO assistance will still be provided to Ukraine, Mark Rutte said
Situation on Russia’s fuel market stable, fuel reserves sufficient — Novak

"The balance of supply and demand has stabilized," the deputy prime minister added
Russia has not received response from US on fate of New START — Kremlin

On September 22, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed Russia's readiness to abide by the treaty’s quantitative limits for an additional year beyond its scheduled expiration in February 2026
Press review: UN urges flexible arms control and Xi pushes yuan as global reserve currency

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 3rd
Musk believes new civil war already underway in US

Another wave of protests erupted in Minneapolis in late January
Senior diplomat talks Russia-US dialogue, potential response to arms supplies to Greenland

It would be impossible to revive the strategic security dialogue between Russia and the United States unless Washington embraces a radical change to its foreign policy course toward Moscow, Sergey Ryabkov emphasized
Iran willing to suspend nuclear program to make deal with US — newspaper

According to two officials, Iran would prefer a proposal to create a regional consortium to produce nuclear power
Press Review
- Press review: UN urges flexible arms control and Xi pushes yuan as global reserve currencyTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 3rd
- Press review: Epstein files weigh on Trump and Bitcoin plunges with little hope aheadTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 2nd
- Press review: Russia, UAE hold Kremlin talks and NATO plans defense bank by 2027Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 30th
- Press review: Russia ready to aid Syria as Trump tariffs fall short on US national debtTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 29th
- Press review: India, EU sign mother of all deals and Moscow offers Iran‑US mediationTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 28th
Press releases
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
- Ak Bars Bank: the bank is not a subsidiary or dependent company with the Ak Bars HoldingThe bank chose snow leopard as a corporate symbol many years ago
Potential troop deployment to Ukraine and nuclear weapons: Statements by Russia’s MFA

TASS highlighted the key points from the Russian Foreign Ministry’s statements
Russia won’t make any demarches to US before expiration of New START — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow did everything necessary in a timely manner
Russia, Myanmar discuss personnel training in energy security — Shoigu

The Russian Security Council Secretary noted that the parties will hold "extensive negotiations regarding Roscosmos," concerning both the satellite system and training specialists in the use of satellite information for the country’s daily needs
First group of Palestinians returns to Gaza from Egypt — TV

The number of people was not specified
Iran prepared to negotiate on nuclear dossier only with US — Supreme leader’s advisor

Ali Shamkhani stressed that bilateral negotiations should begin based on the condition that "illogical and unfounded demands are avoided"
Trump’s management style negatively impacts dollar’s exchange rate — WP

According to the newspaper, the dollar has lost over 10% of its value since Donald Trump’s return to office in January 2025
FIFA needs to clear Russia to play internationally, says Infantino

"This ban has not achieved anything," FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said
IN BRIEF: What we know about bus accident in Krasnoyarsk Region where minors died

According to preliminary data, the accident occurred after a trailer with a modular house disconnected from the truck
Russia’s Justice Ministry designates four foreign organizations as undesirable

In particular, European cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit, the US-based International Women's Media Foundation, Ukraine’s Regional Center for Human Rights and the W Group fintech ecosystem have been blacklisted
FACTBOX: What is known about Hungary's lawsuit against EU ban on Russian gas supplies

Similar plans are being developed in Brussels for Russian oil and nuclear fuel
IN BRIEF: What we know about training plane crash in Orenburg Region

According to preliminary data, two university students and an instructor were aboard the plane
Laura Fernandez wins presidential election in Costa Rica after 94% of ballots counted

Laura Fernandez won 48.33% of the vote
UK revokes accreditation of Russian diplomat — Foreign Office

According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, the decision comes in response to Moscow’s move to expel a British diplomat
Russia destroys Ukraine’s HIMARS MLRS, S-300 launchers — top brass

Russian troops have liberated the settlement of Pridorozhnoye in the Zaporozhye Region
Second round of Abu Dhabi talks set for Wednesday and Thursday, Kremlin announces

According to Dmitry Peskov, the talks were originally slated for February 1, but the three sides’ timetables needed an extra adjustment
France preparing neo-colonial coups in Africa — Russian Foreign Intelligence Service

"Emmanuel Macron's administration is feverishly seeking opportunities for 'political revenge' in Africa," the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service’s press bureau noted