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02.02.2026

The Day of the Abu Dhabi Mandate

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 02.02.2026.

It displays 90 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.02.2026The Day of the Abu Dhabi Mandate
Morning coverage focused on the aftermath of the lethal drone strike on a miners' bus in Pavlohrad and overnight strikes on Cherkasy, with editors highlighting a shift in Russian targeting from the power grid to logistics and transport hubs. This editorial pivot followed President Zelenskyy’s briefing that deliberate strikes on energy infrastructure had paused, though regional blackouts persisted due to previous damage and technological instability. Simultaneously, the government initiated a mandatory 'white list' registration for Starlink terminals to neutralize Russian use of the technology.
By afternoon, editorial attention converged on the upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Outlets prioritized Zelenskyy’s formal instructions to the Ukrainian delegation regarding security guarantees from the United States and Russia. The day concluded with reporting on the collapse of international nuclear arms control mechanisms and Trump’s claim that India has agreed to cease purchasing Russian oil, framing the diplomatic mission to the UAE as the central pivot for both frontline strategy and international alignment.
02.02.2026
07:01

08:32 (06:32)The Cherkasy Midnight Fire

The Ukrainian media focus has shifted toward the kinetic aftermath of overnight strikes on Cherkasy and the legal-diplomatic fallout from the lethal drone attack on a miners' bus in Pavlohrad (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN, Kyiv Post). Simultaneously, editorial attention remains fixed on the severe defensive strain along the Pokrovsk sector, where high-intensity combat persists despite the reported technological interventions against Russian logistics (Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform).
08:37
09:24
12:06

12:07 (10:07)The Starlink White List

Ukrainian media have shifted focus toward the institutionalization of the Starlink 'white list' and mandatory terminal registration (Liga.net, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). While reporting on intense frontline combat near Pokrovsk and Huliaipole continues (Ukrinform, Kyiv Post), editorial priority is increasingly given to the internal debate over potential territorial concessions, highlighted by new polling data from KIIS (Pravda).
12:52
13:14
Radio Svoboda

"Скоро тофаларов не останется". Цена войны для малочисленного народа

13:14 (11:14 in your timezone)
13:43
14:20

14:21 (12:21)Targeting the Shadow Fleet

Editorial focus has pivoted to President Zelenskyy's issuance of a new sanctions package targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' and logistics, framing it as a synchronized effort with EU policies (Liga.net, Glavcom). Simultaneously, major outlets are analyzing a shift in Russian kinetic strategy, reporting that the Kremlin is now prioritizing logistics and transport infrastructure over direct energy grid strikes (Pravda, UNIAN).
14:26
14:34
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17:22

17:59 (15:59)Energy Fragility at a Breaking Point

Editorial focus has shifted toward the energy sector's mounting vulnerability as analysts warn of the war's hardest period following a regional grid failure (Kyiv Post). Concurrently, editors are tracking the diplomatic maneuvers surrounding Abu Dhabi's upcoming peace talks (Pravda) and the strategic decline of Russian oil transit through Ukrainian infrastructure to record lows (Liga.net). Military reporting continues to highlight precise strikes against Russian command centers in occupied territories (Ukrinform UA).
18:12
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20:08

21:27 (19:27)The Abu Dhabi Mandate

The Ukrainian media focus has converged on the diplomatic mission to Abu Dhabi, where President Zelenskyy has issued specific instructions for security guarantee negotiations with the United States and Russia (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Liga.net). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting the expiration of nuclear arms control mechanisms and the intensification of power outages, which are now framed as a critical domestic stability risk (TSN, UNIAN, Kyiv Post).
21:55