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• Death Toll In Poltava Strike Rises To 14 As More Bodies Pulled From Rubble RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- The death toll from a Russian missile strike on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava has risen to 14, including two children, according to the State Emergency Service.

Ukraine

• Air Defense Systems and a Sufficient Number of Interceptor Missiles Are Essential for Bringing Peace Closer - Address by the President President of Ukraine 02 Feb 2025

Russia

• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (2 February 2025) Russia MoD 02 Feb 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise AFU formations on the territory of Kursk region.

United States

• US pushing Ukraine to hold presidential, parliamentary elections by yearend: Report Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year amid attempts to broker a truce agreement between Kiev and Moscow to end the protracted war in the coming months.

NATO

United Nations

• Ukraine: UNICEF alarmed over incessant attacks devastating young lives UN News 02 Feb 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep alarm over relentless attacks on populated areas in Ukraine and their devastating impact on children.

Foreign Reactions

• The Co-Chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children mark the first anniversary of its launch in Kyiv Canada 02 Feb 2025 -- "One year ago today, Ukraine and Canada launched the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and held its first plenary meeting in Kyiv. Since then, 41 States as well as the Council of Europe have joined the Coalition in a collective commitment to bring Ukrainian children home. The invitation to join remains open to any country wanting to help with this important mission."
• Minister Talvitie visited Ukraine Finnish Government 02 Feb 2025 -- Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie visited Ukraine from January 31 to February 1. At the invitation of Ukraine's Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi, the Minister attended an international ministerial meeting in Uzhhorod, Zakarpatska region. It was the minister's first official visit abroad.

News Reports

• Central Asians Illegally Fighting For Russia Face Few Consequences RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov stirred anger in Uzbekistan last October when he called for visa restrictions on millions of Uzbeks who travel to Russia every year in search of work.