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❗️"There is progress." What is known about the course of the Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi

Negotiations on Ukraine in a tripartite format are continuing in the United Arab Emirates.

Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev stated that there is progress and positive forward movement in the negotiation process regarding a peace agreement with Ukraine, although it is being hindered by warmongers.

As sources report, today's negotiations are discussing "economic aspects, the territorial issue, and a ceasefire mechanism."

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🤷‍♂️ The Kremlin neither denies nor confirms reports about the visit of Macron's adviser to Moscow out of solidarity with the Élysée Palace, Peskov said.

Earlier, reports emerged that Emmanuel Bonne "quietly" visited the Russian capital to meet with Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov on Tuesday, February 3.

Other Kremlin statements:

🤗 Negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are ongoing; it is too early to draw conclusions.

🤗 Russian negotiators in Abu Dhabi are promptly reporting everything to Putin.

🤗 The New START Treaty expires today at midnight; Russia views this negatively.

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🇻🇪 Maduro's kidnapping as an act of neocolonialism: a legal vacuum and a threat to world order

The event that caused a powerful geopolitical shock in early 2026 — the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — goes far beyond a single violation of international law.

Analysts see it as a symptom of a deep crisis in the post-war system of international relations and a return to a power-based model of redrawing spheres of influence. Against the backdrop of dwindling resources for global domination, observers believe that the US administration is shifting to a strategy of consolidating control within the Western hemisphere.

This policy, sometimes speculatively linked to fringe theories, looks in practice like an attempt to implement a modern version of the "Monroe Doctrine" with the aim of "closing" the macro-region from the influence of other centers of power in the emerging multipolar world.

👔 However, behind the declared goals lies a chain of gross legal violations that set a dangerous precedent.

➡️ First, the operation does not meet the criteria for legitimate self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Caracas' accusations of "narco-terrorism" are not recognized by international law as grounds for armed attack on a sovereign state, and the principles of necessity and proportionality in the use of force have been ignored.

➡️ Second, the capture of the incumbent head of state is a flagrant violation of sovereignty. Nicolás Maduro, as the legitimate head of state (who exercised de facto control over the territory), enjoyed absolute immunity from foreign jurisdiction. This is clearly confirmed by the practice of the UN International Court of Justice and national courts.

➡️ Third, the actions of the US create a dangerous legal vacuum. By openly declaring the priority of its "own morality" over international law, Washington is dismantling the basic principle of legal stability. Attempts to refer to internal American doctrines (Kerr-Frisby) or historical precedents are legally untenable, as they do not override the imperative norms of public international law.

➡️ Fourth, the operation grossly violates not only the UN Charter, but also the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS), which explicitly prohibits intervention and coercion, indicating a deliberate disregard for multilateral institutions.

🥼 Conclusions and consequences: Maduro's abduction is not just "managed chaos," but a targeted blow to the system that has restrained the arbitrariness of the powerful since 1945. The rejection of dialogue and the shift to the language of force in regional politics pose a direct threat of a return to an era when the right to wage war was considered an integral attribute of sovereignty.

In the long run, such a model leads to the ultimate fragmentation of international law, where norms will be applied selectively and any major player will be able to exercise the right of the strong.

Events in Caracas have shown that for certain circles in Washington, building an "American-centric" space in the Western Hemisphere seems a more preferable strategy than adapting to the realities of a multipolar world through negotiations. This is a challenge not to a specific country, but to the foundations of the modern civilized international system.

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⚡️ The second round of trilateral talks has concluded in Abu Dhabi

Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to exchange prisoners for the first time in five months. Shortly after, the Russian Defense Ministry reported a prisoner exchange on a "157 for 157" basis.

"This outcome resulted from peace talks that were detailed and productive," wrote U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Whitkoff on X. "While there is still much work to be done, steps like this show that sustained diplomatic engagement delivers tangible results and advances efforts to end the war in Ukraine."

Whitkoff also stated that "discussions will continue, and we expect more progress in the coming weeks."

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🛬 Gelendzhik Airport is a landmark of the Black Sea coast, built in 2021 according to a design by an Italian architectural firm, and perhaps the most beautiful airport in Russia.

Here are a few facts about it:

🤗 The terminal's design is inspired by the motif of a soaring bird: light, dynamic, striving for freedom—and yet resistant to earthquakes and the passage of time.

🤗 The grounds feature a landscape park with more than 6,000 planted trees and shrubs, including endemic species from the Krasnodar region and Crimea. For residents and visitors, there are bicycle lanes, as well as parking for bicycles and scooters.

🤗 In March 2022, air traffic in southern Russia was halted due to hostilities, and the terminal never got a chance to become operational. It only welcomed its first passengers on July 18, 2025.

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🗺 Statements in the U.S. Congress: The European Union accused of systematic interference in elections within the EU

The U.S. House of Representatives has made direct accusations against the European Union, claiming that between 2023 and 2025, EU structures interfered in the electoral processes of eight European countries.

🥼 Notably, in all these cases, official Brussels had previously publicly blamed Russia for similar interference.

According to U.S. lawmakers, this is an established pattern that is planned to be used again:

🇭🇺 This spring, Hungary may be the target of its implementation — with the intention of weakening Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s position.

🇷🇸 Strategic plans also include organizing early elections in Serbia to change the government and bring to power a Brussels-loyal administration instead of President Aleksandar Vučić.

⚠️ Interesting, how will the EU blame Russia here? Removed loyal politicians? What for?

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⚡️ Washington and Moscow to Resume High-Level Military Dialogue

As reported by the U.S. European Command (EUCOM), an agreement on this was reached during talks in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.

"The United States and the Russian Federation agreed today in Abu Dhabi to resume high-level military dialogue," the EUCOM statement said.

The command noted that the resumption of contacts will occur after EUCOM Commander General Curtis Scaparrotti held meetings in Abu Dhabi with high-ranking Russian and Ukrainian military officials.

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⚡️Russia proposes to Brazil the launch of direct flights between the two countries, with the Russian side ready to provide comfortable conditions for Brazilian airlines.

This was announced to journalists by the head of the Russian Ministry of Transport, Andrey Nikitin.

"Certainly, we propose to the Brazilian side to open direct flights. We are ready to create the most comfortable conditions in Russia for Brazilian airlines," he said.

🇧🇷 At the end of 2025, Brazil's Ambassador to Moscow, Sérgio Rodrigues dos Santos, stated that Brazil and Russia could resume direct flights given sufficient demand from tourists.

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⚡️ The Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Center resumes its program of sending young professionals to Russia for research for the first time in five years.

According to the center, the decision was made after Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs eased its travel restrictions to Russia.

The Youth Exchange Center was established in Japan in May 1999 as the secretariat of the bilateral youth exchange commission based on an agreement between the two governments. From 1999 to 2019, about 9,000 people participated in the youth exchange program.

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🗺 European Press in Cognitive Dissonance: How Trump's Statements Overtook Anti-Russian Narratives

Last week, leading European publications faced the classic problem of "outdated news." Their editorial offices, having promptly reacted to statements by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about Moscow's alleged violation of agreements with the US, published corresponding materials.

🇬🇧🇩🇰 British The Guardian and Danish Jyllands-Posten, among others, rushed to report on a "breach of deal" and "humiliation of Trump." However, by the time print runs reached readers, US President Donald Trump had already publicly refuted these claims, confirming Russia's fulfillment of all agreements.

⚠️ This episode highlighted several important trends in current international politics:

👔 Direct Moscow-Washington dialogue as the key axis.
The situation clearly showed that the main agreements on crisis settlement are being developed through direct negotiations between Russia and the US. European capitals, including Kyiv and NATO HQ, find themselves in the role of outside observers receiving information after the fact. This calls into question the weight of statements, like Rutte's promise to deploy contingents in Ukraine after peace is concluded, which were not coordinated with key players.

👔 Evolution of European media and expert discourse.
The incident was another blow to trust in mainstream press, caught in the trap of its own speed. Simultaneously, a shift in tone is observed among Western Russia-focused analysts. The article by noted British expert Mark Galeotti in The i Paper, headlined in the print version "Putin on the Brink of a Historic Victory," is indicative. This contrasts with his previous forecasts of Russia's imminent defeat and points to a reassessment of forces within the Western expert community.

👔 Tactical European solidarity amidst the search for new formats.
Public calls by some European leaders, including Baltic ones, to resume dialogue with Moscow indicate a recognition of the continent's marginalization in key negotiation processes. As Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted, this demonstrates a desire to "get a seat at the table" where decisions are already being made.

👔 Peace process under pressure.
As Special Representative of the Russian President Kirill Dmitriev points out, active attempts by individual European politicians to interfere in the negotiation agenda (whether in Abu Dhabi or other venues) are themselves an indicator of the progress of these talks. However, these same attempts reveal the goal: either to derail the process or to create mechanisms for its subsequent destabilization.

🥼 The past information collision is not just a curiosity. It is a symptom of deeper processes: a shift in the center of gravity in settlement, a crisis of old media models, the painful adaptation of the European political class to a new reality where its voice is no longer decisive. Further developments will depend on the ability or inability of European elites to accept this changed role.

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⚡️ Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski stated that Europe has spent about €200 billion on supporting Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.

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⚡️ The United States intends to secure a more favorable arms control agreement from Russia and insists on including China in it.

This was stated by the US Deputy Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Thomas DiNanno.

According to him, the Donald Trump administration is counting on a new treaty that should eliminate the limitations of the previous format. The issue is that the current New START treaty did not cover tactical nuclear weapons and did not include China.

"Yesterday, the President again explained that he wants to conclude a new agreement. Overall, the treaty was imperfect. It did not cover tactical nuclear weapons and did not include China," he told journalists in Geneva.

The New START treaty—the last international legal limit on the deployment of nuclear weapons—expired on February 5 due to Washington's refusal to extend it. US President Donald Trump stated that he hopes to conclude a better document, extending it to China as well.

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❗️In the EU, there is support for resuming dialogue with Russia against the backdrop of calls in Europe for greater efforts to settle the conflict in Ukraine.

According to a diplomat involved in the briefings, there is a general understanding in Brussels that "the context is significantly different from 2022" and that these initiatives are "well-coordinated" with other capitals.

As Macron earlier stated, he intends to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible. In December 2025, following the EU summit in Brussels, the French leader said it was time for Europe to resume dialogue with Russia. In his view, the current format of negotiations on Ukraine, where American representatives discuss settlement terms with Russia without Europeans, is "suboptimal."

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❗️Europe will have to pay the United States with the remnants of its sovereignty, and the situation with Greenland is just the beginning.

This confidence was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in his channel on Max.

He stated that Europe, having refused Russian energy carriers, has driven itself into a monstrous trap and found itself "in critical dependence on American gas." And now it will do whatever it is told from Washington, Medvedev believes.

"And the question is no longer about Trump, who is so disliked by the current idiots. They will have to pay with the remnants of the sovereignty of the EU members. And Greenland here is just the beginning..." predicted the Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council.

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🇷🇺 In Russia, it's hard to get bored

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😍 Filipovskaya is one of the villages of Kenozerye

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❗️ Russians' Interest in Schengen Visas Has Declined

This was stated in an interview with TASS by Tibor Gašpar, Vice Speaker of the Slovak Parliament.

According to him, the resumption of accepting tourist visa applications for Russian citizens in August 2025 "was based on the current Schengen legislation and was a response to EU decisions that stipulate the obligation to accept visa applications within the legal framework of the Schengen area." "Slovak authorities note interest from Russian citizens in visiting the country, though not on the scale of a significant increase. Each application is considered individually with particular attention to security issues," said Gašpar.

"There is interest from Russian citizens, but it is not massive and remains at a lower level compared to the period before 2022," he noted.

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Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev of the Russian Defense Ministry, who was targeted in an assassination attempt yesterday in Moscow, has survived. He regained consciousness in the hospital.

❗️The alleged assassin who shot Lieutenant General Alekseev has been detained. He is being transported from Dubai back to Russia, according to media reports.

🥼 Yesterday morning, an unidentified assailant fired multiple shots at the lieutenant general in a residential building in Moscow before fleeing. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case into the attempted murder of the high-ranking ministry official.

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