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Ukraine, Russia end second round of peace talks with agreement on prisoner swap, new meeting
Date: February 5, 2026
KYIV, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia on Thursday started a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss how to end their four-year-old war, top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov...

At least seven killed, eight hurt in Russian attacks in ukraine-controlled donetsk, governor says
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed and eight more hurt in Russian attacks in the town of Druzhkivka in the Ukraine-controlled frontline region of Donetsk in the east, the regional...
Exclusive-Donors reluctant to fund US-led gaza plan as hamas disarmament push stalls, sources say
Date: February 4, 2026
By Rami Ayyub, Emily Rose and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. has yet to secure funding commitments for its Gaza reconstruction plan as potential donors voice concerns that...
Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of US-backed peace talks
Date: February 4, 2026
KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since World...
Israeli strikes kill 24 in gaza, health officials say
Date: February 4, 2026
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, and Israel halted the...

Estonia detains ship heading for Russia suspected of smuggling
Date: February 4, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Estonia's Tax and Customs Board said late on Tuesday it had detained a container ship sailing under the Bahamian flag in Estonia's internal waters that may be linked to...
