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Key Developments on Day 1,446 of Russia’s War on Ukraine
Published: February 9, 2026
Here is a summary of the latest events as of Monday, February 9:
Fighting
- One person was reported killed following extensive air raids launched by Russian forces on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, according to local officials.
- In a separate incident, Russian forces targeted facilities of Naftogaz, Ukraine’s major oil and gas company, in the eastern Poltava region overnight. This marks the 19th assault on the facility, according to a company statement, although the extent of the damage remains unspecified.
- Russian state media reported that forces claimed control of the settlements of Hlushkivka in the eastern Kharkiv region and Sydorivka in the Sumy region.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target for Ukrainian military actions due to the funding it provides for weapon production.
- Zelenskyy also noted that over the past week, Russia has launched more than 2,000 attack drones, 1,200 guided bombs, and 116 various missiles against Ukrainian cities and villages.
Ceasefire Talks
- Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stressed the necessity for in-person meetings between Ukrainian and Russian leaders to address the most challenging issues in peace negotiations. He pointed out that only U.S. President Donald Trump has the influence to mediate a final agreement to resolve the four-year conflict.
- Sybiha indicated that out of the 20-point peace plan that guided recent trilateral discussions, only a few points remain unresolved, with the most sensitive issues requiring direct leadership negotiation.
- He added that the United States has expressed readiness to ratify security guarantees in Congress if a ceasefire agreement is reached, while confirming that no U.S. troops will be deployed on the ground in Ukraine.
- Additionally, Sybiha mentioned that other nations, beyond France and the United Kingdom, have indicated a willingness to send troops as a deterrent force if a peace agreement is established.
Politics
- A Ukrainian-born Russian citizen has been extradited from Dubai to Moscow on suspicion of seriously wounding Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer, during a shooting attack. Alexeyev reportedly survived the incident.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to his United Arab Emirates counterpart, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for assistance with the detention of the suspect.
- President Zelenskyy announced on social media that he is imposing sanctions on foreign manufacturers supplying components for Russian drones and missiles utilized against Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow continues to acquire drone components from abroad despite existing sanctions.
Energy
- Indian refiners, including Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum, are reportedly avoiding purchases of Russian oil scheduled for delivery in April, potentially paving the way for India to negotiate a trade pact with the United States, as noted by Reuters’ sources in the refining and trade sectors.
Participants of tactical and medical training courses conducted by Ukraine’s military showcased their skills during a final exam for civilians in Kyiv on February 8, 2026, in preparation for national resistance. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
