On January 30, Kateryna Tereshchenko reported the main news of the day on Klochoktime. The energy truce between Ukraine and Russia will last only until February 1. Moscow agreed to temporarily refrain from strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure at the request of Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Peskov confirmed Trump's personal appeal to Putin and that this step is intended to create favorable conditions for possible negotiations. However, after February 1, the truce may lapse—at a time when Kyiv faces freezing nighttime temperatures.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated there are no formal agreements with Russia to halt attacks on energy facilities. At the same time, if Russia does not strike Ukrainian energy targets, Ukraine will not strike Russian sites in return.
Talks in Abu Dhabi (Ukraine-Russia) are now in doubt, with the date and venue potentially changing due to global instability, particularly tension between the US and Iran. Zelensky underscored that the issues of Donbas and ZNPP are not open for negotiation and that territorial compromises are off the table. Security guarantees should be signed before the end of the war, not after.
Ukrainian forces are experiencing personnel shortages: the youngest soldiers are increasingly deployed to dangerous frontline locations. The contract service program for youth offers benefits but carries high risks, with many recruits killed or wounded.
Russia is facing significant frontline losses, prompting the Kremlin to consider a new round of mobilization—a politically risky move. For Putin, this is a dilemma between strengthening the army and maintaining domestic stability.
Despite the 'energy truce,' Russia continues to strike Ukraine's logistics infrastructure, targeting transport corridors and buses carrying civilians and military supplies. This complicates evacuations and logistics.
The European Union announced it will provide the first installment of a €90 billion loan for Ukraine in April; these funds are aimed at financial and military support.
US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency regarding Cuba, citing Havana’s actions as a threat to US national security. This allows for additional tariffs on countries supporting Cuba’s energy sector and changes the geopolitical landscape in the Caribbean region.