A crew from Latvian public broadcaster LSM came under attack from a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone while travelling to the positions of a Ukrainian unit in Donetsk Oblast to film a report.

The European Union has "Plan A, B and C" scenarios for dealing with Hungary's firm refusal to support procedural decisions needed for Ukraine's further European integration.

The European Union is discussing an unprecedented plan that would grant Ukraine accelerated partial EU membership as early as 2027 – without easing requirements on fundamental principles.

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, has called for a ban on entry to the EU for Russian citizens who have fought against Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron for publicly saying he intended to call Russian leader Vladimir Putin without actually doing so, describing it as "pathetic diplomacy".

The Lithuanian government has expressed interest in attracting more Ukrainian defence industry companies in advanced fields and has not ruled out financial support "in some cases".

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has arrived in Ukraine.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 5 February.

A former tram driver in Prague who insulted a Ukrainian couple with a child and ejected them from the tram has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service.

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, has said the embassy has passed detailed information to the US Department of State about Russian attacks that took place after a "pause" in strikes on the energy sector was announced.

A long-serving employee of the Polish Ministry of National Defence has been taken into custody on suspicion of spying for Russia; the arrest took place inside the ministry's building.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said in his speech to the Verkhovna Rada on 3 February that Russia's overnight combined attack on Ukraine once again confirms that Moscow is not genuinely committed to real peace negotiations.

A citizen from the border town of Hrubieszów has been found guilty and sentenced to three years and six months in prison in Poland for working for Russian intelligence.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that Russia's overnight combined attack on energy facilities and residential buildings proves that the Kremlin does not honour any agreements and has called on partners to step up sanctions pressure and strengthen support for Ukraine's air defence.

Estonia will allocate around €400,000 in additional assistance to Ukraine to help the country deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.