In a significant development in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Belgorod region of Russia experienced a blackout after a counteroffensive by Ukraine. This incident occurred on the night of February 6, amid escalating tensions and continued assaults on Ukrainian energy infrastructure by Russian forces. Reports indicated that the blackout affected not only the city of Belgorod but also its surrounding areas, highlighting the impact of the conflict beyond the borders of Ukraine.

The Kremlin announced the upcoming third round of negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict, although a firm date for these discussions has yet to be established. The intention of these talks is to pursue a diplomatic solution to the ongoing war, which has now entered its second year. Both Estonia and Ukraine have expressed a unified stance that the path to peace involves isolating and applying pressure on Russia, underlining their commitment to collaborative efforts in the face of the invasion.

Additionally, these recent developments come amid ongoing military assessments, with Ukrainian officials claiming that they have eliminated around 30,000 Russian invaders in recent combat activities. The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has also received substantial support from the European Union, including 177 generators, emphasizing international assistance for energy stability in the region as the war continues to take its toll on infrastructure and civilian life.