Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukrainian Cities; International Relations Tested
Kyiv, Ukraine - Russian forces renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following what Ukrainian officials described as the end of a weeklong truce. According to Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, Russia launched 450 drones and over 60 missiles overnight, allegedly waiting for subzero temperatures to intensify the impact on energy systems, Al Jazeera reported.
The attacks occurred amid other international developments involving the United States, China, and Latin America.
Meanwhile, the Muhammad Asad Islamic Cultural Centre in Lviv opened its doors to displaced people from across the country when the war began, turning classrooms and prayer halls into temporary shelters, according to Al Jazeera. Muslims lined study rooms with mattresses, cooked meals and distributed water.
In other news, Palestinians returned to Gaza after Israel allowed a partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing. A bus carrying 12 Palestinians completed the crossing after a 20-hour journey and obstruction by Israeli authorities, Al Jazeera reported.
In the United States, President Donald Trump announced plans to sue Harvard University for $1 billion in damages. The announcement, made via social media on Monday, did not specify the exact nature of the complaint but extends an existing legal battle with the university, according to Al Jazeera.
Simultaneously, Uruguay and China deepened their strategic partnership, signing a dozen cooperation agreements in science, technology, and trade. This occurred despite pressure from President Trump to limit Chinese influence in Latin America, Al Jazeera reported. The agreements were signed following a meeting between Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera.
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