Poll in Russia shows high public support for war against Ukraine

Despite mounting economic hardships and military setbacks, a recent Russian state poll claims that the majority of the population supports the war against Ukraine. However, the reliability of these findings seems to be questionable and manipulative.

The Kremlin-controlled Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) reported that 67% of Russians support the war, and 65% believe the conflict is "going well" for Russia. According to Mikhail Mamonov, VCIOM's Political Research Director, the public desires a swift and favorable resolution to the conflict and supports measures to achieve this outcome. However, Mamonov acknowledged growing frustration over various issues, including Ukrainian incursions into Russia's Kursk Oblast, the slow progress of Russian troops, and worsening economic conditions.

Considering that the Russian authorities control the above-mentioned Research Center, the poll's accuracy feeds the skepticism. It seems to be another Kremlin attempt to create a false image amid rising casualties, Russian command controversies, and immense economic strain on the Russian economy during the war.

Zelensky will push for lasting and sustainable peace at the Munich conference

President Volodymyr Zelensky will lead Ukraine's delegation at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak announced on Feb. 7.

The Ukrainian delegation will present its stance on ending the war and outline a vision for achieving "lasting and sustainable peace."

"It's necessary that the leaders and experts in politics who will be in Munich realize that this is momentum," Yermak told the Associated Press. "We are very near to really ending this war by a just and lasting peace, but it’s necessary to be together."

The conference will also host U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.

Although Bloomberg suggested on Feb. 5 that Trump's team might unveil a peace plan during the conference, Kellogg denied this on Feb. 6, stating that no such proposal would be presented in Munich.

Ukraine is preparing to host Kellogg on Feb. 20 following the Munich conference, according to sources in the President's Office cited by RBC-Ukraine.

The annual conference comes at a critical time for Ukraine, as Kyiv aims to strengthen ties with the new U.S. administration, a key partner during nearly three years of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Three civilians were killed and five injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day

Russian attacks across several Ukrainian regions claimed the lives of at least three civilians and injured five over the past day, regional authorities reported on Feb. 7.

Overnight, Russia launched 112 Shahed combat and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 81 drones across nine oblasts, while 31 drones went down without causing damage, according to the Air Force.

In Kherson Oblast, Russian shelling killed one person and injured five others, according to Governor Oleksandr Prokudin. The shelling damaged two high-rise buildings and six private homes.

In Sumy Oblast, a Russian strike destroyed a two-story apartment building. Preliminary reports confirmed the deaths of two people whose bodies were recovered during rubble removal.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian forces conducted 339 strikes across 14 settlements, damaging apartments, private homes, and vehicles, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. No civilian casualties were reported.

In Donetsk Oblast, Russian troops launched seven attacks, damaging more than 14 buildings, but no casualties were reported, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.

As Russia escalates its offensive, Ukraine continues to endure daily strikes targeting civilian areas, resulting in ongoing destruction and tragic losses.