**Ukraine News and Events**
The United States will host the 4th annual Ukrainian Week from February 3 to 8. The event aims to build ties between US and Ukrainian policy-makers and church representatives. Pavlo Unguryan, a notable figure in Ukraine’s outreach to US evangelicals, will lead the organization.
**US Aid and Peace Deal**
A delegation of Ukrainian MPs may meet with members of President Donald Trump‘s team to discuss the status of US aid to Ukraine. The main topic of any potential discussions will be the specifics of a US plan to end the war in Ukraine. Trump has reaffirmed his desire to pursue a peace deal, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that both Kyiv and Moscow would need to make concessions.
**European Leaders Meet**
On February 3, European leaders will meet at an informal retreat to discuss the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine. This meeting aims to explore the feasibility, scope, and political will for such a mission.
**New Laws in Russia**
Effective from February 5, Russia will implement an “expulsion regime” legislation targeting foreigners or stateless persons. Russian police will be granted enhanced authority to deport foreign nationals or facilitate the acquisition of legal residency status.
**Upcoming Events**
* February 3-8: Ukrainian Week, Washington D.C.
* February 5: Transparency in the Extractive Industries: Ukraine’s Achievements and Necessary Changes in EITI Regulation
* February 6: The New Economy: Cryptocurrencies, CBD, and OnlyFans
* February 6: Unlocking Investment and Business Opportunities in Lviv
* February 7: Shifting Sands: Trump’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine and Russia
* February 7-8: 2025 TCUP (Harvard) Conference; Landscapes of War, Landscapes of Victory: Ukraine’s Changing Environment
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