February 1, 2025, has seen significant political and military events impacting the global landscape. In the United States, reports indicate that dozens of FBI agents, including senior officials, are being evaluated for dismissal as part of a sweeping purge ordered by the Trump administration. This initiative targets officials involved in investigations related to President Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot.
According to media sources, at least 30 federal prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have already been dismissed. A memo from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed the FBI to compile a list of all personnel involved in the Capitol riot investigation, indicating a review process for potential further personnel actions. The Justice Department has already terminated several officials linked to previous investigations of Trump.
In a separate development, Russia has claimed that its forces have captured the village of Novovasylivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, moving closer to the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk. This claim remains unverified by independent sources. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump mentioned he would be reaching out to Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting that significant discussions are underway between Washington and Moscow.
Additionally, police in Norway announced the release of a Russian-crewed cargo ship that had been seized due to suspicions of its involvement in damage to a fiber-optic cable in the Baltic Sea. Authorities found no evidence linking the ship to acts of sabotage against Western allies of Ukraine.