Trump signals progress toward Ukraine peace despite personal tensions between Zelenskyy and Putin complicating final negotiations, amid recent energy ceasefire gestures and trilateral talks momentum.



Trump: Ukraine Peace Close Despite Zelensky-Putin Feud

Zelenskiy proposed no mutual strikes on energy infrastructure as a step toward de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, amid ongoing Russian attacks and Ukraine's energy emergency. 


No Hits on Power Plants, Zelensky Pushes Mutual Moratorium

Ukraine has rejected claims by Donald Trump that Russia agreed to a winter pause in the war, calling the assertion misleading. The Kremlin says it briefly held off attacks on Kyiv following a plea from Trump, but only until Sunday, ahead of fresh negotiations. As freezing temperatures grip Ukraine, residents remain skeptical about the so-called “energy ceasefire,” fearing it may collapse amid continued strikes and rising tensions.

Ukraine Dismisses Trump's Claim Of Winter Pause In War As A 'Sham' 

Kyiv is preparing for a severe winter as temperatures plummet, while Russia continues its intensified attacks. Experts warn that the harsh cold could compound the humanitarian crisis, affecting civilians, infrastructure, and military operations.

Weaponised Winter: Kyiv Braces for Deep Freeze Disaster Amid Russia's Blitz

Russia claims a one-week pause on attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities due to extreme cold, following President Trump's direct request to Putin-though Ukraine reports ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes contradicting the halt.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Thanks Trump as Putin Agrees Cold-Weather Truce

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week due to extreme cold weather.


Trump Claims Putin Won't Bomb Ukraine Cities During Deep Freeze

Frontline footage shows Russian forces advancing aggressively across Donetsk and eastern Ukraine. Heavy thermobaric rockets from the TOS-1A rain destruction on defensive positions. Ukraine struggles to hold lines amid fierce combat and infrastructure strikes.  The bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been returned by Russia, Kyiv has said, in the latest exchange between the warring countries. Russia received 38 bodies in return.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Deploys TOS-2 Thermobaric Weapon In Fierce Ukraine Battle 

Frontline footage shows Russian forces advancing aggressively across Donetsk and eastern Ukraine. Heavy thermobaric rockets from the TOS-1A rain destruction on defensive positions. Ukraine struggles to hold lines amid fierce combat and infrastructure strikes.  The bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been returned by Russia, Kyiv has said, in the latest exchange between the warring countries. Russia received 38 bodies in return

Russia-Ukraine War: Over 1,000 Ukrainian Troops Killed in 24 Hours | Russia Hands Over Bodies 

Russia-Ukraine peace talks regain momentum as Moscow renews its invitation for Zelensky to meet Putin directly in the capital, with Kremlin safety guarantees amid ongoing trilateral diplomacy.


Ukraine Peace Talks: Moscow Invites Zelensky To Meet Putin 

Russia launched deadly drone strikes on a passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing at least five civilians and marking a brazen escalation in targeting civilian infrastructure. President Zelenskyy branded the attack "terrorism," with reports of burning carriages and scattered remains amid over 200 passengers en route near the front lines.


Russia-Ukraine War: 5 Dead in Russia's Reckless Train Annihilation 

The war in Ukraine has taken a dark and deadly turn. A Russian drone strike has hit a passenger train in a direct act of terror. With total casualties for the war now projected to hit 2 million by spring, the conflict has reached a point of no return. We break down the latest strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv. This comes as talks continue.
Kremlin says that a meeting of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA is scheduled for February 1 in Abu Dhabi.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drones Blow Up Ukrainian Passenger Train

Ukraine War Crosses Another Dangerous Red Line, 2 Million Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War

Russian drone strikes devastate a Ukrainian passenger train, killing 12 in what Zelensky brands state terrorism amid the grinding war.



Russia Kills 12 on Ukraine Train: Zelensky Slams Attack as 'Act of Terrorism'

Horrific scenes as Russian drone strike triggers explosion and fire on Ukraine passenger train-video shows flames leaping from windows, passengers fleeing in panic during peak hours.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drone Sets Ukraine Train Ablaze

France has blocked a coalition push to let Ukraine use €90B EU loans for British Storm Shadow missiles, insisting funds support EU makers first—despite Kyiv needing €24B in non-EU gear like Patriots amid deadly Russian barrages.

Russia-Ukraine War: Six Dead in Russian Strike; France Halts Missile Flow 

Security guarantees for Kyiv and Donbas are reportedly at stake as the White House urges Ukrainian forces to withdraw from the Donbas region. Analysts warn that any military pullback could have serious implications for Ukraine’s defense and international security dynamics.

White House Pushes Kyiv to Pull Forces from Donbas Region

Russia intensifies attacks as winter sets in, 
power grids fail and frontlines shift. 
With Europe divided over weapons and funding, 
Ukraine faces mounting pressure at its most vulnerable moment.

Ukraine Abandoned by Europe, Alone Against Russia, No Patriots, No Storm Shadow Missiles

Ukraine is facing widespread power outages and deadly Russian drone and missile strikes amid ongoing conflict. Recent attacks have knocked out electricity in major regions, leaving millions in darkness during freezing winter conditions. Russian strikes have killed at least four people and injured more than two dozen others, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. Ukrainian officials continue to condemn the attacks as they strain essential services and civilian life.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukraine Endures Power Outages; 4 Killed, 24 Injured in Separate Strikes

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says key issues must be prepared ahead of the next round of talks, while the Kremlin cautions it is too early to draw conclusions. The White House says US President Donald Trump will continue efforts to push for peace in Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says some issues need to be prepared for next meeting

Russia-Ukraine War: As temperatures drop sharply, the winter war is intensifying with Moscow and Kyiv pounding each other across multiple frontlines. The recent escalation comes after failed talks in UAE over the last weekend. Meanwhile, energy has become a parallel front in this war as EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has warned Russia to stop using energy supplies as a political weapon. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Territory emerges as biggest obstacle in Ukraine peace talks

Russia-Ukraine War: As temperatures drop sharply, the winter war is intensifying with Moscow and Kyiv pounding each other across multiple frontlines. The recent escalation comes after failed talks in UAE over the last weekend. Meanwhile, energy has become a parallel front in this war as EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has warned Russia to stop using energy supplies as a political weapon

Russia & Ukraine Continue to Trade Fire & Fury Across Multiple Fronts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the U.S. security plan for Ukraine is “100% ready” to be signed. At the same time, Zelensky firmly rejected any proposal to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia, reiterating Kyiv’s position on sovereignty and territorial integrity as the war continues.

U.S. Security Plan for Ukraine '100% Ready', Zelensky Refuses to Cede Territory to Russia

The United States has described the latest Ukraine–Russia talks as a “big step” towards ending the war, signalling cautious optimism around renewed diplomatic efforts. However, the Kremlin has said any agreement to end the conflict would require Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv has consistently rejected. 


Russia-Ukraine War: US Calls Ukraine–Russia Talks A Big Step As Kremlin Sets Donbas Condition | WION

The Kremlin has ruled out any talks with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow will simply wait for her to leave office.

Russia Says It Will Not Discuss Anything With EU's Policy Chief Kallas 

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