A Russian drone strike hit a bus carrying DTEK miners returning from their shifts in Ukraine’s Dnipro region, killing 15 people and injuring seven others. The attack has raised fresh questions after US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had agreed to pause strikes during extreme cold weather.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky confirms trilateral talks on Feb 4-5 in the UAE 

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 90 UAVs, around 60 of which were Shahed drones, on the night of 31 January-1 February. Details: The military reported that 76 UAVs were either shot down or jammed. The remaining 14 UAVs struck nine locations, while debris from downed drones fell at two other locations.


Report: Russia Attacks Ukraine With 90 Drones on First Night Of Feb

A technical disruption on key cross-border power lines connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania triggered emergency power cuts across Ukraine on Saturday, including in the capital Kyiv. Energy officials said the failure caused widespread strain on the national grid, forcing temporary outages in multiple regions as authorities moved to stabilize electricity supply, which they expect to restore in the coming hours.


Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Faces Continued Challenges Despite Pause in Attacks

Kyiv Plunged Into Darkness After Sudden Power Failure

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

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 

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 

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

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

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war”.

BREAKING: Zelensky Says Talks With Russia Constructive, Further Negotiations

Russia-Ukraine War:Putin Vows Russia Will Strike Ukraine Until Peace Terms Are Finalised 

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi branded Zelenskyy a "confused clown" after the Ukrainian president accused Iran's leadership of killing thousands to cling to power during Davos remarks on protest crackdowns.



Iran FM Slams Zelenskyy as 'Confused Clown' Over Khamenei Jabs

At Davos 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells WION that dialogue involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia could help stop the nearly four‑year‑long war in Ukraine.

Davos 2026: Zelensky Says Trump-Putin Dialouge Can Stop Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “good” while commenting on the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump called the war in Ukraine the “most difficult to end” and shared insights on his diplomatic approach.

Trump Says Meeting with Zelensky “Good” | Ukraine War Most Difficult to End

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are rolling out a revamped air defense model built around small, mobile teams using interceptor drones, as the country braces for new waves of Russian energy strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky deploys mobile fire groups, interceptor drones 

Russian and U.S. envoys held talks in Davos on the future of the Ukraine war, with Moscow’s envoy claiming the discussions were constructive and saying more people now recognise what he called the “fairness” of Russia’s position, while U.S. envoy Witkoff described the two-hour meeting as positive.


Ukraine peace talks: Witkoff calls 2-hour Davos talks with Russian envoy 'positive'  

Russian strikes have caused widespread power outages across Ukraine, forcing authorities to deploy more than 58,000 energy workers to repair damaged infrastructure and restore electricity.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine rolls out interceptor drones to boost air defence 

Russia is considering a renewed campaign of strikes against Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, specifically targeting electricity transmission substations that ensure the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.

Ukrainian Intelligence Says Russia is Prepping for Nuclear-Capable Strikes

Ukraine and U.S. delegations hold critical talks in Miami on January 17, 2026, to finalize security guarantees and economic recovery pacts ahead of Davos signing, led by Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, and Davyd Arakhamia.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine, U.S. To Hold Talks in Miami Today 

Amidst the peak winter season, Ukraine is not just facing a war of missiles and drones, but also of darkness, cold, and survival. Kyiv claims that over 600 strikes have been carried out by Russia on its energy sites. And the situation for Ukraine is getting worse, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that air defence systems supplied to Ukraine by Western allies had run out of ammunition. 


Ukraine Faces Its Darkest, Coldest Hour as Russia Pounds With Brute Force 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states a potential peace agreement could be finalized at the Davos World Economic Forum next week (Jan 19-23), following Ukrainian delegation talks in the U.S. on security guarantees and reconstruction funding.


Zelensky Says Ukraine Peace Deal Could Be Signed at Davos Next Week 

President Trump stated in a Reuters interview on January 14, 2026, that Ukrainian President Zelensky-not Russia's Putin-is obstructing peace negotiations, claiming Putin stands ready to end the nearly four-year conflict. Russia echoed this, asserting Ukraine lacks viable military or diplomatic options amid frontline stalemates and aid fatigue.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv admits 200,000 troops missing from frontlines

Trump Blames Zelensky for Holding Up Talks, Russia Says Ukraine Running Out of Options

Russian forces launched over 300 drones and missiles, hitting power plants and substations across Ukraine, exacerbating a national energy emergency declared by President Zelenskyy. Ukrainian counterstrikes reached Rostov Oblast, downing defenses intercepted 25 drones but failing to prevent casualties and blazes at key sites. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Putin ready for deal, Zelensky more reticent

Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of launching a political “purge” against his rivals as elections draw closer. Tymoshenko said she “categorically rejects all accusations” against her and claimed that attempts are being made to eliminate political competitors. The comments reflect growing political tension in Ukraine as the country faces both internal divisions and the ongoing war.


Ukraine: Tymoshenko Alleges 'Purge' By Zelensky As Ukraine Political Tensions Rise | WION

Kyiv's forces struck three Russian oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, targeting Lukoil's key energy infrastructure amid the war's brutally cold fourth winter.


Russia-Ukraine war: Almost all Kyiv without heating amid cold snap 

Russian drones struck two foreign-flagged vessels on Monday, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said, the second such attack in four days on Black Sea shipping as the war nears the end of its fourth year.

With temperatures plunging below freezing and cities facing long, daily power cuts, Ukrainian civilians are again bracing for winter under fire, as UN officials warned the Security Council that intensified attacks on energy infrastructure and shrinking aid budgets are taking a major toll.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kharkiv mayor claims Russian drone struck children's medical facility 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian drones hit two foreign vessels near Ukrainian port in Black sea

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