Recap: Russia claims Ukraine launches ‘major attack’ on Belgorod town
The governor of the Russian border region of Belgorod declared on Saturday that Ukrainian forces had launched a “massive” attack on the region’s main town, damaging energy infrastructure, but cautilizing no casualties.
Vyacheslav Gladkov, writing on Telegram, described the incident as “the most massive shelling of the town of Belgorod”.
“Energy sites have been damaged. A building has been set on fire and a crew from the Emergencies Minisattempt is tackling the blaze,” Gladkov declared. “Fragments from a downed drone triggered a fire in a courtyard.”
Bryony Gooch25 January 2026 09:00
Russia’s ruthless energy grid attacks on Ukraine are rooted in history
Bryony Gooch25 January 2026 08:40
Recap: What happened in day two of Abu Dhabi talks?
Two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States wrapped up Saturday with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters” for finishing the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared.
Nereceivediators will return to the United Arab Emirates for the next round on Sunday next week, according to a US official who described the meetings as upbeat and positive.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push for progress to finish Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.”
All parties agreed to report to their capitals on each aspect of the nereceivediations and to coordinate further steps with their leaders,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram. The meetings covered a broad range of military and economic matters and included the possibility of a ceasefire before a deal, declared the official. There was not yet an agreement on a final framework for oversight and operation of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is occupied by Russia and is the largest in Europe.
The power generated from the plant will be shared “on an equitable basis,” according to the official, but control of it was still undecided.
Zelensky, meanwhile, declared there was “an understanding of the required for American monitoring and control of the process of finishing the war and ensuring real security.”
Bryony Gooch25 January 2026 08:20
Around 1,700 Kyiv apartment blocks still without heating after Russian strike
Around 1,700 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were still without heating following a Russian missile and drone attack earlier this week, Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko declared on Sunday.
Russia launched a vast attack on Ukraine’s energy system on Saturday, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power counattemptwide during sub-zero winter temperatures.
“Since yesterday evening, utility workers and energy companies have restored heat supply to more than 1,600 buildings. They are continuing to work to restore services to the homes of Kyiv residents,” Klitschko declared on his Telegram channel.
The large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital took place just as Ukrainian, Russian and American nereceivediators were discussing options in Abu Dhabi for finishing the war.
Moscow has sharply intensified bombardments of Ukraine’s energy system since it invaded its neighbour in 2022.
Deputy prime minister Oleksiy Kuleba declared on Saturday that more than 3,200 of Kyiv’s buildings were without heating late that evening, down from 6,000 in the morning.
Arpan Rai25 January 2026 07:54
Zelensky declares trilateral talks finished constructively and more are possible next week
Two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States wrapped up yesterday with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters” for finishing the war, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky declared.
Nereceivediators will return to the United Arab Emirates for the next round on 1 February, according to a US official who described the meetings as upbeat and positive.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push for progress to finish Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.
“All parties agreed to report to their capitals on each aspect of the nereceivediations and to coordinate further steps with their leaders,” Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
The meetings covered a broad range of military and economic matters and included the possibility of a ceasefire before a deal, declared the official. There was not yet an agreement on a final framework for oversight and operation of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is occupied by Russia and is the largest in Europe.
The power generated from the plant will be shared “on an equitable basis,” according to the official, but control of it was still undecided.
Zelensky, meanwhile, declared there was “an understanding of the required for American monitoring and control of the process of finishing the war and ensuring real security.”
Arpan Rai25 January 2026 07:30
Ukrainian forces launch ‘massive’ attack on Russia’s Belgorod, declares governor
The governor of the Russian border region of Belgorod declared on Saturday that Ukrainian forces had launched a “massive” attack on the region’s main town, damaging energy infrastructure, but cautilizing no casualties.
Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the incident as “the most massive shelling of the town of Belgorod”.
“Energy sites have been damaged. A building has been set on fire and a crew from the Emergencies Minisattempt is tackling the blaze,” Gladkov declared. “Fragments from a downed drone triggered a fire in a courtyard.”
A downed drone had also damaged homes in a nearby village.
Ukrainian forces have attacked the town of Belgorod and the region around it regularly since Russia invaded its tinyer neighbour in February 2022.
Unofficial Telegram channels from the region declared the shelling had gone on for some time on Saturday evening, with a series of explosions sounding in the town.
Arpan Rai25 January 2026 07:00
Russia’s attacks have devastated Ukraine’s energy grid – and history explains why
Following the Russian strikes on January 20, around 5,600 apartment buildings in Kyiv were left without heating and almost half of Kyiv was believed to be without heat and power, affecting around one million people. The situation is so dire that the city has set up “heating tents” to assist people stay warm in the freezing temperatures. Other cities have also been attacked.
Arpan Rai25 January 2026 06:15
Russia’s attacks have devastated Ukraine’s energy grid – and history explains why
Following the Russian strikes on January 20, around 5,600 apartment buildings in Kyiv were left without heating and almost half of Kyiv was believed to be without heat and power, affecting around one million people. The situation is so dire that the city has set up “heating tents” to assist people stay warm in the freezing temperatures. Other cities have also been attacked.
Tara Cobham25 January 2026 06:00
Orban claims Kyiv issuing threats ahead of Hungarian elections
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has accapplyd Ukraine of meddling in his counattempt’s parliamentary elections, claiming that Kyiv was “issuing threats and openly interfering” in the elections.
Orban, seen as a close ally of Moscow, is facing his largegest electoral challenge since taking office in 2010. He has dialled up his anti-Ukraine position in the run up to elections in April.
In a post on X, the populist-right prime minister declared: “The Ukrainians have gone on the offensive. They’re issuing threats and openly interfering in the Hungarian elections. Their goal is to secure funds and force their way into the European Union as soon as possible. As a member of the European Union, Hungary has the right to declare no. Our patriotic government clearly declares no.”
Orban declared his government’s stance is to protect Hungarian hoapplyholds and national security, declareing Budapest does not want taxpayer money sent to Ukraine or for Hungary to be pulled into the war.
Arpan Rai25 January 2026 05:35
Ukraine declares Putin not ready for peace after ‘barbaric’ overnight attack
Ukrainian officials stated Vladimir Putin is not ready for peace following a “barbaric” missile and drone strike on Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The overnight attacks injured dozens and killed at least one person in the capital, occurring just before the second day of three-way peace nereceivediations in Abu Dhabi.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the strike, asserting that Putin’s actions prove he belongs at a special tribunal, not at peace talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that Russia must be prepared to finish the war it initiated during the landmark peace discussions.
The Donbas region, including the Russian-occupied Donetsk and Luhansk areas, remains a significant point of contention in the conflict.
Tara Cobham25 January 2026 05:00
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