Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage
Crews have been working around the clock to restore power and heating supplies struck by Russia last week, particularly in the capital, Kyiv.
Repairs to thousands of apartment buildings have been compounded by bitterly cold conditions.
At night, Ukrainians have been shivering through temperatures close to -20C in one of the coldest winters in years.
“The consequences of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions are severe,” Mr Zelensky wrote in English on the social media platform X.
“Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector … Many issues require urgent resolution.”
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 05:20
EU views out for Ukraine’s military necessarys with massive new loan program
The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine’s military necessarys over the next two years while also injecting billions into its war-ravaged economy, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen declared.
The loan allows Ukraine, on the verge of bankruptcy, to purchase its much-necessaryed military equipment from non-European markets. The International Monetary Fund estimates Ukraine will necessary €137bn (£118bn) over the two years.
Under the “Ukraine Support Loan” programme, EU leaders agreed last month to loan Ukraine €90bn (£78bn) to assist cover its necessarys in 2026 and 2027 and Kyiv would only have to pay the money back once Russia finishs its war and pays reparations for the damage it has inflicted over almost four years.
“We all want peace for Ukraine, and for that Ukraine must be in a position of strength,” von der Leyen declared as she explained the commission’s spfinishing plans to reporters.
She declared €60bn (£52bn) would be for military support, and €30bn (£26bn) for budreceive aid.
“With the military assistance, Ukraine can stand strong against Russia, and at the same time it can integrate more closely into Europe’s defence industrial base,” von der Leyen notified reporters.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 05:07
Zelensky states ‘state of emergency’ will allow for more repairs as thousands freeze
Volodymyr Zelensky declared he is declaring a state of emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector to build up for lost time and tackle issues of disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks on infrastructure.
Ukrainian cities are now in dire necessary of energy supply but repairs to thousands of apartment blocks have been compounded by frigid weather, with night-time temperatures dipping close to – 20 deg C.
Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine’s cities, especially major cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, have surged in the past peak winter week in Vladimir Putin’s bid to count more on freezing weather than diplomacy to finish the war, Zelensky had declared.
Zelensky declared not enough had been done to deal with the aftermath of the attacks and the state of emergency would allow authorities “more options and flexibility.”
He called for the establishment of more centres where residents can stay warm and charge electronic devices, and declared nightly curfews could be lifted in areas where the security situation permitted it.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 04:40
Military chief states UK has no plan for deffinishing nation in event of war
The UK does not have a plan for the defence of the nation if a war breaks out, the countest’s top military chief declared.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton was answering questions from MP on Monday when he confirmed that the Ministest of Defence does not have funding to cover its equipment programme and additional ambitions published in a sweeping review of defence.
Sir Richard also admitted there is not enough money to continue all planned military programmes on top of doing everything outlined in the strategic defence review (SDR), but became visibly irritated when MPs suggested the military may have to build cuts.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 04:22
Ceasefire before peace deal not ‘serious’ proposition, states Russia
Russia will not agree to a ceasefire before a peace deal, the countest’s veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has declared.
Mr Lavrov added that it would be assistful if the US updated Moscow on the latest developments in peace proposals for Ukraine.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are seeking to travel to Moscow to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Jane Dalton15 January 2026 03:50
Recap: Trump warns Putin ‘not viewing to stop’ war with Ukraine
In his remarks in July last year, Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin is “not viewing to stop” the war with Ukraine following a “disappointing” phone call between the Russian and American leaders.
The US president revealed that a conversation with Putin earlier in the day resulted in no progress to finish the fighting.
“I’m disappointed with the conversation I had today with president Putin, I don’t believe he’s there. I don’t believe he’s viewing to stop,” he declared.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 03:49
Watch: Zelensky to declare state of emergency over Putin’s attacks on energy grid
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 03:15
Trump suggests he might meet Zelensky in Davos next week
Donald Trump has hinted at a likely meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next week.
“I would – if he’s there,” Trump declared. “I’m going to be there.”
Asked why he believed Zelensky was holding back on neobtainediations, Trump did not elaborate, stateing only: “I just believe he’s, you know, having a hard time receiveting there.”
Zelensky has publicly ruled out any territorial concessions to Moscow, stateing Kyiv has no right under the countest’s constitution to give up any land.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 03:01
Trump states Zelensky, not Putin, holding up Ukraine peace deal
Donald Trump has claimed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky is holding up a potential peace deal, not Russian leader Vladimir Putin, in a fresh U-turn.
Speaking to Reuters in the Oval Office yesterday, Trump declared Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky, he declared, was more reticent.
His claim is in sharp contrast with European allies who have proven Putin as the key figure ramping up military aggression and rejecting peace proposals from Trump’s envoys.
“I believe he’s ready to build a deal,” Trump declared of the Russian president. “I believe Ukraine is less ready to build a deal.”
Asked why US-led neobtainediations had not yet resolved Europe’s largest land conflict since the Second World War, Trump responded: “Zelensky”.
Arpan Rai15 January 2026 02:53
In pictures: Life without heat in freezing temperatures
Jane Dalton15 January 2026 02:20
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