politics
January 24, 2026
Millions without power as Russia hits Ukraine during peace talks
Russia launched 375 drones and 21 missiles on Saturday against Ukraine, causing millions to lose power in the middle of winter, the embattled country said. The attack occurred on the second day of Ukrainian, Russian, and American diplomats meeting in Abu Dhabi for trilateral peace talks.
TL;DR
- Russia attacked Ukraine with 375 drones and 21 missiles.
- The strikes targeted civilian electrical infrastructure and residential areas in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
- The attacks coincided with trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian, Russian, and American diplomats.
- The peace talks are based on a joint US-Ukraine 20-point peace plan.
- Discussions focused on parameters for ending the war and territorial control in the Donbas.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized European countries for inaction on continental security threats.
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were present at the Abu Dhabi meetings after negotiating with the Kremlin.
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