politics
January 24, 2026
Ukraine war briefing: energy crisis worsens amid more Russia airstrikes
One dead and at least 15 injured in Russian strikes, as talks continue between Ukraine, Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi. What we know on day 1,431
TL;DR
- Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US have commenced in Abu Dhabi, with Russia leading with its military intelligence chief.
- Russia demands Ukraine leave Donbas before talks proceed.
- Overnight Russian strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv resulted in casualties and damage to infrastructure, including a medical facility.
- Ukraine's energy situation has significantly worsened due to increased Russian air attacks, leading to emergency power outages.
- Ukrainian officials describe the energy situation as 'close to a humanitarian catastrophe' and call for a halt to attacks on infrastructure.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed hope for Donald Trump to end the conflict and be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Russia is reportedly using a new model of high-speed drone, allegedly with components from Western and Chinese companies, posing a threat to Ukraine's air defense.
- The EU is deploying emergency generators to Ukraine to counter Russia's strategy of depriving Ukrainians of energy.
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