Putin Orders 'Cynical' Strikes Amid US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Kyiv Alleges

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News18•24-01-2026, 17:46
Putin Orders 'Cynical' Strikes Amid US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Kyiv Alleges
- •Ukrainian Foreign Minister accuses Putin of ordering massive strikes during ongoing peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
- •The attacks targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in one death and at least 23 injuries, with energy infrastructure hit.
- •Approximately 800,000 people in Kyiv faced power outages amid freezing temperatures.
- •Russia launched 375 drones and 21 missiles in the strikes, according to the Ukrainian air force.
- •Russia continues to demand Ukraine surrender its remaining 20% of Donetsk, a major obstacle to peace.
Why It Matters: Kyiv condemns Putin's 'cynical' strikes during peace talks, highlighting Russia's continued military aggression.
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