Category: World

US President Donald Trump has mentioned that he personally requested Russian chief Vladimir Putin to cease assaults on Ukraine for per week as a result of freezing chilly climate.

Supply: Trump at a gathering with authorities officers, as reported by Conflict Report

Quote: "I personally requested President Putin to not fireplace into Kyiv and varied cities for per week, and he agreed to try this." [N.B. Ukrainska Pravda does not recognise Putin as president – ed.]

He added that this was due to "the chilly, excessive chilly".

Trump didn’t specify whether or not he and Putin had a phone name or whether or not their communication happened in another kind.

He additionally didn’t specify when this occurred and when the "week" was supposed to start out.

A brand new wave of freezing chilly climate is predicted to hit Ukraine on Friday, with temperatures within the north plunging to virtually -30 levels Celsius, whereas lots of of residence buildings in Kyiv nonetheless don’t have any heating since Russia's newest assaults and the state of affairs within the power sector stays tough general.

Background:

• On Thursday 29 January, Russian pro-war social media accounts started posting about an alleged order to cease attacking Ukrainian infrastructure, which was acquired on January 28.
• On Thursday, the European Fee introduced €145 million in emergency support to Ukraine amid intensified Russian strikes on power infrastructure mid-winter.
• A brand new spherical of negotiations on a possible peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine is predicted on 1 February.
• US State Secretary Marco Rubio has mentioned that US Particular Consultant Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is not going to be attending, however US participation is "probably".

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The European Union has recognised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – an elite department of Iran's armed forces that exists in parallel with the military – as a terrorist organisation.

Supply: EU overseas coverage chief Kaja Kallas on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Kallas harassed that repression can’t go unanswered, so EU overseas ministers have simply taken a decisive step and recognised the IRGC as a terrorist organisation.

Quote: "Any regime that kills hundreds of its personal folks is working in the direction of its personal demise."

Particulars: Earlier than a gathering of the EU overseas ministers on Thursday, Kallas advised journalists that the choice would place the IRGC on the identical degree as Al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Islamic State.

The IRGC is a navy department of Iran's govt energy and has tens of hundreds of personnel. Recognising the IRGC as a terrorist organisation indicators a big shift within the place of European capitals, as unanimity required nations similar to France and Italy – which had beforehand opposed the transfer – to affix it.

The IRGC was created after the 1979 revolution as a result of the brand new rulers didn’t belief the military fashioned beneath the Shah. It’s a key element of Iran's armed forces and studies on to Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei. This elite construction, seen as the primary guarantor of the regime's stability, has its personal intensive navy system, together with the al-Quds particular unit for operations exterior the nation.

The US designated the IRGC as a terrorist organisation in 2019 and has repeatedly urged the EU to comply with its instance.

Background:

• On Thursday, the EU additionally authorised further restrictive measures in opposition to Iran over the suppression of protests and the continued navy help for Russia's conflict in opposition to Ukraine.
• In latest weeks, protests have flared up in Iran amid a catastrophic collapse of the nationwide foreign money, to which the authorities responded with violent crackdowns and repression.
• In the meantime, US President Donald Trump introduced that a big US naval flotilla is approaching Iran's shores and urged Tehran to instantly come to the negotiating desk to conclude a deal on Iran's nuclear programme.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on a repeat invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to carry talks with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin in Moscow, has reproached the Ukrainian chief for not responding to it in any method.

Supply: Russian media outlet Interfax

Particulars: In the meantime, whereas answering a query about Russia's readiness to satisfy Zelenskyy within the United Arab Emirates, Peskov made it clear that the Kremlin is just not at present contemplating any venue for talks apart from Moscow.

"We’re, for now, speaking about Moscow. As diplomats say, hypothetical issues are inappropriate," he stated.

Background: Earlier, Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha instructed European Pravda that Zelenskyy is able to meet Putin in individual to settle two key points in peace talks – territories and future management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant.

After that, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov acknowledged that if Zelenskyy needs to satisfy with Putin, he can journey to Moscow.

Beforehand:

• In September 2025, Putin made it clear that he wouldn’t journey elsewhere to carry talks with Zelenskyy however was prepared to satisfy in Moscow.
• Sybiha described Putin's proposal to satisfy with Zelenskyy in Moscow as "unacceptable".
• Later, Zelenskyy stated the invitation was a method for Putin to delay a gathering. "Our American companions have knowledgeable us that Putin has invited me to Moscow. I imagine that if you wish to forestall the assembly from happening, you must invite me to Moscow," the Ukrainian president famous.

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The European Fee introduced on Thursday 29 January that it’s going to present €145 million in emergency help to Ukraine amid intensified Russian assaults on its power infrastructure.

Supply: the European Fee's web site, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The funds allotted by the European Union can be used to supply safety, shelter, meals, money help, psychosocial help, entry to water and medical companies for Ukrainians.

"Our solidarity with Ukraine isn’t a slogan, it’s dependable, sustained humanitarian motion pushed strictly by wants on the bottom," mentioned Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Disaster Administration.

The European Fee can also be allocating €8 million to Moldova to help Ukrainian refugees who’ve arrived within the nation.

Background:

• Final week, the European Fee introduced the supply of 447 backup mills value €3.7 million from the EU's strategic reserves to assist restore electrical energy provide to hospitals, shelters and important companies in Ukraine.
• On 27 January, a cargo of 76 emergency mills from the EU's strategic reserves arrived in Kyiv
• Poland is reportedly set to provide Ukraine with 379 electrical energy mills and 18 heaters from the Authorities Company for Strategic Reserves, following a choice by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
• In the meantime, the Lithuanian authorities introduced that it’s urgently transferring 90 mills value greater than €2 million to Ukraine.

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A complete of 613 house blocks in Kyiv stay with out heating, whereas 124 properties have had their heating restored over the previous 24 hours.

Supply: Kyiv Metropolis State Administration

Quote: "As of the morning of 29 January, 613 high-rise residential buildings in Kyiv stay with out heating."

Particulars: Heating has been restored to an additional 124 buildings over the previous 24 hours. Town administration stated these buildings are being reconnected after repeated cuts brought on by Russian assaults on 9 and 20 January.

Quote: "Utility providers and vitality employees are working across the clock. They’re restoring heating to properties affected by the enemy's large-scale assaults on the capital's essential infrastructure services."

Background:

• On the morning of 28 January, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated 737 residential buildings within the capital remained with out heating. Greater than 1,000 utility employees are tackling the essential heating state of affairs, with assist from 10 oblasts throughout the nation.
• Earlier reviews stated sizzling water provides have been briefly restricted in elements of Kyiv to assist restore central heating, with thermal capability redirected to deliver warmth again.

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Ukrainian border guards are mopping up settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, inflicting losses on Russian forces and capturing Russians who infiltrate border areas from Russia.

Supply: Colonel Andrii Demchenko, spokesman for Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, talking on the nationwide joint 24/7 newscast

Quote: "The enemy will not be abandoning its makes an attempt to advance deeper into our nation and broaden the fight zone. The scenario is at present most tense close to the settlements of Dihtiarnе, Nesterne and Kruhle (near Dihtiarnе).

As soon as once more, these makes an attempt to advance contain small infantry teams. The enemy will not be utilizing tools and is struggling heavy losses. I can be aware that our items will not be solely repelling assaults, but in addition mopping up this space. This was the case, for instance, yesterday. They’re additionally taking captive occupiers who’ve entered Ukrainian territory."

Particulars: Demchenko stated that the Russians are additionally exhibiting a sure stage of exercise in Kharkiv Oblast close to Vovchanski Khutory throughout the defence strains the place items from the State Border Guard Service are deployed.

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An infrastructure facility has been broken in a Russian drone assault on town of Odesa on the night time of 28-29 January.

Supply: Serhii Lysak, Head of Odesa Metropolis Army Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The enemy attacked town with drones in a single day. An infrastructure facility was broken."

Particulars: Lysak mentioned no details about casualties had been reported.

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Colonel Yevhenii Khlebnikov has been appointed to guide the small air defence department now being shaped throughout the Air Power below the supervision of Pavlo Yelizarov, deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Power.

Supply: Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on social media

Quote: "Russia assaults Ukrainian cities each day with lots of of drones. Greater than 6,000 UAVs [were deployed] up to now month alone. Strikes on house buildings, essential infrastructure, trains – the fear in opposition to peaceable Ukrainians doesn’t cease. The enemy is consistently enhancing drone modifications and assault ways to achieve its targets. On daily basis brings a brand new danger, as an example UAVs with Starlink.

So as to reply quickly to each new problem, we should construct a system to analyse, counter and anticipate future threats. That requires an efficient small air defence system and interceptors. On the president's instruction, we’re altering our method to defending the skies to extend the effectiveness of countering enemy assaults."

Particulars: Fedorov reiterated that Pavlo "Lazar" Yelizarov was just lately appointed deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Power. Beneath his management, the small air defence command is being shaped, with Colonel Yevhenii Khlebnikov appointed to go the path.

Fedorov stated that Khlebnikov's key activity is to construct a system able to responding shortly to rising challenges to be able to defend Ukraine's skies.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence stated that Khlebnikov brings each frontline and management expertise. He has served in Air Power anti-aircraft missile models and labored within the Basic Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the event of air defence.

From the primary days of the full-scale conflict, Khlebnikov led the usage of Bayraktar UAVs throughout the defence of town of Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblast and took half in planning the operation to liberate Zmiinyi (Snake). In 2014-2015, he fought within the battles for Donetsk airport.

Quote: "Within the close to future, we are going to strengthen command and management in each area and proceed constructing a powerful workforce to develop small air defence.

These are the primary choices of the reshaped Ministry of Defence workforce to construct an efficient system to guard Ukraine's skies. However there are nonetheless many steps forward to ship outcomes and enhance interception effectivity."

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A Russian Lancet-type drone has focused automobiles on the Sloviansk entrance however has change into caught in an anti-drone web.

Supply: Ukraine's eleventh Military Corps on Fb

Quote: "The drone focused passing vehicles at a substantial distance from the road of contact.

It was stopped by a web. Regardless of widespread scepticism, that is an efficient software when put in correctly and securely by Ukraine's defence forces items."

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the long run standing of Donbas as one of many hardest points within the peace talks, saying the events haven’t but moved near resolving it.

Supply: CNN, citing Rubio talking to lawmakers on the US Senate International Relations Committee, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Rubio stated diplomats are looking for frequent floor between Kyiv's and Moscow's positions, however progress stays restricted.

Quote: "I do know there's energetic work going to attempt to see if either side' views on that may't be reconciled. It's nonetheless a bridge we haven't crossed.

It's nonetheless a spot, however no less than we've been capable of slender down the difficulty set to 1 central one, and it’ll most likely be a really troublesome one, however nonetheless, it's one which work is occurring."

Extra particulars: Rubio acknowledged the political problem for Ukraine even to entertain "the notion that you’d even think about a change in land".

Quote: "Within the case of Russia, they've been telling their folks for 2 and a half years that they're successful this struggle overwhelmingly. So persons are going to marvel, why are we giving up land if we're successful so strongly?"

Extra particulars: Rubio described the tempo of developments as fluid and fast-moving.

He additionally stated he’s involved with US Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner "most likely 10 instances a day".

Background:

• Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is able to meet Russian chief Vladimir Putin in particular person to settle two key points within the peace talks – territories, and future management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant.
• Zelenskyy stated on 26 January that preparations are underway for an additional assembly of the negotiating groups from Ukraine, the US and Russia, which is deliberate for Sunday 1 February.

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