Ukraine: The Latest

Day 1,440.

Today, as Ukrainians endure temperatures of minus -20 degrees Celsius and Russia marks the end of its so-called “energy ceasefire” with a new mass aerial attack, we ask what is stopping Donald Trump from simply urging Vladimir Putin to spare Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for another week. We report on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s address to Ukraine’s parliament, examining what he meant by the “difficult choices” Kyiv may face in pursuit of peace. And later, with the START nuclear treaty due to expire this month, Adélie speaks to two researchers about nuclear signalling – and how to interpret what Moscow and Washington really mean behind their public statements.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Frontline Club event in London on Wednesday:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-qa-kharkiv-war-diaries-tickets-1979708915659 

Maiu Sandu Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRnZUTGo1MI 

Putin waits until Kyiv hits -20C before knocking out power with missiles (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/03/putin-kyiv-power-coldest-temperature-missile-drone-attack/ 

EU demands Britain pays fee to join weapons fund (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/02/eu-demands-britain-pays-fee-to-join-weapons-fund/ 

Ukraine agrees multi-tier plan for enforcing any ceasefire with Russia (The Telegraph):

https://www.ft.com/content/0f26d56d-98cd-4999-8908-4a851a2de773 

Russia’s Nuclear Signaling in the War Against Ukraine: A Chronology of the Biden Era, (Peace Research Center Prague):

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a1448b4d0e62862b5a5a0e7/t/693eaa34207a1646b8b562aa/1765714484234/Horovitz_Smetana_et_al-Russia_Nuclear_Signalling_Chronology_Dec25_SMALL.pdf 

Barack Obama’s X Post:

https://x.com/BarackObama/status/2018323947230540249 

Napoleon stopped short soldiers from being sacked (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/02/napoleon-bonaparte-stopped-short-soldiers-being-sacked/

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Day 1,439.

Today, as Vladimir Putin’s so-called “energy ceasefire” is reportedly broken once again, we report on another weekend of devastating Russian strikes on Ukraine – including an attack that killed 15 miners when drones hit their bus during a near Dnipro, and a strike on a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhya that injured at least six. We then examine mounting claims that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was not only close to the Kremlin, but may have acted as a foreign agent on Russia’s behalf.

Contributors

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Poppy Wood (Education Editor). @poppyeh on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Epstein’s links to Putin and Kremlin spies raise fears he was Russian agent (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/01/epstein-links-to-putin-and-fsb-raise-fears-he-was-a-russian/ 

Putin targets migrant smuggling networks to boost his ranks (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/putin-targets-migrant-smuggling-networks-to-boost-his-ranks/ 

Putin ‘will send thousands of criminals to wreak havoc across Europe’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/01/putin-send-thousands-criminals-wreak-havoc-across-europe/ 

International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds (The Telegraph):

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/feb/02/more-than-100000-civilians-killed-war-crimes-out-of-control-study 

Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links (BBC):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvgljj1dygo?xtor 

Epstein Library Database (DoJ):

https://www.justice.gov/epstein 

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

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Day 1,436.

Today, as Donald Trump announces an “energy ceasefire” we ask: what it means, has it started and can it hold. Our correspondent in Turkey tells us China is supplying critical components of Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles and have our regular fortnightly update about resistance activity in the occupied areas. Plus later, we hear about a new adaptation for the theatre of a Ukrainian story that blends folklore with contemporary themes of power, superstition and women’s struggle for equality.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Antonia Langford’s reporting on winter in Kyiv:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/putin-agrees-ceasefire-stop-attacking-ukraines-cities/

Roland’s analysis: Trump has announced a Ukraine ceasefire. Is it a sham or showstopper?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/trump-ukraine-ceasefire-sham-showstopper/

How China is powering Putin’s deadliest new weapon (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/china-helping-russia-build-nuclear-capable-missile/

How to Become a Dictator podcast by Sophia Yan:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/18/introducing-how-become-dictator-new-telegraph-podcast-power/

Learn more about The Witch of Konotop:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-witch-of-konotop-2026

Thresholds of Survival: The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine (Dr Jade McGlynn's Report):

https://www.csis.org/analysis/thresholds-survival-resistance-occupied-ukraine

Russia strips nuclear forces, Navy, and Air Force to fill infantry ranks —military expert

https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/29/russia-infantry-manpower-shortage-elite-forces/

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,435.

Today, as President Zelensky warns that Russia is preparing “a new massive strike”, we examine growing speculation that an undeclared truce may be in place regarding strikes on energy infrastructure. We then turn to the Russian press, where a local war memorial in the Urals appears to have inadvertently revealed the true scale of Russian casualties, and an unlikely scandal involving a baker that has caused fresh embarrassment for Vladimir Putin. And finally, we report on the launch of a new blood bank aimed at alleviating Ukraine’s mounting medical crises.

Contributors

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to Toby Illingworth (Founder & Head of Mission for Yashchenko Foundation). @tobyillingworth

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Learn More about the Walking Blood Bank and the Yashchenko Foundation:

https://yashchenkofoundation.org/walking-blood-bank/ 

Putin abandons Syria base to court new Islamist leader (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/russia-abandons-syria-military-base/ 

Royal Navy forces Russian ship out of British waters (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/28/russian-ship-anchors-trans-atlantic-cables-bristol-channel/ 

Exclusive: Trump's top envoy negotiating Ukraine's fate displays 'shocking' lack of knowledge about war (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-top-envoy-displays-shocking-lack-of-knowledge-about-war-politics/ 

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,434.

Today, as Russia kills five civilians in a drone attack targeting a passenger train in Ukraine, we report on how a senior European diplomat has said the world must call this what it is: terrorism. As President Zelensky urges all “decent people of the world” not to remain silent in the face of Russian war crimes, we examine a new US assessment which concludes that Russia has suffered more military losses than any major power in any conflict since the Second World War. We also ask whether the North Sea and Baltic Sea are now effectively closed to Russia’s shadow fleet following coordinated action by 14 European countries. Plus, we speak to colleagues at The Telegraph about why EU leaders’ long-held ambitions to turn the European Union into a genuine geopolitical power may, at last, be taken seriously.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

The growing risks to maritime safety (UK Government):

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UN):

https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/unclos_e.pdf

The plans to turn Europe into a new superpower (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/plans-turn-europe-new-superpower/

‘After Budapest and Minsk, Ukraine knows what empty guarantees look like’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/why-ukraine-cant-trust-another-ceasefire-with-putin/ 

Ukraine: We won’t accept meaningless security guarantees (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/27/ukraine-russia-security-guarantees-trump-nato/

EU-sanctioned oil tanker escorted to Morocco by Spanish rescue ship, merchant marine says (Reuters):

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eu-sanctioned-oil-tanker-escorted-morocco-by-spanish-rescue-ship-merchant-marine-2026-01-27/

Russia’s Grinding War in Ukraine (CSIS):

https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine

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Day 1,433.

Today, amid increased Russian military pressure in the Donbas, and as Ukraine faces what the NATO Secretary General calls its “harshest winter for a decade”, we bring you the latest from the Ukraine peace talks, where the United States is understood to be increasing pressure on President Zelensky’s government to concede territory to Russia before Washington grants any security guarantees. But is Moscow’s position under Vladimir Putin softer than it appears, as some allege? Then we discuss civilian resilience in Ukraine with an expert from Harvard University.

Contributors

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Dr Emma Mateo (Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute). @emm_mateo on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Learn more about Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute’s ‘Solidarity Within and Beyond Ukraine Conference this Friday and Saturday:

https://www.huri.harvard.edu/tcup-conference 

France opposes EU plan to buy British Storm Shadows for Ukraine (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/france-opposes-eu-plan-to-buy-british-storm-shadows-ukraine/ 

Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-negotiators-drop-hardline-stance-behind-closed-doors-us-official-reveals

US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/8ca0d4fd-fdfd-4aa3-a3a2-90be00d55b9d 

NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears (Reuters):

https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-boss-rutte-slaps-down-calls-european-army-prompted-by-trump-fears-2026-01-26/

Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States (EU):

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_211

‘Bread and War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope’ by Felicity Spector:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bread-War-Ukrainian-Story-Bravery/dp/1914613783

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,432.

Today, as Kyiv endures sub-zero temperatures, we report on Russia’s latest mass aerial attack on the city, carried out even as trilateral so-called peace talks were taking place in Abu Dhabi over the weekend. We examine Steve Witkoff’s latest visit to Moscow – he has still yet to travel to Ukraine – and ask why Russia is now pushing the opaque “Alaska formula” in a bid to secure territory it has failed to seize by force. And later, Francis Dearnley and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon visit the British Army’s Land Warfare Centre, where the next generation of soldiers is learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBGon on X.

With thanks to Colonel Thurston from the Land Warfare Centre.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Learn more about the Land Warfare Centre:

https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/formations-divisions-and-brigades/field-army-troops/land-warfare-centre/ 

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,429.

Today, as President Trump prompts further outrage with his claim NATO troops “avoided the frontline” in Afghanistan, we consider whether President Zelensky was right to call out Europe in his speech at Davos ahead of the first trilateral talks of the war. Then we ponder whether the Greenland saga can be put to bed, or if it’s truly indicative of a historic shift, before returning to the topic of resilience with the second half of our interview with former British army officer Ash Alexander-Cooper.

Contributors

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE (former British army officer and author). @ashalexcooper on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Zelensky attacks ‘weak and indecisive’ European leaders (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/zelensky-attack-weak-indecisive-european-leaders/ 

Britain helps seize Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/22/britain-helps-seize-russian-oil-tanker-mediterranean/ 

This was the moment EU leaders agreed Europe must go it alone (POLITICO):

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-agree-independent-europe-summit-emmanuel-macron-friedrich-merz/ 

Exclusive: Trump's new Board of Peace could tackle Russia-Ukraine war, source says (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/trump-launches-his-board-of-peace-ahead-of-meeting-with-zelensky 

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The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,428.

Today, as President Zelensky savages Europe’s leaders at Davos, especially for blocking the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we assess President Trump’s apparent retreat from his threat of tariffs against NATO allies after agreeing what he called a “framework for a future deal” over Greenland. We hear reaction from the island itself, before speaking to the author of a new book on building mental resilience – an antidote to these stressful times.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With thanks to Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE (former British army officer and author). @ashalexcooper on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Learn more about the book ‘The Mindful Soldier’:

https://geni.us/MindfulSoldier

The Gurkha Welfare Trust:

https://www.gwt.org.uk/

Royal British Veterans Enterprise:

https://rbve.org.uk/

Trump meets Zelensky for Davos peace talks (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/trump-davos-greenland-board-of-peace/ 

Putin’s zombie missiles pose €80m dilemma for Ukraine (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/21/putin-zombie-missiles-80m-dilemma-kyiv/

Starmer’s national security chief warns Witkoff that Putin will not compromise (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/22/starmers-national-security-chief-witkoff-putin-compromise/ 

Rutte confronts Trump over dead Nato soldiers (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/rutte-confronts-trump-over-dead-nato-soldiers/ 

Ukraine Expands SAR Collaboration With Iceye (Satellite Today):

https://www.satellitetoday.com/imagery-and-sensing/2026/01/20/ukraine-expands-sar-collaboration-with-iceye/

Garda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump (The Journal):

https://www.thejournal.ie/suspicious-package-doonbeg-clare-donald-trump-6934044-Jan2026/?utm_source=twitter_short

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest

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Day 1,427.

Today, as Donald Trump heads to Davos with what he calls “good news” about Greenland, we examine prime minister of Canada Mark Carney’s extraordinary speech at Davos where he warned that we cannot “live within the lie of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination”. We also report on Moscow’s representative to the IAEA dismissing global concern over Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants as overblown. And later, we speak to our Kremlin watcher about what may come from Steve Witkoff’s meeting tomorrow in Moscow with Vladimir Putin.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Analyst). @jkjourno on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Telegraph Live Blog of Davos:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/21/politics-latest-news-pmqs-chagos-china-embassy-keir-starmer/ 

Trump’s $1bn-a-ticket plan to replace the UN (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/21/trump-1bn-a-ticket-replace-un/ 

The limits of Trump’s Bazball diplomacy (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/20/donald-trump-bazball-diplomacy-analysis/ 

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