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Russia has intensified its winter bombing campaign, aiming at Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
The campaign is harming vulnerable residents, with many in high-rise blocks facing prolonged cold.
International observers call Russia’s actions a crime against humanity by attacking civilians.
UN investigators linked drone strikes to targeted killings and forcible displacement in southern Ukraine.
UkraineAlert notes Russia’s claimed battlefield gains are exaggerated, with Kyiv noting minimal territorial progress in 2025.
The piece cites mounting civilian casualties and damage to essential services since 2022.
The article highlights public concern about media framing of Ukrainian resilience amid a humanitarian crisis.
The piece mentions a UN investigation and Russia being accused of crimes against humanity.
The article frames Western aid and sanctions as insufficient to deter Moscow's strategy.

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Russia says Zelensky should travel to Moscow for direct talks with Putin, with Ushakov setting the condition.
Russia pledges security and working conditions for Zelensky if he visits, per Ushakov.
Blink of renewed diplomacy as Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. reengage ahead of a potential Feb. 1 talks.
Zelensky previously invited Putin to Istanbul in 2025 for talks, which Putin declined.
Trump previously suggested facilitating a Zelensky-Putin meeting, which Moscow later distanced itself from.
Zelensky and Putin last met in person in Paris in 2019; no direct talks since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Kyiv and U.S. officials have previously sought direct Zelensky-Putin talks amid broader peace efforts.
Kyiv Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha indicated Zelensky is ready to meet to resolve territorial questions and the Zaporizhzhia plant.
The piece notes a potential three-way format with former President Donald Trump being discussed.
The Kyiv Independent reports on the broader context including regional and international reactions.

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The New START treaty between the United States and Russia is expiring in February 2026, ending formal limits on deployed nuclear warheads.
Putin suspended Russia's participation in New START in February 2023 but said data sharing could continue for a time.
Experts warn that ending inspections and data exchanges could make strategic intentions harder to read and crises harder to manage.
Trump has floated different ideas, from extending current limits to pursuing a broader agreement that might include China.
A one-year extension could pause a free-for-all, but there is no certainty on a renewal plan.
Analysts say the expiry could lead to a wider nuclear competition involving other powers like China.
The treaty originally limited warheads and delivery systems to specified caps and included on-site inspections.
Russia has stated it is ready to negotiate if the Americans are willing to extend, but consequences remain uncertain.
The expiration could remove legal limits and transparency on arms development for the first time in 15 years.
The issue has drawn commentary from outlets like Reuters and think tanks warning of strategic risk without renewal.
The article notes Trump’s comment era and position on a better agreement involving multiple nuclear powers.

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Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, marking a renewed high-level engagement between Moscow and Damascus.
Putin praises Sharaa's role in strengthening Russian-Syrian relations across economic, industrial, and humanitarian cooperation.
The meeting is framed around broader security and military base concerns, including ongoing discussions about Russia's Mediterranean bases in Syria.
Moscow seeks to preserve influence in Syria as it recalibrates its regional footprint, aligning with Assad's government to regain control over the territory.
Putin reaffirms Syria's territorial integrity as a cornerstone of Moscow's policy and signals commitment to post-war reconstruction.
Economy-focused cooperation is on the table, with Moscow signaling readiness for joint reconstruction work in Syria.
Sharaa's administration signals willingness to cooperate with Moscow, while Damascus has urged Assad's extradition, complicating reconciliation dynamics.
The base issue remains central as Western pressures and sanctions persist, with Moscow aiming to maintain its Middle Eastern military footprint.
The talks occur amid broader regional shifts, including Russia's drawdown in Kurdish-controlled areas and new alignments.
The Kremlin emphasizes media independence and journalistic integrity as part of the broader political environment surrounding the visit.

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