Donald Trump has blamed his inability to end the war in Ukraine on its president Volodymyr Zelensky – not Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Asked why US-led negotiations had not yet resolved Europe's largest land conflict since the Second World War, Trump responded: "Zelensky”. He added that Putin “is ready to make a deal” while “Ukraine is less ready to make a deal”.
The claim from Trump is in sharp contrast with European allies who have proven Putin as the key figure ramping up military aggression and rejecting peace proposals from Trump’s envoys.
Just hours earlier, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov insisted Moscow was not interested in agreeing to a ceasefire, instead holding out for a peace agreement that would end the conflict on its terms.
Meanwhile, Zelensky has said he will declare a state of emergency for Ukraine's energy sector following sustained Russian attacks on the country’s infrastructure.
Crews are making round-the-clock efforts to restore power and heating supplies thrown into disarray, particularly in Kyiv, last week.
Key Points
- Trump says Zelensky, not Putin, holding up Ukraine peace deal
- Zelensky to declare state of emergency over Putin’s attacks on energy grid
- Kyiv residents freezing after Russia cuts power
- Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president - watch
- Two million Ukrainians wanted for evading mobilisation, says new defence chief
Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as emergency crews rush to restore power
06:27 , Arpan RaiEmergency repair crews are working flat out to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, officials said yesterday, after relentless Russian barrages on energy infrastructure left Ukrainians at the mercy of the coldest winter in years.
At Boryspil, a town in the Kyiv region with a population of around 60,000, workers dismantled and rebuilt burned-out electrical systems as they rushed to fix the damage.
They work in the snow amid temperatures of -15 C (13 degrees F) from early morning till midnight, said Yurii Bryzh, who leads the Boryspil regional department of private electricity provider DTEK.
They have managed to restore the supply for four hours a day. But Bryzh said the problem was "when the power comes back on, people turn on all the electrical equipment that is available in the house" as they dash to wash, cook or recharge their phones. That collapses the system again, he said.
The hardship of civilians is acute amid what Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko described as the longest and broadest outages since Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor almost four years ago. Some homes have been going without electricity for days.
Trump says Zelensky, not Putin, holding up Ukraine peace deal
06:17 , Arpan RaiDonald Trump has claimed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky is holding up a potential peace deal, not Russian leader Vladimir Putin, in a fresh U-turn.
Speaking to Reuters in the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky, he said, was more reticent.
His claim is in sharp contrast with European allies who have proven Putin as the key figure ramping up military aggression and rejecting peace proposals from Trump’s envoys.
"I think he's ready to make a deal," Trump said of the Russian president. "I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal."
Asked why US-led negotiations had not yet resolved Europe's largest land conflict since the Second World War, Trump responded: "Zelensky”.
EU weighs special negotiator for Russia talks - report
06:05 , Arpan RaiEuropean governments are pushing the EU to create a dedicated negotiator role for talks with Russia over Ukraine, amid fears that the US could strike a deal with Moscow that sidelines Europe, Politico has reported.
Backed by France and Italy, the proposal would mark a significant shift in EU diplomacy, providing the bloc with its own channel to defend key red lines, such as Ukraine’s future security and Nato ambitions, as US president Donald Trump pursues bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin, the outlet said.
Citing three unidentified diplomats, Politico said supporters argue that EU needs a seat at the table to safeguard its security interests.
Zelensky urges US to speed up security guarantees
05:51 , Arpan RaiUkraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the US to speed up security guarantees for his country.
“Work with America on security guarantees, on economic agreements, and on the political document needs to be swift,” he said in his nightly address.
“On our end, we are being as productive as possible. We also expect energy from the American side in their work.”
Work with America on security guarantees, on economic agreements, and on the political document needs to be swift. On our end, we are being as productive as possible. We also expect energy from the American side in their work. pic.twitter.com/TrMhg0RNWp
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 14, 2026
Russia claims it has captured 300sq km of Ukrainian territory in first half of January
05:41 , Arpan RaiRussian forces have taken more than 300 sq km (116 sq miles) of Ukrainian territory in the first 15 days of this month, according to a claim by Russian army chief Valery Gerasimov.
Russia said it took a total of 6,640 sq km of territory from its smaller neighbour last year.
Kyiv has yet to respond to Gerasimov's claim.
Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage
05:20 , Arpan RaiUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will delare a state of emergency in the energy sector after a barrage of Russian attacks on the grid.
Crews have been working around the clock to restore power and heating supplies struck by Russia last week, particularly in the capital, Kyiv.
Repairs to thousands of apartment buildings have been compounded by bitterly cold conditions.
At night, Ukrainians have been shivering through temperatures close to -20C in one of the coldest winters in years.
“The consequences of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions are severe,” Mr Zelensky wrote in English on the social media platform X.
“Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector ... Many issues require urgent resolution.”
Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage
EU looks out for Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program
05:07 , Arpan RaiThe European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years while also injecting billions into its war-ravaged economy, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said.
The loan allows Ukraine, on the verge of bankruptcy, to purchase its much-needed military equipment from non-European markets. The International Monetary Fund estimates Ukraine will need €137bn (£118bn) over the two years.
Under the "Ukraine Support Loan" programme, EU leaders agreed last month to loan Ukraine €90bn (£78bn) to help cover its needs in 2026 and 2027 and Kyiv would only have to pay the money back once Russia ends its war and pays reparations for the damage it has inflicted over almost four years.
“We all want peace for Ukraine, and for that Ukraine must be in a position of strength," von der Leyen said as she explained the commission's spending plans to reporters.
She said €60bn (£52bn) would be for military support, and €30bn (£26bn) for budget aid.
“With the military assistance, Ukraine can stand strong against Russia, and at the same time it can integrate more closely into Europe's defence industrial base," von der Leyen told reporters.
Zelensky says 'state of emergency' will allow for more repairs as thousands freeze
04:40 , Arpan RaiVolodymyr Zelensky said he is declaring a state of emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector to make up for lost time and tackle issues of disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks on infrastructure.
Ukrainian cities are now in dire need of energy supply but repairs to thousands of apartment blocks have been compounded by frigid weather, with night-time temperatures dipping close to - 20 deg C.
Russia’s relentless assault on Ukraine’s cities, especially major cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, have surged in the past peak winter week in Vladimir Putin’s bid to count more on freezing weather than diplomacy to end the war, Zelensky had said.
Zelensky said not enough had been done to deal with the aftermath of the attacks and the state of emergency would allow authorities “more options and flexibility.”
He called for the establishment of more centres where residents can stay warm and charge electronic devices, and said nightly curfews could be lifted in areas where the security situation permitted it.
Military chief says UK has no plan for defending nation in event of war
04:22 , Arpan RaiThe UK does not have a plan for the defence of the nation if a war breaks out, the country’s top military chief said.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton was answering questions from MP on Monday when he confirmed that the Ministry of Defence does not have funding to cover its equipment programme and additional ambitions published in a sweeping review of defence.
Sir Richard also admitted there is not enough money to continue all planned military programmes on top of doing everything outlined in the strategic defence review (SDR), but became visibly irritated when MPs suggested the military may have to make cuts.
UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits
Ceasefire before peace deal not 'serious' proposition, says Russia
03:50 , Jane DaltonRussia will not agree to a ceasefire before a peace deal, the country’s veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Mr Lavrov added that it would be helpful if the US updated Moscow on the latest developments in peace proposals for Ukraine.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are seeking to travel to Moscow to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Recap: Trump warns Putin ‘not looking to stop’ war with Ukraine
03:49 , Arpan RaiIn his remarks in July last year, Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin is “not looking to stop” the war with Ukraine following a “disappointing” phone call between the Russian and American leaders.
The US president revealed that a conversation with Putin earlier in the day resulted in no progress to end the fighting.
“I’m disappointed with the conversation I had today with president Putin, I don’t think he’s there. I don’t think he’s looking to stop,” he said.
Watch: Zelensky to declare state of emergency over Putin’s attacks on energy grid
03:15 , Arpan RaiTrump suggests he might meet Zelensky in Davos next week
03:01 , Arpan RaiDonald Trump has hinted at a likely meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next week.
"I would - if he's there," Trump said. "I'm going to be there."
Asked why he believed Zelensky was holding back on negotiations, Trump did not elaborate, saying only: "I just think he's, you know, having a hard time getting there."
Zelensky has publicly ruled out any territorial concessions to Moscow, saying Kyiv has no right under the country's constitution to give up any land.
Trump says Zelensky, not Putin, holding up Ukraine peace deal
02:53 , Arpan RaiDonald Trump has claimed Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky is holding up a potential peace deal, not Russian leader Vladimir Putin, in a fresh U-turn.
Speaking to Reuters in the Oval Office yesterday, Trump said Putin is ready to wrap up his nearly four-year-old invasion of Ukraine. Zelensky, he said, was more reticent.
His claim is in sharp contrast with European allies who have proven Putin as the key figure ramping up military aggression and rejecting peace proposals from Trump’s envoys.
"I think he's ready to make a deal," Trump said of the Russian president. "I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal."
Asked why US-led negotiations had not yet resolved Europe's largest land conflict since the Second World War, Trump responded: "Zelensky”.
In pictures: Life without heat in freezing temperatures
02:20 , Jane Dalton
Ukraine 'received 23 air defence systems last year'
01:01 , Jane DaltonUkraine received 23 medium- and long-range air-defence systems in 2025 as well as 11,000 missiles for them, outgoing Ukrainian defence minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
He made the remark in an address to Ukraine's parliament shortly before his expected appointment as energy minister.
Trump envoys set to meet Putin
00:01 , Jane Dalton
Ukraine-Russia peace talks as Trump envoy set to travel to Moscow
Kyiv residents freezing after Russia cuts power
Wednesday 14 January 2026 23:01 , Jane DaltonEmergency repair crews are working to restore power in the Kyiv region after relentless Russian barrages on energy infrastructure left Ukrainians at the mercy of the coldest winter in years.
At Boryspil, a town with a population of around 60,000, workers dismantled and rebuilt burnt-out electrical systems as they rushed to fix the damage.
They worked in the snow amid temperatures of -15C from early morning until midnight, said Yurii Bryzh, who leads the regional department of private electricity provider DTEK.
They have managed to restore the supply for four hours a day. But Bryzh told the Associated Press the problem was "when the power comes back on, people turn on all the electrical equipment that is available in the house" as they dash to wash, cook or recharge their phones. That collapses the system again, he said.
The hardship of civilians is acute amid what Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko described as the longest and broadest outages since Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbour almost four years ago. Some homes have been without electricity for days.
Apartments in the capital are freezing, and when venturing outside people wear heavy layers of clothes against the bitter cold that chills to the bone.
Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to pavements. At night, the streets are dark and towering apartment blocks show no light in the windows.
Russia demands release of detained archaeologist facing extradition to Ukraine
Wednesday 14 January 2026 22:00 , Maira ButtRussia has summoned Poland's ambassador to formally protest the detention of a Russian archaeologist, demanding his immediate release rather than extradition to Ukraine.
Alexander Butyagin was arrested by Polish authorities last month following a request from Ukraine. Kyiv accuses the archaeologist of conducting unauthorised excavations and plundering historical artefacts in Crimea.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had called in Polish ambassador Krzysztof Krajewski on Monday and told him that the Ukrainian charges were "absurd".
Russia demands release of detained archaeologist facing extradition to Ukraine
EU weighs special negotiator for Russia talks - report
Wednesday 14 January 2026 21:00 , Maira ButtEuropean governments are pushing the EU to create a dedicated negotiator role for talks with Russia over Ukraine, amid fears that the US could strike a deal with Moscow that sidelines Europe, Politico reported on Wednesday.
Backed by France and Italy, the proposal would mark a significant shift in EU diplomacy, providing the bloc with its own channel to defend key red lines, such as Ukraine’s future security and Nato ambitions, as US president Donald Trump pursues bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin, the outlet said.
Citing three unidentified diplomats, Politico said supporters argue that EU needs a seat at the table to safeguard its security interests.
Watch: Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president
Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:00 , Maira ButtDonald Trump is the only person who can stop Vladimir Putin from remaining a “threat” to the whole of Europe, Poland’s president has said.
Karol Nawrocki urged European leaders to assist the Trump administration in its efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Russia is still a threat for Europe,” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Wednesday. “And Donald Trump, nowadays, is [the only] leader who can solve this problem and we have to support him in this process.”
At least 20 drones violated Polish airspace from Belarus and Ukraine last year, prompting a response from Nato in the form of Operation Eastern Sentry.
Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? Vessel seized by US spotted off Scottish coast
Wednesday 14 January 2026 19:00 , Maira ButtA Venezuela-linked oil tanker seized by the US has been spotted off the coast of Moray in Scotland a week after it was intercepted.
The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, was witnessed being escorted to an undisclosed location accompanied by a US coast guard vessel.
It comes as British special forces could be given the green light to raid the vessels in a move to place further pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin, according to reports.
The use of shadow fleet tankers to move sanctioned oil around the world has increased in recent years as states seek to circumvent restrictions to their transportation.
Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? US-seized Vessel spotted off Scottish coast
Zelensky to declare a state of emergency in energy sector
Wednesday 14 January 2026 18:00 , Maira ButtUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to tackle issues with disrupted power supplies following sustained Russian attacks o infrastructure.
"Overall, a state of emergency will be declared for Ukraine’s energy sector," he wrote on X on Wednesday, adding work was underway "to significantly increase the volume of electricity imports into Ukraine".
Ukraine has undergone several attacks on its critical energy infrastructure during the war with power outages reported as temperatures hit subzero.
'Broader changes are needed' across Ukraine's military, says Zelensky
Wednesday 14 January 2026 17:00 , Maira ButtUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that “broader changes are needed” across the country’s military as he and his new defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, said on Wednesday.
He outlined his three main priorities as: air defence, attempts to “significantly strengthen the technological component” and increasing pay for soldiers on the frontline and lastly “systemic solutions” to issues facing recruitment including mobilisation.
White House denies Moscow meeting
Wednesday 14 January 2026 16:00 , Maira ButtThe White House has denied that a meeting is taking place between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Bloomberg reported that such a meeting was due to take place next week, but the White House told Reuters that no such meeting was scheduled to take place.
It comes as Russia’s veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov made at a dig at the US for not keeping the Kremlin abreast of developments in peace talks with Ukraine.
Two million Ukrainians wanted for evading mobilisation, says new defence chief
Wednesday 14 January 2026 15:33 , Maira ButtAround two million Ukrainians are wanted for evading mobilisation while 200,000 soldiers are AWOL (absent without official leave), Ukraine’s new defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed on Wednesday.
Fedorov has promised to revolutionise the country’s armed forces as it faces a critical manpower shortage. According to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, evading mobilisation is punishable by imprisonment of three to five years in wartime.
Some have been going AWOL using shortcuts to transfer between units, according to the Kyiv Independent.
He added that troops faced “a large number” of problems including a Soviet style manner of commanding troops.
“This prevents soldiers on the front line from working at their maximum,” Fedorov said.
Emergency workers extinguish Kharkiv fires after Russian strike
Wednesday 14 January 2026 15:03 , Maira ButtIn pictures: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone strike in Russia
Wednesday 14 January 2026 14:30 , Maira ButtA multi-storey apartment block that local authorities say was damaged by debris from downed Ukrainian drones during an attack on the region, amid the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, 14 January.
EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
Wednesday 14 January 2026 14:01 , Maira ButtThe European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine’s military needs over the next two years while also injecting billions into its war-ravaged economy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
EU leaders agreed last month to loan Ukraine 90 billion euros (£77bn) to help cover its needs in 2026 and 2027. Kyiv would only have to pay the money back once Russia ends its war and pays reparations for the damage it has inflicted over almost four years.
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine will need 137 billion euros (£118bn) over the two years. The government in Kyiv is on the verge of bankruptcy and desperately needs the money by spring.
EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
Russia says attack on oil tanker carried out by Ukrainian drones
Wednesday 14 January 2026 13:00 , Maira ButtUkrainian drones were used to attack a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea, according to the Russia’s ministry of defence.
The attacks were carried out on Tuesday about 100km from the city of Anapa in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Two Ukrainian strike UAVs were used to carry out the mission.
One of the tankers is reported to have been chartered by US oil company Chevron CVX.N according to the companies involved. They were headed toward a terminal on the Russian coast.
Ukraine's new defence minister promises to drive army reform
Wednesday 14 January 2026 12:30 , Maira ButtUkraine’s army will be transformed thanks to a drive for innovation and reform to strengthen military training, according to the country’s newly appointed defence minister.
“Today, it is impossible to fight with new technologies using an old organisational structure. We need comprehensive changes,” said Mykhailo Fedorov in an address to lawmakers.
“Our goal is to change the system: to reform the army, improve infrastructure on the front lines, eradicate lies and corruption, and make leadership and trust a new culture.”
The 34-year-old has previously served as deputy prime minister and digital transformation minister.
It follows a cabinet reshuffled by President Volodymyr Zelensky after a corruption scandal.
Ceasefire before peace deal not 'serious' proposition, says Russia
Wednesday 14 January 2026 11:56 , Maira ButtRussia will not agree to a ceasefire before a peace deal, the country’s veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said on Wednesday.
Lavrov added that it would be helpful if the US updated Moscow on the latest developments in peace proposals for Ukraine.
It comes as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are seeking to travel to Moscow to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president
Wednesday 14 January 2026 11:26 , Maira ButtDonald Trump is the only person who can stop Vladimir Putin remaining a “threat” to the whole of Europe, Poland’s president has said.
Karol Nawrocki urged European leaders to assist the Trump administration in its efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Russia is still a threat for Europe,” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Wednesday. “And Donald Trump, nowadays, is only one leader who can solve this problem and we have to support him in this process.”
At least 20 drones violated Polish airspace from Belarus and Ukraine last year, prompting a response from Nato in the form of Operation Eastern Sentry.
Only Trump can stop Putin from threatening Europe, says Polish president
Man killed after Russian shelling in Donetsk
Wednesday 14 January 2026 10:55 , Maira ButtOne man has been killed after Russian strikes hit a civilian area in the city of Kramatorsk, at the frontline of fighting in Ukraine, according to the country’s emergency services.
A residential building was left in flames and a man’s body was found under the rubble by rescue workers in the aftermath of the blast.
Pictured: Rescuers work at site of logistics hub hit by Russian strike in Kharkiv
Wednesday 14 January 2026 09:45 , Daniel Keane
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Watch: Emergency workers extinguish Kharkiv fires after Russian strike
Wednesday 14 January 2026 09:00 , Maroosha Muzaffar‘Massive’ overnight attack leaves thousands without power, Kyiv says
Wednesday 14 January 2026 08:30 , Maroosha MuzaffarRussian forces carried out a “massive” overnight attack on infrastructure in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Wednesday, cutting electricity to around 45,000 subscribers, local officials said.
The strike, carried out by Russian Shahed drones, left about 700 buildings without heat, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defence Council, The Kyiv Independent reported.
He said the city’s water utility was forced to switch to emergency generators, warning that residents would experience lower-than-normal water pressure.
Vilkul said no casualties were reported, but the full extent of the damage was still being assessed as emergency crews worked to restore services.
The attack comes as Russia continues to target energy and infrastructure facilities across Ukraine.
EU weighs special negotiator for Russia talks - report
Wednesday 14 January 2026 08:00 , Maroosha MuzaffarEuropean governments are pushing the EU to create a dedicated negotiator role for talks with Russia over Ukraine, amid fears that the US could strike a deal with Moscow that sidelines Europe, Politico reported on Wednesday.
Backed by France and Italy, the proposal would mark a significant shift in EU diplomacy, providing the bloc with its own channel to defend key red lines, such as Ukraine’s future security and Nato ambitions, as US president Donald Trump pursues bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin, the outlet said.
Citing three unidentified diplomats, Politico said supporters argue that EU needs a seat at the table to safeguard its security interests.
Trump is the only person who can stop Putin’s war in Ukraine, Polish president says
Wednesday 14 January 2026 07:33 , Maroosha MuzaffarPoland’s president Karol Nawrocki says Donald Trump is the only world leader capable of stopping Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Nawrocki said Putin could not be trusted and added that Russia was actively testing Poland and Nato.
Recalling a wave of drone incursions last September, he called it “an extraordinary situation”, and added that “until that time, no Nato member state had experienced a drone attack on that scale”.
He said that Trump was the only person who could “solve this problem”.
He said Poland had been in a state of hybrid war with Russia since 2021, involving drones and disinformation, warning that “we are living in dangerous times”.
2025 was the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians, UN says
Wednesday 14 January 2026 07:10 , Maroosha MuzaffarThe United Nations has confirmed that more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians were killed during Russian attacks in 2025.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said that the recorded civilian casualties in Ukraine last year were 31 per cent higher than in 2024 and 70 per cent higher than in 2023.
“This rise was driven not only by intensified hostilities along the frontline, but also by the expanded use of long-range weapons, which exposed civilians across the country to heightened risk,” Danielle Bell, who heads the UN monitoring mission in Ukraine, told CNN.
One of the deadliest strikes hit Ternopil on 19 November, killing at least 38 civilians, including eight children, with 10 families losing two or more members.
Overall, the UN says more than 14,900 civilians have been killed since February 2022, warning that the “actual figures are likely higher”.
Kyiv citizens battle harsh winter as Russian attacks against energy infrastructure continue
Wednesday 14 January 2026 06:45 , Maroosha MuzaffarRussia’s sustained attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have left hundreds of thousands of civilians in prolonged blackouts during extreme winter cold.
In Kyiv, residents are enduring severely limited electricity and heating, with power sometimes available for only brief periods.
On Monday, Kateryna Serzhan, 36, who lives in Kyiv with her husband and 5-year-old daughter, said that they had electricity for an hour and a half only.
“At 10pm, the lights came on for 15 minutes and haven’t been on since. The battery-powered heaters barely provide any heat,” she was quoted as saying by CNN.
“We were prepared for the winter to be difficult, but this time, in addition to the power cuts caused by shelling, there has been a severe cold snap.”
She added: “It’s cold at home. Both my child and I are wearing thermal underwear. I didn’t think conditions like this would exist in the 21st century.”
