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Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution
U.S. officials leading the talks are convinced that Russian negotiators have taken a more pragmatic tone >>
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution
U.S. officials leading the talks are convinced that Russian negotiators have taken a more pragmatic tone >>
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution
U.S. officials leading the talks are convinced that Russian negotiators have taken a more pragmatic tone behind closed doors than Moscow's public hardline rhetoric suggests, according to two people fa...
kyivindependent.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Thread
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution
U.S. officials leading the talks are convinced that Russian negotiators have taken a more pragmatic tone >>
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution
U.S. officials leading the talks are convinced that Russian negotiators have taken a more pragmatic tone >>
UNITED24 Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️The next trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is scheduled for February 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
❗️The next trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is scheduled for February 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
UNITED24 Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️The next trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is scheduled for February 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
❗️The next trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is scheduled for February 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, evacuating aircraft and military equipment.
The video shows a base at Qamishli Airport — one of three Russian sites in the area, located about 6 km from the Turkish border. t.me/Kyivpost_off...
Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, evacuating aircraft and military equipment.
The video shows a base at Qamishli Airport — one of three Russian sites in the area, located about 6 km from the Turkish border. t.me/Kyivpost_off...
Kyiv Post
Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, evacuating aircraft and military equipment.
The video shows a base at Qamishli Airport — one of three Russian sites in the area, located about 6 km from t...
t.me
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, evacuating aircraft and military equipment.
The video shows a base at Qamishli Airport — one of three Russian sites in the area, located about 6 km from the Turkish border. t.me/Kyivpost_off...
Russia is withdrawing its forces from Syria, evacuating aircraft and military equipment.
The video shows a base at Qamishli Airport — one of three Russian sites in the area, located about 6 km from the Turkish border. t.me/Kyivpost_off...
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇦France has opposed the idea of simplifying the procurement of British Storm Shadow missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine The Telegraph reports.
The €90 billion EU loan stipulates that weapons >>
🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇦France has opposed the idea of simplifying the procurement of British Storm Shadow missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine The Telegraph reports.
The €90 billion EU loan stipulates that weapons >>
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇦France has opposed the idea of simplifying the procurement of British Storm Shadow missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine The Telegraph reports.
The €90 billion EU loan stipulates that weapons >>
🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇦France has opposed the idea of simplifying the procurement of British Storm Shadow missiles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine The Telegraph reports.
The €90 billion EU loan stipulates that weapons >>
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January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 26, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Robust drone & artillery losses
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 165 drones; 82% intercepted, w/ 23 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 6 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio slightly up
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jdTG9Cc4eC0
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■ Robust drone & artillery losses
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 165 drones; 82% intercepted, w/ 23 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 6 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio slightly up
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jdTG9Cc4eC0
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 26, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Robust drone & artillery losses
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 165 drones; 82% intercepted, w/ 23 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 6 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio slightly up
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jdTG9Cc4eC0
...
■ Robust drone & artillery losses
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 165 drones; 82% intercepted, w/ 23 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 6 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio slightly up
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jdTG9Cc4eC0
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The United States and Europe are finalizing security and economic guarantees with Ukraine that aim to deter future Russian aggression and rebuild Ukraine’s post-war economy.
Key Takeaways Thread
The United States and Europe are finalizing security and economic guarantees with Ukraine that aim to deter future Russian aggression and rebuild Ukraine’s post-war economy.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 26, 2026
The US and Europe are finalizing security and economic guarantees with Ukraine that aim to deter future Russian aggression
understandingwar.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
The United States and Europe are finalizing security and economic guarantees with Ukraine that aim to deter future Russian aggression and rebuild Ukraine’s post-war economy.
Key Takeaways Thread
The United States and Europe are finalizing security and economic guarantees with Ukraine that aim to deter future Russian aggression and rebuild Ukraine’s post-war economy.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says. (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...)
"For us, security guarantees are first and foremost >>
⚡️US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says. (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...)
"For us, security guarantees are first and foremost >>
US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says
"For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place for its signing," P...
kyivindependent.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says. (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...)
"For us, security guarantees are first and foremost >>
⚡️US security guarantees document is 100% ready, Zelensky says. (kyivindependent.com/zelensky-say...)
"For us, security guarantees are first and foremost >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
The EU has introduced new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, as part of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
According to the new requirements published on the EU website, Russian diplomats, consular staff, as well as >>
The EU has introduced new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, as part of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
According to the new requirements published on the EU website, Russian diplomats, consular staff, as well as >>
January 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights
The EU has introduced new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, as part of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
According to the new requirements published on the EU website, Russian diplomats, consular staff, as well as >>
The EU has introduced new restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats, as part of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
According to the new requirements published on the EU website, Russian diplomats, consular staff, as well as >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights
At an anniversary marking an uprising against Russia, Zelensky said Ukraine is now seeking an “EXACT DATE” for EU membership
At an anniversary marking an uprising against Russia, Zelensky said Ukraine is now seeking an “EXACT DATE” for EU membership
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights
At an anniversary marking an uprising against Russia, Zelensky said Ukraine is now seeking an “EXACT DATE” for EU membership
At an anniversary marking an uprising against Russia, Zelensky said Ukraine is now seeking an “EXACT DATE” for EU membership
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights
🇨🇿 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has finally rejected the possibility of selling Czech L-159 aircraft to Ukraine calling it a "closed issue."
"There are no L-159s and there will be no L-159s. This is a closed issue."
🇨🇿 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has finally rejected the possibility of selling Czech L-159 aircraft to Ukraine calling it a "closed issue."
"There are no L-159s and there will be no L-159s. This is a closed issue."
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights
🇨🇿 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has finally rejected the possibility of selling Czech L-159 aircraft to Ukraine calling it a "closed issue."
"There are no L-159s and there will be no L-159s. This is a closed issue."
🇨🇿 Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has finally rejected the possibility of selling Czech L-159 aircraft to Ukraine calling it a "closed issue."
"There are no L-159s and there will be no L-159s. This is a closed issue."
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 26, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 138 drones; 80% intercepted, with 12 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Eight 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio improved
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jC8wrGBDw0A
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 138 drones; 80% intercepted, with 12 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Eight 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio improved
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jC8wrGBDw0A
January 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 26, 2026 (2/2)
...
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 138 drones; 80% intercepted, with 12 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Eight 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio improved
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jC8wrGBDw0A
...
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 138 drones; 80% intercepted, with 12 locations hit or affected by debris
■ Eight 🇺🇦 strikes reported; 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 30-day strike ratio improved
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/jC8wrGBDw0A
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued reporting that negotiations will resume in the coming days.
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued reporting that negotiations will resume in the coming days.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 25, 2026
Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia's commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine.
understandingwar.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:36 AM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued reporting that negotiations will resume in the coming days.
Key Takeaways Thread
Kremlin officials continue to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its original war aims and reject Western security guarantees for Ukraine, amid continued reporting that negotiations will resume in the coming days.
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️Update: Ukraine, Russia, US delegations to reconvene in Abu Dhabi for talks on Feb. 1.
After two days of negotiations in the UAE, the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. is scheduled to take >>
⚡️Update: Ukraine, Russia, US delegations to reconvene in Abu Dhabi for talks on Feb. 1.
After two days of negotiations in the UAE, the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. is scheduled to take >>
Ukraine, Russia, US conclude 2-day 'constructive' peace talks in UAE, set to continue on Feb. 1
"The main thing the discussions focused on was potential parameters for ending the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
kyivindependent.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Kyiv Independent Telegram Highlights Short Thread
⚡️Update: Ukraine, Russia, US delegations to reconvene in Abu Dhabi for talks on Feb. 1.
After two days of negotiations in the UAE, the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. is scheduled to take >>
⚡️Update: Ukraine, Russia, US delegations to reconvene in Abu Dhabi for talks on Feb. 1.
After two days of negotiations in the UAE, the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. is scheduled to take >>
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Over the next two years, NATO plans to carry out large-scale rearmament along its border with Russia and Belarus, significantly increasing weapons stockpiles and creating a robotic no-man’s land.
The alliance intends to rely not only on >>
Over the next two years, NATO plans to carry out large-scale rearmament along its border with Russia and Belarus, significantly increasing weapons stockpiles and creating a robotic no-man’s land.
The alliance intends to rely not only on >>
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Over the next two years, NATO plans to carry out large-scale rearmament along its border with Russia and Belarus, significantly increasing weapons stockpiles and creating a robotic no-man’s land.
The alliance intends to rely not only on >>
Over the next two years, NATO plans to carry out large-scale rearmament along its border with Russia and Belarus, significantly increasing weapons stockpiles and creating a robotic no-man’s land.
The alliance intends to rely not only on >>
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
In the UAE, there were not only trilateral talks, but also direct bilateral negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia without the presence of the US side — Axios
Next round of trilateral >>
In the UAE, there were not only trilateral talks, but also direct bilateral negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia without the presence of the US side — Axios
Next round of trilateral >>
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
In the UAE, there were not only trilateral talks, but also direct bilateral negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia without the presence of the US side — Axios
Next round of trilateral >>
In the UAE, there were not only trilateral talks, but also direct bilateral negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia without the presence of the US side — Axios
Next round of trilateral >>
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️Russia wants to share electricity from the Zaporizhzhia NPP between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Politico reports citing sources.
This proposal was put forward during negotiations between the USA Russia and Ukraine in >>
❗️Russia wants to share electricity from the Zaporizhzhia NPP between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Politico reports citing sources.
This proposal was put forward during negotiations between the USA Russia and Ukraine in >>
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread
❗️Russia wants to share electricity from the Zaporizhzhia NPP between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Politico reports citing sources.
This proposal was put forward during negotiations between the USA Russia and Ukraine in >>
❗️Russia wants to share electricity from the Zaporizhzhia NPP between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Politico reports citing sources.
This proposal was put forward during negotiations between the USA Russia and Ukraine in >>
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⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 25, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 102 drones, 2 missiles; 84% intercepted, with 11 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 5 🇺🇦 strikes reported; considerable 🇷🇺 MLRS activity; the 30-day strike ratio remains below 20
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jDqeQWOwgr0
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 102 drones, 2 missiles; 84% intercepted, with 11 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 5 🇺🇦 strikes reported; considerable 🇷🇺 MLRS activity; the 30-day strike ratio remains below 20
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jDqeQWOwgr0
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM
⚡️ RUSSIA'S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE — JAN 25, 2026 (2/2)
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■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 102 drones, 2 missiles; 84% intercepted, with 11 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 5 🇺🇦 strikes reported; considerable 🇷🇺 MLRS activity; the 30-day strike ratio remains below 20
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jDqeQWOwgr0
...
■ Overnight 🇷🇺 attacks: 102 drones, 2 missiles; 84% intercepted, with 11 locations hit or affected by debris
■ 5 🇺🇦 strikes reported; considerable 🇷🇺 MLRS activity; the 30-day strike ratio remains below 20
📈 lookerstudio.google.com/s/jDqeQWOwgr0
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations concluded a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.
Key Takeaways Thread
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations concluded a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 24, 2026
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations concluded a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.
understandingwar.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways Thread
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations concluded a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.
Key Takeaways Thread
US, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations concluded a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Photo from today’s meeting of Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi. The footage shows the President of the UAE hosting the heads of the delegations.
Photo from today’s meeting of Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi. The footage shows the President of the UAE hosting the heads of the delegations.
January 24, 2026 at 11:10 AM
UNITED24 Media Telegram Highlights Thread
Photo from today’s meeting of Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi. The footage shows the President of the UAE hosting the heads of the delegations.
Photo from today’s meeting of Ukraine, the US, and the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi. The footage shows the President of the UAE hosting the heads of the delegations.
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
No signs of compromise were reached at yesterday’s meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, Reuters reported.
No signs of compromise were reached at yesterday’s meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, Reuters reported.
January 24, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Kyiv Post Telegram Highlights Thread
No signs of compromise were reached at yesterday’s meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, Reuters reported.
No signs of compromise were reached at yesterday’s meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, Reuters reported.