Russia Strikes Ukraine During Coldest Winter Days Amid Peace Talks
FRANCE 24 EnglishFebruary 4, 20261 min1,179 views
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- ❄️ Russia launched major drone and missile strikes on Ukraine during the coldest winter day, with temperatures dropping to -17° C in Kyiv.
- 🎯 The attacks left hundreds of thousands of homes without heating and damaged key infrastructure, including a Soviet-era WWII monument.
- ⚠️ This renewal of hostilities occurred just before new ceasefire negotiations were set to begin.
Russian Strategy and Diplomacy
- 🇷🇺 The foreign minister believes this is a deliberate Russian strategy to terrorize people by taking advantage of the coldest days of winter.
- 📈 It is suggested that Putin waited for temperatures to drop and stockpiled drones and missiles to continue attacks.
- 🗣️ The Russian army has gained ground in January, putting Moscow in a position of strength ahead of negotiations.
Failed Ceasefire Assurances
- 🤥 Donald Trump had previously boasted of assurances from Moscow that Russia would halt strikes on major cities and energy infrastructure for a week.
- 💔 President Zelensky expressed gratification that these assurances were holding, but the attacks resumed shortly after.
Obstacles to Peace Talks
- 🚧 Previous peace talks have failed due to Russia's maximalist demands for Ukraine to concede large swathes of territory.
- ⚖️ These demands include territory taken by force both before and after the 2022 invasion.
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