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Russia's Offensive Hits Ukraine: Zelensky Warns of Escalation

1/11/2026

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Russia launched a major offensive against Ukraine, striking Kyiv and Lviv with drones and missiles, killing at least four.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a "massive" attack, accused Vladimir Putin of weaponizing winter weather, and ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
Ukraine's military said it downed 244 of 278 missiles and drones fired.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Putin fears the United States but not Europe amid tensions and attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

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Russia launched a major offensive against Ukraine, striking Kyiv and Lviv with drones and missiles, killing at least four.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a "massive" attack, accused Vladimir Putin of weaponizing winter weather, and ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
Ukraine's military said it downed 244 of 278 missiles and drones fired.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Putin fears the United States but not Europe amid tensions and attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.