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Ukraine Accuses Putin of Missile Strike Amid Peace Talks

1/25/2026

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On January 24, 2026, Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, accused Vladimir Putin of ordering a missile strike during peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
The strikes targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv and caused one death and at least 23 injuries.
Critical infrastructure was damaged, leaving parts of Kyiv without power.
Ukraine remains firm in its refusal to concede territory despite Putin's demand to surrender parts of Donetsk.

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On January 24, 2026, Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, accused Vladimir Putin of ordering a missile strike during peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
The strikes targeted Kyiv and Kharkiv and caused one death and at least 23 injuries.
Critical infrastructure was damaged, leaving parts of Kyiv without power.
Ukraine remains firm in its refusal to concede territory despite Putin's demand to surrender parts of Donetsk.