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Zelenskyy, Merz Push for Truce as Attacks Persist

1/30/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported efforts for a truce amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
Donald Trump claimed that Vladimir Putin agreed to a week-long halt in strikes following his appeal.
Zelenskyy expressed hope for U.S. assistance in implementing this pause as temperatures in Ukraine are expected to drop to minus 30C.
Russian attacks continued, causing multiple casualties in central and southern Ukraine.
Ukraine is working with SpaceX to prevent Russia from using Starlink technology for drone guidance, according to the Ukrainian defense minister.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported efforts for a truce amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
Donald Trump claimed that Vladimir Putin agreed to a week-long halt in strikes following his appeal.
Zelenskyy expressed hope for U.S. assistance in implementing this pause as temperatures in Ukraine are expected to drop to minus 30C.
Russian attacks continued, causing multiple casualties in central and southern Ukraine.
Ukraine is working with SpaceX to prevent Russia from using Starlink technology for drone guidance, according to the Ukrainian defense minister.