Russia-Ukraine/NATO tensions escalate; Major Russian attacks on Kyiv; Zelenskiy warns of new attack; UK adopts SpaceX Starshield; Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg; Romania bolsters air defenses
Key Questions
What were the impacts of recent Russian attacks on Ukraine?
Major Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least 10 with dozens wounded, and another attack killed 18 across Ukraine. Zelenskiy warned of possible new massive attacks.
How have Ukrainian drones responded to Russian actions?
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg ahead of Putin's economic forum and hit Russian infrastructure. Zelenskiy said such strikes allow Ukraine to negotiate as equals.
What NATO and allied responses are underway?
The UK adopted SpaceX Starshield for military operations. Romania is bolstering air defenses after Russian drone strikes, and the UK summoned the Russian ambassador.
What warnings has NATO issued to Russia?
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned young Russians they would die in the Ukraine war. The US expects European NATO allies and Canada to boost air and naval forces.
How is Russia shifting its military strategy?
Russia is betting on an air war as it stumbles on the battlefield, with the Kremlin discussing a new 'paradigm' and accusing Kyiv of terrorist acts.
What actions has France taken regarding Russian assets?
France boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker amid escalating tensions in the conflict.
What is Hungary's position on the Ukraine conflict?
Hungary's new PM is ready to meet Zelenskiy, while Putin's 'Davos' event was haunted by the ongoing war.
What nuclear deployment discussions are occurring?
The US is in talks to expand nuclear deployments in Europe as part of broader NATO responses to Russian aggression.
Major Russian attacks on Kyiv kill at least 10, dozens wounded; another attack kills 18 across Ukraine. Zelenskiy warns of new massive attack possible this evening. Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm', accusing Kyiv of 'terrorist acts'. US in talks to expand nuclear deployments in Europe. Ukrainian drones hit Russian infrastructure. France boards Russia-linked oil tanker. Hungary's new PM ready to meet Zelenskiy. Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war. UK adopts SpaceX's Starshield for military operations. New: Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin's economic forum; Russian services PMI contracts; Putin squeezes Armenia. Russia accuses Ukraine of killing eight civilians in drone strike on passenger bus. Romania says allies preparing to bolster air defences after Russian drone strike.