Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:43 AM

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In January 2026, Donald Trump announced that Russia agreed to pause bombing Kyiv and other Ukrainian towns for one week due to extreme winter conditions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed Trump's announcement, calling it an important step towards securing Ukrainian cities during the cold weather. The pause was reportedly discussed during ceasefire talks in the United Arab Emirates, with Zelenskyy expressing hope for the agreement's implementation. Trump stated that he personally requested the pause from President Putin, citing the "extraordinary cold." The announcement comes as Kyiv struggles to restore power and heating to residential buildings following recent Russian bombings, with temperatures expected to drop significantly.

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UK 30% United Arab Emirates 40% Moscow ×240% Vitali Klitschko 50% Vladimir Putin ×270% Russia ×480% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×380% Donald Trump ×390% Ukraine ×490% Kyiv ×695%

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russia-ukraine war 100% pause in bombing 90% kyiv 80% winter conditions 70% heating infrastructure 60% donald trump 50% vladimir putin 50% zelenskyy 50% ceasefire talks 50%

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