Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Warren Murray and agenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 03:12 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing further strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including facilities serving nuclear power plants, aiming to cripple the country's energy grid. This comes as Ukrainian officials are in the US discussing peace proposals, with potential security guarantees and economic recovery deals to be finalized and possibly signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week if approved by the US. However, Russia has shown no willingness to negotiate without Ukraine ceding the entire Donbas region. Recent Russian attacks have resulted in casualties and damage to critical infrastructure in Kharkiv, Sumy, Kyiv and Odesa regions, further straining Ukraine's already limited energy resources. These attacks have left multiple people dead and wounded, including children.

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ukraine war 100% nuclear power system 90% energy infrastructure 80% russian strikes 80% peace proposals 70% economic recovery 60% security guarantees 60% kharkiv 50% donbas region 50% airstrike 40%

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