29.01.2026 21:12
A striking statement came from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump said, "I asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target Kiev and other cities for a week during the extreme cold in the region, and he agreed to this."
U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "Putin accepted my request not to strike Kiev and other cities for a week due to the extreme cold."
TRUMP'S STATEMENT ON PUTIN
U.S. President Trump made statements during the first cabinet meeting of 2026 held at the White House. Speaking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump shared a notable detail from his meeting with Putin.
"PUTIN WILL NOT STRIKE FOR A WEEK"
Trump said that Putin would not strike Kiev and its surroundings for a week. Trump stated, "I asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target Kiev and other cities for a week during the extreme cold in the region, and he accepted this."
LATEST STATUS OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
As of January 2026, the Russia-Ukraine war has entered its fourth year, turning into a war of attrition where both sides have suffered massive losses and the front line has largely become locked. While Russia continues to control approximately 19-20% of Ukrainian territory, it is trying to make slow but systematic advances, particularly in the directions of Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Dnipropetrovsk; however, these gains come at high personnel and equipment costs.
The Ukrainian side, on the other hand, is focused on maintaining its defensive line with military aid from the West, resisting heavy attacks on energy infrastructure, and strategically pressuring Russia with counter-operations in regions like Kursk.
On the international stage, although diplomatic contacts conducted in centers like Abu Dhabi and Miami and new peace plans proposed by the U.S. under the Trump administration are on the table, a lasting ceasefire has not yet been achieved on the ground due to the parties' uncompromising stances on territorial integrity and security guarantees.