Will Russia-Ukraine peace deal happen at all?

04 February, 2026, 02:55 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 02:56 pm

Will Russia-Ukraine peace deal happen at all?

04 February, 2026, 02:55 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 02:56 pm

Russia has launched a record number of ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, knocking out the country's electricity and heating systems. The attacks came at a time when temperatures in Ukraine have dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius.

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