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Putin rejects Europe as a mediator in Ukraine peace talks, endorses a Trump-backed framework, demands Ukraine surrender Donetsk, and hints at broader use of Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, while Zelensky calls for direct talks.
ISW reports China is quietly supplying Russia with hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of dual-use tech—CNC machines, microchips, memory boards, bearings and other components—to the Russian defense industrial base, enabling production of Oreshnik missiles and Shahed drones without direct weapon transfers. Ukrainian forces conducted night strikes near the front and in the near rear on Jan 27–28, targeting manpower concentrations, drone-control points, depots, and other targets, while advancing near Pokrovsk as Kyiv counters Russian gains and sustains a mid-range strike campaign. Across multiple axes, Russian offensives remained limited with Ukrainian forces maintaining positions or making localized advances; Russia also conducted long-range strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, including oil facilities near Voronezh. Belarus activity was minimal.,
Russia has announced that it has moved its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles into Belarus, potentially allowing faster reach to European targets, amid ongoing tensions and claims of attacks and counterattacks in the Ukraine conflict. The move involves deploying missile systems in Belarus, which shares borders with NATO countries, raising concerns about escalation in the region.
Russia is increasing production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, capable of reaching Europe and the US, with Putin claiming it is nearly impossible to intercept. The missile was first used against Ukraine, and Putin has proposed a missile duel with the US to demonstrate its superiority. Experts suggest the missile's practical impact may be limited, but it emphasizes the need for enhanced missile defenses.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles, which he claims have destructive power comparable to nuclear weapons. He praised US President-elect Donald Trump as "clever and experienced," suggesting that Trump's leadership could facilitate peace negotiations. Putin's comments come amid tensions over the US allowing Ukraine to use longer-range missiles against Russia.