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Trump Claims Russia Will Pause Attacks on Ukrainian Cities

HeadlineJan 30, 2026

President Trump has announced Russia will pause attacks on Ukrainian cities for a week due to the “extraordinary cold” weather, but Russia has not yet confirmed the claim. In recent weeks, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving Ukrainians without heat or electricity at a time when temperatures are often subzero Fahrenheit. Last week, Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. held trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates.

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