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Today, as Donald Trump announces an “energy ceasefire” we ask: what it means, has it started and can it hold. Our correspondent in Turkey tells us China is supplying critical components of Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles and have our regular fortnightly update about resistance activity in the occupied areas. Plus later, we hear about a new adaptation for the theatre of a Ukrainian story that blends folklore with contemporary themes of power, superstition and women’s struggle for equality.

Contributors

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Antonia Langford’s reporting on winter in Kyiv:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/putin-agrees-ceasefire-stop-attacking-ukraines-cities/

Roland’s analysis: Trump has announced a Ukraine ceasefire. Is it a sham or showstopper?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/trump-ukraine-ceasefire-sham-showstopper/

How China is powering Putin’s deadliest new weapon (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/china-helping-russia-build-nuclear-capable-missile/

How to Become a Dictator podcast by Sophia Yan:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/18/introducing-how-become-dictator-new-telegraph-podcast-power/

Learn more about The Witch of Konotop:

https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-witch-of-konotop-2026

Thresholds of Survival: The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine (Dr Jade McGlynn's Report):

https://www.csis.org/analysis/thresholds-survival-resistance-occupied-ukraine

Russia strips nuclear forces, Navy, and Air Force to fill infantry ranks —military expert

https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/29/russia-infantry-manpower-shortage-elite-forces/

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