Ukraine: The Latest US joins Russia and Ukraine in first trilateral talks of the war & Trump under fire for claiming NATO allies ‘avoided’ Afghanistan frontline
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Jan 23, 2026 Ash Alexander-Cooper, former British Army officer and author of Mindful Soldier, offers frontline resilience expertise in this conversation. He discusses 'smart compassion' for stress management. He shares recovery anecdotes, ways to combat isolation with community action, and practical tips to reconnect and support others.
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Kiev's Energy System Under Severe Strain
- Kyiv suffered major energy and heating losses after Russian strikes, leaving 25% of housing without heat.
- Ukraine faces repeated drone and missile waves that strain air defences and civilian infrastructure.
Zelensky Signals Naval Reach And Allied Action
- Zelensky said Ukraine could sink Russian ships near Greenland if asked and if in NATO.
- European naval and sanctions efforts are intensifying, including seizure of a sanctioned Russian tanker.
Zelensky Pushes Europe To Act Independently
- Zelensky publicly criticised Europe's indecisiveness at Davos to jolt action and unity.
- EU leaders are reacting by discussing greater strategic autonomy and Arctic-capable procurement.
