Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine aims to kill 50,000 Russians per month & Trump row over Greenland derails postwar deal
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Jan 21, 2026 James Kilner, a keen Russia expert known for his analysis on Kremlin dynamics, discusses several pressing topics. He delves into Ukraine’s ambitious target to incapacitate 50,000 Russian troops monthly, revealing the evolving military strategies at play. He also sheds light on the public perception in Russia, particularly regarding Trump’s controversial Greenland remarks, and the Kremlin's exploitation of this narrative. Additionally, he highlights signs of economic strain in Russia, from business closures to infrastructure woes, painting a vivid picture of the societal impact.
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Rupture In The Rules-Based Order
- Mark Carney says the post-war rules-based order has ruptured and nostalgia is not a strategy.
- He warns integration becomes dangerous when it creates subordination rather than mutual benefit.
Kremlin Minimises Nuclear Strike Risks
- Russia's IAEA envoy Mikhail Ulyanov dismissed international concern over strikes on Ukraine's nuclear sites as dramatization.
- Ukraine's energy ministry reported external power restored and radiation within permitted limits at Chernobyl.
Ukraine Sets High Attrition Goal
- Ukraine's defence minister Mikhail Fedorov said Kyiv aims to kill 50,000 Russians per month to degrade Moscow's manpower.
- He claimed last month saw 35,000 killed and video verification of losses.
