Ukraine war latest: Putin’s major assault on Ukraine’s two largest cities kills four
Russia at UN threatens negotiations will worsen for Ukraine if Zelensky does not accept its termsRussia ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has threatened Ukraine to accept Moscow’s terms for ending the war or watch the negotiations worsen.“He was warned long ago, with each passing day, each day which he squanders, the conditions for negotiations will only get worse for him," Nebenzia said.Speaking at the emergency meeting called by the Security Council, Nebenzia said that until Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky "comes to his senses and agrees to realistic conditions for negotiations, we will continue solving the problem by military means."“Similarly, each vile attack on Russian civilians will elicit a stiff response,” he said.The Russia Federation's ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia addresses a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City (Reuters)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 08:11Putin's forces attack Ukraine with 293 drones and 18 missiles overnightRussian forces fired at least 293 drones and 18 missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said this morning.Ukraine's air defences shot down at least 240 of the drones and seven missiles, the air force said.Combined it is the highest number of aerial weapons Russia has fired at Ukraine so far this year.Last week, on Thursday night into Friday, Russia fired 242 drones and 36 missiles at its smaller neighbour.That attack included a hypersonic Oreshnik missile aimed at Lviv, sparking widespread condemnation from the UN Security Council at an emergency meeting on Monday.Firefighters work at the site of a logistics hub of a private delivery company hit by Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv (Reuters)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 07:58Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry, says Kremlin officialGreenlanders could vote to join Russia if US president Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, a senior Russian official said.“Trump needs to hurry. According to unverified information, in a few days there could be a sudden referendum, at which the entire 55,000-strong Greenland could vote to join Russia," said Russian security council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev."And then that’s it. No new little stars on the (US) flag," he said.While Russia makes no claim to Greenland, it has long monitored the island’s strategic role in Arctic security, given its position on North Atlantic routes and the presence there of a major US military and space surveillance facility.Trump has revived his push for the United States to take control of Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, arguing Washington needs to own it to deter Russia.The US president has said its location and resources make Greenland vital for national security, prompting firm objections from Denmark and Greenland.Donald Trump takes questions from the members of the press aboard Air Force One en route back to the White House from Palm Beach, Florida (Getty Images)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 07:47Widespread damage as Russia carries out massive strikes across UkraineUkraine's biggest cities have been targeted in a deadly attack by Russia overnight, with schools and apartment buildings among the infrastructure damaged.DTEK, a private Ukrainian energy company, said the Russian attack heavily damaged equipment at one of its thermal power plants.Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said strikes on Kharkiv hit a postal terminal, destroying buildings and sparking multiple fires across about 500 square metres.At least 30 people were pulled to safety by rescuers, including two from under rubble, the emergency service said.In the southern port city of Odesa, five people were injured as a result of the overnight Russian attack.Officials reported fires at an unused new building, a fitness centre and a vocational school.Two people were injured as a result of a Russian attack on the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine which damaged civilian infrastructure, homes and gas pipelines, the region's governor said.Firefighters work at the site of a logistics hub of a private delivery company hit by Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv (Reuters)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 07:32In photos: Russia launches year's most concentrated barrage on UkraineA firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike in Odesa amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine (via Reuters)A firefighter inspects damage at a site of a Russian drone strike in Odesa (via Reuters)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 07:06Britain condemns Russia's Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine at UNBritain's envoy to the UN said Russia’s use of hypersonic ballistic missile on Ukraine last week that killed four and injured several others should be “universally condemned”.“This hypersonic missile capable of travelling at over Mach 10, is reported to have hit a site in the region of Lviv, just 50 miles from the Polish border,” ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, said yesterday.“Such action is reckless – it threatens regional and international security, and carries significant risk of escalation and miscalculation,” he said.(Getty Images)Arpan Rai13 January 2026 06:51UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admitsThe UK currently has no plan for how to mobilise doctors, nurses and hospitals in the event of all-out war, the UK’s top military chief has admitted, in yet another sign of Britain’s unpreparedness for a possible conflict.Sir Richard also admitted there is not enough money to continue all planned military programmes on top of doing everything outlined in the strategic defence review (SDR), but became visibly irritated when MPs suggested the military may have to make cuts.Arpan Rai13 January 2026 06:41Power cuts in Kyiv after Russian attack damages critical infrastructureUkraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo said it was rolling out emergency power cuts in Kyiv today after critical infrastructure suffered damages in an overnight Russian attack.Ukrenergo did not share details on the scale of the damage from Russian strikes.It was not immediately clear how long the outages would last. Arpan Rai13 January 2026 06:35Zelensky says negotiators will submit security guarantees to the USUkraine’s peace negotiators will finalise a document on security guarantees with the US and submit it for review “at the highest level”, Volodymyr Zelensky said.Ukraine, he said, is “coordinating meeting schedules with US president Trump’s representatives – our documents are largely ready for signing”.Zelensky did not share more details on the guarantees document.If Russia does not agree to end its war then pressure on Moscow must be maintained in other ways, he said.“We understand that the American side is in contact with Russia regarding the political framework for ending the war. We have defined our vision, and there must be clear feedback from Russia – whether they are willing to end the war on real terms,” Zelensky said.“If there is no such willingness, pressure on the aggressor must continue to increase.”Arpan Rai13 January 2026 06:17Watch: Russia reports striking transportation facilities, Ukraine claims repelling attacksRussia reports striking transportation facilities, Ukraine claims repelling attacksArpan Rai13 January 2026 06:02
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