Ukraine Sees Quieter Night After Trump Says Putin Will Not Attack Its Cities

Trump takes credit as Russia pauses attacks on Ukraine's power grid

U.S. President Donald Trump says he convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause attacks on Ukraine’s power grid during one of the coldest winters in years. President Zelenskyy suggested Russia has merely shifted to other targets.

My Take 5 (Edition 63): The week that was in international affairs

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara.

Quieter night in Ukraine after Trump says Putin agreed to halt Russia's bombardment of cities for a week

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will "take corresponding steps" as Trump says Putin agreed to stop bombing Ukrainian cities for a week.

Kremlin Says It Agreed to Pause Attacks on Kyiv Until Feb. 1

Donald Trump said he had asked Vladimir Putin to "not fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week" due to the "extreme cold."

Ukraine is bracing for brutal weather as Trump says Putin agreed to halt power grid attacks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine awaited signs Friday that Russia is abiding by a commitment that U.S. President Donald Trump said it made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, as Kyiv and other regions are gripped by the bitterest winter weather for years. Trump said late Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week, as the region experiences…

Ukraine is bracing for brutal weather; Trump says Putin agreed to halt power attacks

Ukraine is waiting to see if Russia will pause attacks on its power grid