Ukrainians issued stark 'it can get worse' message as key peace talks to begin
The Russian military has repeatedly attacked the city's heating system.
The mayor of Kyiv has issued a stark message to residents of the Ukrainian capital after another wave of horror attacks. The warning comes after several Russian strikes on key infrastructure targets have left many people in Ukraine facing freezing temperatures without heating or power.
Vitaly Klitschko said that 1,940 high-rise apartment blocks in the capital are still without heating following Russian strikes on January 9 and 20. Posting on social media, he advised people to stock up on necessities. He said: "Let me put this bluntly - this is an extremely difficult situation, and it can get worse. If anyone can leave the city and move somewhere where there is power and heating, do not reject this option."
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He added that "resilient points" are being set up across the city, where temperatures have been hovering at -10C (14F).
It comes as Ukrainian, Russian, and US officials are meeting today in the United Arab Emirates for rare trilateral talks, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the ongoing conflict.
It is widely viewed as the first time since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine that diplomats from all three countries will sit together to discuss potential steps toward ending the war.
The gathering signals a tentative opening for dialogue after years of hostility, though expectations remain cautious given the deep political and military tensions that persist.
