Summary
On January 18, Ukraine reported significant Russian military losses since the start of the invasion in February 2022. Russia claimed new territorial captures and ongoing strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian delegates are in the U.S. for peace talks, aiming to discuss a potential future agreement.
Key Facts
- Ukraine estimated Russian military losses at over 1.2 million personnel and thousands of military vehicles.
- Russia claimed it captured settlements in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions.
- Russian and Ukrainian forces continued to clash, with ongoing attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
- Ukrainian energy systems, especially in Kyiv and Kharkiv, faced severe strain from Russian missile strikes.
- Peace talks took place in the U.S., attended by Ukrainian officials, focusing on security and rebuilding after the war.
- Moscow reportedly planned further attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to pressure a peace agreement.
- Over 80 foreign diplomatic missions remain in Kyiv, despite power and weather challenges.
