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24.01.2026

The Day of the Kinetic Message to Abu Dhabi

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 24.01.2026.

It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.01.2026The Day of the Kinetic Message to Abu Dhabi
The day began with editors reacting to a massive Russian overnight strike, shifting focus from the previous day's diplomatic optimism to a humanitarian crisis. Headlines tracked a barrage of over 370 drones and 21 missiles targeting the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and Kharkiv, leaving 88,000 homes without heat during sub-zero temperatures. Media outlets prioritized the civilian impact, specifically damage to a maternity hospital in Kharkiv and the paralysis of the Kyiv metro system. This escalation was framed by the Kyiv Post as a violent 'message written in fire' delivered during ongoing peace talks.
By early afternoon, the editorial focus pivoted back to diplomacy as outlets confirmed the conclusion of the trilateral summit in Abu Dhabi. Despite the morning's strikes, editors highlighted President Zelenskyy’s description of the talks as 'constructive.' The evening coverage consolidated around specific outcomes: progress on a military block and the scheduling of a follow-up meeting for February 1, while domestic reports remained fixated on the precarious state of the power grid.
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04:15 (02:15)Firefall Over the Peace Talks

Editors have shifted focus from diplomatic optimism to a massive Russian kinetic response, as combined missile and drone strikes target Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other cities (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, TSN, Pravda, Glavcom). The Kyiv Post frames this barrage as Moscow's violent 'message' regarding the ongoing Abu Dhabi peace summit. Concurrent reports assess the energy grid's resilience against freezing temperatures and potential total collapse (Liga.net).

08:53 (06:53)Burning Cities Silence Abu Dhabi Hopes

Ukrainian editors have consolidated their focus on the escalating Russian kinetic response, specifically the devastating night drone and missile strikes on residential sectors in Kharkiv and Kyiv (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Media outlets are increasingly skeptical of air defense capabilities against 'Shahed' swarms (TSN) and are simultaneously tracking a new domestic controversy regarding media restrictions within the parliament (Radio Svoboda).
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Uklon дозволили працювати вночі у 19 містах, українці масово переходять на готівку через блекаути, а компанії підвищують ціни на 10–30% через подорожчання роботи без світла
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10:52 (08:52)Kyiv Shivers in Dark Ruins

The Ukrainian media is reporting on the humanitarian consequences of massive Russian strikes targeting the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and Chernihiv. Editors emphasize that 6,000 to 88,000 homes are without heating or power during a severe winter crisis (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, TSN, UNIAN, Pravda). President Zelenskyy is using the aftermath to demand more air defense systems from allies (Glavcom), while domestic coverage focuses on damage to residential buildings and civilian casualties (Ukrinform UA).
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14:17 (12:17)Abu Dhabi Talks Resurface Under Fire

Ukrainian editors are prioritizing the juxtaposition of intensified kinetic strikes against the resumption of trilateral diplomacy. Outlets highlight Russia's renewed use of X-22 missiles against Kyiv's infrastructure (Liga.net, Kyiv Post) and casualties in Kharkiv (UNIAN). Simultaneously, reporting confirms the restart of peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Kyiv Post), while military intelligence receives new priorities (Glavcom).
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16:44 (14:44)Abu Dhabi Peace Parameters Emerge

Ukrainian editors have shifted focus to the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi trilateral talks. Coverage emphasizes President Zelenskyy's characterization of the negotiations as constructive and focused on the parameters for ending the war (Ukrinform UA, Pravda, Glavcom). While the energy crisis in Kyiv remains a critical backdrop (Kyiv Post), media attention is now centered on the potential for continued diplomatic engagement next week (Pravda, Liga.net, TSN, UNIAN).
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21:48 (19:48)February Date for Abu Dhabi Peace Parameters

The focus of Ukrainian media has consolidated around the tangible outcomes of the Abu Dhabi negotiations, with editors highlighting progress in military cooperation and the scheduling of a follow-up session for February 1 (Kyiv Post, Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform). Concurrently, reports on the return of obsolete Russian aircraft to combat and persistent nationwide power grid schedules provide a stark domestic counterpoint to the diplomatic track (Radio Svoboda, TSN).
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