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Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators' work after Russia's strike, Zelenskiy says

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Posted on February 3, 2026

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· Last updated: February 3, 2026

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KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, which involved a record number of ballistic missiles,

Ukraine to Revise Negotiation Strategy Following Russian Missile Attacks

Impact of Russian Attacks on Peace Negotiations

KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, which involved a record number of ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

Details of the Missile Strikes

"It was a deliberate attack against energy infrastructure, involving a record number of ballistic missiles," Zelenskiy said.

Upcoming Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

"The Russian army exploited the U.S. proposal to briefly halt strikes not to support diplomacy, but to stockpile missiles and wait until the coldest days of the year, when temperatures across large parts of Ukraine drop below -20°C (-4°F)."

The next round of peace talks with Russian and U.S. officials is due to start on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka, Olena Harmash; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine will adjust its negotiation strategy after Russian missile attacks.
  • The attacks targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
  • A record number of ballistic missiles were used in the strikes.
  • Peace talks with Russian and U.S. officials are set in Abu Dhabi.
  • Zelenskiy criticizes Russia for exploiting a U.S. proposal.

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