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Ukraine's FM calls for urgent support after Russian attack

Ukraine’s foreign minister urged urgent international support, including air defence, energy aid, and stronger sanctions on Russia, after Moscow’s latest strike left thousands in Kyiv without heating during freezing temperatures.

Anna Pruchnicka Reuters

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January 20, 2026

Ukraine's FM calls for urgent support after Russian attack

Ukrainian servicemen shoot down a Russian missile during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 20, 2026.

Gleb Garanich/Reuters

Ukraine's foreign minister called on Tuesday for urgent support for Ukraine, including air defence and sanctions pressure on Russia, saying Moscow's latest "barbaric strike" was a wake-up call to world leaders gathering in Davos.


"We need urgent additional energy assistance, air defence and interceptors, as well as sanctions pressure on Moscow," Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X, adding that thousands of houses were without heating in capital Kyiv in freezing temperatures.

-Anna Pruchnicka/Reuters

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