Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:03am on 22 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
Ukraine launched drone attacks on a Russian oil depot near Liski and an aviation plant in Smolensk, causing fires and explosions. Kyiv claimed the facilities supplied fuel and military aircraft to Russian forces. Russia reported downing 55 Ukrainian drones. Donald Trump suggested new U.S. sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate peace. He also urged China to help end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for European unity, saying Europe must defend itself regardless of U.S. leadership changes. Meanwhile, Russia claimed advances in Donetsk, while Ukraine reported continued attacks near Kupiansk.
