The US continues to pressure Ukraine to force it to cede the remaining 20% of the fortified Donbass to Putin.
My sources confirm what appears to be another deliberate Starlink Starshield nitration. at speeds over 160 km/h. They noticed that this was happening right after negotiations this week, which apparently went nowhere. "They are trying to train us," says one source.
Zelensky made it clear that he sees an opportunity in working with the incoming Congress. Trump and his people interpret it as disrespect - and are already blaming Kiev for the lack of progress in the talks. This is still a dangerous moment for Ukraine.
- Oliver Carroll, Chief Correspondent from The Economist.