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China's top diplomat Wang Yi due in Moscow for talks on Ukraine
•China has refrained from condemning Russia's operation against Ukraine or calling it an "invasion" in line with the Kremlin which casts it as "a special military operation
Zelensky says Ukraine will defend Bakhmut, ‘but not at any cost’
Fp Staff •"We will resist and meanwhile prepare the next counter-attack," says Zelenskiy.
Russia building 200-km water pipeline that reaches Ukraine's Donbas: Report
Fp Staff •The project, to be completed in the next few months, will have the capacity to carry 300,000 cubic meters of water per day and will include two 200-km (124-mile) lines, TASS reported, citing the defence ministry.
‘US welcomes any effort’: White house on PM Modi convincing Putin to halt war in Ukraine
Fp Staff •Kirby said the US will welcome any effort that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to undertake to ensure immediate cessation of hostilities on both sides.
'Total torture': sick Ukrainians gasp for oxygen amid blackouts
•Regular power outages caused by Russian missile strikes have terrified tens of thousands of Ukrainians who rely on electricity to keep medical equipment running.
Ukraine seeks Western fighter jets after tank pledges
Fp Staff •Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov was due in Paris on Tuesday where discussions about the possible delivery of fighter jets to Ukraine were expected to be on the agenda.
China's top diplomat to visit Moscow in February: Vedomosti
Fp Staff •Chinese diplomat Wang Yi may visit Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia's Vedomosti newspaper said citing sources.
Belgium steps up Ukraine aid with missiles, ammo, guns
•The new package will be worth 93.8 million euros ($100 million), bringing Belgium's total military contribution to the allied support effort to 228 million euros over the year.
Japanese PM 'will consider’ visiting Ukraine as Russian offensive continues
Fp Staff •Tokyo has worked in lockstep with its G7 allies to sanction Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and boost support to Kyiv, even taking the rare step of offering refuge to those fleeing the conflict.
Ukraine strikes Wagner Group headquarters in Luhansk: Inside the Russian mercenary group
Fp Explainers •Members of Russia’s Wagner Group were killed following an attack by Ukraine’s armed forces on a hotel. The mercenaries, also known as Vladimir Putin’s private army, have been working in the shadows since 2014. However, they are now in the spotlight as the war in Kyiv grinds on