The situation 1410 – January 30, 2026

1. The Kremlin disagreed with the US position that territorial control of Donetsk Oblast remains the only unresolved issue at the US-Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations.
2. The Kremlin acknowledged and reportedly agreed to US President Donald Trump’s request for a temporary moratorium on striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
3. Russian forces continue to execute Ukrainian prisoners-of-war (POW) on the battlefield in violation of international law.
4. Russian forces recently advanced near Lyman, in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.

The full update of the Russian offensive 1410 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR.