The Russian military has repeatedly attacked the city's heating system.

09:59, Fri, Jan 23, 2026 Updated: 13:45, Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Vitali Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko is the mayor of Kyiv (Image: Getty)

The mayor of Kyiv has issued a stark message to residents of the Ukrainian capital after another wave of horror attacks. The warning comes after several Russian strikes on key infrastructure targets have left many people in Ukraine facing freezing temperatures without heating or power.

Vitaly Klitschko said that 1,940 high-rise apartment blocks in the capital are still without heating following Russian strikes on 9 and 20 January. Posting on the social media, he advised people to stock up on necessities. He said: "Let me put this bluntly: this is an extremely difficult situation, and it can get worse.If anyone can leave the city and move somewhere where there is power and heating, do not reject this option."

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Ukrainian officials are to join their Russian and US counterparts for a trilateral meeting (Image: Getty)

He adds that "resilient points" are being set up across the city, where temperatures have been hovering at -10C (14F).

It comes as Ukrainian, Russian, and US officials are meeting today in the United Arab Emirates for rare trilateral talks, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the ongoing conflict.

It is widely viewed as the first time since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine that diplomats from all three countries will sit together to discuss potential steps toward ending the war.

The gathering signals a tentative opening for dialogue after years of hostility, though expectations remain cautious given the deep political and military tensions that persist.