STORY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday (January 29) he was grateful to the United States for its efforts to halt Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said Kyiv hoped Washington would be able to secure an end to the attacks, adding that the situation in the coming days would show the results.

The situation remained most difficult in the capital of Ukraine, particularly with heating problems, Zelenskiy added. More than 450 residential buildings in several districts of Kyiv were without heat, mostly as a result of the strikes, he said.

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VIDEO SHOWS: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT, VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, COMMENTING ON ENERGY CEASEFIRE

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SHOWS: KYIV, UKRAINE (JANUARY 29, 2026) (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE - Access all)

1. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT, VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

"I am grateful to the American side for their efforts to halt the strikes on our energy infrastructure at this time, and we hope the United States will be able to secure this. There is a statement today from the President of the United States. The real situation at our energy facilities and in our cities tonight and in the coming days will show the results."

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3. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT, VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, SAYING:

"As before, the situation remains most difficult in Kyiv, especially with heating issues. More than 450 residential buildings across several districts in Kyiv are without heat, most of them as a result of the strikes."