Ukraine: The Latest Trump says Putin ‘kept his word’ over ceasefire after Russia’s ‘most devastating’ strike of winter
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Feb 4, 2026 
Bill Browder, finance and anti-corruption campaigner who founded the Magnitsky sanctions movement, discusses frozen Russian state assets and EU support for Ukraine. He talks about stalled plans to use those funds, the €90bn EU loan trade-off, and political and legal obstacles in Europe. Short, focused conversation on finance, sanctions strategy, and the risks of delayed action.
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Ceasefire Allowed Russian Buildup
- Russia used the energy ceasefire pause to rebuild missile reserves and then launched its most devastating 2026 strike on Ukraine's power grid.
- Ukraine shot down most drones but faced heavier ballistic and cruise missile use, straining air defences.
Gold Fueled Russia's War Chest
- A gold-price rally boosted usable Russian reserves by about $200bn, financing Putin's war despite oil export declines.
- The 18% recent gold crash could threaten that financing if it signals a bursting speculative bubble.
Polish Suspect Offered To Aid Assassination
- Ukraine's alleged would-be assassin, a Polish man, volunteered to spy on an airport to help plan an attack on Zelensky.
- He also said he'd happily join Wagner or Russian intelligence, underscoring low-quality recruits used by Russia.