Ukraine: The Latest Zelensky: US security guarantees ‘100% ready’ & Russian city hit with ‘most massive’ strike of the war
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Jan 26, 2026 Colonel Thurston, assistant head at the British Army's Lessons Exploitation Centre, explains how battlefield observations become training and doctrine. He discusses drones reshaping reconnaissance and fires. He highlights hybrid and early multi-domain attacks, air defence and CBRN training. He stresses realistic, risky training and adapting Ukrainian lessons for NATO contexts.
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Contact’s Four-Point Summary Of Moscow Talks
- A well-placed contact summarised the Wyckoff–Kushner–Putin talks as expectedly difficult but not hopeless.
- The contact reported Putin refused territorial compromise and sought elections in Ukraine as a precondition.
US Security Guarantees Document Ready
- Zelensky said a US security-guarantees document is complete and awaiting signing and ratification.
- Dominic notes ratification by US Congress and Ukraine's parliament would be a significant next step if it occurs.
Constants Remain; Technology Accelerates Change
- Colonel Thurston says the constants of war endure: logistics, combined-arms and rigorous training remain decisive.
- He adds technology acts as an accelerant that changes how those constants are applied.
