Here & Now Anytime Ukraine and Russia start peace talks as attacks continue
Feb 4, 2026
Christopher Miller, Financial Times Kyiv correspondent, reports on fresh peace talks and continued Russian strikes. Rose Tamer-Joseph, co-founder of the Haitian Support Center, discusses the Temporary Protected Status ruling and community fears about returning to Haiti. Anthony Brooks, WBUR reporter, covers Gloucester’s grief after the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank.
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Daily Cold Survival In Kyiv Homes
- Residents in Kyiv bundle in multiple layers and drink hot tea to survive freezing indoor temperatures.
- Streets are frozen and ice-packed after weeks of sub-zero weather, worsening daily life.
Territory Is The Central Sticking Point
- Russia is pushing to keep and expand territorial gains, making negotiations hinge on territory concessions.
- Ukraine demands security guarantees and reciprocal withdrawals before ceding land.
Winter Power Cuts Deepen Civilian Suffering
- Ukraine faces widespread power and heating outages during sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy infrastructure.
- The attacks deepen civilian suffering and complicate any push for a truce or normal life.