- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is urgently requesting international aid to bolster air defenses against ongoing Russian strikes.
- Russian attacks are impacting Ukraine’s power grid, causing widespread electricity and heat outages during winter.
- Ukrainian officials will meet with a US envoy to discuss a peace plan, while Zelenskyy and President Trump will attend the World Economic Forum.
A: Hey, did you hear about what’s happening in Ukraine? It's pretty bad.
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Well, President Zelenskyy is asking other countries for help.
B: Help? With what?
A: Russia is attacking again. They're hitting their power grid.
B: Oh no! Winter is so tough without heat and electricity!
A: Exactly! They attacked places like Sumy and Kharkiv.
B: Really? Are people okay?
A: Sadly, at least two people died and many are hurt, including a child.
B: That’s awful. So many attacks, right?
A: Apparently, over 1,300 drones! And tons of bombs and missiles too. Crazy!
B: Wow, that's a lot! Is anyone trying to stop this?
A: Yeah, Ukrainian officials are meeting with the US to talk about a peace plan.
B: That’s good news, I hope it works.
A: And Zelenskyy and President Trump are going to meet at a big meeting in Switzerland!
B: Seriously? That's interesting! Let's hope for peace!
- Russian attacks are impacting Ukraine’s power grid, causing widespread electricity and heat outages during winter.
- Ukrainian officials will meet with a US envoy to discuss a peace plan, while Zelenskyy and President Trump will attend the World Economic Forum.
A: Hey, did you hear about what’s happening in Ukraine? It's pretty bad.
B: No, what happened? Tell me!
A: Well, President Zelenskyy is asking other countries for help.
B: Help? With what?
A: Russia is attacking again. They're hitting their power grid.
B: Oh no! Winter is so tough without heat and electricity!
A: Exactly! They attacked places like Sumy and Kharkiv.
B: Really? Are people okay?
A: Sadly, at least two people died and many are hurt, including a child.
B: That’s awful. So many attacks, right?
A: Apparently, over 1,300 drones! And tons of bombs and missiles too. Crazy!
B: Wow, that's a lot! Is anyone trying to stop this?
A: Yeah, Ukrainian officials are meeting with the US to talk about a peace plan.
B: That’s good news, I hope it works.
A: And Zelenskyy and President Trump are going to meet at a big meeting in Switzerland!
B: Seriously? That's interesting! Let's hope for peace!
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Summary
Zelenskyy seeks international aid as Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid, causing outages. Officials will discuss a peace plan with a US envoy, & Zelenskyy/Trump will meet at the World Economic Forum. #Ukraine #Russia
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260119_05/#summary
Date: Jan. 19, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-19
Created: 2026/01/19 10:40
Updated: 2026/01/20 08:17
Last Read: 2026/01/20 08:17