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Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine Kills At Least 3 People and Cuts Power
A significant attack by Russia on Ukrainian territory involved multiple drones and missiles, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread power outages within the affected areas....
Ukrainian investigators identify Russian prison guard who beat civilian POW to death
Nikita Pushkarev, a Russian prison guard, has been identified by Ukrainian investigators as the individual responsible for beating to death a Ukrainian captive under prisoner of war conditions. Accord...
Less than 1% of Russian officials have relatives fighting in Ukraine — UK intelligence
According to UK Intelligence, less than 1% of Russian officials have family members involved directly in combat operations within Ukraine. The report highlights that Russia strategically recruits from...
3 Killed, Power Outages in Ukraine Reported After Massive Russian Strikes
A series of massive Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets have resulted in three fatalities and widespread power outages across parts of the country....
Car Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow
A car bomb explosion in Moscow has resulted in the death of a high-ranking Russian military general. No additional details regarding the identity of the perpetrator or their motivations have been disc...
NATO Chief: Europe Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine
The head of NATO has stated that Europe stands prepared to send troops to aid Ukraine if necessary, reflecting the alliance's commitment to collective defense and readiness in response to ongoing tens...
Talks on US Peace Plan for Ukraine Proceed Constructively, Says Russia as Zelenskyy Alleges Moscow Trying to Cut Kyiv Black Sea Access
According to Russian officials, discussions regarding the United States' proposed peace plan for Ukraine are progressing constructively. In contrast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserts th...
North Korea says Japan's nuclear ambitions must be stopped 'at any cost'
North Korea has warned that it will take action 'at any cost' to prevent Japan from pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. This statement follows a Japanese official in the Prime Minister's Office rep...
Russian Involvement Suspected in Drone Incursion During Zelenskyy's Visit
Irish security sources are claiming that Russia was responsible for a recent drone incursion during President Zelenskyy of Ukraine's visit....
Russia lured Colombians with $2,500 welding jobs, confiscated their passports, and sent them to storm Pokrovsk
Colombian nationals were deceived by Russian recruiters with promises of welding jobs paid at $2,500. Once in Russia, their passports were confiscated and they were forced into military action against...
Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin military goals will be achieved in Ukraine
During his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia's military objectives regarding Ukraine would be accomplished. He provided no additional details on the timeline...
Putin targets Zelensky in annual Q&A session, refuses to discuss territorial concessions
During his annual question-and-answer meeting with Russian citizens, President Vladimir Putin targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that Russia will not negotiate on the return of ...
Kozak refused to demand surrender from Ukraine and warned Putin of possible arrest or execution - media
According to reports, Vladislav Kozak, a high-ranking official, declined Russian President Vladimir Putin's request to press for a Ukrainian capitulation. Instead, he reportedly informed Putin about t...
Australia completes M1A1 tank transfer to Ukraine
The Australian Defence Force has successfully transferred M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine via Poland, completing the final stage of this operation closely coordinated with allies. The delivery marks supp...
Ukraine’s warning to the West: A bad peace will lead to a bigger war
Myroslava Gongadze warns that conceding to Russia will not satisfy Russian ambitions and instead may lead to further conflict with greater consequences than what is currently faced. The article calls ...
Built in the shadows, launched at night: Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine has developed domestically-produced drones capable of attacking targets far beyond their previously limited range. These advanced drones have been assembled from components sourced in various ...
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 29, 2025
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) provides an update on Russian military operations in Ukraine as of December 29, 2025. The report examines ongoing engagements, strategic objectives, and territ...
Russia’s covert influence operation now outpaces state media in spreading Ukraine war falsehoods
According to recent findings, an unnamed Russian covert influence operation known as Storm-1516 disseminated more false claims about the ongoing war in Ukraine during 2025 than Russia’s state media ou...
Putin and Gerasimov inflate battlefield wins, but ISW data exposes the gap
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov claims that Russian forces have captured 50% of Kostyantynivka. However, verified data indicates ...
Wie kann Europa sich und die Ukraine verteidigen? Mit Claudia Major
In an analysis of 2025's security landscape, Gordon Repinski interviews Claudia Major, a senior vice president for transatlantic security at the German Marshall Fund. They discuss challenges such as D...
EU eyes creation of Putin negotiator role
The European Union is considering the creation of a high-level negotiation role specifically aimed at dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The position has garnered interest within EU circle...
Evening Brief: Trump Halts Iran Talks, Russia Bombards Ukraine's Power Grid, Winter Storms Claim Lives of Displaced Palestinians in Gaza
The Evening Brief highlights significant geopolitical developments including U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of nuclear talks with Iran, Russian attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, ...
Putin cannot accept any peace deal that secures Ukrainian statehood
According to an analysis by William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk, Russian President Putin has few prospects of victory in 2026 but is opposed to negotiating a compromise peace. Any such agreement safegu...
China’s J-15 ‘Flying Shark’ Fighter Has Some Sneaky Russian Military ‘DNA’
Recent images confirm China's enhancement of its naval power through new variants of the J-15 Flying Shark fighter optimized for electromagnetic catapults on the Fujian aircraft carrier. These include...
IAF Evaluates Russian S-500 Air Defence to Neutralise Emerging China-Pak Stealth Fighter and Hypersonic Missiles Threats
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Russia's S-500 missile system as a defensive measure against emerging threats from Chinese and Pakistani stealth fighter capabilities and h...
UK, Poland to Step Up Air Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Threat From Putin’
The UK's defense secretary, John Healey, highlighted increased cooperation between the UK and Poland for enhancing air defense systems in response to what they perceive as a threat from Russia. This i...
Britain in Talks With NATO to Counter Russia, China in the Arctic
The UK is engaging in discussions with NATO regarding strategies to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region. This move highlights increasing geopolitical tensions in a p...
Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Concerns
The Pentagon has decided to incorporate Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot into its operations despite significant international criticism and concerns over the technology's implications....
Russian Energy Grid Strikes Darken Freezing Kyiv
Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have severely impacted Kyiv, causing significant power outages during the cold winter months....
Ukraine Parliament Blocks Shmyhal as Energy Minister Amid Worsening Winter Energy Crisis
The Ukrainian parliament has failed to appoint Oleksandr Shmyhal as the energy minister, keeping the position vacant for nearly two months amidst a severe winter energy crisis due to Russian attacks o...
One Year of the World Trumped
The article discusses the global impact and geopolitical shifts initiated by Donald Trump's presidency over its first year, focusing on themes such as isolationism, trade disputes, altered U.S. foreig...
Polish Consulate in Odesa Damaged by Russian Strike
The Polish consulate in Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa has been damaged due to a recent strike attributed to Russia. This development is part of an ongoing pattern as the region continues to fa...
NATO partners should increase pressure on Russia and discuss security assurances for Ukraine at Davos - Dutch Prime Minister
The Dutch Prime Minister advocates for increased international pressure on Russia, emphasizing the need to address security concerns for Ukraine during upcoming discussions in Davos....
Poland extends detention of Hermitage archaeologist wanted by Ukraine for Crimea looting
A Russian citizen and archaeologist who worked at St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum is being held in Poland on the request of Ukrainian authorities, who accuse him of involvement in illegal exca...
Moscow’s boom, the provinces’ bust: Russia’s war economy turns predatory (MAP)
Russia's economic strategy prioritizes military expenditure and debt servicing, allocating almost half of federal spending towards these areas at the expense of civilian sectors. The disparity in reso...
Rutte Claims That Russia, Iran and China Seek Confrontation with NATO
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte asserts that Russia, Iran, and China are actively seeking confrontation with NATO. He highlights the aggressive behavior displayed by these nations as a threat to the a...
Iran regime collapse would crash oil prices, weaken Russia’s war funding — analyst explains double blow to Moscow
An analysis suggests that a potential collapse of the Iranian regime would cause oil prices to plummet, significantly impacting Russia's war funding in Ukraine. This scenario presents a dual threat to...
Zelenskyy says at least 20 percent of Russian vessels have been halted
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has managed to halt the operation of at least twenty percent of Russia's naval fleet, indicating a significant impact on Russian maritime capabilities...
Zelenskyy briefs Dutch PM on intensified Russian strikes, seeks additional air defense and energy assistance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, to discuss the intensification of Russian military strikes against Ukraine. Zelenskyy requested ...
Russia Launches Another Major Attack On Ukrainian Power Grid And Other Sites, Killing Four
Russian forces have conducted another significant assault on Ukraine's power infrastructure and other locations, resulting in four deaths....
Shadow fleet disrupted: Ukraine claims 20% of Russian oil tankers sidelined by sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Ukraine and its allies have managed to sideline one-fifth of the Russian shadow tanker fleet, leading to expected annual revenue losses for Moscow of at leas...
Zelenskyy briefs Dutch PM Schoof on intensified Russian strikes, seeks more air defence and energy support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte (commonly referred to as Schoof in some contexts), about the increased intensity of Russian military s...
US Accuses Russia of Escalation in Ukraine at UN Security Council
The United States has accused Russia of escalating tensions in Ukraine during a meeting at the UN Security Council. The US delegation stressed that Russian actions are destabilizing and violate intern...
UK and Poland agree closer air defense ties
The United Kingdom and Poland have intensified their joint air defense initiatives due to an increase in perceived threats, particularly Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace. This cooperation...
PM Modi's Visit to War-Torn Ukraine Was Brave: Ukraine Ambassador to India Says
The Ukrainian Ambassador to India has praised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to war-torn Ukraine as a brave move. The statement highlights the diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine during its conflict with ...
Zelenskyy Seeks Dutch Air Defense Aid After Russian Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to the Netherlands for assistance in bolstering Ukraine's air defense capabilities following a series of strikes by Russia. The appeal comes as Ukr...
Ukraine’s Top General Claims Attrition Strategy vs. Russia Is Succeeding
General Oleksandr Syrsky of Ukraine claims that his military's attrition strategy against Russian forces is effective in debilitating the enemy through prolonged engagements and losses. However, this ...
Russian Strike Destroys Nova Poshta Innovation Terminal in Kharkiv, Kills 4 Workers
A Russian missile strike overnight hit a terminal of logistics company Nova Poshta in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in the death of four employees and injuring another four. The cargo facility suffered ...
Khartia brigade raises Ukrainian flag over Kupiansk city hall after storming the building (VIDEO)
The Khartia Brigade of the National Guard in Ukraine stormed and took control of the city hall in Kupiansk on January 12. During this operation, they raised the Ukrainian flag over the building while ...
Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine power grid and other sites, killing 4
Russian forces have conducted an extensive assault targeting multiple critical infrastructure points in Ukraine, specifically striking the national power grid along with unspecified additional locatio...
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