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A widespread blackout hit Bryansk overnight after what Russian officials described as a barrage of Ukrainian Neptune missiles. While Russia’s air defenses allegedly intercepted the missiles, a power substation was still damaged. Videos from the scene …
by Sophia Garcia The European Union has a program with the express purpose of preserving family unit. This includes inviting non-national family members to reside with their family members who have Temporary Protection Directive status as an EU …

The nature of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine shifted after the head of the President’s Office changed Andriy Yermak was replaced by Kyrylo Budanov. From that moment, the makeup of not only the Ukrainian but also the Russian delegation …




Ukraine imported record volumes of electricity in January 2026 according to analyst group ExPro, as Russia continued efforts to systematically erase Ukraine's power infrastructure.
The country imported 900 gigawatt hours of electricity last month, a …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia ignored a request from U.S. President Donald Trump and broke an “energy ceasefire.” “The Russians once again disregarded U.S. efforts. The President of the United States asked them to refrain from …
Belgorod came under a “massive missile barrage,” with damage to the power system, said Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov on Telegram.
According to him, Ukraine’s armed forces struck Belgorod and the Belgorod district. Preliminary reports indicate no …



Ukraine’s Defense Forces inflicted some of the heaviest Russian losses in recent months during January, the Defense Ministry said on its website.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia lost more than 31,700 personnel - …

In January 2026, Russia’s armed forces used a record number of ballistic weapons against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military analyst Oleksandr Kovalenko. Over the month, Russian forces launched 91 ballistic missiles - the highest monthly total …

"Everyone was equal," the kerchiefed babushka of Eli from Russia — a YouTuber who documents everyday life and regional culture across the Russian Federation — tells her granddaughter wistfully, recalling life in the Soviet Union.
"There were no rich …