Ukraine’s Armed Forces could receive new weapons for their F-16s from the Netherlands, further boosting the jets’ effectiveness. The topic was discussed at a meeting between Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Kozenko and a delegation from the Dutch …
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The Netherlands in talks to supply new missiles and bombs for Ukraine’s F-16s
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China halts Russian electricity imports as prices exceed domestic rates
China has suspended purchases of Russian electricity after export prices, starting in January 2026, exceeded domestic rates in China for the first time.
Since the start of 2026, China has completely stopped importing electricity from Russia and isn’t …
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Ukraine repels Russian border breach attempt in Kharkiv region, killing 21 soldiers
Ukraine says it blocked an attempted breach of the state border. In the defensive fight, 21 Russian soldiers were killed and 11 more were wounded.
Ukraine’s defense forces repelled an attack by Russian troops near the village of Degtyarne in the …
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Lukashenko orders surprise, large-scale inspection of Belarusian armed forces
Belarus’ self-proclaimed president Alexander Lukashenko has abruptly ordered a review of the country’s entire armed forces, reports the Belarusian state agency Belta.
According to Belta, this is an unexpected and large-scale inspection Lukashenko is …
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Ukraine has no undamaged power plants amid unprecedented strikes, Shmyhal says
Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal says the country’s power sector is facing a situation unprecedented worldwide, adding that some cities and regions failed to prepare for it.
“As a result of strikes, there isn’t a single power plant in Ukraine …
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Zelensky says some air-defense systems lacked missiles until today
Ukraine’s President said he has to fight to secure every package of air-defense missiles from the United States and Europe.
“Sometimes I want to speak frankly, but the situation doesn’t allow it. For example, until this morning we had several systems …
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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 43
Editor’s note: This is issue 43 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from Jan. 1–Jan. 12, 2026. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and …
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Russian nuclear agency executive detained on suspicion of financing Ukrainian armed forces
Russian security forces have detained Mikhail Shcherbak, director of capital construction at Atomstroyexport, the management company of Rosatom’s engineering division, the Russian Interfax news agency reported, citing the state corporation.
The …
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Trump floats tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions
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This is EUROPE as you see it for the FIRST TIME: TOTAL rearmament and its own ARMY! #shorts
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Ukraine embassy in Iran temporarily closed as Trump eyes possible strikes
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Ukraine needs a guarantee that there will be no more GREAT WARS, – Zelenskyy #shorts
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Czech President says Ukraine must make painful concessions for peace
At a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Czech President Petr Pavel said Ukraine will have to make painful concessions to achieve peace. At the same time, he said, Kyiv is ready to take that step.
He did not specify …
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One step closer to a major conflict: EU prepares as 20% of Russia’s shadow fleet Is paralyzed!
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Court sets bail for Yulia Tymoshenko in alleged bribery case involving Verkhovna Rada deputies
The High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at 33 million hryvnias ($762,000) for Yulia Tymoshenko in a case over the alleged bribery of lawmakers, RBC-Ukraine reported.
According to the outlet, prosecutors had requested bail of 50 million hryvnias …
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Inside Ukraine’s resistance under Russian occupation
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Zelensky sends Budanov and Umerov to the U.S. for peace talks on Ukraine’s peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Ukrainian delegation led by Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov is already en route to the United States for talks. A peace plan for …
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Over half of Ukrainians support holding referendum on peace deal, poll shows
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Inside Ukraine's AWOL and desertion crisis
Panic attacks have haunted Ukrainian serviceman Yaroslav since he returned home in the summer, leaving him gasping at night.
Frustration with his commanders drove the 33-year-old to go absent without leave (AWOL), joining a growing number of Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian delegation en route to US to meet Trump's team
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UKRAINE does not have a single surviving power plant ⚡ An "ENERGY RAMSTEIN" is being convened!
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China halts electricity imports from Russia, Russian media reports
