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Maia Sandu: Attacks on civilians are a VIOLATION of international law #shorts
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Russia’s top general falsely claims capture of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi, pro-Kremlin bloggers push back
Russia’s Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, in a briefing on January 27, claimed Russian forces had captured Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi. The claim was rejected not only by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, but also by pro-Kremlin …
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Syrian president arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin
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Ukraine: U.S. to sign separate deals with Kyiv and Moscow amid dispute over Donbas-linked guarantees
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that, at this stage, a direct agreement between Ukraine and Russia to end Russia’s war of aggression is not under discussion.
“Speaking strictly about this 20-point framework (an agreement to end the war …
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Russia strikes passenger train in Kharkiv region with 'Shahed' drones
Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of targeting civilians after a passenger train carrying nearly 300 people was struck in the Kharkiv region on January 27.
The Russian military used attack drones to hit the train, according to Ukraine’s state rail …
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Drones over railway stations and monasteries – Putin's terror crosses all red lines
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WOW! WATCH Details of Real Hell near Krasnodar: Russian Missiles Hit Their Own | Live Stream
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Russia says it's ready for Zelensky-Putin meeting — but only if Ukraine's president travels to Moscow
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Six windows on Ukraine: Acceptance.
“Acceptance is learning how to live, even when grief never leaves.”
For our fifth season, Ukrainian Spaces returns to its beginnings, revisiting six Ukrainians from the 2022 inaugural season to see how war, time, and resistance have reshaped their …
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Ukraine war latest live: SBU releases greatest hits video of 2025 drone strikes on Russian aircraft
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Ukraine targets oil depot in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, strikes several military facilities in occupied territories, General Staff says
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Russian Cyber Operations to Destabilize NATO
The document titled ‘Russian Cyber Operations to Destabilize NATO’ provides an in-depth assessment of cyber campaigns conducted by Russian actors targeting NATO countries. The analysis includes a detailed examination of cyber attacks, …
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Shelling of Zaporizhzhia: consequences of Russia’s attack on a residential district #shorts
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The Dimensions of Russian Sea Denial in the Baltic Sea
The article provides a detailed assessment of Russian sea denial capabilities and strategies in the Baltic Sea, highlighting the multifaceted nature of Russian military operations aimed at restricting NATO maritime movement. Russian forces leverage a …
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Spain escorts shadow fleet vessel sanctioned for carrying Russian oil, Reuters reports
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Chart of the week: The different paths of Eastern Europe's civil society
In Eastern Europe, shifting global orders have been a lived experience for decades. Just over thirty years ago, the end of communism and the retreat of Russian dominance paved the way for market economies and pluralistic societies, sometimes …
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Moscow’s Next Target Is Not the Baltic States, but Germany
This article analyzes Russian hybrid warfare targeting, noting a strategic shift away from direct provocations against the Baltic States towards efforts focusing on Germany. It highlights Russian attempts to exploit political and social divisions …
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The FSB, Lies, And Drunk Texting The FBI: The Curious Case Of Nomma Zarubina
On January 28, 2026, U.S. authorities charged Nomma Zarubina, accused of covertly working for Russian intelligence (FSB) by cultivating networks within American think tanks, political circles, activists, and journalists. Zarubina used deceptive …
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Pro-Ukrainian partisans sabotage substation in Russia's Udmurt Republic, disrupt power supply to military‑industrial plant, group claims
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Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches drones, missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions
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Russia has suffered 'more losses than any major power' since World War II, report says
Smuggler balloons disrupt Vilnius Airport again in 'most intense' wave recorded this year
On the night of January 27-28, 2026, Lithuanian authorities recorded the most intense wave this year of smuggler balloons launched from Belarus, with 42 flights detected on radar overnight. Vilnius Airport was forced to close repeatedly due to the …
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Secret US cyber operations shielded 2024 election from foreign trolls, but now the Trump admin has gutted protections
US intelligence and cybersecurity officials secretly conducted operations to shield the 2024 US election from foreign troll interference, effectively preventing widespread online disinformation and election interference. However, these protective …
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Latvia's State Security Service requested criminal charges against a pro-Russian activist from Rēzekne for financing Russian military equipment.
On January 21, 2026, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) requested prosecutors in the Latgale Regional Court to initiate a criminal case against Polina Kamļova from Rēzekne, accused of financing the Russian military with drones and equipment …