Indian banks has begun blocking payments for Russian oil imports following the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia’s oil industry, according to a report from Energy Intelligence, an energy information company.
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- Ukrainian soldier reports harsh conditions, fatal accidents in regiment; unit launches investigation
- Ukraine attacks Russian oil depot, aviation plant, command post overnight, military says
- Ukraine’s SBU detains chief …
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Indian banks block Russian oil payments after new US sanctions
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Ukrainian company allegedly aids Russian nuclear weapons development, faces legal repercussions
A Ukrainian construction materials company has been accused of aiding Russia in constructing facilities for nuclear weapons development, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reports.
According to investigators, Russian entities allegedly used …
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New Syrian government revokes Russian investment deal at Tartus port
The new Syrian authorities have cancelled an investment agreement with the Russian company Stroytransgaz and the Syrian Mediterranean port of Tartus, the Syrian newspaper Al-Watan writes, citing a statement by Tartus Customs Director Riyad Judi.
"All …
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Trump claims he urged China's Xi to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21 that he pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to help put an end to Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed he brought the matter up with Xi …
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Ukraine's energy grid may suffer from Trump aid freeze, Politico reports
U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign aid pause may hinder Ukraine’s ability to rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks, Politico reported on Jan. 21, citing Ukrainian officials.
Trump issued an executive order imposing a …
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US 'likely' to sanction Russia if Moscow refuses peace negotiations, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21 that he would likely impose additional sanctions against Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.
“Sounds likely,” Trump said responding to a …
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Supervisory board extends arms procurement head's contract, initiates audit following proposed merger
The supervisory board of Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) extended a 1-year contract to Maryna Bezrukova, the current director of the DPA, the agency announced on Jan. 21.
The contract extensions comes after Defense Minister Rustem Umerov …
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Albania signs 10-year security cooperation agreement with Ukraine
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year security cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21.
The wide-ranging agreement includes cooperation between …
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Syria reportedly cancels deal with Russian construction firm following Assad's downfall
Syria’s port of Tartus has terminated a 49-year investment agreement with Russian construction company Stroytransgaz, the independent Russian outlet Important Stories reported on Jan. 21, citing Riad Joudeh, head of customs in the city of …
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Ukraine-Russia peace deal would require at least 200,000 peacekeepers, Zelensky says
At least 200,000 European soldiers would be required to serve as peacekeepers on Ukraine’s eastern front for a peace deal to be enforced, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. …
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Following Trump's inauguration, Russian pundits and politicians show some enthusiasm, some reserve
Russian President Vladimir Putin was quick to congratulate his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, issuing a short statement before the start of the inauguration ceremony in Washington.
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National Guard’s Artillery Brigade received Zuzana
Slovakia-made artillery reinforces the National Guard brigade.
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Israel proposes sending seized Russian weapons in Lebanon to Ukraine, deputy FM says
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel proposed transferring Russian weapons seized by Israel in Lebanon to Ukraine during a Jan. 21 meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk, Ukraine’s embassy reported.
The initiative …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian soldier reports harsh conditions, fatal accidents in regiment; unit launches investigation
Key developments on Jan. 21:
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Early voting begins in Belarusian presidential election
Early voting began on Jan. 21 in the Belarusian presidential election scheduled for Jan. 26, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
The previous election, held in August 2020, was accompanied by large-scale voting fraud and the largest protests in …
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Germany's KNDS launches joint venture with Ukraine for military equipment repair, minister says
Germany’s KNDS Deutschland, a manufacturer of Leopard 2 tanks, has officially opened a joint venture with a Ukrainian defense company, Ukraine’s Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin reported on Jan. 21.
“This will …
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Ukraine's Chief Military Psychiatrist detained in major corruption crackdown
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has apprehended Oleg Druz, the chief psychiatrist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), on charges of illegal enrichment. The arrest, made public on Tuesday, January 21, also identifies Druz as the "deputy chairman of …
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Unprecedented drone attack on Smolensk: Ukrainian strikes reveal vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses
In what is being described as the most powerful air raid since the war began, Russian media outlets express shock over the scale of a drone assault targeting Smolensk. According to Russian sources, last night's drone attacks on Smolensk and its …
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Zelensky says he wants to end war 'quickly but fairly and reliably' in 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 21 reiterated his commitment to ending Russia’s war in 2025 “not just quickly but fairly and reliably.”
Speaking at at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelensky stressed …
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‘A team of attention-seekers’ — Ukrainians react to Trump's Inauguration speech
Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president on Jan. 20, giving a speech containing a bombastic series of announcements and executive orders, not to mention the declaration of two national emergencies.
Setting out the goals of his second term, with …
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Zelensky says Ukraine working on arranging his meeting with Trump
Ukraine is actively working to arrange a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, Zelensky announced on Jan. 21 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“The teams have been working on a …
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Trump team may meet Ukrainian delegation in early February, MP says
Members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team may meet a Ukrainian delegation during Ukraine Week in Washington in early February, David Arakhamia, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s faction in parliament, said on Jan. 21. …
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Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 10
Editor’s note: This is issue 10 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukraine Reforms Tracker” covering events from Jan. 13–19, 2025. This newsletter was until recently titled “Ukrainian Economy in Brief." The digest …
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Europe must become stronger in face of Russian hostility, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, urging Europe to take charge of its own security amid escalating Russian threats.
“Europe must establish itself as a strong global …
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Ukrainian soldier reports harsh conditions, fatal accidents in regiment; unit launches investigation
The 78th Air Assault Regiment on Jan. 21 announced an internal investigation after a soldier of the unit pointed to excessive demands on his comrades that supposedly lead to exhaustion and fatal accidents when handling explosives.
The soldier, Vitalii …