Ukrainians who have lost family members due to Russia’s military aggression are being urged to apply for compensation through the international Ukraine Damage Registry (RD4U) in The Hague, established by the Council of Europe. On Thursday, January …
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Ukraine’s path to justice: The Hague Registry now accepting claims from war victims as part of compensation initiative
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Ukrainian special forces target Russian soldiers behind POW executions — several reportedly killed, captured
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported on Jan. 17 that they had located and targeted Russian soldiers responsible for executing two Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs).
According to the unit, several were killed, and three were captured. The …
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Ukraine's strategic drone strikes: forcing Russia towards peace talks amid economic strain
Ukraine has ramped up its offensive operations deep into Russian territory, employing advanced tactics that demonstrate its technological prowess. According to experts, Kyiv’s persistent assaults on key infrastructure are making peace negotiations an …
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Russia’s seaborne oil exports decline 9.1% in 2024 amid Ukrainian drone attacks, Reuters reports
Russia’s seaborne exports of petroleum products declined by 9.1% to 113.7 million metric tons in 2024, reflecting mounting challenges to its fossil fuel industry, Reuters reported on Jan. 17.
Ukraine has targeted Russia’s fossil fuel …
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Europe needs plans A, B, and C for Trump and Russia
Listening to the confirmation hearings of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s various appointees in Congress this week, it’s becoming clear there is no meaningful grand plan from Trump to end the war in Ukraine quickly. In fact, Trump, …
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Slovak opposition leader arrives in Kyiv to 'reopen door Fico slammed'
A Slovak delegation headed by pro-Western opposition leader Michal Simecka of Progressive Slovakia party arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 17, he said on social media.
“Our goal is clear — to reopen the door that Robert Fico slammed with his aggressive …
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First Deputy Education and Science Minister: Rebuilding Ukraine, one classroom at a time
The Economist recently reported that Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion began. Although the country has yet to return to its pre-war economic levels, the trajectory is promising. To …
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The flaws in Ukraine's new brigades and foreign training programs
Newly formed brigades within the Ukrainian military face critical challenges on the front lines. Poor management, lack of experience, and inadequate training have resulted in territorial losses, damaged equipment, and tragic casualties. NATO’s …
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Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 4, injures 3, damages educational institution
Russia launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on Jan. 17, resulting in the deaths of four people and leaving at least three others injured, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Lysak said the attack damaged an educational …
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US assured Putin no nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Biden says
The United States assured Russian President Vladimir Putin it would not deploy nuclear weapons in Ukraine, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden said in a Jan. 17 interview with MSNBC.
“Tactical nuclear in Europe scares the hell out of everybody, …
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There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors told media
Australian volunteer soldier Oscar Jenkins has the status of a prisoner of war (POW) and there is no confirmation of his death, a Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.Info reported on Jan. 17, citing the Prosecutor General’s …
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Trump has opportunity to 'negotiate a good deal' in Ukraine, Blinken says
The incoming Trump administration will be in a position to broker a “good” and “strong” peace deal in Ukraine, provided that Kyiv agrees, outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a press briefing on Jan. 16. …
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Ukraine produced over 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, minister says
Ukraine produced more than 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, Ukraine’s Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin said on Jan. 16, as unmanned systems become an increasingly vital capability in the war with Russia.
The bomber drones were created …
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Navalny's lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison
A court in Russia’s Vladimir Oblast sentenced three former lawyers of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny to between three and a half and five and half years in prison, the independent news outlet Mediazona reported on Jan. 17.
Vadim Kobzev, …
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Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims
Ukrainian forces struck radar equipment of the advanced S-400 air defense system in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Jan. 17.
According to the military, the positions of Russia’s anti-aircraft missile …
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 16 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed one person and injured at least 16 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Jan. 17.
Ukrainian forces downed 33 out of the 50 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia …
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Allied support for Ukraine won't suddenly change with Trump's inauguration, top NATO officer assures
NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington’s consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.
“And …
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Italy's upcoming military aid package to Ukraine includes 'modern weaponry,' Umerov says
Ukraine will receive a new military aid package from Italy, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Jan. 16 after meeting with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Kyiv.
"(The military aid package) is already on its way to Ukraine," …
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German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid
Germany is not currently seen as a “driving force for peace policy in Europe,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico in comments published on Jan. 17, criticizing her own government for hesitancy in support of Ukraine. …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 815,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 815,820 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Jan. 17.
This number includes 1,670 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Russian hackers target WhatsApp in new tactic, Microsoft warns
The Russian hacker group Star Blizzard launched a spear phishing campaign in November via the messaging platform WhatsApp, marking a change in longstanding tactics, Microsoft reported in a blog post on Jan. 16.
Phishing messages use social …
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UK to play 'full part' in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Starmer says
The United Kingdom will play its “full part” in supporting efforts to maintain an enduring peace in Ukraine, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Sky News on Jan. 16.
Starmer’s remarks followed his meeting with President Volodymyr …
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Zelensky, Italian Defense Minister discuss security guarantees at meeting in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in Kyiv on Jan. 16 to discuss Italy’s ongoing military assistance to Ukraine.
Crosetto’s arrival in Kyiv was announced earlier on Jan. 16, the same day that …
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Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast injures child
Russia launched a drone attack against Kyiv Oblast the evening of Jan. 16, causing a fire and injuring a child, Mykola Kalashnyk, acting head of the regional military administration, reported.
Air defense units intercepted targets over an unnamed …
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Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister's visit to Kyiv
Following his visit to Kyiv, Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp announced 27 million euros ($27.8 million) in new aid for Ukraine on Jan. 16.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the package includes 7 million euros ($7.2 million) through …