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President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement during their meeting in Kyiv on Jan. 16.
The wide-ranging deal encompasses cooperation in …
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North Korean troops to join Russia’s Victory Day for the first time, media reports
North Korean soldiers will participate in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking the first such instance in history, the Japanese broadcaster NHK World reported on Jan. 16, citing undisclosed Russian sources.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Voronezh Oblast, military claims
Ukrainian soldiers struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast with drones overnight on Jan. 16, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
According to the military, the targeted oil depot stored fuel, which was used for the needs …
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Russia claims it struck Lviv Oblast gas storage facilities; Ukraine reports no disruptions
Russia claimed it had damaged ground facilities at one of Ukraine’s largest natural gas storage sites in Lviv Oblast during a series of missile and drone attacks on Jan. 15.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the attacks were retaliation for …
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'You were shot. Why didn't you forgive?' Zelensky tells Fico, drawing parallels to Russian aggression
The Slovak government is playing very dangerous game by criticizing military support for Ukraine and getting closer to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Polish media on Jan. 16.
“The Slovak leaders are playing a …
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Trump sending 'non-public messages' on war, he must force Putin to diplomacy, Zelensky says
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump can end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Polish media released on Jan. 16, not ruling out that it may happen in 2025.
“These are his …
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Russian officer jailed for accidentally shooting down own helicopter in Crimea
A Russian air defense officer stationed in occupied Sevastopol, Igor Pashkov, has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for shooting down a Russian army helicopter after mistaking it for a drone, pro-government outlet Kommersant …
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Ukraine’s Emergency Service denies claims of mass mobilization, says 90% of staff are exempt
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service refuted claims that 50% of its employees would be mobilized, saying on Jan. 16 via Facebook that 90% of its personnel are exempt from mobilization.
“Every day, State Emergency Service employees rescue …
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Ukraine extends cooperation with Norwegian NASAMS systems supplier
Kyiv is extending its cooperation with Norwegian defense company Kongsberg, one of the suppliers of NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Jan. 16.
The defense minister met with Eirik Lie, executive vice …
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Russia discusses buying gas for Transnistria in Europe, media reports
Moscow and local authorities in Transnistria are discussing the possibility of purchasing gas for Moldova’s Russian-occupied region on the European spot market via an intermediary company, the Russian state-controlled media outlet Kommersant …
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Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian paratroopers and other units captured 27 Russian service members during hostilities in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Airborne Assault Troops' press service said on Jan. 16.
“Among them are officers, sergeants, and privates from …
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Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto arrives in Kyiv on official visit
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 for a “series of institutional meetings,” Italy’s Defense Ministry announced.
Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on the same day as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in …
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'Ukraine is still free' — Biden touts his admin's accomplishments in farewell speech
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden briefly mentioned Ukraine during his farewell speech on Jan. 15, saying his administration helped to preserve the country’s freedom.
“Ukraine is still free, and we’ve pulled ahead of our competition with …
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 27 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed four people and injured at least 27 others over the past day, regional authorities said on Jan. 16.
Ukrainian forces downed 34 out of 55 drones, including Shahed-type ones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air …
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Ukraine blows up mine shaft to hamper Russian advance to Pokrovsk, NYT reports
Ukraine blew up the No. 3 mine’s shaft in the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast to prevent Russia from deploying its troops closer to the front-line town of Pokrovsk, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Jan. 15, citing miners.
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Ukraine hopes to open all 6 negotiating clusters on EU accession in 2025, Zelensky says
Ukraine has the “ambitious goal” to open five or six EU accession negotiation clusters in 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 15.
Ukraine applied for EU membership at the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The …
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Ukrainian drone strike reportedly targets gunpowder factory in Russia's Tambov Oblast
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a Russian gunpowder factory in the village of Kuzmino-Gat in Tambov Oblast overnight on Jan. 16, local Telegram channels and a Ukrainian official claimed.
Eyewitnesses in the nearby city of Kotovsk heard the sound of …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 814,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 814,150 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. 16.
This number includes 1,480 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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UK PM Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv, will sign '100 Year Partnership' with Ukraine
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 on an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, where Starmer is set to sign a wide-ranging “100 Year …
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Members of Trump's team admit Ukraine-Russia peace settlement could take months, Reuters reports
Several advisors to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have accepted a timeline of several months to strike a deal to settle the Russia-Ukraine war, Reuters reported on Jan. 15, citing two Trump associates who directly spoke to the president-elect …
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NATO, EU membership, military strength are strategic security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky says
NATO and EU membership, as well as the country’s own military strength are key security guarantees for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Jan. 15.
With U.S. …
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US sanctions Russian entity operating occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Jan. 15 sanctioned Russia’s Federal State Unitary Enterprise Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a Moscow-created entity that took control of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant in the partially …
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Ukrainian Prosecutor's Son 'Spotted In Monaco Enjoying His Car'
Does a video show the "son of a famous Ukrainian prosecutor" who "was spotted in Monaco enjoying his car" during the Russian-Ukrainian war in January 2025? No, that's not true: Lead Stories analysis showed that neither the date, place or identity of …
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Ukraine captures 23 Russian soldiers in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine’s Azov Brigade captured 23 Russian soldiers during combat operations in the Toretsk area of Donetsk Oblast, the National Guard of Ukraine reported on Jan. 15.
According to the statement, some Russian troops surrendered willingly, while others …
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Oil depot on fire in Russia's Voronezh region
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An oil depot in Russia’s Voronezh region caught fire following multiple drone strikes, regional governor Alexander Gusev said on Jan. 15.
No casualties were reported, …