On the Kursk direction, Russian forces advanced to the western outskirts of Nikolaevka and made minor progress toward Makhnovka. They attempted to advance in the areas of Malaya Loknia, Nikolaevka, Staraya Sorochina, Orlovka, Nikolaevo-Daryino, …
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Amy B. Zegart
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Scholz blocks proposal for $3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Spiegel reports
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blocked a proposal for an additional military aid package for Ukraine worth 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion), Spiegel reported on Jan. 9, citing its undisclosed sources.
Under Scholz’s leadership, Germany has …
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Ukrainian Neptune missile hits Russian drone warehouse in Rostov Oblast, SBU source claims
Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
Ukraine struck a Russian warehouse storing ammunition and reconnaissance drones using a domestically-made Neptune missile overnight on Jan. 10, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told …
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EU provides Ukraine with $3 billion, first tranche of loans from bloc backed by Russian frozen assets
Ukraine has received 3 billion euros ($3 .09 billion) from the EU, the first tranche of loans from the bloc funded by proceeds of frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Jan. 10.
The money has been provided through the …
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Russian elite 'disappointed' about Putin's handling of war in Ukraine, Meduza reports
Members of Russia’s political elite are “disappointed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the war in Ukraine, and had hoped it would end in 2024, Meduza reported on Jan. 9.
Citing ten officials including two …
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Kremlin 'welcomes' Trump's 'readiness' for talks on Russia's war in Ukraine
The Kremlin on Jan. 10 said it “welcomed” President-elect Donald Trump’s “readiness” for talks, but added plans for any face-to-face meeting would not be drawn up until after his inauguration later this month.
Trump said …
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Citing Russia's war in Ukraine, Norway plans to resume construction of civilian bomb shelters
The Norwegian government plans to resume construction of bomb shelters, citing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as evidence they are needed in case of a “worst-case scenario,” NRK reported on Jan. 10.
“There is more …
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure 19 over past day
Russian strikes against Ukraine killed three civilians and injured 19 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 10.
Russian forces launched 72 drones at Ukraine overnight from the Russian cities of Millerovo, Bryansk, Orel, and …
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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russia's Leningrad, Rostov oblasts, causing severe fires
Ukrainian drones attacked several Russian oblasts overnight on Jan. 10, causing severe fires in Leningrad and Rostov oblasts, local authorities and Russian independent media reported.
Russian air defense forces reportedly intercepted 40 Ukrainian …
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EU issues new alert for planes flying in Russian airspace
The EU’s aviation safety watchdog on Jan. 9 issued a new alert advising non-European airlines to avoid flying over western Russia following the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane last month.
The crash, which killed 38 people, is believed to …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 804,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 804,930 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. 10.
This number includes 1,830 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Lukashenko refuses to invite OSCE observers to upcoming election
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has refused to invite a mission from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to observe the country’s upcoming presidential election, the OSCE said in a statement issued Jan. 9. …
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Kyiv calls Polish presidential candidate 'manipulative' for comments on Ukraine's EU, NATO accession
Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki’s recent comments on Ukraine were “manipulative,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued Jan. 9.
The statement comes after Nawrocki said in a television interview on Jan. 8 that …
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Norway allocates over $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2025, Umerov says
Norway has allocated 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) for military aid to Ukraine in 2025, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said following a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart on Jan. 9.
Norway has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters in …
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Trump says Putin wants to meet, arrangements already underway
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Jan. 9 that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to meet with him, and that preparations for the meeting are underway.
“He wants to meet, and we are setting it up,” Trump told reporters at his …
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Moscow closely monitoring Trump's Greenland ambitions, Kremlin claims
Russia is closely watching U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s statements about a possible military takeover of Greenland, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed on Jan. 9.
Peskov’s comments come after Trump on Jan. 7 refused to rule …
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Russia's deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine signals Putin's desperation, Austin says
Russia has endured over 700,000 casualties since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022—more than in all of Moscow’s conflicts since World War II combined, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Jan. 9.
The toll, which surpasses …
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Canada to allocate $305 million in military assistance to Ukraine
Canada has pledged $305 million (CAD $440 million) in additional military assistance to Ukraine, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Jan. 9.
The announcement includes $138 million (CAD $200 million) …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's 47th Brigade releases video of 'massive' Russian attack repelled in Kursk Oblast
Key developments on Jan. 9:
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Trump revises Ukraine peace timeline, FT reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has revised his campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine within “24 hours,” now suggesting a timeline of several months. European officials view this adjustment as an indication that his administration …
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Russian evacuation efforts stalled as Syrian authorities deny port access to Sparta II cargo ship
Russian cargo vessel Sparta II has been unable to dock for over four days as new Syrian authorities refuse entry, jeopardizing Russia's efforts to evacuate military assets following the regime change in Syria. The ship, which aims to enter the …
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Syria reportedly blocks evacuation of Russian military equipment from naval base
The new Syrian authorities have refused to grant entry to a ship that was supposed to evacuate Russian military equipment from Russia’s Tartus naval base in Syria, The Moscow Times reported on Jan. 9.
The refusal follows the December overthrow …
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Trump's strategy shift: Kellogg's delayed visit signals reevaluation of U.S. approach to Ukraine conflict
In a shifting geopolitical landscape, experts are suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump may be pulling back on his earlier urgency to resolve the war in Ukraine quickly. This sentiment is reflected in the postponement of Special Representative …
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UK and Allies pledge 30,000 drones to Ukraine in major European security initiative
In a significant boost to European security, the United Kingdom, alongside Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden, is set to supply Ukraine with 30,000 drones. The announcement was made by the UK Ministry of Defence on Thursday, January 9.
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EU ready to lead in Ukraine support if US steps back, chief diplomat says
The European Union is prepared to take a leading role in supporting Ukraine if U.S. backing wanes, EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Jan. 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, German media outlet Tagesschau reported.
“If the United States is …