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    In Russia, there are more and more CEASEFIRE SUPPORTERS, explains Budanov #shorts

    In Russia, there are more and more CEASEFIRE SUPPORTERS, explains Budanov #shorts

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    Hundreds of British buses have Chinese ‘kill switch’

    A security inquiry launched after Norway raised concerns about Chinese Yutong electric buses revealed that hundreds of similar buses operating in Britain could be remotely disabled by China via a ‘kill switch’ embedded in the software …

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    Fact Check: Viral Video Does NOT Show Caracas, Venezuela Under Missile Bombardment -- 2025 Israel Footage

    Does a viral video show missiles raining down from the clouds on Caracas, Venezuela on January 3, 2026? No, that's not true: A viral video making the rounds does not show the actual attacks that took place on that date. It is an old video from 2025 …

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    ⚡️ Records set by Ukrainian sappers: 45,000 hectares cleared of mines in 2025! #shorts

    ⚡️ Records set by Ukrainian sappers: 45,000 hectares cleared of mines in 2025! #shorts

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    YEAR OF DRONES – Ukraine trained 5,000 drone operators in 2025

    YEAR OF DRONES – Ukraine trained 5,000 drone operators in 2025

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    LIVE | TRUMP, guarantees, and an even more aggressive Russia – CHALLENGES we didn't expect in 2026!

    LIVE | TRUMP, guarantees, and an even more aggressive Russia – CHALLENGES we didn't expect in 2026!

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    International Legion Has Been Disbanded

    Ukraine’s International Legion, a unit created for foreign volunteers at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s initiative in the early days of the full-scale invasion, officially ceased to exist on December 31, 2025….

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    What I saw as the U.S. bombed Venezuela

    What I saw as the U.S. bombed Venezuela

    Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

    Editor’s note: This article was written by a reporter in Caracas who asked …

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Zelensky proposes Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal for vacant energy minister role

Zelensky proposes Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal for vacant energy minister role

"We held consultations with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and I count on lawmakers' support," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 3.

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European national security advisors arrive in Kyiv, Coalition of the Willing talks to be held later in the day

European national security advisors arrive in Kyiv, Coalition of the Willing talks to be held later in the day

"A busy working day lies ahead: security and economic issues, work on framework documents, coordination of further steps with partners," National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.

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US strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro, Trump says

US strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro, Trump says

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country," Donald Trump said on Truth Social. …
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At least 6 killed, 42 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least 6 killed, 42 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

Russia launched 95 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.

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Massive Power Outage in Southwest Berlin Caused by Fire and Suspected Arson at Cable Bridge and Distribution Station

On the morning of January 3, 2026, a large-scale power outage occurred in the southwestern part of Berlin, affecting districts such as Nikolassee, Wannsee, Zehlendorf, and Lichterfelde. The outage began shortly before 6 a.m. and was caused by a fire …

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,210,630 troops in Ukraine since 2022

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,210,630 troops in Ukraine since 2022

The number includes 750 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, the General Staff said.

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NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions overnight in Venezuela

NEWSFLASH: Loud explosions overnight in Venezuela

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At a time when overlapping crises are reshaping the world, we believe no story should be lost in the noise.

Wherever events are unfolding, and whenever they matter, our goal is to keep you informed with context, depth, and humanity.

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This SSU operation will GO DOWN in military strategy textbooks! #shorts

This SSU operation will GO DOWN in military strategy textbooks! #shorts

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🔥Ukraine’s TOP STRIKES against Russia in 2025 – overview of the Spiderweb and Deep Strike operation

🔥Ukraine’s TOP STRIKES against Russia in 2025 – overview of the Spiderweb and Deep Strike operation

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Looking Back at 2025: A Year of Challenges and Growth

The year 2025 was full of surprises, pleasant and unpleasant. Early in the year, I had to migrate our server to a new provider due to ongoing issues with accessibility…

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🚫 Why TRUMP’S security GUARANTEES may be EMPTY #shorts

🚫 Why TRUMP’S security GUARANTEES may be EMPTY #shorts

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BREAKING: Zelensky proposes appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister

BREAKING: Zelensky proposes appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed appointing Mykhailo Fedorov as the country's new defense minister on Jan. 2.

Fedorov currently serves as Ukraine's the deputy prime minister and digital transformation minister.

The decision was announced as …

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URGENT! Russia can stage a PROVOCATION! Risky guarantees from TRUMP?

URGENT! Russia can stage a PROVOCATION! Risky guarantees from TRUMP?

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❗️TRUMP leans toward THIS PEACEFUL PLAN for Ukraine: conditions #shorts

❗️TRUMP leans toward THIS PEACEFUL PLAN for Ukraine: conditions #shorts

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From peace in 24 hours to a 100-day deadline: why did Trump's plan change?

From peace in 24 hours to a 100-day deadline: why did Trump's plan change?

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Most Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to Russia, KIIS poll finds

Nearly one in seven Ukrainians would support a peace plan that freezes the conflict along the current front line, includes security guarantees, and avoids officially recognizing occupied territories as part of Russia.

But a plan that would see …

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WAR in 2026: THOUSANDS OF UAVs and MORE TRANSPARENT BATTLEFIELD #shorts

WAR in 2026: THOUSANDS OF UAVs and MORE TRANSPARENT BATTLEFIELD #shorts

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