A court in Kharkiv has sentenced Russian serviceman Sergey Tuzhilov to life in prison for a war crime - the killing of a Ukrainian prisoner of war at the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in the summer of 2024. On Tuesday, January 13, a panel of judges …
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Ukrainian court sentences Russian soldier to life for killing POWs
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Leaving the post, not the SBU: Maliuk vows to keep serving after Ukrainian parliament dismisses him
Ukraine’s parliament on January 13 voted to dismiss Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) chief Vasyl Maliuk, with 235 lawmakers in favor.
In a column for Kanal 24, the now-former SBU chief said he will continue serving the state and do everything to …
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Russian military intelligence has increased hybrid warfare sabotage campaigns across Europe, recruiting disposable agents for attacks including arson, bombings, and reconnaissance in UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
A report by the RUSI think tank exposes a significant rise in Russian hybrid warfare sabotage operations across NATO countries since the invasion of Ukraine, with Russia recruiting ‘disposable agents’ many from Ukraine and other European …
Latvian National Armed Forces publish evidence of Belarusian involvement in illegal migration planning and organization
On January 14, 2026, Latvia’s National Armed Forces released evidence pointing to direct Belarusian military coordination in illegal migration flow facilitation. The evidence comprises seized documents and photos showing Belarusian military …
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Russian GRU and Wagner-linked operatives were aboard the Qendil tanker later struck by Ukrainian drones, investigation finds
Russian operatives with backgrounds in GRU special forces and the Wagner Group had previously been on board the tanker Qendil (IMO: 9310525), which came under attack by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean in December 2025. That’s according to an …
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Russia is waging hybrid war on UK and Europe through 'disposable agents'
According to a 2026 report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Russian intelligence has shifted from traditional espionage to recruiting so-called ‘disposable agents’ via Telegram, gaming platforms, and other online channels. …
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Lt. Gen. Sukhrab Akhmedov removed from post after failed Russian marines assault near Pokrovsk
Sukhrab Akhmedov, the Russian Navy’s deputy commander-in-chief for coastal and ground forces, has been removed from his post, according to a Telegram post by Vladimir Rogov, co-chair of the Civic Chamber’s Coordination Council for the “integration of …
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Primakov: a ‘well-known PMC’ opened Russian Houses in the Central African Republic and Mali
Evgeny Primakov, head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs (Rossotrudnichestvo), has officially confirmed that Russian Houses in several African countries were opened by a “well-known private military company.” In …
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Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices searched in corruption investigation, source says
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Ukraine’s commander-in-chief says Russia planned to reach Odesa and end the war in 2025
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia intended to finish the war in 2025 with a decisive defeat of Ukraine, aiming to cut the country off from the sea - plans that Kyiv says were thwarted.
“The past year was a major test for us. …
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Ukraine’s parliament dismisses SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk, Yevhen Khmara named acting head
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has voted to dismiss Vasyl Maliuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The decision was backed by 235 lawmakers.
Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced the tally on social media on January 13. “This is the last …
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Ukraine says it's preparing for elections, referendum. Is it realistic?
In recent weeks, President Volodymyr Zelensky began actively promoting the idea of holding a referendum and potentially presidential elections immediately after a ceasefire is reached.
The goal of these preparations is to convince U.S. President …
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2025 deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since first year of Russia's full-scale war, UN says
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Ukraine’s 63rd Brigade: Captured Russian soldiers say they were coerced into war
Russian troops taken prisoner in Ukraine often claim they were forced to sign contracts with the Russian military against their will, according to Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, which says the Kremlin may be deliberately pushing people …
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🤦♂️ CNN took apart the "ORESHNIK": inside details of GAGARIN'S TIME. A disgrace to the WHOLE WORLD!
Latvian National Armed Forces Publish Evidence of Belarus Involvement in Illegal Migration Planning and Organization
On the evening of 13 January 2026, the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) and the State Border Guard publicly released evidence confirming Belarusian military involvement in the planning and organization of illegal migration attempts targeting …
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The Russian army is acting as if it HAS NO INTENTION of ending the war, says Zelenskyy #shorts
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“ORESHNIK” – FOR THE SECOND TIME! Kilzons, convict POWs, and the blockade of RUSSIA in the Atlantic!
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Syrskyi calls for urgent air-defense aid in call with US commander
Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, says Russia is pressing ahead with offensive operations despite heavy losses, and urged urgent reinforcement of the country’s air defenses during a call with US Army Europe and Africa commander Gen. …
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Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development
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Ukraine launches first lithium mining project
Ukraine has named the first winner of a tender to develop a lithium deposit, launching a pilot project at the “Dobra Block” site in the Kirovohrad region, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Telegram.
The project is expected to draw at least …
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A 19th-century novel for a 21st-century war — Why Panteleimon Kulish’s ‘Black Council’ still matters
Editor's Note: This story is part of the "Hidden Canon" – a special series celebrating Ukrainian classic literature and aiming to bring it to a wider international audience. The series is supported by the Ukrainian Institute.
In 1663, the Cossacks …
