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Ukraine war latest: Oil tanker en route to Russia hit by drone in Black Sea
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Putin celebrates Christmas at secret Senezh base alongside GRU special forces command
GRU special forces unit. Despite a tradition of naming the site of the Christmas service, the Kremlin withheld specifics this time.
The outlet Agentsvo.Novosti reported the details on X after analyzing official footage and statements by Russian …
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USA
Trump wants a 'dream military' and $1.5 trillion to build it
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Trump pulls US from 66 'wasteful' international organizations, targeting Venice Commission, UN
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A far-left pro-Maduro protest event is planned in Riga, Latvia, organized by the underground group 'Maiznīca' and supported by leftist youth organizations promoting anti-nationalist European federalism.
On January 9, 2026, a protest in support of Venezuelan dictator Maduro is expected to take place in Riga, Latvia, organized by the underground Marxist group ‘Maiznīca’. This group is backed by the youth organizations …
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Ukraine’s Mobilization Crisis: challenges, needs, and implications for 2026 — Next KI Insights Monthly Briefing
As Ukraine enters 2026, mobilization has emerged as one of the most decisive challenges shaping the country’s military resilience, political stability, and negotiating position. Where is the mobilization system under the greatest strain, how will …
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Key Russian terminal exported $8.4 billion of LNG to Europe in 2025, watchdog finds
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'US acted on Maduro, why not Kadyrov?' — Zelensky quips that additional pressure will make Putin 'think twice'
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Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, clearing way for Senate vote, US Senator Graham says
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Fact Check: Videos Do NOT Show U.S. Operation To Capture Bella-1 Oil Tanker, Previously Known As Marinera
Do these viral videos show the U.S. seizing oil tankers linked to Venezuela on January 7, 2026? No, that's not true: Those clips are unrelated to the U.S. pursuit of the tankers "Bella-1" and "Sophia". The clips can be found in posts that predate the …
Russia
Russia Recruits Young Migrant Women from Latin America to Build Iranian Drones
Russian military and intelligence operatives have actively recruited vulnerable young migrant women from Latin America under false pretenses, bringing them to Russia to work in the clandestine manufacture of Iranian-designed drones. These drones are …
Russia
Russia and Iran are increasingly using crypto, especially stablecoins, to evade sanctions as identified in a new report.
A report finds that Russia and Iran are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, to circumvent imposed economic sanctions. These actors are exploiting the decentralized and often opaque nature of crypto markets to bypass …
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Zelensky says negotiations reach ‘new milestone,’ suggests war could end in first half of 2026
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Dnipro largely without electricity and water following explosion
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Ukraine's controversial chief prosecutor keeps his job despite government reshuffle
Amid a major government reshuffle that saw ministers trade portfolios and several senior security officials change posts in recent days, one notable absence stood out.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, long criticized as ineffective and …
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Ukraine says air defenses now receive 1,500 interceptor drones daily
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says deliveries of interceptor drones to the country’s air-defense units have nearly doubled, reaching 1,500 per day. But that pace may still fall short of the volumes needed to counter the largest Russian drone barrages …
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Turning point in Paris! West prepares to take Ukraine's security under control
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3 glaring issues with the UK-France peacekeeper troops plan for Ukraine
In a grandly-staged, and much publicized meeting on Jan. 6, Ukraine and its Western allies celebrated a deal that would pave the way for French and British peacekeeping troops to deploy in Ukraine — once the war is over, of course.
French President …
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RUSSIA DECEIVES THE WORLD: Ukrainian army controls the situation on the front line #shorts
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Fearing a ‘Maduro repeat,’ Putin prepares sweeping purge of his inner circle
Events in Venezuela have alarmed Russian President Vladimir Putin, and he is preparing purges of his entourage, Russian sources claim.
A successful U.S. operation in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro have heightened paranoia in the Kremlin, …
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Nearly 100 clashes a day! Huliaipole & Pokrovsk targeted! Kremlin sends troops to kill-zones
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"Sanctions on Russia, Ukraine aid, defense boost – all work for peace", – Zelenskyy #shorts
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US, Ukraine launch online portal for potential investment projects under minerals deal
Russia
Russia condemns U.S. seizure of its tanker in international waters
Russia’s Transport Ministry said the seized tanker Marinera (IMO: 9230880), formerly known as Bella 1, was sailing under the Russian flag on the basis of a temporary permit issued in accordance with Russian law and international maritime law. The …