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January 17, 2025

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25 Severely ill and wounded Ukrainian POWs return home from Russian captivity on 15 January.

Ukraine returns 25 severely ill, wounded prisoners of war amid Russian disregard of medical care

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev

“Ukraine might cease to exist next year,” top Russian officials renew threats to Kyiv

A fire erupted at Lukoil's oil refining facility in Russia’s Volgograd, accompanied by what local residents described as an explosion sound.

Fire erupts on Russia’s Lukoil oil refinery previously struck by Ukrainian drones

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Explosives factory targeted allegedly with ATACMS in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast

“Let’s meet at Ukraine border and discuss Russian gas,” Slovak PM says. “Come to Kyiv on Friday,” Zelenskyy replies

Bloomberg: Three tankers with 2M barrels of Russian oil stranded off China as US sanctions bite

Bloomberg: Three tankers with 2M barrels of Russian oil stranded off China as US sanctions bite

Forbes: Russians pray in Kursk as 33-ton Ukrainian Bradley meets them in church battle

Forbes: Russians pray in Kursk as 33-ton Ukrainian Bradley meets them in church battle

Leopard, Germany, Pistorious, Ukraine counteroffensive

German Defense Minister denies reports of Scholz blocking € 3 billion weapons package for Ukraine

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“Empire is over”: Boris Johnson tells Putin to accept end of Russian Empire in Baltics, Ukraine

Russia warheads nuclear missiles weapon

Russia’s secret $ 250B war fund threatens economic collapse, ex-Bank of America vice chairman says

Ukrainian rescuers are extinguishing fire after the Russian drone attack, when falling debris damaged a children's health center in Sumy, 13 January.

Ukraine intercepts 78 out of 110 Russian drones, falling debris damage children’s health center

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Russians destroy their own North Korean-made SAM system, claiming it was “Western-made radar”

I am confident Russia will lose this year. Here’s why

Forbes: Drones give Ukraine first tank advantage in war with Russia

The Kremlin’s conduct as part of the campaign aligns with its broader influence operations targeting other countries. Illustrative image. Credit: Depositphotos.

Newsweek: US corporations are Russia’s biggest foreign tax source, paying $ 1.2 billion in 2023

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Oil depot blaze in Russia’s Engels on fifth day after Ukrainian strike

Third Russian command center hit in days as Ukraine targets Novohrodivka

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Russian forces attempt southern bypass of Donetsk’s Pokrovsk and Myrnograd, Ukrainian military says

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North Korean POW reveals he expected training, not fighting against Ukraine

North Korean POWs in Kyiv: Ukraine’s FM calls for maximum pressure on Moscow and Pyongyang

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Russia kills one person, injuries 4 in its attack on civilian car in Prymorsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast

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US, UK block Russia’s oil giants in largest-ever energy sanctions package, target shadow fleet

No reason for Russia to stop in Ukraine if Putin thinks he is winning, US security expert warns

No reason for Russia to stop in Ukraine if Putin thinks he is winning, US security expert warns