Exclusives
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Tymoshenko has survived every era. This one has recordings. Six months after celebrating gutting Ukraine's anti-graft agencies, she faces bribery charges for buying MPs' votes |
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The Soviet heating trap: Why an EU capital is colder than bombed Kyiv (INFOGRAPHIC). Lithuania escaped in six years. Romania hasn't in 35. Ukraine is choosing now—under fire. |
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Iran de-escalation sends oil down 5%, squeezing Russia's war funding (INFOGRAPHIC). Moscow's January revenues could hit their lowest since late 2022. |
Military
"Situation is critical": Russia is encircling Myrnohrad from all four directions to conduct final suppression of Ukrainian troops. Kremlin's negotiation strategy: take Myrnohrad, impress Trump, demand all of Donbas.
Russia to hand occupied Mariupol to Chechen Akhmat units as "payment" for loyalty — partisans report new forces arriving. Mariupol's industrial capabilities are being transferred to Chechen control.
Intelligence and technology
Ukraine's "Snich" evasion system appears on frontline Leleka-100, as adaptation race continues. Russia builds FPV drones. Ukraine builds evasion systems.
Czech L-159s for Ukraine? Light jets with ISIS countering combat experience may now down Russian drones. Prague's combat aircraft offer has real numbers behind it.
"Intensify intimidation of Europe": Russia plans strikes on Ukraine's nuclear power plant substations amid US peace talks – Intelligence. Russia is considering attacks to disconnect nuclear plants from grid, leaving millions without power in winter.
Ukraine warns Russia planning strikes on nuclear plant power supplies, demands IAEA action.
International
EU and South American bloc sign free trade agreement covering 700 million people. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Paraguay on 17 Jan. to finalize a 25-year trade negotiation with South American nations, hours before 5,000 farmers plan to drive 1,000 tractors to the European Parliament in protest.
"Exclusive Ukrainian housing" in Warsaw? False. Building not even inhabited by Ukrainians. Warsaw officially denies that there are buildings designated only for Ukrainians.
Humanitarian and social impact
Russia sold 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain as its own in 2025—intelligence. Russia uses ship-to-ship transfers at Kavkaz port to conceal the Ukrainian origin of stolen grain before exporting it to Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, the Foreign Intelligence Service reports.
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