Exclusives
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The West condemned Russia’s attacks. Ukrainians are still freezing. Generators for Kyiv. A crackdown on Putin's tankers. The tools exist—the will doesn't. |
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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. |
Military
Russia's week of terror: 1,300 drones, 1,050 bombs, and a strained energy grid. Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is "dragging out" diplomacy while attacking civilians daily.
Russia strikes Kharkiv residential area overnight, killing young woman. Three others injured as drone hits private home, ignites 150-square-meter blaze.
Ukraine warns Russia planning strikes on nuclear plant power supplies, demands IAEA action.
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.
"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.
Ukraine strikes Russian ammo depot in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, confirms damage to Taganrog drone factory. Direct hit on 76th Air Assault Division storage site in occupied Prymorsk, General Staff says.
Intelligence and technology
"Z-nuns" used Swedish churches to raise money for Russian military – The Telegraph. Church of Sweden warns of sisters' ties to GRU military intelligence.
ATESH targets Russia's rear: Partisans claim Bryansk substation sabotage disrupted military rail hub (VIDEO). Group says power outage hit railway systems and fuel storage linked to military.
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.
"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's "Snich" evasion system appears on frontline Leleka-100, as adaptation race continues. Russia builds FPV drones. Ukraine builds evasion systems.
Lithuania exposes GRU sabotage network that targeted factories in four NATO countries – Reuters. Suspects from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Russia, and Belarus face up to 15 years in prison.
International
Italy to send 378 industrial boilers to heat Ukraine amid energy crisis and freezing temperatures. Delivery follows agreements between Zelenskyy and Meloni as Russian strikes cripple heating systems.
"Warmth from Poland": Polish donors raise 1 million zlotys in three days for Kyiv generators amid energy crisis. Organizers double fundraising goal as solidarity "exceeds all expectations."
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.
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.
Germany pledges €60m for Ukraine's frontline heating amid worst energy crisis of war – Sybiha. Funding will focus on frontline regions most affected by Russian attacks, FM Sybiha says.
Finland fast-tracks €98m defense package to meet Ukraine's urgent battlefield needs. "Most effective way to promote a just peace," Defense Minister Häkkänen says.
Humanitarian and social impact
Cold classrooms force Ukraine to extend winter break, shift to distance learning amid energy crisis. Schools may be closed or online until February as blackouts and heating failures continue.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's backup power line under repair after IAEA-brokered ceasefire. Europe's largest nuclear facility has faced repeated blackouts under Russian occupation.
"Exclusive Ukrainian housing" in Warsaw? False. Building not even inhabited by Ukrainians. Warsaw officially denies that there are buildings designated only for Ukrainians.
Ukraine orders state companies to import 50% of electricity to ease grid crisis. Ukrzaliznytsia, Naftogaz, and Ukroboronprom must source half their power from abroad, PM Svyrydenko says.
Kyiv runs on emergency generators and 20% streetlights after week of Russian strikes. Fifty mobile kitchens now serving hot food in hardest-hit areas, PM Svyrydenko says.
Political and legal developments
Ukraine charges ex-PM Tymoshenko with bribing MPs, sets $761,000 bail.
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