Exclusives
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Canada prepares for US invasion: Military models insurgency tactics for first time in century. Canadian defense planners envision using Afghanistan-style insurgency tactics against a US invasion. |
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Moscow says Crimea is Russia's Greenland now. That's the first of six Putin wins—and maybe one for Kyiv. Moscow says Crimea is Russia's Greenland now. That's the first of six Putin wins—and maybe one for Kyiv |
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Ukraine drills more gas wells than any European country—while being bombarded by Russia. 140 new wells in 2025, up 69% from the year before. |
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Carney to democracies: the old world order is gone — act like it. Canadian PM on great power rivalry, the collapse of the "rules-based order," and what middle powers must do now |
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French automaker Renault is going to make drones for Ukraine . Partnership with defense firm led by French defense ministry |
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Germany arrests dual national accused of spying for Russia on Ukraine arms shipments. Suspect allegedly tracked drone deliveries and defense industry locations for Moscow. |
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Ukraine's chief negotiator tells Davos: China is "absorbing" desperate Russia (INFOGRAPHIC). Budanov's framing signals how Kyiv plans to leverage its position in peace talks. |
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Is Moldova's CIS exit the start of a Romania-Ukraine-Moldova economic bloc?. Over 400 institutions back the initiative to channel EU reconstruction funds. |
Military
North Korea sent its 22-rocket M-1991 to Russia. Ukrainian drones found it, and that wasn't only target that night (VIDEO). Ukrainian drones discovered it while hunting railway infrastructure.
Intelligence and technology
Ukraine needs 3,000 intercepts monthly to match Russia's 100 Shaheds per day. Kyiv launches advanced solution to help. Pauses between attacks? Russia is stockpiling.
From Ukraine testing to "Golden Dome": US defense company wins contract after secretly deploying Tempest system to Kyiv troops. Testing against Russian drones informs next-gen US defense.
UK rearming for 2027, year NATO says Russia and China might attack, as global order shifting. The UK Army plans to replace 13,000 vehicles.
International
Europe needs own security forces with Ukraine as "key element," says deputy amid Greenland crisis. Ukrainian MP outlines Europe's necessary transformation.
Despite heavier losses than in Afghanistan, Russia keeps fighting: Rutte warns Greenland must not overshadow NATO's primary challenge. Rutte warns Greenland must not overshadow NATO's primary challenge
Hungary breaks EU ranks on Greenland, but rushes to join Trump's Gaza council. Budapest calls Greenland "not an EU matter" as bloc prepares united response to US pressure.
Ukraine's former chief spy and now presidential chief of staff reveals direct talks with Trump team in Miami ahead of Davos. Budanov confirms Ukraine is in active negotiation process, asks allies to unite.
Humanitarian and social impact
Three dead, 1,500 without power after Russian drone hits Zaporizhzhia residential area. 48-year-old man, 43-year-old wife, and 57-year-old neighbor among the dead.
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