Exclusives
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Volunteers supply 95% of Ukraine's military trucks. Watch their 30-hour drive to Kyiv. Documentary "No Sleep Til Kyiv" now free on YouTube—released as vehicle losses hit 1,000 per month |
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Russia and China build Arctic hybrid threat toolkit through shipping and "civilian" science. People's Liberation Army openly states military will conduct Arctic reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions |
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Why is Trump obsessed with Greenland, anyway? The answer isn't in the Arctic. One word in his NYT interview gave it away. |
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Russia hiked car import fees to protect AvtoVAZ. Chinese brands are leaving instead (INFOGRAPHIC). Dealership closures triple as Moscow's protectionism backfires. |
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What MHP's €415 million bond sale says about Ukraine's reopening to capital. Investors offered five times the amount MHP sought. |
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Will April payouts arrive on time as EU fast-tracks a 90 billion-euro loan for Ukraine? (INFOGRAPHIC). Europe's biggest wartime aid package moves closer as MEPs approve fast-track procedure. |
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Military
Ukraine just blew up the same oil terminal in southern Russia for the third time since December (MAP). Four fuel storage tanks were burning at Tamanneftegaz after Ukrainian drones returned to the Black Sea facility they'd already hit twice in December.
Black crater in the snow: Satellite images show erased Russian depot in occupied Debaltseve. New satellite imagery reveals a scorched crater where a key Russian ammunition storage site stood days ago.
"Rashists in panic": Russia paralyzes Simferopol traffic after Ukrainian strike on "best-protected" airfield. Russia launches mass civilian checks.
Two men arrested for scouting damage from nuclear-capable Oreshnik strike on Lviv. SBU says the suspects documented missile damage to aid Russian military planning and propaganda operations.
Intelligence and technology
Ukraine's air defense just got turbo boost from Norway. With new missiles deployed, Kyiv now has sharper tools to intercept threats aimed at its power infrastructure.
Estonia mulls missile shield against Russian Iskanders. Patriots might not make cut. From hundreds of millions to over a billion, Tallinn's multi-scenario budgeting hints at a historic expansion of the country's air and missile defense.
International
Ex-US ambassador calls Trump's Peace Council "ego theater" where Russia may win. Smaller states like Morocco, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan are onboard, but the diplomat called the council a show of political dependence.
French Navy intercepts tanker from Russia in Mediterranean Sea — Macron. France will not tolerate sanctions violations, President Emmanuel Macron declared on 22 Jan. after French naval forces boarded an oil tanker from Russia suspected of operating under a false flag in the Mediterranean.
Ukraine to discuss possibility of energy truce with Russia – FT. Washington and Kyiv have floated a limited ceasefire proposal under which Russia would stop bombing Ukrainian energy facilities in exchange for Ukraine ending drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and shadow fleet tankers, according to the Financial Times.
Greenland grabbed headlines, but NATO stayed focused. Admiral Dragone says Ukraine support is strong. NATO chiefs met in Brussels to discuss security across all European regions, and confirmed Ukraine remains at the top of the list.
After Davos forum, Zelenskyy sends Budanov, Umerov, and military chief to trilateral meeting with US and Russia in UAE. This meeting is part of the US-initiated efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump hails "very good" talks with Zelenskyy in Davos, but key documents are still in limbo. As well as Russia's desire for peace. Expected signatures didn't happen.
Rutte: Greenland deal won't come at Ukraine's expense. NATO to strengthen Arctic security by early 2026 amid Russia's threat. The Greenland agreement with Trump will boost Arctic security without cutting Ukraine aid.
Trump envoy claims Ukraine peace talks down to "one issue," heads to Moscow. Working groups to convene in Abu Dhabi as EU pledges support—but warns frozen assets won't be confiscated
Trump launches "Board of Peace" in Davos as Russia stays away, still "studying" invitation. Moscow absent from signing ceremony despite Trump's claim Putin "accepted"
Three Ukrainians freed in Venezuela with support from US and Europe. The Foreign Ministry says they are safe and en route to reunite with families, following international diplomatic coordination.
Trump rules out force to take Greenland, drops tariff threats, and touts "framework" for Arctic deal. "There can't be a deal without having Greenland as part of the negotiations."
Humanitarian and social impact
Poland sends 400 generators from state reserves to Kyiv amid energy crisis. Relief arrives as capital struggles with worst heating crisis of the war.
Russia "attempting to destroy Ukrainian people" through attacks on energy grid, Ukraine tells OSCE. Diplomat Rostyslav Palahusynets invokes UN Genocide Convention to describe Russia's strikes against energy instrastructure
Political and legal developments
Kaja Kallas signs $12 million deal for tribunal targeting Russian leadership over Ukraine war.
Russian sabotage in Ukraine: Kyiv man burns soldier's car for $1,500 he never received. SBU and Kyiv-area police catch 29-year-old recruited via Telegram to torch a Ukrainian soldier's Mitsubishi
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