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Russia fills Molniya attack unmanned aerial vehicles with shrapnel to maximize Ukrainian civilian casualties

Russian forces modify Molniya drones with shrapnel and ammunition for maximum civilian impact, requiring expanded electronic warfare defenses.

byOlena Mukhina

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The Independent: Trump plans to end war in Ukraine by spring, sources say

Trump demonstrates support for Ukraine through inauguration invitation to Zelenskyy ally, aims to end war by spring while maintaining pressure on Putin.

byOlena Mukhina

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Israel may have started sending Russian-made weapons to Ukraine

According to OSINT reports, a military plane was spotted flying from Israel's military base to a Ukraine aid hub in Poland

byLesia Dubenko

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Ukraine’s new Vampire systems down Russian Kh-59 missile for first time

Ukraine demonstrates growing air defense capabilities as Vampire systems successfully intercept Russian missiles, though analysts note current deployment represents only 10% of required units.

byOlena Mukhina

Returning Russians contribute up to 1/3 of Russian GDP growth - Bloomberg

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“Running around on cocaine”: Analysts unveil fragile foundations of Russian wartime growth

Analysts warn that the Kremlin’s reliance on shadow financing, soaring inflation, and a labor shortage are creating cracks in the facade of resilience, with some predicting a looming financial crisis driven by unsustainable military spending.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Russian forces advance near Donetsk’s Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka

Russian forces continued offensive operations across all fronts but made advances in only four locations within Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy insists Ukraine must be central to any Russia peace talks

Ukraine's President wants Ukraine - as a future EU member - the US, EU, and Russia at the peace talks table.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s contract army strategy faces financial and demographic limits, says Ukrainian military expert

High-paying military contracts target Russia's poorest regions as Kremlin postpones visible urban recruitment.

byOlena Mukhina

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US diplomats seek Ukraine exemption from Rubio’s aid freeze

US officials push for Ukraine exemption from broad foreign aid suspension, affecting development programs amid the ongoing review expected to last 85 days.

byYuri Zoria

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Russians accidentally drop another “smart bomb” on domestic territory

Last year, Russian aircraft accidentally dropped at least 165 aerial bombs on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine’s General Staff confirms attack on Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery

The Ukrainians also struck a Pacific Fleet forward command post in Kursk Oblast, as per the GenStaff. The region is located about 6,000 km from the Pacific.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Ukraine offers coal to Moldova’s Transnistria in exchange for electricity

Ukraine and Moldova’s presidents discussed aiding Transnistria’s power plant with coal and expertise to potentially ease energy costs in Moldova and reduce Russian gas dependence.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian soldier from a mobile fire group shooting down a Russian Shahed-series drone in Sumy Oblast.

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Air defenses intercept 50 out of 72 Russian drones across Ukraine

Nine decoy drones disappeared from radar, Air Force reported. Sumy authorities reported damage to apartment, education, and administrative buildings from the attack.,

byYuri Zoria

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Three Ukrainian sailors return to Odesa after 14-month in Yemeni Houthis’ captivity

Ukrainian officials confirmed the successful operation with Omani support to free three sailors held in Yemen since 2023.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia’s Ryazan oil depot on fire for second time in days (video)

Videos from the city confirmed fires at the facility, as Russia's Defense Ministry again claimed all drones were downed in the region.

byYuri Zoria

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USAID Ukraine office ordered to suspend all project funding, Suspilne says

This follows US President Trump’s executive order for a 90-day suspension and review of international aid programs.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy offers Azeri gas to EU as Orbán blackmails Ukraine over Russian transit

Experts have dismissed the proposal to transit Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine as a likely cover for Russian supplies.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russia orders full ID checks at Kerch Bridge, key supply route in Ukraine war

Russian officials ramp up security at the Kerch Bridge, which connects occupied Crimea with Russia's Krasnodar Krai.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Nine European companies supply $66 million in military-linked equipment to Russia despite sanctions

European industrial equipment manufacturers maintain Russia operations through subsidiaries, supplying critical components to military producers while circumventing Western sanctions.

byOlena Mukhina

Forbes: Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 tank survives 8 Russian drone strikes, shows armor upgrades work

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Forbes: Ukrainian Leopard 1A5 tank survives 8 Russian drone strikes, shows armor upgrades work

Ukrainian engineers have transformed 1980s-era Leopard tanks with explosive reactive armor and anti-drone netting, addressing critical vulnerabilities in modern combat.

byYevheniia Martyniuk