Russia quietly ships gas to China despite international sanctions, Bloomberg says (MAP)
The Valera LNG tanker loaded in October and arrived in Beihai on "Monday."
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CBS: Trump mulls arming Ukraine after record Russian strikes, $ 3.85 bn sits ready for immediate use
Sources say the unused Biden-era fund is under consideration as attacks on Kyiv escalate.
Le Monde: Obama held back on Ukraine, Biden hesitated, now Trump embraces Putin
As Trump aligns with Moscow, European capitals brace for a new era of geopolitical uncertainty and strategic detachment.
Trump again blames both Ukraine and Russia for failing to reach a peace deal
He lamented Russia's missile strikes, called the war a “blood bath,” and again switched to blaming Biden.
Rubio defends Trump’s foreign policy while US flags “are coming down around world”
Meanwhile, the US continues to look for Patriots for Ukraine.
Biden calls Trump’s Ukraine policy modern-day appeasement of Russia
Joe Biden warned Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to cede land to Russia could damage America’s credibility with its European allies amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Chaos in sky: Hegseth halts Ukraine’s weapons flights without Trump’s order
The command structure in Trump's administration remains unclear even to its own ranking members.
Biden, Obama, Trump: Different presidents, same Russian reset trap
The props change, but the play remains the same: appease Putin now, pay the price later.
Reuters: US weapons shipments to Ukraine paused briefly before weekend restart
Trump administration debates Ukraine aid policy, briefly pausing support as White House factions clash over military assistance, while Biden-approved shipments continue.
Russo-Ukrainian War, Day 1063: Zelenskyy warns Putin to return to war without security guarantees for Ukraine
Meanwhile, British financier Bill Browder claimed Europe should size Russia's $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to be independent from Trump's foreign policy.
ISW: Putin maintains demands for Ukraine’s full surrender
Russia's President claimed that any peace deal must "eliminate the root causes," which are basically Ukraine's independence, as per previous Russian claimes.
Russia may intensify attacks on front lines to strengthen negotiating position, Ukrainian military expert warns
Despite failing to achieve strategic goals in 2023-2024, Russia may escalate its offensive operations to gain leverage in potential peace negotiations.
Ukraine’s army chief: Russia’s primary goal is destruction of Ukrainian statehood
"As Russian offensive operations decline in early 2025, Ukraine's military chief warns that Moscow's ultimate goal remains the destruction of Ukrainian statehood despite tactical setbacks.
Biden: Putin in tough shape, Ukraine has chance to prevail
Biden's statement follows the 10 January US and UK sanctions against Russian oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, which target Moscow's energy sector revenue streams.
Russian victory in Ukraine would require $ 808 billion of additional US defense spending, new analysis shows
The true price of abandoning Ukraine emerges in stark financial terms, as military analysts warn of an $808 billion Pentagon spending hike needed to counter an emboldened Russia.
AP: Biden Administration prepares final Ukraine aid package before Trump takes office
"Pentagon officials reveal plans to fast-track significant military aid from remaining $4 billion congressional allocation, aiming to deliver critical weapons to Ukraine before the presidential transition in January.
Axios: Biden reviewed options for striking Iran’s nuclear sites
A classified White House meeting explored military options for addressing Iran's nuclear program progress, sources disclose.
US releases final $ 3.4 billion aid package for Ukraine as Russia escalates civilian attacks
US Treasury delivers final $3.4B budget support to Ukraine amid escalated Russian attacks, combining critical financial aid with requirements for continued anti-corruption and governance reforms.
Biden orders continued surge in weapons deliveries to Ukraine after Russia’s Christmas attacks
Outgoing US President Biden condemns the Russian aerial assault on Ukrainian infrastructure.
FT: Trump plans to maintain US military aid to Ukraine after inauguration
He also indends to push NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.