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Zelensky warns Russia prepares massive strike on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an urgent warning on January 19, 2026, stating that Russia has readied a large-scale attack and awaits the right moment to launch it. In his evening address, he urged Ukrainians to remain vigilant and heed all air raid alerts as the country braces for what could be another devastating assault on......

Trump invites Putin to join proposed Gaza peace council despite ongoing Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in a proposed international peace council, an initiative aimed at addressing major global crises, including the future governance and reconstruction of Gaza. The proposal comes at a time when the war in Ukraine continues with no comprehensive settlement in......

Ukraine appoints drone warfare pioneer to overhaul air defense

President Volodymyr Zelensky named Pavlo Yelizarov as deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Force on January 19, tasking him with reshaping the country's air defense strategy amid preparations for intensified Russian aerial assaults. This appointment positions a battle-tested drone expert at the forefront of efforts to erect what Defense......

Macron proposes Paris G7 meeting with possible Russian participation

French President Emmanuel Macron has privately suggested to US President Donald Trump the organization of a G7 meeting in Paris this Thursday, with the possibility of inviting Russia to take part in side discussions, according to confirmation from Macron’s entourage. The proposal, shared by Donald Trump on his social media platform......

Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv amid Ukraine's worst energy crisis

Russian forces unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, targeting the Ukrainian capital as it grapples with freezing temperatures and its most severe energy shortage since Moscow's full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. Explosions rocked the city around 2 a.m. local......

Ukraine faces 50 daily Russian assaults near key Donbass cities

Russian forces are launching around 50 daily clashes against Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area of Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on January 19 after visiting the contested front line. These engagements mark one of the war's most intense concentrations, as Moscow aims to seize what Ukraine......

Russia plans 1,000 daily drone strikes on Ukraine by 2026

Ukraine's top military commander warns that Russia aims to more than double its daily attack drone output by next year, enabling up to 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles launched against Ukrainian targets each day. General Oleksandr Syrskyi shared these details in a January 18 interview with LB.ua, noting current production at 404 Shahed loitering......

A mural backed by Elon Musk honoring a Ukrainian refugee sparks debate in the United States

A large mural dedicated to a young Ukrainian refugee killed in the United States has ignited controversy in New York, after it emerged that the project was partially financed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. While supporters describe the artwork as a tribute to a tragic victim, critics argue it has become a politically charged symbol. The......

Ukrainian negotiators arrive in the U.S. for peace talks

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, aiming to advance efforts to end nearly four years of conflict with Russia. The talks, scheduled in Miami, come amid ongoing Russian missile strikes and severe winter power outages across Ukraine. Several critical issues......

Ukraine receives critical air defense missiles amid stock depletion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a significant shipment of air defense missiles arrived in the country, ending a dire shortage that left multiple defense systems inoperable. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv on January 16 with Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelensky openly detailed how several systems had run......

Latvian parliament speaker affirms Ukraine's place in NATO

The speaker of Latvia's parliament, Daiga Mieriņa, told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that her country views Ukraine as a NATO member during a meeting in Kyiv on Thursday. She emphasized Latvia's full backing for Ukraine's integration into both NATO and the European Union, stating that Ukraine belongs in the alliance......

UK and Ukraine succeed in first Octopus interceptor drone tests

Ukraine and the United Kingdom announced on January 15, 2026, the successful first test flights of Octopus interceptor drones, marking a pivotal advancement in their collaborative defense initiative. This breakthrough aims to neutralize the persistent Russian drone assaults battering Ukrainian urban centers and critical infrastructure, offering......

Kremlin welcomes European leaders' calls for Russia dialogue

The Kremlin has welcomed recent signals from leaders in France, Italy, and Germany supporting renewed dialogue with Moscow over the Ukraine conflict, describing it as a positive shift in European thinking after years of diplomatic isolation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov highlighted statements from Paris, Rome, and Berlin as recognizing......

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