Ukraine
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US-Ukraine Tensions Mount as Oil Strikes Complicate War Strategy
Rising diplomatic friction between Kyiv and Washington over peace terms and military support coincides with Ukraine’s intensifying campaign against Russian oil infrastructure.
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Russia Claims Record Drone Intercepts; Refineries Targeted
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a record interception of 283 drones overnight across multiple regions, with oil refineries identified as primary targets.
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Ukraine Requests Western Troops to Secure Belarus Border
Ukrainian leader urges Western partners to deploy a border security force along the Belarusian border to deter potential threats and reinforce sovereignty.
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Geneva Talks End, Paving Way for Ukraine Settlement Steps
The Geneva discussions wrapped up, initiating a new phase of diplomacy aimed at addressing Ukraine’s settlement and long-term security framework.
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Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Galushchenko indicted on money-laundering, corruption charges
Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been indicted on money-laundering and corruption charges and detained at the border.
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NATO Secretary General Visits Kyiv for Address at Verkhovna Rada Opening
NATO Secretary General Mark Ryuten visits Kyiv to address the Verkhovna Rada’s 15th session, signaling ongoing alliance engagement with Ukraine amid security challenges.
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NATO Support in Ukraine After Peace Agreement: Direct and Multidimensional, Officials Say
In the wake of a peace agreement intended to end hostilities in Ukraine, NATO officials say the alliance’s support to Kyiv will shift toward a direct and multidimensional footing.
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U.S. Denies Linking Ukraine Security Guarantees to Territorial Concessions
The United States denies tying Ukraine’s security guarantees to Kyiv’s territorial concessions.
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Trump’s Peace Council Aims to “Close” Crimes Against Humanity, Threatening Artsakh, Ukraine, and Palestine Debates
Armenian analyst Narek Ayvazyan warns that Trump’s Peace Council aims to ‘close’ crimes against humanity, affecting Artsakh, Ukraine, and Palestine debates.
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IAEA monitors Chernobyl as plant loses external power amid fighting
This article reflects information from the IAEA and related briefings as of January 20, 2026, and aims to present a clear, objective account of the evolving situation at Chernobyl and its safety implications.
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UK pledges 20 million pounds to Ukraine for energy infrastructure repairs amid ongoing conflict
The UK’s 20 million-pound pledge to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure signals a pragmatic, ongoing commitment that couples short-term relief with long-term resilience.
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Ukraine Will Never Be an Obstacle to Peace
Zelensky’s insistence on Ukraine’s role as a proponent of peace rather than an impediment serves to reaffirm Ukraine’s commitment to sovereignty and justice against external aggression.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink: Ukraine’s Lifeline and Battlefield in the Digital War
As Ukraine faces relentless cyber and kinetic attacks, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet emerges as both a crucial tool for connectivity and a flashpoint in the technological tug-of-war with Russia.
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Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies Investigate Tymoshenko for Corruption Allegations
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities investigate Yulia Tymoshenko for alleged bribery, highlighting ongoing challenges in the nation’s political landscape.
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Unverified Claims: No Evidence of Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence
ISW finds no evidence of Ukraine drone strike on Putin’s residence, raising questions about Russian claims and misinformation strategies.
