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Russia-Ukraine War: Kherson Drone Attack Kills 24, Russia Calls It ‘War Crime’

Russian-installed authorities in Ukraine’s Kherson region say a Ukrainian drone strike killed at least 24 people, including a child, during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian strikes kill two and trigger hospital fire ahead of Paris peace talks

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4 killed in Ukraine as Russia uses Oreshnik ballistic missile in overnight strike

Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight.

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Four Dead As Russia Strikes Ukraine With Oreshnik Hypersonic Missiles

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Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border

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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine

The choice of western Ukraine — near the border with Poland, an E.U. and NATO member — as the target seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the settlement talks.

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Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills four, triggers fires

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Russia pounds Ukraine in a nationwide missile assault; Zelenskiy’s hometown among the hardest hit | Watch

Trump releases Russian crew of seized ‘shadow fleet’ vessel

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Inside the sea war to contain 'dark fleet' vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move unlikely to trigger confrontation.

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Moscow says US seizure of Russian tanker risks military escalation at sea

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Trump releases Russian crew of seized ‘shadow fleet’ vessel; big order after Putin’s warning

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US seizes Russian tanker in Atlantic

The US has attempted to seize a Russia-linked tanker in the north Atlantic, after a previous bid failed as it sailed to Venezuela, according to a UK official.

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British forces help US capture ‘Russian’ tanker

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First vid of ‘Russian’ shadow fleet tanker seized by US forces off UK as furious Putin cronies threaten nuclear response

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Moment US seizes second shadow tanker near Caribbean at SAME time as vessel captured off UK under gaze of Putin sub

The sanctioned M/T Sophia was “conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea”, according to the US Southern Command.

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Russian oil tanker Marinera STORMED by US forces as Putin's navy watches on

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U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after weekslong pursuit

The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine war latest: 76% of Ukrainians reject recognizing occupied territories as Russian to end war, poll finds

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 9 times today. More than half of Ukrainians are against recognizing the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine as part of Russia in exchange for ending the war,

Ukrinform

Russian army loses 1,060 troops, 36 artillery systems in war against Ukraine

The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to January 1, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,206,910 people, including 1,060 people in the previous day. — Ukrinform.

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Ukraine war live: Zelensky ready to meet Putin in 'any format'

Zelensky says he is ready for ‘any format’ of meeting with Putin to secure peace deal - Ukrainian leader said he is committed to continuing talks on how to end the war

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Uncertainty: Top 5 Russian Energy Trends To Watch In 2026

The Russia-Ukraine war has been brutal to the Russian energy sector. New problems and old issues are accumulating as Russia enters 2026. Uncertainty is overwhelming.

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Russia 'prepares for war with NATO' in alarming new military expansion

The Russian military continues to execute long-term strategies likely in anticipation of a potential future conflict with NATO, analysts have cautioned. Putin's armed forces are establishing new divisions as part of a shift back toward a force structure ...

How Russia’s War Machine Brutalizes and Exploits Its Own Soldiers

Confidential complaints filed by troops and their families reveal patterns of wrongdoing in the ranks that are hidden from the Russian public.

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Fear and mockery captured in Russian war intercept

A newly released intercepted call is offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse into how some Russians privately view the war in Ukraine. The recording, published by Ukrainian intelligence, captures anger, ridicule and fear that sharply contrast with official messaging from Moscow.