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OPINION: From Monroe to Donroe: A Changed Letter, a New World
The birth of the Donroe Doctrine will see the world divided into spheres of influence to the benefit of Russia and China.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Chrystia Freeland and the Foreign Faces in Ukraine’s Government
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently appointed as Zelensky’s adviser, but she is not the only foreign-born politician to have served in Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
Europe
Zelensky Arrives in Paris for Coalition of the Willing Talks, Meetings With NATO and US Officials
The Paris talks come amid skepticism over whether the Western-backed “Coalition of the Willing” can move beyond political signaling to impose real costs on Russia.
Jan. 6, 2026
US
ANALYSIS: Russia Loses Ally in Venezuela, Sees Opportunity in Trump’s ‘Wild West’ Realpolitik
As Washington reasserts power in its hemisphere with the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Russian elites debate whether the loss of an ally is a setback – or proof that spheres of influence are back.
Jan. 6, 2026
Russia
AI-Equipped Rare Russian ZALA Drone Falls to Ukrainian FPV Interceptor
In its campaign to diversify air defense, Ukrainian forces have shot down a rare Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance drone using a General Cherry AIR interceptor.
Jan. 6, 2026
Germany
Germany Condemns Medvedev’s Kidnapping Remarks but Rules Out Extra Security for Merz
Berlin rebuked former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after he described a possible kidnapping of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as a “plot twist,” while ruling out stronger security.
Jan. 6, 2026
Venezuela
Venezuela’s Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Insists Still President
Uncertainty prevails about what will follow the US ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro.
Jan. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Rewrite Tactics as Western Training Falls Short at Front
Ukrainian F-16 pilot said the training was based on conflicts fought by Ukraine’s partners in the past and did not account for the conditions of the current war.
Jan. 6, 2026
Iran
OPINION: Europe’s Interests Are on The Streets of Iran, Not Venezuela
Supporting the demonstrations in Iran would not only be strategically wise; it is also plainly the right thing to do
Jan. 6, 2026
Iran
Iran Says No leniency For ‘Rioters’ As Protests Persist
The situation in Iran remains tense as protests continue to be met by repression.
Jan. 6, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Arctic Dream Falters as It Fails to Service Its Own Ports
Russia is unable to service its Arctic ports, exposing a growing gap between Moscow’s Arctic ambitions and its real capabilities, Ukraine’s foreign intelligence says.
Jan. 6, 2026
Russia
Russian Spies Found Posing as Fishermen and Tourists in Norway
Norway, like many other European countries, has ramped up security in its regions bordering Russia in the years following Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
Russia
Explosions Hit Penza, Lipetsk After SBU Drones Strike Russian Oil Depot, Ammo Arsenal
Moscow claims air defenses shot down 129 UAVs as damage reports emerge.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2026
US
US Topples Maduro: The End of International Law?
Venezuela’s allies have condemned the US operation, while European countries are appealing international law to be upheld.
Jan. 6, 2026
OPINION: A 34-Year-Old Tech Minister Now Runs Ukraine’s War – Here’s Why
The nomination of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defense minister signals a strategic shift toward tech-driven warfare, scalable defense industry, and tighter operational execution.
Jan. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 5, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways, and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 5, 2026.
Jan. 6, 2026
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