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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
US
US to Europe: Deregulate AI or Face ‘Civilizational Erasure’
In a blunt Year Two kickoff, a top Trump official warns that Brussels’ “onerous” rules, particularly when it comes to AI, are fueling a historic economic divorce from Washington.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Peace Plan Without Teeth Won’t Stop Putin, Analysts Warn, as Leaders Gather in Paris to Revive Ukraine Talks
Officials talk momentum, analysts see a narrowing window and unanswered questions as European powers scramble to pin down the Trump administration’s willingness to enforce a lasting settlement.
Jan. 6, 2026
Trump
Where’s Next? Trump Eyes New Targets After Venezuela
Trump’s rhetoric became a reality when US troops entered Venezuela last week, possibly not for the last time.
Jan. 5, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Prepares for Paris Talks as Europe Reels From US Military Action in Venezuela
After weeks of negotiation, the US-led peace negotiations are approaching their climax – days after Trump upended the international order with his “capture” of Venezuela’s president.
Jan. 5, 2026
Poland
Tusk Says Europe ‘Must Stay United’ as Danes Warn Trump Is ‘Serious’ About Taking Greenland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Europe is “finished” if it does not stay united as his Danish counterpart warned that “everything stops” if the U.S. attacks Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
Prague, Kyiv Discuss Czech Far-Right Leader’s Speech
In his inflammatory speech, Okamura said Prague would no longer finance what he called “war business” in Ukraine and accused the government of abusing aid to “build golden toilets.”
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
Orbán Vows No Ukraine Support, Praises Trump’s Venezuela Intervention in Fiery 2026 Address
Orbán will face what may be the stiffest challenge of his 16-year rule in April’s elections, as opposition surges ahead amid economic stagnation, soaring living costs and a high-profile abuse scandal.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Trump Envoys Witkoff, Kushner to Join Paris Talks on Ukraine Security Guarantees
The talks will bring together representatives of roughly 30 countries belonging to the Coalition of the Willing and will center on security guarantees.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘We Will Not Give Up Our Land’: The Roots of Ukraine’s Endurance
Political scientist Lidiya Smola explains the qualities that help Ukrainians endure, resist, and support their country despite suffering and deep war fatigue.
Jan. 5, 2026
Europe
‘That’s Enough’: Greenland PM Urges Trump to Drop Annex Threats
Trump urged to stop his renewed claims to Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
US
‘Russians Bombed American Property’: Dnipro Mayor Says as Drone Hits Agrobusiness
Russian drones struck an American-owned factory in Dnipro, spilling about 300 tons of sunflower oil onto city roads and shutting down a major embankment for several days, officials said.
Jan. 5, 2026
NBU (National Bank of Ukraine)
Estonia’s Iute Group Set to Acquire Bridge Bank Formed From Failed RwS Bank
The deal would mark a rare case of foreign investment in Ukraine’s banking sector during the war, following the resolution of RwS Bank through a bridge-bank structure.
Jan. 5, 2026
Russia
New Threat to Ukrainian Aviation: Russian Shahed Armed With MANPADS
Ukraine says it has intercepted a Shahed drone equipped with a MANPADS for the first time, warning the modification poses a new threat to Ukrainian aircraft amid evolving drone warfare.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Hits Kharkiv With 5 Missile Strikes, Targeting Energy Infrastructure
Russian missiles struck Kharkiv at least five times in minutes on Jan. 5, damaging energy infrastructure in one of the city’s most intense daytime attacks in recent weeks.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
‘It’s Important That Ukraine’s Voice Is Strong’: Zelensky Says After Ex-FM Meeting
President Zelensky said he met with former foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba to strengthen Ukraine’s political and information presence internationally and coordinate further cooperation.
Jan. 5, 2026
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