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War in Ukraine
Power Outages Could Last Over 16 Hours a Day Under New Schedules, Ukraine Warns
Ukraine’s Yasno retail power supplier said new outage schedules mean some regions could face blackouts lasting more than 16 hours a day, with no clear timeline for improvement due to ongoing attacks.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Defy Cold, Russian Strikes at Sub-Zero Street Party
Moscow has been pummelling Ukraine’s power grid with drones and missiles, plunging millions into darkness and cold as temperatures dip as low as -20C.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Russian Airlines Reactivate Old Jets Amid Deep Funding Cuts and Spare Parts Shortage
Russian airlines will bring older jets, including Tu-204s, Il-96s, and Boeing 747s, back into service in 2026-27 to cope with rising passenger demand.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Jet-Powered Geran-5 Drone Can Fly 600 km/h, Carry 90 kg Warhead – HUR
The findings, published by HUR, say the Geran-5 is a clear step up from earlier versions used in mass attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine to Launch New Offensives as Russia Eyes Massive 2026 Buildup – AFU Chief
Ukraine will carry out offensive operations because victory cannot be achieved through defense alone. Meanwhile Russia plans to mobilize over 400,000 in 2026, Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary’s Orbán Pledges to Launch ‘Petition’ to Reject EU Funding for Ukraine
Orbán launches a “national petition” against EU funding for Ukraine, framing Hungary’s April election as a choice between peace and war as his party trails in polls.
Jan. 19, 2026
Zelensky
Russia Eyeing Nuclear Power Plant Infrastructure for Strikes, Zelensky Warns
Russia is conducting reconnaissance of Ukrainian nuclear facilities and preparing new energy strikes, Zelensky said, accusing Moscow of prioritizing attacks over diplomacy.
Jan. 19, 2026
Energy
OPINION: A Low Temperature Holodomor
Russia is attempting to freeze Ukrainians to death. It has substituted cold for the starvation of the 1930s, but the motive is just as barbaric.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 18, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 18, 2025
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Silence from Washington Marks Latest US-Ukraine Negotiations in Miami
Kyiv’s delegation in the Florida talks has been speaking publicly about progress while the US remains quiet, leaving details scarce ahead of Davos consultations.
Jan. 19, 2026
NATO
Trump’s Arctic Sweetener: US Prepares ‘Puerto Rico Option’ and Century-Long Lease for Greenland, Sources Say
All roads lead to Davos as Trump prepares to take his “Greenland obsession” global this week, armed with a 99-year lease proposal and multi-billion dollar tariff threats.
Jan. 19, 2026
Trump
Slovakia’s Fico Hails Nuclear Energy Deal After Trump Meeting
Fico said the two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and energy, among other issues, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Saturday.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
Jan. 19, 2026
Umerov
In Florida, Kyiv’s Envoys Prep for Trump-Zelensky Meeting in Davos
Umerov says the two sides made “substantive” progress in discussions with Witkoff and company about security guarantees before the two presidents meet at the World Economic Forum this week.
Jan. 19, 2026
Germany
ANALYSIS: Berlin’s India Hedge: Trade, Defense, Stability
Merz’s visit to India is also meant to send a signal: Europe’s largest economy will team up with the G20’s fastest-growing economy to circumvent Trump and China.
Jan. 18, 2026
Europe
Europe Hits Back at Trump Tariff Threat over Greenland
Trump’s latest threats over Greenland have provoked a strong united response from Europe.
Jan. 18, 2026
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