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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 16, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 16, 2026
Jan. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Agree ‘Localized Ceasefire’ for Nuclear Plant Repairs: IAEA
A temporary Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire has been agreed to make repairs at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Jan. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky’s A-Team to Arrive in Miami as Trump Tightens Screws Ahead of Davos
High-stakes talks could secure guarantees and an $800 billion rebuilding pact – or unravel under a Trump White House’s push for speed.
Jan. 17, 2026
Ukraine
King Charles Hails Ukraine’s ‘Most Valiant Strength’ in Anniversary Message
The British monarch described Ukraine as an “extraordinary example to the world,” adding: “I am constantly impressed by the sheer bravery, courage and resilience shown by the Ukrainian people.”
Jan. 16, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Hopes For Security Guarantees Plan in Looming US Talks
The Ukrainians were due to hold talks on security guarantees and post-war reconstruction with the US side in Miami on Saturday, Kyiv’s embassy to Washington said.
Jan. 16, 2026
Chechnya
Adam Kadyrov ‘In Critical Condition’ After Car Crash, Reports Claim
One opposition-linked Telegram channel claimed that Kadyrov’s motorcade had been speeding when a collision occurred between several vehicles and a number of people.
Jan. 16, 2026
Russia
Poland Able to Mine Border With Russia ‘Within 48 Hours’ as It Ups Defenses
Tomczyk touted the Polish-made Baobab high-speed automated mine-laying system, equipped with a truck-mounted platform that can secure territory in minutes rather than days.
Jan. 16, 2026
Putin
Putin Offers to Mediate Iran Crisis After Phone Calls With Israel, Iran
Tehran and Moscow have developed strong ties throughout the full-scale war in Ukraine, with Iran supplying drones and missiles while the pair signed a sweeping strategic partnership in 2025.
Jan. 16, 2026
Europe
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries That Don’t Back Greenland Takeover
Trump compared the possible Greenland tariffs to those that he threatened on France and Germany last year over the price of pharmaceutical products.
Jan. 16, 2026
Europe
Britain Breaks With France, Italy Over Calls for Talks With Russia
Yvette Cooper warned against reopening direct talks with Moscow, saying she had seen no “evidence that Putin is yet willing to come to the table, or yet willing to have discussions.”
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 15 January 2026
Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.
Jan. 16, 2026
Russia
More Russian Drones Spotted with Starlink
After initial reports of Starlink satellite terminals being mounted on Russia’s Molniya drones to extend their range, additional drone models have also been spotted with the devices.
Jan. 16, 2026
Energy
China Pulls the Plug on Russian Electricity Imports
China stopped importing electricity from Russia on Jan. 1 and is unlikely to resume this year after Russian power prices rose above domestic prices in China.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Czech President Says Ukraine May Face ‘Painful Compromises’ to End War
Czech President Petr Pavel said Ukraine may need “painful compromises” to end the war with Russia, saying the U.S. is key and Prague supplies about half of Kyiv’s ammo.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Most Ukrainians Doubt Peace Talks With Russia Will End the War, Poll Shows
Nearly 70% of Ukrainians doubt talks with Russia will bring lasting peace, and 57% expect Moscow to attack again even if the war is frozen, a new nationwide poll shows.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Welcomes Calls by Some European States to Resume Dialogue
Dialogue between the EU and Russia has been virtually frozen since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive on Ukraine in 2022, with the bloc imposing huge sanctions on Russia.
Jan. 16, 2026
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