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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 4, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways, and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 4, 2026.
Jan. 5, 2026
Kyiv
Russian Strike Hits Kyiv Clinic, Kills Patient as Moscow Launches Massive Drone, Missile Attack
A Russian overnight strike hit a private clinic in Kyiv’s Obolon district, killing a patient and injuring others, as Moscow launched a massive drone and missile attack across Ukraine.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2026
‘Important That Changes Continue’ – Zelensky Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for Monday
Zelensky said that ongoing leadership changes to be announced tomorrow, and said that, at Tuesday’s meetings with Europeans, ‘Ukraine will not give up its strength to anyone.’
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
‘Didn’t Happen’ – Trump Rejects Putin’s Drone Claim, Says Ukraine Not Responsible
Returning to Washington, the US president distanced himself from Kremlin claims while juggling Ukraine peace talks, pressure on buyers of Russian oil, and bold rhetoric on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela.
Jan. 5, 2026
Russia
Police Say Vessel From Russia Dragged Anchor Before Subsea Cable Damaged
Finnish authorities have launched an investigation into “aggravated criminal damage, attempted aggravated criminal damage, and aggravated interference with telecommunications”.
Jan. 5, 2026
US
Rubio Casts Venezuela Move as Warning to Russia, Iran, China, Cuba
The US Secretary of State frames Maduro’s arrest as a law-enforcement action – and a hemispheric warning to America’s rivals operating close to home.
Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘He Deserves a Hero of Ukraine medal’: Polish Volunteer Dies of Injuries Sustained on Front Line
Veteran Polish volunteer Kacper ‘Frantsuz’ Bass, a former French Foreign Legionnaire, died of wounds after a frontline strike in Kharkiv, ending three years of combat for Ukraine.
Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Scrambles to Conceal Black Sea Fleet Logistics in Novorossiysk, Partisans Say
Camouflage nets, surveillance cameras and traffic jams: partisan scouts say Russia is scrambling to shield supply lines in Novorossiysk as Ukrainian strikes push naval logistics into the open.
Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
The Cinema of War
From the screens of Kyiv to film festivals around the world, the effects of Russia’s full-scale invasion are being captured through a new wave of contemporary Ukrainian cinema.
Jan. 4, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine: The Case For Optimism (Part I)
Where realism and rationality meet.
Jan. 4, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Targets Russia’s Electronic Warfare Supply Chain With New Sanctions
Kyiv moves beyond symbolic pressure, targeting the technology and supply networks behind Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities and urging Western partners to mirror the measures.
Jan. 4, 2026
OPINION: Lessons of Ukraine for Taiwan, China
How Ukraine and Taiwan could deepen cooperation as both seek to survive the menace from larger neighbors.
Jan. 4, 2026
How Should Europe Prepare for 2026?
For Europe, the threat from the East has grown, and support from the West has become more fragile in 2025. How should the continent position itself to face the future?
Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Attacks Hit Multiple Ukrainian Regions, Killing Civilians and Damaging Homes
Regional authorities report deaths, injuries and damage from drone, artillery and air strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways, and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 3, 2026
Jan. 4, 2026
US
US Allies, Foes Alarmed by Toppling of Venezuela's Maduro
International responses to the US action in Venezuela.
Jan. 4, 2026
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