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Ukraine
Russian Hypersonic Strike Triggers Emergency UN Meeting as Washington Stays Silent
As European allies and the UN push for a coordinated response to Russia’s latest strike, the Trump administration maintains silence, fueling uncertainty in Kyiv and across the transatlantic alliance.
Jan. 10, 2026
Putin
‘Raiding Putin?’ – Maduro’s Arrest Leaves Trump Facing Question Washington Can’t Ignore
The US president dismisses talk of sending US forces after Russia’s leader, even as his Venezuela operation jolts Congress, allies and adversaries alike.
Jan. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Meloni: Europe Should Talk to Russia
Italy’s prime minister added that the EU should appoint an envoy to deal directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as since the beginning of negotiations “many voices have been speaking out.”
Jan. 9, 2026
Iran
Defiant Khamenei Slams Protests as Iran Presses Internet Shutdown
Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days in a movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living that is now marked by calls for the end of the clerical system.
Jan. 9, 2026
US
Moscow Says Trump Freed Two Russian Crew Members Following Tanker Seizure
Russia’s foreign ministry previously accused the US of “illegal use of force” and described the seizure as an indication of Washington’s “readiness to generate acute international crisis situations.”
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Unhappy’ Putin Sends Message to West With Ukraine Strike on EU Border
While Moscow said the strike came in response to a debunked drone attack on a Putin residence in December, analysts said the move was designed to send a clear message to the West.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Polish PM, President Commit to Unified Stance on Security Despite Bitter Rivalry
The two leaders, who come from bitterly opposed political camps, met at the presidential palace in Warsaw on Friday for high-level talks after months of tension.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Naval maneuvers off South Africa bring together Russian, Chinese and Iranian warships under the BRICS+ banner, at a moment of rising tension with Washington and expanding bloc cooperation.
Jan. 9, 2026
US
France Has Right to Say ‘No’ to US, Paris Says
European leaders are juggling multiple priorities as they try to come up with a plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and formulate a response to Washington’s assertive foreign policy posture.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Condemns Russia’s Use of Oreshnik Missile in Strike on Ukraine, Calls It ‘Escalation’
Berlin says Moscow has escalated the war by using its modern Oreshnik missile against civilian energy targets as Kyiv and its partners push for a diplomatic path to peace.
Jan. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
What We Know About Russia’s Oreshnik Missile
First fired on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in 2024 and named after the Russian word for hazel tree, the nuclear-capable missile was launched at what Moscow said were “strategic targets” in Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2026
Europe
Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine ‘Clear Escalation’: EU’s Top Diplomat
Russian military bloggers said it was used to hit a major gas depot in the Lviv region in western Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Missile Strikes Trigger Blackouts in Russia’s Belgorod, Oryol, Reports Say
Russian media report blackouts in Belgorod and Oryol after missile strikes allegedly hit substations and thermal power plants, disrupting electricity and water supplies.
Jan. 9, 2026
Putin
Ukraine: ‘Putin Uses IRBM Near NATO Border in Response to His Hallucinations,’ Calls for UN Action
Ukraine calls Russia’s Oreshnik strike on Lviv a “grave threat” to Europe, demanding strong international responses and action at the UN and NATO.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Russia Claims Second Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine Was ‘Retaliation’ for Attack on Putin Residence
Moscow says it struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik missile overnight in response to an alleged attack on Putin’s residence, claiming it hit drone production and energy sites.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Quiet in Washington, Loud in Kyiv: Behind-the-Scenes Peace Efforts Collide With Kremlin Attacks
A near-final US-Ukraine security deal, possible Trump-Zelensky meeting, and fresh Russian strikes expose the widening gap between Western diplomacy and battlefield reality.
Jan. 9, 2026
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