World
Putin
‘Look at Gerasimov’s Twisted Face’: Intercept Shows Growing Distrust of Putin’s War Inside Russia
An intercepted call reveals a Russian woman mocking General Gerasimov and warning, “We’ll launch — and they’ll launch back. That’s the end of the world.”
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Elites Must Accept Invasion Was a Mistake for War to End Fairly, Sikorski Says
Sikorski said Russia’s leadership still believes time is on its side despite heavy losses on the battlefield and growing economic pressure.
Jan. 5, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Drones Hit Russia’s Top Battery Plant in Lipetsk, Massive Fire Erupts
With its chemical power sources utilised across defense, civil aviation, maritime transport, and energy, the “Energia” plant remains a high-value, strategic target.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Trump’s Strike on Venezuela and What This Means for Ukraine
While on the surface a welcome blow by the US to remove a dictatorial ally of Putin and Lukashenko, what are the deeper problematic nuances of this for Ukraine and its supporters?
Jan. 5, 2026
North Korea
North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missiles, Says Nuclear Forces Ready For War
Seoul and Tokyo said Sunday they had detected the launch from near Pyongyang of two ballistic missiles -- the country’s first test of the year.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine: The Case For Optimism (Part II)
Where realism and rationality meet.
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
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
US
US Allies, Foes Alarmed by Toppling of Venezuela's Maduro
International responses to the US action in Venezuela.
Jan. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Reports Drone Attacks, Airports Closed
Russian officials say air defenses intercepted 19 drones heading toward Moscow, briefly closing four airports, as the Defense Ministry reported more than 100 drones downed nationwide.
Jan. 4, 2026
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