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Ukraine
Kyiv Reports Russian Strikes on Black Sea Cargo Ships, Syrian Crew Member Killed
“This is yet another example of Russia deliberately targeting civilian objects, international shipping, and food logistics,” Kuleba said in a statement on Telegram.
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
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
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
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
Russia
Trump’s Venezuela Policy Spurs Fears of Global Precedent, Experts Say
Washington panel raises questions over US power, Venezuela’s future, and implications for Russia and China
Jan. 9, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
