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US
Russia Floated Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump – Ex-Advisor
In her 2019 Congress testimony, Trump’s former advisor Fiona Hill said Russia floated the idea of a deal to swap Venezuela for Ukraine via informal communications.
Jan. 5, 2026
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
‘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
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
‘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
