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Russia
OPINION: How Trump’s Greenland Gambit Will Influence the Kremlin’s Negotiating Strategy
Moscow is closely watching tensions rise between Europe and Trump as he lurches deeper into his imperialistic mode, calling on Denmark to cede Greenland to the US.
Jan. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Power Outages Could Last Over 16 Hours a Day Under New Schedules, Ukraine Warns
Ukraine’s Yasno retail power supplier said new outage schedules mean some regions could face blackouts lasting more than 16 hours a day, with no clear timeline for improvement due to ongoing attacks.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Russian Airlines Reactivate Old Jets Amid Deep Funding Cuts and Spare Parts Shortage
Russian airlines will bring older jets, including Tu-204s, Il-96s, and Boeing 747s, back into service in 2026-27 to cope with rising passenger demand.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine to Launch New Offensives as Russia Eyes Massive 2026 Buildup – AFU Chief
Ukraine will carry out offensive operations because victory cannot be achieved through defense alone. Meanwhile Russia plans to mobilize over 400,000 in 2026, Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said.
Jan. 19, 2026
Zelensky
Russia Eyeing Nuclear Power Plant Infrastructure for Strikes, Zelensky Warns
Russia is conducting reconnaissance of Ukrainian nuclear facilities and preparing new energy strikes, Zelensky said, accusing Moscow of prioritizing attacks over diplomacy.
Jan. 19, 2026
Energy
OPINION: A Low Temperature Holodomor
Russia is attempting to freeze Ukrainians to death. It has substituted cold for the starvation of the 1930s, but the motive is just as barbaric.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
Jan. 19, 2026
Zelensky
Russia Launched Over 1,300 Drones at Ukraine in a Week, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 1,300 attack drones in the past week, as crews worked to restore power and Ukraine renewed calls for more air defenses.
Jan. 18, 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
