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Russia
Poland Able to Mine Border With Russia ‘Within 48 Hours’ as It Ups Defenses
Tomczyk touted the Polish-made Baobab high-speed automated mine-laying system, equipped with a truck-mounted platform that can secure territory in minutes rather than days.
Jan. 16, 2026
Putin
Putin Offers to Mediate Iran Crisis After Phone Calls With Israel, Iran
Tehran and Moscow have developed strong ties throughout the full-scale war in Ukraine, with Iran supplying drones and missiles while the pair signed a sweeping strategic partnership in 2025.
Jan. 16, 2026
Europe
Britain Breaks With France, Italy Over Calls for Talks With Russia
Yvette Cooper warned against reopening direct talks with Moscow, saying she had seen no “evidence that Putin is yet willing to come to the table, or yet willing to have discussions.”
Jan. 16, 2026
Russia
More Russian Drones Spotted with Starlink
After initial reports of Starlink satellite terminals being mounted on Russia’s Molniya drones to extend their range, additional drone models have also been spotted with the devices.
Jan. 16, 2026
Energy
China Pulls the Plug on Russian Electricity Imports
China stopped importing electricity from Russia on Jan. 1 and is unlikely to resume this year after Russian power prices rose above domestic prices in China.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Czech President Says Ukraine May Face ‘Painful Compromises’ to End War
Czech President Petr Pavel said Ukraine may need “painful compromises” to end the war with Russia, saying the U.S. is key and Prague supplies about half of Kyiv’s ammo.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Most Ukrainians Doubt Peace Talks With Russia Will End the War, Poll Shows
Nearly 70% of Ukrainians doubt talks with Russia will bring lasting peace, and 57% expect Moscow to attack again even if the war is frozen, a new nationwide poll shows.
Jan. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Welcomes Calls by Some European States to Resume Dialogue
Dialogue between the EU and Russia has been virtually frozen since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive on Ukraine in 2022, with the bloc imposing huge sanctions on Russia.
Jan. 16, 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
