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‘Act, Not Fear’: Kyiv Praises US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha praised the Jan. 7 US-led seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker evading Venezuelan oil sanctions, commending Trump’s approach of “act, not fear.”
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
‘Huge Threat’: Ukraine Probes ‘Clandestine’ Pro-Russian School Using Soviet-Era Textbooks
Located in Kyiv, the semi-legal school is accused of using outdated Soviet textbooks for subjects such as history, screening Russian films, and teaching Russian.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
US Oil Giant Chevron Interested in Russian Lukoil’s Foreign Assets
The offer targets Lukoil’s entire non-Russian portfolio, including oil and gas production, refining facilities and over 2,000 filling stations spanning Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Trump Gives Nod to Russia Sanctions, Pressuring Putin as Senate Eyes Swift Vote
After months on ice, a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill resurfaces as Trump loses faith in Moscow, Senate leaders eye action, and the White House clears a $14M-plus defense re-export to Ukraine.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Sailing Under Russia’s Flag
Washington’s seizure of the Marinera – with UK military support – threatens to further strain US relations with Russia in the wake of Trump’s shock announcement of US military action in Venezuela.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
Russia Strikes Odesa Ports and Zelensky’s Hometown Kryvyi Rih, Killing 1
Russian attacks hit two ports in Odesa and heavily shell Kryvyi Rih, leaving at least one dead and multiple injured, officials report.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
Russia Cuts Internet in Far-Flung Kamchatka to Thwart ‘Drone Strikes’
Whether the threats actually come from Kyiv is anyone’s guess. The Kamchatka Peninsula is in Russia’s extreme far east – closer to Alaska than to China, in fact.
Jan. 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Recruits South African Gamers via Discord to Fight in Ukraine
An investigation showed that Russia has targeted South African gamers on Discord to recruit them for its war in Ukraine, with one reportedly killed weeks after signing a military contract.
Jan. 7, 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
