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Hungary
Orban Slams Ukraine’s ‘Hostile’ Statements, Threatens ‘Countermeasures’
The nationalist leader, one of US President Donald Trump’s and Moscow’s closest partners in the European Union, blasted Kyiv for its decision to halt Russian gas transit to Central Europe.
Jan. 22, 2025
HUR
Russian Soldier Threatens Deserters With ‘Meat Assault’ Suicide Mission: ‘That’ll Be Fun, Right?’
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a call where a Russian soldier threatens others with “meat” assaults for desertion, showcasing brutality within Russian ranks.
Jan. 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 21, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 21, 2025
Jan. 22, 2025
US
Loopholes, Lax Enforcement Fuel Russian Sanction Busting, Prolong War
US companies are skirting sanctions meant to cripple Russia’s economy. Despite stringent laws, enforcement struggles persist, leaving gaps for evasion that enable Moscow to wage war in Ukraine.
Jan. 22, 2025
US
‘A National Embarrassment’ – Trump Pardons 1,500 Rioters Who Stormed US Capitol
While would-be insurrectionists rejoiced at the sentence commutations and outright pardons, police and politicians called the clemency a “betrayal” and an “outrageous insult to our judicial system.”
Jan. 22, 2025
Europe
‘Europe Must Stand Up’ – EU Lawmakers Clash Over Trump’s Return, Musk’s Political Meddling
Divisions erupt in the EU Parliament as leaders debate how to handle Trump’s presidency and Musk’s influence on European politics, with some demanding action and others embracing the chaos.
Jan. 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Hints Precondition for Peace Talks: Neutered Ukraine
The Russian president said the “root causes” of the Ukraine war need to be addressed for peace talks to begin, hinting that the Kremlin’s maximalist goal for Ukraine’s capitulation is unchanged.
Jan. 21, 2025
Ukrainian Air Force
He ‘Hit His Head on a Pillar’: Ukrainian Paratroopers Reveal How They Captured North Korean POW
Ukrainian paratroopers describe the tenacity of North Korean troops, their refusal to surrender, and their readiness to die rather than be captured.
Jan. 21, 2025
