It is a bitter winter on the Ukrainian battlefront as strikes continue across the south of Russia. A Ukrainian drone strike has set oil terminal tanks on fire at volna, Russian authorities claiming three dead and eight injured. As fighting continues on the ground, diplomatic efforts are also underway with US, Russia and Ukraine set meet for a two day trilateral in uae over the weekend.

Ukraine Faces Russia's Bitter Winter Assault as Trump Meets Zelensky at Davos

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss using Russia’s frozen assets as part of a potential peace plan for Ukraine. The talks come as Donald Trump claims a deal to end the war is “reasonably close,” though no agreement has yet been finalized.


BREAKING: Putin To Discuss Use Of Russia's Frozen Assets With Witkoff 

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests using frozen Russian assets to cover a $1 billion membership fee, triggering fresh debate over sanctions, global finance, and international law.

Putin Signals $1B Support for ‘Board of Peace’ Amid Trump Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board proposal, offering $1 billion from frozen assets for membership. He also expresses readiness to support Ukraine reconstruction if a peace treaty with Kyiv is reached.

Putin responds to Trump's 'Board of Peace' invite, offers $1 bn frozen asset in membership fees

Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted an 11-hour patrol over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan on January 20-21, 2026, escorted by Su-35S and Su-30SM fighters from the Pacific Fleet's air division. The Defense Ministry described it as a scheduled training flight to demonstrate long-range aviation capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. 


Russian Tu-95MS Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan for 11+ Hours

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said he would meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday at the request of the Russian side.

The Kremlin said last week it was preparing to welcome Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow for peace talks on Ukraine, but that no dates had been set.

BREAKING: Russian President Putin To Meet Trump's Envoy Witkoff in Moscow on Thursday

Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has been hit by record-breaking snowfall, with powerful Pacific cyclones dumping up to five meters of snow, paralysing transport, grounding flights, and forcing residents to dig tunnels to move between homes.


Russia's Far East Buried Under Heaviest Snowfall In Six Decades

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are rolling out a revamped air defense model built around small, mobile teams using interceptor drones, as the country braces for new waves of Russian energy strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky deploys mobile fire groups, interceptor drones 

Russian and U.S. envoys held talks in Davos on the future of the Ukraine war, with Moscow’s envoy claiming the discussions were constructive and saying more people now recognise what he called the “fairness” of Russia’s position, while U.S. envoy Witkoff described the two-hour meeting as positive.


Ukraine peace talks: Witkoff calls 2-hour Davos talks with Russian envoy 'positive'  

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are rolling out a revamped air defense model built around small, mobile teams using interceptor drones, as the country braces for new waves of Russian energy strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Military Rolls Out a Revamped Air Defence Model

Russian strikes have caused widespread power outages across Ukraine, forcing authorities to deploy more than 58,000 energy workers to repair damaged infrastructure and restore electricity.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine rolls out interceptor drones to boost air defence 

Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has been hit by record-breaking snowfall, with authorities calling it the heaviest snow in more than 60 years. Entire towns were buried under deep snow as transport, schools and daily life were disrupted


Record Snowfall Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Heaviest In 60 Years

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia Hits Ukraine’s Power Grid As 58,000 Workers Race To Restore Electricity

The United States has fallen behind Russia and China in the hypersonic missile race, missing its deadline to field the first operational hypersonic weapon despite years of development. 


Hypersonic Lag: U.S. Watches Rivals Deploy Weapons

Nearly four years after the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022, it is no longer just a two-nation conflict, fighters are now coming from almost every continent. 
Ukrainian officials say Russia has recruited over 18,000 foreign fighters from at least 37 countries. While more than 15,000 foreigners from over 70 countries are estimated to have joined Ukraine’s war effort. 


Russia-Ukraine is Preferred Conflict for Mercenaries Across World

Moscow claims Ukrainian forces suffered 1,200 troop losses in a single day during intensified fighting across key fronts, marking one of the highest reported daily tolls in the conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Claims Ukraine Lost 1,200 Troops in a Day

A transatlantic trade dispute is escalating after US President Donald Trump warned of new import tariffs on European countries opposing Washington’s push to gain control of Greenland.


Trump vs EU: Trade Clash Brews As Trump Pressures Europe Over Greenland Standoff

Ukraine and the United States have held talks focused on possible paths to peace, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying Washington has been fully briefed on the latest battlefield developments.


Ukraine–US Peace Talks: Zelensky Says Washington Briefed On Battlefield Developments 

Protests in support of demonstrators inside Iran have spread to major cities around the world as anger mounts over the violent crackdown on anti-government protests.


Iran Protest: Cities Rally As Iran Govt Faces Worldwide Protests | WION 

Ukraine’s military intelligence has warned that Russia is considering strike options against substations supplying Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, raising fears of a dangerous escalation in the war.

The assessment was issued by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, which said such attacks could disrupt power supplies critical for nuclear safety. Targeting substations linked to nuclear facilities could significantly increase risks for both Ukraine and neighbouring countries, amid continued Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Intelligence Warns Russia May Target Nuclear Power Plant Substations

Russia is considering a renewed campaign of strikes against Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, specifically targeting electricity transmission substations that ensure the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.

Ukrainian Intelligence Says Russia is Prepping for Nuclear-Capable Strikes

The world passed a nuclear milestone this week. And, perhaps surprisingly given the recent run of saber-rattling from the likes of Russia and the United States, it’s a positive one.

World Records Biggest Ever Lull in Nuclear Tests Since 1945

At least two people were killed after Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as Moscow intensified attacks along the northeastern front. Ukrainian officials said Russia also targeted the Sumy region in fresh assaults, raising concerns over escalating violence.

Russian Drone Hits House, Kills Woman in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Mayor Says 

South Africa hosts naval drills amid US concerns with China, Russia and Iran
Washington flags ANC's growing alignment with the US enemies while monitoring the drills.


Washington Flags ANC's Growing Alignment With US Enemies

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