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

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 

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

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 

France is now providing two-thirds of the intelligence supplied to Ukraine by its partners, President Emmanuel Macron said on Jan. 15.

US Intelligence Cut Threats Push Kyiv Towards France

Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile, used twice against Ukraine in late 2025 and early 2026, has sparked fears across Europe as a potential game-changer in escalation dynamics, with its Mach 10+ speeds and nuclear capability challenging NATO defenses.


Oreshnik Nightmare: Russia's Hypersonic Terror Hits Europe

Amidst the peak winter season, Ukraine is not just facing a war of missiles and drones, but also of darkness, cold, and survival. Kyiv claims that over 600 strikes have been carried out by Russia on its energy sites. And the situation for Ukraine is getting worse, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that air defence systems supplied to Ukraine by Western allies had run out of ammunition. 


Ukraine Faces Its Darkest, Coldest Hour as Russia Pounds With Brute Force 

Ukraine’s military is facing a massive manpower crisis as reports emerge of troops deserting frontlines under intense pressure. Analysts warn that this could seriously affect Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Troops Desert Frontlines Amid Massive Military Manpower Crisis

President Trump stated in a Reuters interview on January 14, 2026, that Ukrainian President Zelensky-not Russia's Putin-is obstructing peace negotiations, claiming Putin stands ready to end the nearly four-year conflict. Russia echoed this, asserting Ukraine lacks viable military or diplomatic options amid frontline stalemates and aid fatigue.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv admits 200,000 troops missing from frontlines

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukraine, not Russia, is delaying a potential peace deal to end the war, a stance that sharply contrasts with European allies who argue Moscow lacks genuine interest in ending the conflict.

Kremlin Says Trump Is Right About Zelensky Holding Up Peace 

Russian forces launched over 300 drones and missiles, hitting power plants and substations across Ukraine, exacerbating a national energy emergency declared by President Zelenskyy. Ukrainian counterstrikes reached Rostov Oblast, downing defenses intercepted 25 drones but failing to prevent casualties and blazes at key sites. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Putin ready for deal, Zelensky more reticent

Russian forces launched over 300 drones and missiles, hitting power plants and substations across Ukraine, exacerbating a national energy emergency declared by President Zelenskyy. Ukrainian counterstrikes reached Rostov Oblast, downing defenses intercepted 25 drones but failing to prevent casualties and blazes at key sites. 

Russia-Ukraine War: One Dead in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Rostov 

Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of launching a political “purge” against his rivals as elections draw closer. Tymoshenko said she “categorically rejects all accusations” against her and claimed that attempts are being made to eliminate political competitors. The comments reflect growing political tension in Ukraine as the country faces both internal divisions and the ongoing war.


Ukraine: Tymoshenko Alleges 'Purge' By Zelensky As Ukraine Political Tensions Rise | WION

Russian missile and drone strikes have severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, plunging large parts of Kyiv into darkness and freezing temperatures. With daytime temperatures falling below minus 12 degrees Celsius and nights dropping even lower, thousands of residents are struggling without electricity, water and heating. Ukraine’s state grid operator says the attacks are aimed at disconnecting the capital, as Moscow intensifies its campaign to cripple critical infrastructure during the harsh winter.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Strikes Leave Kyiv In Darkness And Freezing Cold As Power Grid Is Hit

Russia is increasing the intensity of attacks on Ukraine while making rapid gains on the ground. Kyiv has ordered fresh evacuations from frontline villages. As Kyiv begs for help, France is blocking a $104 billion fund from being spent on American weapons. Paris wants the money kept in Europe to boost its own industry. 


Russia-Ukraine War: France Blocks Weapons: Ukraine Left Defenceless? 

European governments have been accused of indirectly funding Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine after new data shows Russia earned an estimated €7.2bn last year from exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU. Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG imports by 2027, more than 15 million tonnes of Yamal LNG was delivered to EU ports in 2025, with Europe’s share of shipments rising to over 76 per cent, according to a report by human rights NGO Urgewald. Critics say the continued imports help sustain Russia’s energy revenues, even as pipeline gas to Europe has fallen sharply.


Russia-Ukraine War: EU Accused of Fuelling Putin’s War by Importing Russian LNG

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv has killed at least four people and wounded several others, officials say. The strike came just hours after the United States accused Moscow at the UN Security Council of escalating the war, underscoring how distant any peace deal remains as fighting continues near the Russian border.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drone Attack Kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Peace Remains Elusive |

Zelensky Comments on Venezuela Oil and Iran Protests During Nightly Address

Taiwan and the United States have agreed to co produce 155 mm artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and boost ammunition supplies. The move comes as Taipei seeks to enhance its military readiness amid rising regional security tensions.


Taiwan and US to Co-Produce 155 mm Artillery Shells | WION

Kyiv's forces struck three Russian oil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, targeting Lukoil's key energy infrastructure amid the war's brutally cold fourth winter.


Russia-Ukraine war: Almost all Kyiv without heating amid cold snap 

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