Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck three Russian Lukoil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea — the V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin and Valery Grayfer rigs — in a deep‑strike operation aimed at crippling fuel supply that supports Russia’s war effort, Ukraine’s General Staff said. The attack comes amid continued Kyiv offensive actions against Russian energy and military targets as conflict intensifies.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says platforms supported Russian occupation forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a decree reshaping Ukraine’s supreme military command, updating the staff roster of the Commander-in-Chief.

Zelensky Decree Reshapes Supreme Command; Ukraine Updates Commander-in-Chief Staff Roster 

Russia has launched a widespread attack across Ukraine, escalating the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Explosions were reported in multiple cities as air defence systems were activated amid missile and drone strikes.

Breaking: Russia Launches Widespread Attack on Ukraine 

Russian strikes have plunged vast areas of Ukraine into darkness, cutting electricity to nearly one million people. The outages have disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, underscoring the heavy toll the ongoing conflict is taking on civilians.


Ukraine Plunged Into Darkness After Russian Strikes 

The dramatic U.S. Military capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas maduro appears to have reignited hope in Kyiv and emboldened Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to push for stronger action against Moscow. Zelensky is now urging the united states to turn up the pressure on Russia once again and this time by targeting one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov.

Zelensky: Kyiv Urges U.S to Target Putin's Inner Circle Member Ramzan Kadyrov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on the US to target Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechnya region, with an "operation" comparable to the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.


Zelensky urges Trump to capture Chechen head Kadyrov,  quips on after S' capture of Maduro

The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced.


Europe divided over sending troops in Ukraine; Zelensky says no clear plan from Europe

Russia-Ukraine war: UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a former Canadian deputy prime minister as his economic adviser, signaling closer cooperation with Western allies. The move comes as Ukraine focuses on economic recovery, reforms, and international support amid ongoing challenges. Stay tuned for updates on Ukraine’s economy and global diplomacy.

Zelensky Appoints Former Canadian Deputy PM as His Economic Adviser

Ukraine has witnessed a major shake-up in its intelligence agency, with the chief being removed as part of a broader security restructuring. The move highlights President Zelensky’s efforts to strengthen national security, improve intelligence operations, and respond to ongoing internal and external threats. Stay tuned for updates on Ukraine’s security reforms and political developments.

Ukraine: Major Shake-Up in Ukraine’s Intelligence Agency, Chief Removed

As reported by an Ukrinform correspondent, the Ukrainian President made the remark at a briefing following a meeting of national security advisers of European countries, responding to a request to comment on developments in Venezuela. “Well, what can I say? If dictators can be dealt with like this, then the United States of America knows what it should do next,” Zelensky said.

Zelensky vows Ukraine will fight on if peace talks fail, 'US know what to do with dictators' 

#Gravitas Moscow has warned Ukraine that it will face 'inevitable retaliation' for its attack on civilians in the Kherson region. Ukraine's own spy agency has forewarned that Russia will soon conduct operations that could lead to mass casualties.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine braces for Russia's 'large-scale attack'

Russian forces occupied 4,336 square kilometers (1,674 square miles) of Ukrainian territory in 2025, accounting for less than 1% of the country, the Ukrainian open-source mapping project DeepState reported in a year-end assessment published on Jan. 1. Watch this report for more details!


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia gained 0. 72% of Ukrainian land in 2025, says DeepState report

Russia claimed on Thursday that at least 24 people were killed and 50 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a cafe and hotel in the Moscow-controlled part of the coastal Kherson region.

"Late tonight, the opponent carried out a deliberate drone strike on a place where civilians were celebrating the New Year," said Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed head of the region.

Ukraine Claims Russia Fired Over 200 Drones: Moscow Calls It A 'Terrorist Attack' 

Russia accused Ukraine on Thursday of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe where civilians were seeing in the New Year in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region. Russia's Foreign Ministry said initial information indicated that 24 people, including one child, had been killed, and that 50 people had been injured, including six minors who were being treated in hospital

Russia Furious After Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets New Year Revellers in Kherson

As 2026 begins, the world asks: Will the Russia-Ukraine war finally end? Intensified peace talks, changing battlefield dynamics, and mounting international pressure.

New Year 2026: Will We Finally See The End Of Russia-Ukraine War? 

Will 2026 Finally See The End Of Russia-Ukraine War?

The fog of war just got thicker. Trump is furious. Putin claiming his residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones. Russian foreign minister says 90 Ukrainian drones tried to attack Putin's country residence. Zelensky crying fabrication, calls it a Russian lie. And somewhere in this, the truth about whether those drones ever flew remains locked behind propaganda, politics, and a peace process now teetering on the edge.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia releases flight map of drones used for attempted attack

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow shows video footage to challenge Kyiv over drone attack

The fog of war just got thicker. Trump is furious. Putin claiming his residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones. Russian foreign minister says 90 Ukrainian drones tried to attack Putin's country residence.
Zelensky crying fabrication, calls it a Russian lie. And somewhere in this, the truth about whether those drones ever flew remains locked behind propaganda, politics, and a peace process now teetering on the edge.

Attack on Putin's residence sparks outrage in Kremlin, Ukraine cries foul 

The fog of war just got thicker. Trump is furious. Putin claiming his residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones. Russian foreign minister says 90 Ukrainian drones tried to attack Putin's country residence.
Zelensky crying fabrication, calls it a Russian lie. And somewhere in this, the truth about whether those drones ever flew remains locked behind propaganda, politics, and a peace process now teetering on the edge

Trump very angry, Moscow vows retribution on Ukraine for attacking Putin's residence

Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame Over Drone Strike: Attack On Residence Causes Mayhem

Russia-Ukraine Trade Strikes Ahead Of New Year | No Proof Of Residence Attack Yet? 

Moscow claims Ukraine launched a swarm of drones toward one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official residences in the Novgorod region. A strike Moscow says targeted the very centre of Russian power. Kyiv dismisses the entire episode as fiction while Moscow calls it terrorism. As the accusations intensify, rhetoric is hardening, and the risk of greater escalation is moving dangerously closer. 

Putin Expands War Aims After Attack on Residence, World Leaders Enraged at Zelensky

Putin's house attack: Ukraine says no evidence it attacked Putin's residence

Russia reports that Ukrainian forces launched 91 drones targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the attacks, describing them as part of ongoing Ukrainian military actions. No details on damages or casualties have been released. This report covers the latest escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the use of drone technology in high-profile strikes, highlighting the ongoing security concerns surrounding the Kremlin and its leadership.

Ukrainian Drones Target Putin’s Residence, 91 Drones Fired in Novgorod

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets U.S. President Donald Trump seeking a 50-year security guarantee. Key issues, including the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and disputed territories, remain unresolved, highlighting the challenges in brokering lasting peace.

Nuclear Plant And Territories Remain Unresolved In War Trump-Zelensky Talks 

Russia said Ukraine attacked the presidential residence in the Novgorod region overnight with 91 long-range drones, which were all destroyed by Russian air defences. Lavrov said that targets had already been selected for retaliatory strikes by Russia's armed forces. "Such reckless actions will not go unanswered," he said, adding that the attack amounted to "state terrorism." US President Donald Trump had a "positive" call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida.


Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence, Zelensky refutes Moscow's claims

Russia said Ukraine attacked the presidential residence in the Novgorod region overnight with 91 long-range drones, which were all destroyed by Russian air defences. Lavrov said that targets had already been selected for retaliatory strikes by Russia's armed forces. "Such reckless actions will not go unanswered," he said, adding that the attack amounted to "state terrorism." US President Donald Trump had a "positive" call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, the White House said, a day after Trump met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida.
The statement came shortly after Moscow accused Kyiv of firing drones at Putin's residence and announced that it would "revise" its negotiating position on ending the Ukraine war.

Russia vows massive retaliation, says targeted locked; Moscow: Ukraine attacked Putin's residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Ukraine had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region and so Moscow's negotiating position would be reviewed. Lavrov said that on Dec. 28-29, Ukraine had attacked the Russian president's state residence in the Novgorod region with 91 long-range drones which were all destroyed by Russian air defences. "Such reckless actions will not go unanswered," Lavrov said, adding that the attack amounted to "state terrorism."


Russia Says Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin's Residence, Moscow Vows Strong Retaliation 

Zelensky said an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine has been reached. Trump was slightly more cautious, saying that they were 95% of the way to such an agreement, and that he expected European countries to “take over a big part” of that effort with U.S. backing.


Ukraine peace talks: Trump discusses 'very thorny' issues with Zelensky, war in 'final stage'

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