RUSSIA – Russia has warned that presence of western troops in Ukraine will be considered as foreign intervention, posing a direct threat to security. Reacting to the signing of a declaration at the latest summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” earlier this week, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement that the […]
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) Chief Vasyl Maliuk Resigns
UKRAINE – The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) chief Vasyl Maliuk resigned on Monday, just days after Zelenskyy’s announcement of a reshuffle. In a SBU statement released on Telegram, Maliuk said he will remain within the service’s system to implement “world-class asymmetric special operations, which will continue to cause maximum damage” to Russia. “I am sure […]
2 Killed in Overnight Russian Attack on Kyiv, as Moscow Claims New Settlement
UKRAINE – An overnight Russian attack on Kyiv left 2 people dead and 3 others injured, according to Ukrainian authorities on Monday. The Ukrainian State Emergency Service said in a Telegram statement that a four-story medical facility in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district was struck, sparking a fire that was later brought under control. “During the inspection […]
Mykhailo Fedorov Proposed as the New Ukraine Defense Minister
UKRAINE – Zelenskyy on Friday proposed the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as the new Ukraine defense minister. “I have proposed to Mykhailo Fedorov that he become the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Mykhailo is deeply involved in the issues related to the Drone Line and works very effectively on digitalizing public services and processes,” […]
Death Toll from Ukrainian Strikes on New Year’s Eve in Kherson Rises to 27
RUSSIA – The death toll from Ukrainian strikes on New Year’s eve in Khorly village, Kherson Region have risen to 27, with another 31 sustaining injuries. The strikes targeted a cafe in the Black Sea coastal village, with initial reports indicating 24 deaths. Local reports indicate that at least 100 civilians were in the venue […]
Overnight Drone Attacks Reported by Russia and Ukraine
UKRAINE – Overnight drone attacks were reported on Wednesday by both Russia and Ukraine. The operational headquarters of Russia’s southern Krasnodar region said in a statement on Telegram that a drone attack in the port town of Tuapse caused damage to an oil refinery and injured two people. “The injured were hospitalized; their injuries are […]
We Can’t Win Without American Support; Zelenskyy
UKRAINE – In a Fox News interview that aired on Monday, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that without continued American support, Kyiv can’t be able to defend itself. “Can we win without American support? No,” he said. “Without American support, we can’t defend the sky. Even now, it’s very difficult. But American support with missiles for […]
Zelenskyy Wants 30-50 Years of US Security Guarantees
UKRAINE – Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that he requested a 30 to 50 years of US security guarantees. Trump, according to Zelenskyy, said he would “think about” the proposal. The Ukrainian president, however, said that under the current agreements, Kyiv will “definitely” receive security guarantees from the US for a period of 15 years. […]
Overnight Airstrikes Between Russia and Ukraine Reported
RUSSIA – Both Russia and Ukraine reported overnight airstrikes on Sunday. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed in a statement on Telegram that its air defenses downed 25 Ukrainian drones, 12 of which were shot down over the Samara region bordering neighboring Kazakhstan. Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Press Secretary Artem Korenyako said overnight that temporary […]
Ukraine Claims Taking Back 5 Villages in Dnipropetrovsk Region
UKRAINE – Ukraine on Thursday said that its forces had taken back 5 villages in an over 100-day counteroffensive in Dnipropetrovsk region. “The operation to capture the settlements lasted more than 100 days in the autumn of 2025, with the support of soldiers from the 20th Army Corps,” the 225th Separate Assault Regiment said in […]
Bomb Explosion in Moscow Kills 3
RUSSIA – Three people, including 2 traffic police officers were on early Wednesday Dec. 24, killed in a bomb explosion in Moscow, while they were trying to detain a suspicious individual. According to a preliminary investigation, two traffic police officers noticed a suspicious person near their patrol car on Yeltskaya Street. When they approached him […]
Latest Ukraine Peace Deal News
UKRAINE – On Tuesday Dec. 23, Zelenskyy said that a final agreement with US for a Ukraine peace deal was in works after high-level meetings between Ukrainian officials and envoys of President Donald Trump. “We sense that America wants to reach a final agreement, and from our side, there is full cooperation. Ukraine has never […]
Russian Assault on Kyiv Kills 3
UKRAINE – At least 3 people were killed and several others injured in a Russian assault on Kyiv, as Russian forces targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday. “In the Vyshhorod district, a fire broke out in a private two-story house as a result of an enemy attack. Unfortunately, a woman born in 1949 died,” Mykola […]
Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov Killed in Moscow Car Explosion
RUSSIA – A Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was on Monday Dec. 22, killed in a car explosion in Moscow, according to the Russian Investigative Committee. The committee said in a statement on Telegram that Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s Operational Training Department, died from injuries caused by the blast. […]
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack on Odesa Kills 7
UKRAINE – A Russian ballistic missile attack on Odesa region’s port infrastructure killed at least 7 people and injured 15 others, according to local authorities on Friday. “This evening, the enemy again massively attacked a port infrastructure facility in the Odesa region with ballistic missiles. As a result of the strike, trucks in the parking […]