Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on a visit to Cyprus, has had a meeting with Moldova's President Maia Sandu to discuss the two countries' path towards the European Union. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and…

Magazine New book explores sound and electronic music during wartime Ukraine Published Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:15 Words Michael Lawson Share Ukrainian Field Notes: Sound, Music & Voices From Ukraine After The Full-Scale Invasion is available to pre-order now.A new book has documented how war has…

Ukraine said Friday that Russia struck two civilian cargo ships off its southern coast in the Black Sea, killing a Syrian crew member and injuring another. One of the vessels was en route to load grain at the southern port of Chornomorsk, while the other was hit near the port of Odesa while…

Russia is reportedly facing critical challenges in maintaining its Arctic port infrastructure, undermining its ambitions to turn the Northern Sea Route into a viable alternative to global trade corridors such as the Suez Canal. According to a report published on January 6 by the Ukrainian Foreign…

U.S. officials said that they had seized a massive Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic on Wednesday, a move that risks inflaming tensions between the two countries. The ship, formerly known as the Bella 1 and now operating under the name Marinera, had…

Topic: Air Warfare Blog Brand: The Buzz Region: Europe January 7, 2026 By: Peter Suciu Share Though Ukrainian pilots have praised the F-16 itself, they have criticized NATO tactics for relying too much on air superiority—a luxury that Ukraine does not have. The US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon has been…

Under the cover of scientific development, Russia has created a line of specialized underwater drones capable of damaging underwater infrastructure. The development is being carried out by the Rubin Design Bureau, Defence Express has reported. In 2025, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Head,…

On January 7, US forces seized the Russian-operated oil tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean Sea, marking the second interdiction of a sanctioned vessel within hours. The ship was operating under US sanctions and had no national flag. It was intercepted in international waters and is currently being…

The tanker “Bella 1”/“Marinera,” as seen from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel U.S. European Command On October 7, the U.S. military seized two “dark fleet” tankers: the Bella 1 (also known as the Marinera) and the Sofia. Both vessels are on the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions list for illicitly…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned the use of the Russian flag and other national symbols at the 2026 Olympic Games. Source: a letter obtained by Sveriges Radio Details: The ban applies both to competitors and to fans in stadiums. Advertisement: Quote: "The Russian flag and other…

Just one month ago, Sergey Karnaukhov, who hosts the program Karnaukhov’s Labyrinth on the Solovyov Live channel, confidently boasted that the Kremlin fortified its Venezuelan Comrade, President Nicolás Maduro. Using words he later came to regret, he said: “Maduro made the right decision: he started…

Adam Subhas of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.Credit...Alexander Coggin for The New York Times The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water. Adam Subhas of the Woods Hole Oceanographic…

01/08/2026January 8, 2026Vance says US can control Venezuela through its oil revenues US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview the United States can "control" Venezuela's "purse strings" by overseeing its oil revenues. "We control the energy resources, and we tell the regime, you're allowed…

From 2h ago 05.07 EST Eyes on Marinera oil tanker as Russia deploys naval escort Meanwhile, a lot of attention is being given to an ageing oil tanker, formerly known as Bella 1 and renamed as Marinera, which is now going through the Icelandic territorial waters. The vessel tanker Bella 1 at…

The Russia-Ukraine war has been brutal to the Russian energy sector. New problems are emerging, and old issues are accumulating as Russia enters 2026. Losing Syria in December of 2024 and Venezuela in January 2026 exposes Russia’s global ambition as an emperor with no clothes. Ukraine’s bloody slog…

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Nemiroff is among a number of Ukrainian retail and F&B brands looking to expand internationally. Nemiroff Battling for space within the crowded vodka market would be challenging enough for any brand, but Ukraine’s Nemiroff is making a fresh push into the hugely competitive U.K., U.S. and travel…

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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), has accepted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer of the role of head of the President's Office, calling it an honour. Source: Budanov on social media Quote: "I have accepted the proposal of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr…

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned what it called US armed aggression against Venezuela on 3 January and said it is deeply concerned. Source: Russian media outlet RBC Quote: "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This causes deep…

The analytical report highlights the status of consideration of priorities for ensuring the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons and Ukrainian citizens living in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in Ukraine’s negotiations with the EU. The report provides an overview of…

According to Nasa, a supermoon occurs when the moon, due to its proximity to Earth, appears up to 15% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon Glastonbury Tor, UKPeople gather to watch the first full moon of the year. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images Sat 3 Jan 2026 16.19 ESTLast modified…

Published 05 January 2026 year, 16:21 News Over the past month, pyrotechnicians from the State Emergency Service conducted surveys of areas in Donetsk Oblast for explosive devices. During the course of the work, 48.78 hectares of land were checked to reduce risks to civilians, and 565 explosive…

Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin has instructed the government and the Central Bank to ensure a recovery in economic growth. Source: RIA Novosti, a Kremlin-aligned Russian news outlet Details: RIA Novosti reported that this instruction follows a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and…

Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 has completed a High North deployment focused on anti-submarine warfare, air defence training and maritime situational awareness in the Norwegian Sea, the UK Defence Journal understands. The deployment centred on participation in the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Arctic…

On January 16, 2026, on the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall in New York, a Gala Concert of the finalists of the Ukrainian Music Competition will take place. The event will bring together thirty young performers from around the world, who will showcase the richness of Ukrainian musical heritage to…

Kenya is mourning the death of Craig, one of its most famous elephants, known for his massive ground-sweeping tusks. He died of natural causes at the age of 54. "Early this morning, Amboseli National Park, Kenya — and indeed the world lost a true icon. Craig, the legendary super tusker famed for its…

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The number of female officers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has increased significantly over the past two years. At the beginning of 2023, women with officer ranks accounted for 4%, and today the figure stands at 21%. Source: Oksana Hryhorieva, gender adviser to the General Staff of the Armed…

Norwegian forces are increasing their presence along the country’s border with Russia in response to heightened espionage and hybrid threats. The Finnmark Brigade, a new brigade tasked with defending Norway’s northern Finnmark region, is coordinating with Sweden and Finland under NATO frameworks to…

Russia to Receive Two Tu-160M Missile Carriers After Years of Delay #Asia #Aviation #Russia #Tu-160 #World Illustrative image. Tu-160M Valentina Tereshkova No. 901, Ramenskoye, October 2023. Photo credits: Vyacheslav Grushnikov The Russian Aerospace Forces are set to receive two modernized Tu-160M…

According to Ukrinform, this was reported on the SVIT UA Facebook page. The organizers plan to select one representative from each city in Ukraine. These women will become symbols of their regions in the future exhibition. The project is looking for participants whose stories tell of trials, inner…

At least three tankers carrying Russian crude are indicating Reliance Industries Ltd's refinery on India's west coast as their next destination, after the refiner resumed some purchases for domestic production. Source: Bloomberg Details: According to analytics firm Kpler, the vessels – loaded with…

Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has said that Ukraine needs US$800 billion to cover spending over the next 10 years, excluding security spending. Source: Svyrydenko at a meeting with security advisers from Western countries, as reported by European Pravda Details: Svyrydenko noted that Ukraine…

The Kremlin has reacted instantly to New York’s new leadership. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has publicly mocked the inaugural speech of newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to Newsweek. The trigger was Mamdani’s statement that his administration intends to replace “rugged…

Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 Destroys Bridge Near Pokrovsk with High-Precision Bomb Strike #AASM #Air Force of Ukraine #Aviation #Aviation armament #Donetsk region #MiG-29 #Ukraine #Ukrainian Air Force #War with Russia Archival photo of a MiG-29, tail number 57 “white”, 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade. 2014.…

A man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) that was found mounted on one of Russia's Shahed-type attack drones in early January has been set to lock on to a target and fire. Source: Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian military radio technology expert Details: Beskrestnov said that the drone…

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has held what he described as a "very meaningful and constructive" conversation with his Czech counterpart Petr Macinka on bilateral relations amid a recent controversy sparked by remarks from Czech Chamber of Deputies President Tomio Okamura. Source: Sybiha…