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King Charles III hailed Ukraine’s “most valiant strength in the face of appalling hardship and pain,” marking the anniversary of the UK–Ukraine partnership.

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King Charles Hails Ukraine’s ‘Most Valiant Strength’ in Anniversary Message
Charles described Ukraine as an “extraordinary example to the world,” adding: “I am constantly impressed by the sheer bravery, courage and resilience shown by the Ukrainian people.”
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January 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Estonia’s Iute Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of UTE Bank, a bridge bank created using assets of the failed RVS Bank, heralding a rare foreign banking entry into Ukraine during wartime.

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Estonia’s Iute Group Signs Deal to Buy Ukraine’s Bridge Bank Built on RWS Bank Assets
Estonia’s Iute Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of UTE Bank, a bridge bank created using assets of the failed RVS Bank, heralding a rare foreign banking entry into Ukraine during wartime.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Russia says Europe’s calls for talks are ‘positive’ as France and Italy seek renewed dialogue.

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Kremlin Welcomes Calls by Some European States to Resume Dialogue
Dialogue between the EU and Russia has been virtually frozen since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive on Ukraine in 2022, with the bloc imposing huge sanctions on Russia.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Nearly 70% of Ukrainians doubt talks with Russia will bring lasting peace, and 57% expect Moscow to attack again even if the war is frozen, a new nationwide poll shows.

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Most Ukrainians Doubt Peace Talks With Russia Will End the War, Poll Shows
Nearly 70% of Ukrainians doubt talks with Russia will bring lasting peace, and 57% expect Moscow to attack again even if the war is frozen, a new nationwide poll shows.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Ukraine received a “serious” package of air defense missiles this morning — Zelensky

“Until this morning, we had several air defense systems WIHTOUT missiles. Today I can speak about this openly, because as of today, we have these missiles,” the president said.
January 16, 2026 at 12:09 PM
France has replaced the US as the main intelligence provider to Ukraine in the latter’s defense against the Russian invasion — Macron

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France Becomes Main Intel Provider for Kyiv, Macron Says
The French president told the military that Paris has replaced Washington as the main intelligence provider, delivering two-thirds of the capabilities previously offered by the US.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agency is set to choose a preventive measure for Ukraine’s former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko over allegations of her attempted bribe to buy votes in parliament.

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Tymoshenko Requests No Travel Ban in Court Hearing
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) is set to choose a preventive measure for Ukraine’s former prime minister over allegations of her attempted bribe to buy votes in parliament.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM
“There is NOT a single power plant in Ukraine that has NOT been hit by the Russians during the war,” Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

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Ukraine’s Energy System Strained as Russian Attacks Hit Every Power Plant – Shmyhal
Over the past year, Russia has carried out 612 deliberate attacks on the energy sector, and the bombardment shows no sign of slowing, the minister said.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Ukraine’s security service arrested two alleged Russian intelligence agents in Odesa who were preparing explosive drone attacks on Ukrainian military targets from inside the city.

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Ukraine Arrests Russian Agents Accused of Plotting Drone Attacks in Odesa
Ukraine’s security service said it arrested two alleged Russian intelligence agents in Odesa who were preparing explosive drone attacks on Ukrainian military targets from inside the city.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Anti-corruption agency says former head of Zelensky’s office Yermak and former defence minister Umerov are not under investigation, despite a sweeping corruption probe shaking Kyiv.

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NABU Says Yermak, Umerov Not Suspects in Mindich Case
Both figures had come under some scrutiny amid a wide-reaching investigation into an alleged $100mn embezzlement scheme at Energoatom, the state nuclear company.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Ukraine eases curfew rules as energy crisis bites, allowing night movement to emergency shelters only.

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‘Pressure, not patience’ – US Lawmakers Urge White House to Target Putin’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ as Sanctions Pressure Mounts
Bipartisan Helsinki Commission leaders press the administration to match EU action against Russia’s oil-smuggling armada, arguing the ships bankroll the war and threaten global security.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Ukraine has fuel reserves for around 20 days, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

He added that there is NO power plant left in Ukraine that has not been attacked by the Russians.
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Ukraine’s foreign minister condemned a Red Cross statement on winter energy strikes as a “disgrace,” accusing it of false moral equivalence and whitewashing Russian attacks on civilians.

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Ukraine Blasts Red Cross ‘Disgrace’ Over Russian Winter Energy Attacks
Ukraine’s foreign minister condemned a Red Cross statement on winter energy strikes as a “disgrace,” accusing it of false moral equivalence and whitewashing Russian attacks on civilians.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Anti-corruption raids, wiretaps, and allegations of vote-buying have thrust Yulia Tymoshenko back into the spotlight. Kyiv Post breaks down what investigators allege and how she responds.

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EXPLAINED: What We Know About Tymoshenko’s Corruption Case
Anti-corruption raids, wiretaps, and allegations of vote-buying have thrust Yulia Tymoshenko back into the spotlight. Kyiv Post breaks down what investigators allege and how she responds.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Kyiv plunged into energy hell as city faces worst heating crisis since war began, experts say it’s never been seen before worldwide.

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Ukraine Warns of Unprecedented Energy Crisis as Kyiv Loses Heat
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have pushed Kyiv into its worst heating crisis of the war amid minus 15 C (5 F) temperatures, forcing Ukraine to prepare emergency measures.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Putin will address ambassadors later today with an important statement on foreign policy issues, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said.
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Kyiv as Ukraine seeks final approval for a 48-month, $8.2bn financing package agreed at staff level with the International Monetary Fund.

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Kyiv Post to Hold Exclusive Interview with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva in Kyiv
The visit comes as Ukraine tries to secure final approval for a new 48-month, $8.2 billion lending program agreed at staff level with the International Monetary Fund in November.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Trump is not backing off Greenland. Not after the polls. Not after the pushback from allies. And not after a string of unusually blunt warnings from Capitol Hill that the idea veers from provocation into peril.

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No Deal, No Retreat: Trump’s Unyielding Greenland Push Sparks Diplomatic Cold War in Arctic
White House pitches NATO logic, Nordic allies push back, Congress fumes as Trump reframes the Arctic as a missile-defense prize.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Ukraine unveils deadly new cruise missile as Destinus rolls out upgraded Ruta Block 2 designed to hit Russian forces on the battlefield.

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Ruta Block 2 Unveiled: Heavy Warhead, 450-km Range, Built for War With Russia
Destinus has unveiled the Ruta Block 2 cruise missile, featuring a 450+ km range, a heavy warhead, and AI-powered guidance, marking a major leap from the original Ruta design.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Ukraine is urgently seeking new power sources to heat the capital and cities and villages across the country, Zelensky said, as authorities confront a deepening winter electricity crisis caused by Russian attacks.

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To Combat Energy Emergency, Mobile Power Plants Arrive in Kyiv
As the administration sets up plans to combat the winter electricity crisis, Zelensky’s administration looks for ways to bring in more maneuverable power units.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Trump said that Zelensky — not Putin — is holding up a peace deal in Ukraine.

In an interview with Reuters, Trump claimed that Putin is ready to end the war.

When asked why US-led negotiations have not yet resolved Europe’s largest conflict since World War II, Trump replied: “Zelensky.”
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Ukraine, together with Lithuanian partners, is implementing a program to return to Ukraine specialists with Western education in order to strengthen the work of state institutions.

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They’re back: Stories of Ukrainians Who Left New York and Europe to Help Their Country
Ukraine, together with Lithuanian partners, is implementing a program to return to Ukraine specialists with Western education in order to strengthen the work of state institutions
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January 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
US freezes visas for citizens of 75 countries including Russia and Iran in sweeping crackdown starting January 21.

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January 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Ukraine manpower crisis as 2 million dodge call-up and 200,000 troops go AWOL, new defence chief, Fedorov, sounds alarm and orders shake-up of recruitment, finances and training to cut battlefield losses.

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Fedorov: 2 Million Ukrainians Wanted for Draft Evasion, 200,000 Listed as AWOL
Ukraine’s new defense minister warns of a massive manpower crisis, pledging audits of recruiting centers, finances, and troop training to cut losses and boost combat readiness.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Ukraine’s parliament appointed Denys Shmyhal as deputy prime minister and energy minister after a second vote, following a failed attempt a day earlier.

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Ukraine Parliament Approves Shmyhal as Deputy PM, Energy Minister
Ukraine’s parliament appointed Denys Shmyhal as deputy prime minister and energy minister after a second vote, following a failed attempt a day earlier.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM