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We are an international team of journalists. Creators of the Russia-Ukraine War Report Podcast, Can You Hear Us? BLM documentary, conflict reporters, and internationally recognized investigative work.
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The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 966, for 1-5 January 2026, is 85 pages long and covers Russia and Ukraine.

The Big Story: President Trump signals he’s fed up with Russia. We also analyze Zelenskyy's reshuffle of Ukraine's government and Russia's 2025 gains.
President Trump signals he's fed up with Russia - The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report, Day 1,412
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
BREAKING: Gunfire erupts near Venezuela's Presidential Palace

Heavy machine gun fire has broken out in Caracas, with unconfirmed reports ranging from friendly fire among confused Venezuelan troops to an ongoing coup attempt.

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BREAKING: Gunfire erupts near Venezuela's Presidential Palace
Heavy machine gun fire has broken out in Caracas, with unconfirmed reports ranging from friendly fire among confused Venezuelan troops to an ongoing coup attempt.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
US oil companies aren't going to rush back to Venezuela

Venezuela may have the largest proven reserves in the world, but Orinoco Belt crude is very low quality.

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US oil companies aren't going to rush back to Venezuela
Venezuela may have the largest proven reserves in the world, but Orinoco Belt crude is very low quality.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Debate over Maduro's abduction rages, but this isn't a first for the U.S.

In 1989, the United States invaded Panama to remove military leader Manuel Noriega to stand trial for drug trafficking and other charges

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Debate over Maduro's abduction rages, but this isn't a first for the U.S.
In 1989, the United States invaded Panama to remove military leader Manuel Noriega to stand trial for drug trafficking and other charges.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:28 AM
The reviews are in and they aren't good.
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
US military plucks Maduro out of Venezuela in 3 hours with no reported losses. Russian VDV still stuck at baggage claim at Hostomel in Ukraine and Zelenskyy is still president.
January 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump claims Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and flown out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
CNN reports that the Senate Armed Services Committee was not notified in advance about tonight’s attack on Venezuela, defying an early pledge by President Donald Trump to have the “most transparent” administration in history.
January 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
We're under the impression that bombing countries using a flimsy casus belli is not a good way to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
BREAKING: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure disconnected the 330 kV off-site power connection to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

Source: IAEA
January 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
BREAKING: Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Declares State of Emergency As Gunfire Erupts in Caracas

The United States started large-scale military operations in Venezuela during the early morning hours of January 3rd.

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BREAKING: Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Declares State of Emergency As Gunfire Erupts in Caracas
The United States started large-scale military operations in Venezuela during the early morning hours of January 3rd.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:41 AM
BREAKING: A Chinese government special envoy was meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro three hours before U.S. attacks on Caracas started. It is unclear if the Chinese delegation is still in the city.
January 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
BREAKING: United States Launches Large-Scale Attack Against Venezuela

Explosions were reported in multiple areas along the Venezuela coast as CH-47 and AH-64 helicopters flew over the capital of Caracas.

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BREAKING: United States Launches Large-Scale Attack Against Venezuela
Explosions were reported in multiple areas along the Venezuela coast as CH-47 and AH-64 helicopters flew over the capital of Caracas.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:14 AM
You can run, but you can't hide: thermal cameras see Russian troop movements

Contrary to conventional wisdom, Russia continues to launch some of its largest offensives during the winter months. This winter, there has been less success.

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You can run, but you can't hide: thermal cameras see Russian troop movements
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Russia continues to launch some of its largest offensives during the winter months. This winter, there has been less success.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Russian Two-Star General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow

Sarvarov becomes the third Russian general assassinated by an IED in the last year and the 12th general killed since February 2022.
Russian Two-Star General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow
Sarvarov becomes the third Russian general assassinated by an IED in the last year and the 12th general killed since February 2022.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Confirmed: Russian Major General Sarvarov was assassinated in a Moscow car bombing. Confirmed by Kremlin.
December 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
According to Reuters, U.S. intelligence warns that Putin aims to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe once in the Soviet sphere.

No kidding. Putin wrote it all down in an essay in 2021, which defines his view of where “historic lands” are.
December 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"Peace-loving" Russia slams the Odesa region with cluster munitions, leaving at least 10 civilians dead, and the Bessarabia region of Ukraine, isolated.

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Russian Missiles with Cluster Munitions Strike Odesa Region, 10 Dead
Russian missiles with submunitions hit a bridge in Maiaky and one of Odesa's ports in separate attacks.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Good morning! Today’s Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 963, for 18 December 2025, is 61 pages long and a full report.

The Big Story: Russian Frozen Assets Stay Frozen, but EU Agrees to Provide Ukraine $105B Loan

The Other Story: Ukraine attacked a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Libya
EU Agrees to Provide Ukraine with $105B Loan - The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report, Day 1,394
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
December 17, 2025:

“Our earlier assessment that autocrat Vladimir Putin is negotiating in bad faith and is fully committed to his short-term and medium-term goals in Ukraine, and his maximalist goal of restoring the pre-World War I borders of the Russian Imperial Empire, was accurate.”
December 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
This is nuclear weapons-grade copium about Kupiansk from the official Russian Foreign Ministry Twitter account.
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Good morning! The Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 962, for 17 December 2025, is 65 pages long and a full report.

The Big Story: After Threatening to Nuke Europe for Four Years, Putin Gets Angry as Europe Prepares for War
Putin Angered by European Readiness for War - The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report, Day 1,393
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Russian "Proof" Showing Control of Kupiansk Exposed as a Fake

Russian sources released a video showing a soldier walking in a town, claiming it was Kupiansk. There was one problem. The video was recorded in Tavilzhanka.

But wait! There’s more…

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Russian "Proof" Showing Control of Kupiansk Exposed as a Fake
Russian sources released a video showing a soldier walking in a town claiming it was Kupiansk. There was one problem. The video was recorded in Tavilzhanka.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Good morning! Today’s Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 961, for 16 December 2025, is 48 pages long and a full report.

The Big Story: Russia Completely Rejects U.S. Peace Framework

Shocked, I tell you! Shocked!
Russia Says Nyet to U.S. Peace Framework - The Russia-Ukraine War Situation Report, Day 1,392
Your daily digest for the Russia-Ukraine War.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Russian Mechanized Forces Get Merked Near Pokrovsk Thanks to So-called "Picture Reports"

Exaggerated claims of Russian advances in Ukraine continue to get Russian troops killed.
Russian Mechanized Forces Gets Wiped Out Near Pokrovsk Thanks to So-called "Picture Reports"
Exaggerated claims of Russian advances in Ukraine continue to get Russian troops killed.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM