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In the face of a brutal, #Russian imposed #blackout, Ukrainians pull together to cover shattered windows, staff warming stations, repair utilities, and care for children and the elderly. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 10, 2026
Ukrainian Resolve in the Face of Russian Terror
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January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Millions in #Ukraine face freezing temperatures without heat after another wave of #Russian #drone and #missile attacks. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 9, 2026
After Russian Attack, Millions Face Brutal Winter Weather Without Heat
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January 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
#Blackouts spread across central #Ukraine after #Russia's latest missile and drone attacks. While utilities workers rush to restore power, the government in #Kyiv warns another massive Russian attack could be brewing. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 8, 2026
Ukrainians Endure Blackouts While Awaiting Russia's Next Attack
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January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
#Blackouts spread across central #Ukraine after #Russia's latest missile and drone attacks. While utilities workers rush to restore power, the government in #Kyiv warns another massive Russian attack could be brewing. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
The #Trump administration authorized raids at sea targeting two sanctioned #tankers tied to #Venezuela and #Iran and recently reflagged as #Russian. For #Ukraine, the question is what this new chapter in #US-#Russia relations means for the peace process. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 7, 2026
Are US Raids a Sign of New US-Russia Dynamic?
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January 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The #Trump administration authorized raids at sea targeting two sanctioned #tankers tied to #Venezuela and #Iran and recently reflagged as #Russian. For #Ukraine, the question is what this new chapter in #US-#Russia relations means for the peace process. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
"The N*zis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everyone else, and nobody was going to bomb them." Bomber Harris' quote rings true again as Ukraine takes the air war to Russia. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 6, 2025
A Change in the Air
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January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"The N*zis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everyone else, and nobody was going to bomb them." Bomber Harris' quote rings true again as Ukraine takes the air war to Russia. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
#Russia has a pattern in its larger air attacks, sending #drones, #ballisticmissiles, and then #cruisemissiles. Last night, the #Kremlin cut the raid short sending strategic bombers home without launching their missiles. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 5, 2026
Russia Cuts Short Its Usual Terror Attack
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January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
#Russia has a pattern in its larger air attacks, sending #drones, #ballisticmissiles, and then #cruisemissiles. Last night, the #Kremlin cut the raid short sending strategic bombers home without launching their missiles. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Rescuers continue to search for victims of yesterday's #Russian air attack in #Kharkiv. #Ukrainians speculate about how the #US conflict in #Venezuela will impact their war. Read more about #Putin, #Maduro, #Zelensky, and #Trump in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 3, 2025
Rescue Continues in Kharkiv
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January 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Rescuers continue to search for victims of yesterday's #Russian air attack in #Kharkiv. #Ukrainians speculate about how the #US conflict in #Venezuela will impact their war. Read more about #Putin, #Maduro, #Zelensky, and #Trump in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine's President Volodymyr #Zelensky appointed intelligence chief Kyrylo #Budanov as his new chief of staff. Some criticize the decision as an attempt to sideline a rival while others praised Budanov's strategic mind and close ties to the #US. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 2, 2026
Zelensky Appoints Budanov his Chief of Staff
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January 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#Russia launched air attacks against #Ukraine on 361 of the 365 days in 2025. The first day of 2026 was no different. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: January 1, 2026
Russia Carries Air Attacks into 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 3:39 AM
#Ukrainians take stock of another year of war while hoping against hope 2026 will bring peace. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update. #NewYear #2025 #2026 #Ukraine #Russia
Ukraine Update: December 31, 2025
New Year, Same War
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December 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#Ukrainians take stock of another year of war while hoping against hope 2026 will bring peace. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update. #NewYear #2025 #2026 #Ukraine #Russia
How can the #US be an effective guarantor of a #ceasefire in #Ukraine when President #Trump so regularly sides with #Putin's propaganda over his own intelligence services? Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 30, 2025
Can A US-brokered Ceasefire Handle Russian False-Flags?
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December 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
How can the #US be an effective guarantor of a #ceasefire in #Ukraine when President #Trump so regularly sides with #Putin's propaganda over his own intelligence services? Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
At yesterday's presser, President #Trump parroted #Russian talking points and claimed #Putin, "wants #Ukraine to succeed." Expectations for the #PeaceTalks should be tempered by the #WhiteHouse's total embrace of #Kremlin propaganda. Read more:
Ukraine Update: December 29, 2025
US and Ukraine Talk, but is Russia Preparing to Walk?
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December 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
At yesterday's presser, President #Trump parroted #Russian talking points and claimed #Putin, "wants #Ukraine to succeed." Expectations for the #PeaceTalks should be tempered by the #WhiteHouse's total embrace of #Kremlin propaganda. Read more:
People in #Kyiv took the streets to find community and camaraderie during another #blackout caused by #Russia and its air attacks. In #Florida, #Zelensky and #Trump meet, but with #Putin looking over their shoulders. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 28, 2025
Ukrainians Unite In the Face of Russian Imposed Winter Blackouts
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December 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Another massive #Russian #missile and #drone attack is underway in #Kyiv. The #Kremlin continues to spend millions to terrorize civilians in #Ukraine while #Russia's economy collapses at home. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 26, 2025
Russia Continue Relentless Air Attacks While Economy Crumbles
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December 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
On the fourth #Christmas since the full-scale invasion, #Ukrainians braved #Russian air raids to sing carols and celebrate in cities like #Kyiv and #Odesa. As you celebrate, consider donating to a charity that supports Ukraine. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 25, 2025
The Fourth Christmas of the (full-scale) War.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On the fourth #Christmas since the full-scale invasion, #Ukrainians braved #Russian air raids to sing carols and celebrate in cities like #Kyiv and #Odesa. As you celebrate, consider donating to a charity that supports Ukraine. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
#Russia rejected the idea of a #Christmas truce and instead spent the days leading up to the holiday terrorizing #Ukraine's civilians with #drones and #missiles. #Kyiv spent the same days finalizing a plan for #peace. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 24, 2025
No Christmas Truce in Ukraine
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December 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
#Russia rejected the idea of a #Christmas truce and instead spent the days leading up to the holiday terrorizing #Ukraine's civilians with #drones and #missiles. #Kyiv spent the same days finalizing a plan for #peace. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
#Ukraine weathered another #Russian missile and drone attack in the lead-up to #Christmas. The country's #F16 fighters prevented it from being much worse. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 23, 2025
Russian Terror Takes No Holidays
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December 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
#Ukraine weathered another #Russian missile and drone attack in the lead-up to #Christmas. The country's #F16 fighters prevented it from being much worse. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine's clandestine forces targeted a high-ranking officer in #Moscow and destroyed aircraft at a base in #Lipetsk. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 22, 2025
A Clandestine Side of War
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December 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
#US and #Russian diplomats met in #Miami to try to rejuvenate struggling peace talks. #Ukrainians continue to question whether figures with close ties to the #Kremlin like #Witkoff and #Kushner can be trusted to lead sensitive negotiations. Read the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 21, 2025
The Longest Night of the Year
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December 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
#Ukraine strikes military bases in #Crimea while #Russia targets civilians in #Odesa. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 20, 2025
Ukraine Strike Russian Jets in Crimea
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December 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today, #Ukraine attacked #Russian ships and offshore platforms in three different seas: the #Mediterranean, #BlackSea, and the #CaspianSea. One wonders how long #Putin's Pacific Fleet can remain safe! Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 19, 2025
Ukraine Strikes on Three Seas
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December 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Today, #Ukraine attacked #Russian ships and offshore platforms in three different seas: the #Mediterranean, #BlackSea, and the #CaspianSea. One wonders how long #Putin's Pacific Fleet can remain safe! Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
The #US threatens new #sanctions and the #EU considers #FrozenAssets as the West belatedly increases economic pressure on #Russia. #Ukraine has its own strategy -- striking the #Kremlin's #fossilfuels industry. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 18, 2025
The West Threatens to Increase Economic Pressure on Russia
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December 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The #US threatens new #sanctions and the #EU considers #FrozenAssets as the West belatedly increases economic pressure on #Russia. #Ukraine has its own strategy -- striking the #Kremlin's #fossilfuels industry. Read more in the Daily Ukraine Update:
In his latest public address, #Russia's dictator Vladimir #Putin reiterated his government's commitment to victory in #Ukraine and pledged to fight on if the diplomatic effort does not meet his demands. Is this tough talk, or is the #US peace push a wasted effort? Read more:
Ukraine Update: December 17, 2025
Putin Talks Tough While US and Ukraine Plan Peace
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December 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
#Russia rejects #Christmas #Ceasefire. It's just another sign that #Putin is not ready for real negotiations. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update:
Ukraine Update: December 16, 2025
Russia Refuses Christmas Truce
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December 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#Russia rejects #Christmas #Ceasefire. It's just another sign that #Putin is not ready for real negotiations. Read more in the Daily #Ukraine Update: