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Zelensky counters Trump's claim that Ukraine obstructs peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Ukraine is blocking peace negotiations. He insisted his nation has never obstructed peace efforts and never will, instead highlighting Russia's relentless assaults on civilian infrastructure......

Russian forces use Starlink to control BM-35 drones in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces documented the first confirmed case of a Russian BM-35 kamikaze drone controlled via Starlink satellite internet, signaling a troubling escalation in drone warfare tactics. Military expert Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov reported the incident on January 15, highlighting how such......

EU eyes two-tier membership to fast-track Ukraine's entry by 2027

The European Commission is quietly developing proposals to overhaul the EU enlargement framework, potentially replacing the post-Cold War model with a two-tier system that could expedite Ukraine's integration as part of any peace deal to end Russia's invasion. This early-stage initiative would......

Russia dismisses UK's Nightfall missile project for Ukraine

Russia has sharply criticized Britain's initiative to develop ground-launched ballistic missiles for Ukraine, labeling it a direct threat to ongoing peace efforts. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the Nightfall project represents no step toward resolution......

Iranian cargo ship linked to Russia arms route sinks in Caspian Sea

An Iranian-flagged cargo vessel previously flagged for its role in a suspected arms trafficking corridor between Iran and Russia sank in the Caspian Sea on January 14, 2026, according to Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry. The 14 crew members, all Iranian and Indian nationals, were rescued by Turkmen......

Lavrov hints at broader Russian territorial claims beyond Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov signaled on January 14 that Moscow's ambitions in Ukraine extend far beyond the regions under discussion in current U.S.-led peace negotiations. He invoked the Kremlin's concept of "Novorossiya" to stake claims on areas including the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk,......

Russia dismisses Macron's outreach to Putin as publicity stunt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to engage Vladimir Putin in talks, branding it a "publicity stunt" and "megaphone diplomacy" during a January 14, 2026, press conference in Moscow. Despite the rebuke, Moscow expressed......

Trump blames Zelensky for blocking Ukraine peace deal

President Donald Trump has pinpointed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the key barrier to ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine. In an exclusive Oval Office interview with Reuters on January 14, Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin stands ready to negotiate, while......

Russia dismisses ceasefire talks without full Ukraine peace deal

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday unless it precedes a comprehensive peace agreement, labeling such proposals "not serious." His remarks came as U.S. envoys prepare for potential new talks with President Vladimir Putin.......