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US seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela

The UK's Ministry of Defence confirmed that it had provided "enabling support" to the US during its operation to seize the tanker.

France

Ukrainian and US teams tackle 'most difficult issues' at Paris talks

Zelenskyy's new chief of staff said on Wednesday "there are already concrete results" but added that "not all information can be made public."

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Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers

President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity.

USA

Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in US prison

Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States.

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France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine

The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack.

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Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3

A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said.

Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support.

USA

Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence as Russia claims

The US president said that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

Ukraine

Ukraine orders 3,000 children and parents to evacuate two regions

Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

Ukraine

Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's top aide

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

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Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes

Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

Finland

Officials: Ship seized in Finland carried EU-sanctioned Russian steel

Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'heroic' troops fighting alongside Russia

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

Finland

Authorities investigating damage to undersea cables in Gulf of Finland

Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.

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Six injured in Russian drone strikes on Odesa

Six people, including three children, were injured in Russian strikes on Odesa, officials said.

Belarus

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Central African Republic

Central Africans votes as President Touadera seeks third term

Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.

Ukraine

One dead, scores injured after Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv

The latest attack comes as presidents Zelenskyy and Trump prepare to meet in Florida on Sunday amid ongoing efforts to end the war.

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NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US

In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.