Trump says he doesn't need international law
US President Donald Trump said that his powers as commander-in-chief are limited only by his “own morality” and that he doesn't need international law.
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Damage to Qatar Embassy in Kyiv: Sybiha calls on Persian Gulf states to respond to Russia's aggression
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha showed the damage to the Qatar Embassy in Kyiv and called on Gulf states to respond to Russia's attack.
Europe reacts to Russia's massive shelling of Ukraine
Politicians and government officials in European countries are reacting to Russia's massive bombardment of Ukraine on the night of January 9, with the probable use of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile.
Ukraine initiates urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russia's strike on Lviv region with Oreshnik missile
Ukraine will initiate an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, as well as a response within the EU, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE regarding Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile against the Lviv region.
08 January 2026
CEC: Parliament agrees that organizing presidential elections will take six months
There is an understanding among parliamentary factions that preparing for and holding a presidential election will take about six months.
US embassy warns of possible large-scale air attack on Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of a possible air attack on Ukraine in the coming days.
Coalition of the Willing Summit: A Shift From Statements to Effective Mechanisms of Engagement with Ukraine
War settlement hinges on U.S. willingness to apply sustained pressure on Russia – expert
Only sustained political and economic pressure by the United States on Russia can help establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Czech Senate to keep Ukrainian flag in front of its building
The upper chamber of the Czech Parliament does not currently plan to remove the Ukrainian flag from its building.
Court allows Shufrych to be released on UAH 33M bail – media
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has changed the preventive measure for MP Nestor Shufrych of the OPZZh party, who is charged with high treason, from detention without the option of bail to detention with the possibility of release on bail in the amount of UAH 33.28 million.
Document on US security guarantees for Ukraine ready for finalization – Zelensky
The bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine is essentially ready for finalization at the highest level with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Zelensky urges no delay in air defense aid amid Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following Russia's January 7 attack on energy infrastructure, stressed that diplomatic discussions must not become a reason to delay the supply of air defense systems and equipment needed to protect Ukrainian lives.
Starmer, Trump discuss Ukraine, Greenland, Venezuela
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed recent developments regarding Ukraine, Greenland, and the operation in Venezuela during a phone call.
Turkey seeks end to war through just peace agreement – Erdogan's adviser
Turkey seeks for the war between Russia and Ukraine to end as soon as possible through a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace agreement.
US prepares criminal charges against crew members of Russia's shadow fleet tanker
The U.S. Department of Justice will bring criminal charges against the crew members of the oil tanker Bella 1, sailing under a Russian flag, which was detained in the Atlantic Ocean for violating U.S. sanctions.
Trump 'greenlights' bill on sanctions against Russia – Senator Graham
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that after a productive meeting with President Donald Trump, he received approval for a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia.
07 January 2026
“Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security” – von der Leyen
The responsibility for building a safer and more independent Europe begins with Ukraine.
Czech expert says U.S. involvement marks breakthrough in Ukraine’s security guarantees
The Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris outlined clear commitments by Ukraine’s partners to respond to violations of the ceasefire by the aggressor, and the involvement of the United States in monitoring the truce is particularly valuable.
Logistics alone not suffice: former Polish FM criticizes Warsaw’s refusal to join Ukraine mission
A Polish contingent should be present as part of a military mission in Ukraine, and the Polish government’s declaration that it will limit its role to organizational and logistical support for an international mission in Ukraine is a misguided step.
Paris talks spotlight France–UK leadership on Ukraine, former Polish FM says
The meeting of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris demonstrated the leading role of Paris and London; following its results, the key question is whether the United States will force Russia to come to the negotiating table and agree to the presence of a foreign military contingent in Ukraine.
Budanov calls Paris talks with national security advisers and US delegation fruitful
The Ukrainian delegation in Paris discussed security guarantees and the prospect of a just peace with national security advisers and the US delegation.
Expert: Turkey intends to join Ukraine’s security guarantees not only at sea but also in air
Turkey is ready to take the lead in the naval dimension of security guarantees for Ukraine and may also join the air dimension.
Umerov: Third meeting with Americans in Paris held in two days
During consultations in Paris, the Ukrainian and American sides discussed in detail the key elements of the basic framework for ending the war.
US seizes second shadow fleet tanker in one day
On Wednesday, January 7, the Pentagon, together with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seized the sanctioned shadow fleet tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean Sea.
Russia remains main obstacle to peace – expert
Following the Coalition of the Willing summit, concrete wording of future security guarantees laid down in the joint declaration are seen as a positive shift but Russia will remain the obstacle hampering the peaceful resolution.
Russia can try to impose its own logic of interaction on US after Paris summit– Klimkin
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin believes that the decisions taken by the participants of the Paris summit did not make a strong impression on Russia, and therefore Moscow will try to impose its own logic of actions on the United States.
US in talks with Russia on Ukraine elections, but Kremlin stalling – Zelensky
The United States is conducting negotiations with Russia regarding the security of Ukraine's upcoming elections, but Russia has so far refused to agree to a ceasefire.
Zelensky on security guarantees: Ukraine must still rely on itself
Even if Ukraine's partners in the Coalition of the Willing provide balanced, legally binding security guarantees, Ukraine must primarily rely on its own strength in the event of a renewed Russian attack.
Security guarantees for over 15 years: Zelensky hopes for decision during meeting with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has currently taken a pause on the issue of potentially providing security guarantees for Ukraine for a period longer than 15 years.