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War update: 54 clashes on front line since morning, one third of them in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing on five axes of the front, with the occupiers concentrating the greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk direction.
Yurii Papusha, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor
Our fundamental task is to identify the Russians implicated in shelling attacks on civilian areas
Shelling of central Kherson: Russians hit cafe; three killed, two injured
Three civilians were killed and two others injured in the downtown area of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling.
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.
Russians afraid to deploy ships in Sea of Azov – Pletenchuk
The Russian Navy is minimizing the deployment of its vessels in the Sea of Azov due to limited navigation routes and the risk of being struck.
Western Ukraine blanketed in snow, transport disruptions possible in two regions
Snowfall is being recorded in the Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. If the intensity of precipitation does not decrease in the coming hours, there is a risk that traffic on public roads may be halted.
A Danish Mission: From the Trenches to the Runway
A Danish engineer founded a company developing prosthetics and helping Ukrainian veterans with amputations lead active lives.
War update: 275 combat clashes on front lines over past day, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors remain most active
On the frontline on January 7, 275 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Air defense forces neutralize 70 of 97 Russian drones overnight
Air defense forces neutralized 70 of the 97 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine from the evening of January 7.
Russia loses 1,400 personnel, 17 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,215,900 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 8, 2026, with 1,400 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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.
Border guards destroy Russian equipment, depot, shelters in Kursk region
Operators of the FPV unit "Aquila" of the "Steel Border" Brigade of the State Border Guard Service demonstrated how they destroyed Russian equipment, a depot, and shelters in the Kursk direction.
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.
Zmiy Droid 12.7 armored combat robot approved for service in Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved the new Ukrainian-made Zmiy Droid 12.7 strike-reconnaissance ground robotic system for use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia can pose significant threat to NATO sooner than Western forecasts — ISW
Russia is likely to be able to pose a significant threat to NATO earlier than predicted in the West, especially if a ceasefire occurs in Ukraine, which would free up Russian forces and allow Russia to rearm and recover.
Putin says Russian troops carry out 'holy mission' in Ukraine – CCD
Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated during a church service that Russian troops, "on God's instruction," are carrying out a "holy mission" to defend the homeland in Ukraine.
07 January 2026
War update: 255 frontline clashes, 72 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have engaged in 255 combat clashes.
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.
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.
War update: 140 clashes on front line since morning; Defense Forces repel 44 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing in eight sectors of the front, with the heaviest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
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 detains tanker from Russian shadow fleet after weeks of pursuit
On January 7, US law enforcement and military personnel detained an oil tanker flying the Russian flag in the Atlantic Ocean.
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.