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.
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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.
GRU agent sentenced to 15 years for directing strikes on Ukrainian airfields
A court sentenced a Russian military intelligence (GRU) agent to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for directing Russian air strikes on Ukrainian airfields with combat helicopters in the Khmelnytskyi region.
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.
Babis confirms Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has confirmed that the ammunition initiative for Ukraine will continue.
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.
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.
Sybiha confirms Ukraine's readiness for close cooperation with Bahrain
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Bahrain, Andrii Sybiha and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, discussed the path to a lasting peace, readiness for close cooperation, and opportunities for investment in Ukraine.
Zelensky says venue for future peace negotiations is still being discussed
The venue for future peace negotiations is still under discussion.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Umerov says consultations continue in Paris
In Paris, national security advisors from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Turkey, with the participation of the United States, NATO, the European Commission, and the European Council, held consultations on the parameters of security guarantees for Ukraine.
One killed, three injured in Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk region
A woman was killed and three other people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian drone violations of Turkish airspace are not accidental – expert
The incidents involving violations of Turkish airspace were not isolated; there have already been several confirmed cases, indicating that they were not accidental.
FM Sybiha discusses opening of EU negotiation clusters in Cyprus
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos the priorities of Cyprus' EU presidency, support for Ukraine's accession to the EU, security cooperation, and the use of EU instruments for defense, sanctions, and Ukraine's recovery.
Kyiv monastery runs illegal school, Education Ombudswoman reports violations
The so-called school at a UOC-MP monastery in the Holosiiv, Kyiv, shows signs of numerous violations, including infringement of children’s right to education, indoctrination, and promotion of communist and national socialist (nazi) totalitarian regimes, among other issues.
Weimar Triangle meeting to discuss Russia–Ukraine war
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland will hold a meeting in the Weimar Triangle format in Paris on Wednesday, where they will discuss Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and ways to achieve a peaceful settlement.
Umerov reports on results of Coalition of Willing meeting
A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing was held in Paris at the level of state leaders and key international institutions, during which participants discussed the parameters of security guarantees, Ukraine's role in the architecture of future peace, and the contribution of partners in deterring renewed aggression.
DIU conducts successful operation behind enemy lines on Zaporizhzhia front
In December 2025, during a special operation on the Zaporizhzhia front, a sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Bratstvo unit, which is part of the Tymur Special Unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), carried out a deep raid behind enemy lines near the Kakhovka Reservoir.
Zelensky: Issues of territories and ZNPP to be discussed with US delegation during Paris negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that today in Paris, during negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations, the issues of territories and the operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) will be raised.
Italy not to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, Meloni confirms
Italy’s President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni, following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, confirmed that the possibility of deploying Italian troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees after a ceasefire agreement with Russia has been ruled out.
France may deploy several thousand troops to Ukraine after ceasefire, President Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that several thousand French soldiers could be deployed to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached, but they would not take part in combat operations.
Defense forces hit oil depot in Belgorod region and Russian military warehouse in Donetsk region - General Staff
On the night of January 7, Ukrainian defense forces struck the Oskolneftesnab oil depot in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation and a military warehouse of material and technical resources in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Dnipro rises to eight
In Dnipro, the number of people injured as a result of a massive Russian drone attack has risen to eight.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Dnipro rises to eight
In Dnipro, the number of people injured as a result of a massive Russian drone attack has risen to eight.
Netherlands’ PM: Partners ready to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine after peace deal
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof said that during a meeting in Paris, the Coalition of the Willing together with the United States confirmed their readiness to make a substantial contribution to security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.
Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia region
Explosions occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region, with a threat from Russian drones.
Military receives more than 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day — Shmyhal
In December–January, the Ministry of Defense reached a high average rate in supplying interceptors to the military — more than 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day.
Russian drone strikes enterprise in Kryvyi Rih
In Kryvyi Rih an enemy drone hit an industrial facility.
Russians strike enterprise, state forestry premises in Chernihiv region over past day
On January 6, Russian troops carried out strikes on a food industry enterprise and the territory of a state forestry enterprise in the Chernihiv region.