According to the FT, Washington is proposing to expand the Gaza Peace Council to include Ukraine and Venezuela. However, Western and Arab diplomats have expressed concern about the idea.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Populist party’s anti-immigration stance and Ukraine war diplomacy echoed
US President Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to join the "Peace Council" overseeing the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti, a Russian propaganda agency.
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Czech President Appoints Andrej Babiš as Prime Minister
Russian troops attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv with four missiles, causing significant damage, as reported by the mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov.
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Kyiv bids farewell to Ukrainian actor and soldier Ivan Kononenko
Russian troops are attempting to break through positions held by Ukrainian units defending the Pokrovsk axis in Donetsk Oblast, according to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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Memorial Service Held in Izyum for Victims of Russian Occupation
Russian troops launched 145 drones across Ukrainian regions overnight into Monday. Air defense forces neutralized 126 of them.
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Destruction of enemy equipment at fastest pace since last spring
At the same time, the destruction of enemy automotive equipment, multiple rocket launchers, and air defense systems occurred at the fastest pace since last spring. We wish all the Defense Forces of Ukraine a good Monday!
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Reduction of combat clashes and occupier losses
Vehicles and tankers: 1,134. Last week, the number of combat clashes became the minimum for this winter campaign.
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Enemy losses for the week of January 12-18, 2026
For the ENTIRE PAST WEEK (12–18.01.26), the enemy on all fronts approximately lost (alongside increase or decrease compared to the previous week): personnel 7,440 tanks 32 armored combat vehicles 30 artillery systems 360 rocket launchers (MLRS) 19 air defense systems 8
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We rescued a Snowball from Kherson region previously
We already rescued a Snowball from Kherson region previously!
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Cat rescue in frozen Kupiansk, sick cat needs name
Cat rescue underway! Our combat medic friend Marika found this cat in sub-freezing temperatures in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region (still controlled by Ukraine, but it’s very destroyed). She’s ill, so we will get her to a warm, safe place for treatment this week. Suggestions for a name? pic.twitter.com/JViUMfBQPV
— Nate Mook (@natemook) 18 janvier 2026Cat rescue underway! Our combat medic friend Marika found this cat in sub-freezing temperatures in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region (still controlled by Ukraine, but it’s very destroyed). She’s ill, so we will get her to a warm, safe place for treatment this week. Suggestions for a name?
