Nobody wanted Ukraine’s energy job. At least three candidates refused, and Shmyhal reportedly said no too—until Zelenskyy tapped him anyway. In blackout winter, the title comes with blame, corruption baggage, and a grid under attack. https://
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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelenskyy appoints Shmyhal to unpopular energy role
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Russian prisons hold thousands of Ukrainian civilians, POWs with systemic torture
This case is not unique. Russian prisons hold thousands of Ukrainian civilians, POWs, and foreign nationals. Torture is systemic. Disappearances are routine. Deaths often go unreported, with families left searching for answers for years. 8X
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Man disappears after wrong turn into Russian checkpoint in Ukraine
According to Memorial, he traveled to Ukraine after the full-scale invasion “to see what was happening.” While moving east, he allegedly took a wrong turn and drove into a Russian military checkpoint. From that moment on, he disappeared into the Russian detention system. 4/
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Polish citizen’s last message before torture death in Russian prison
“I can’t answer. Everything’s OK. I love you.” This was the last message Polish citizen Krzysztof Galos sent on April 19, 2023. He didn’t believe in war in Ukraine and went to check. Two years later, data suggests he was tortured to death in a Russian prison — Gazeta Wyborcza 1/
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Peace negotiations in Ukraine and coalition of the willing
Source: https://nytimes.com/2026/01/06/world/europe/ukraine-peace-talks-coalition-of-the-willing.html …
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Zelenskyy: No alternative to timely US-led talks amid Ukraine suffering
Zelenskyy on US-led talks: A lot has already been developed, and we must respect time. Because every minute, people in Ukraine suffer. That is why I believe there is no alternative. 4X
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Zelenskyy Prioritizes Ending War, Prepares for Russian Obstruction
Zelenskyy: The first priority is ending the war. The second is being prepared for Russia’s unwillingness to end the war. I understand that we are very close to results, but at some point, Russia may block everything. 2/
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Ukraine negotiates, prepares for long war; Zelenskyy rejects six-month wait
Ukraine is negotiating and preparing for a long war at the same time. Zelenskyy: I do not want and will not wait another six months hoping that maybe negotiations will work. After months of saying peace talks were “90 percent complete,” he now sounds far more cautious. — NYT 1/
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Finding Your Tribe in Europe When Far From Home
A flood of warmth 2000 km from home: how I found my people in the heart of Europe https://ift.tt/31iKqmJ #liga #news
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African lured to Russia for ‘work’ surrenders to Ukrainian forces
African lured to Russia for 'work' voluntarily surrendered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front – video https://ift.tt/x36jqaY #liga #news