New sanctions sledgehammer: 500% tariffs for buyers of Russian energy. Trump “greenlit” a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that threatens “not less than” 500% tariffs on US imports from countries buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium. Graham says the Senate could vote as early as
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Russian attack drones over Kyiv region, air raid alert imminent.
BREAKING Russian attack drones detected over the Kyiv region. Air raid alert highly likely in the capital soon.
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Russian strike hits Kryvyi Rih, injures 17
This is the aftermath of a Russian ballistic missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Zelensky’s hometown. At least 17 people have been injured. Dozens of lives were upended as 29 apartment buildings, businesses, and vehicles were damaged in the attack.
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Rebuilding Ukraine emerges as top European investment theme for 2026
Source: https://
reuters.com/markets/europe
/rebuilding-ukraine-could-be-top-european-investment-theme-2026-2026-01-07/
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Ukraine to prioritize decentralised renewables for energy reconstruction
Energy reconstruction is already underway. Ukraine is expected to prioritise decentralised renewables — wind and solar — to reduce vulnerability to Russian strikes on large power plants. 5/
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Ukraine’s War Damage: Direct Physical Damage and Economic Losses Estimated
Ukraine’s direct physical damage was estimated at $176bn by end-2024. Economic losses add up to $589bn more. After another year of war, the total cost will be higher. The World Bank will publish updated figures next month. 2/
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Rebuilding Ukraine could become Europe’s top investment theme of 2026
Rebuilding Ukraine could become Europe’s top investment theme of 2026. Scale could exceed $500 billion over the next decade. If a ceasefire is reached, reconstruction may start almost immediately. — Reuters. 1/
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Ukrainians warned of possible massive Russian strike
Ukrainians are warned about a possible massive Russian strike tonight or within the next days. US embassy in Ukraine also issued a warning. It's cold in Ukraine right now, lots of snow. Not enough electricity after previous Russian attacks. Russia deliberately plans massive
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Petro Buryak’s five clinical deaths: fragmented memories
Petro Buryak: I don’t remember my five clinical deaths as events—only fragments. I don’t know which was first or fifth.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 8 janvier 2026
In Mykolaiv and on the road to Odesa the convoy stopped because I flatlined. They revived me there, and twice more in Odesa.
3X pic.twitter.com/WGUiWLcwY9Petro Buryak: I don’t remember my five clinical deaths as events—only fragments. I don’t know which was first or fifth. In Mykolaiv and on the road to Odesa the convoy stopped because I flatlined. They revived me there, and twice more in Odesa. 3X
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Ukrainian veteran recalls five clinical deaths after drone strike
Veteran of the 24th Brigade, Petro Buryak: We cleared the area, then a drone hit. I lost my memory. In a coma I fought for my life.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 8 janvier 2026
I don’t remember my five clinical deaths, only fragments. I flatlined near Mykolaiv and was revived there and twice more in Odesa — Suspilne Lviv1/ pic.twitter.com/DE5Zyrku7TVeteran of the 24th Brigade, Petro Buryak: We cleared the area, then a drone hit. I lost my memory. In a coma I fought for my life. I don’t remember my five clinical deaths, only fragments. I flatlined near Mykolaiv and was revived there and twice more in Odesa — Suspilne Lviv1/