Putin's New Year speech lauds Russia's war, makes no mention of peace in Ukraine. Putin's speech avoided any mention of Ukraine, peace talks, or plans to bring the war to an end in 2026.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russia launches 205 attack drones at Ukraine



On New Year’s night, Russia launched 205 attack drones at Ukraine. 176 were shot down by Ukrainian air defenses. This is how Russia “celebrates” the New Year. #Russia must be stopped.
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New Year’s Day: Ukrainians continue their fight for freedom
2026 is here! While many celebrate, Ukrainians continue to fight for every day of freedom. Wishing courage, hope, and small joys to light up the year ahead.
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Pokrovsk: Target of the fiercest fighting
The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is now the site of some of the fiercest fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine. Once a key logistics hub for Ukrainian forces, it has become the focus of a long and bloody Russian offensive.
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Explosions reported in Kerch, occupied Crimea
BREAKING Explosions reported in Kerch, occupied Crimea right now.
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Investigators find couple allegedly selling unborn child in Mykolaiv
Russian forces attacked a Kharkiv suburb with guided aerial bombs, wounding one woman, according to regional governor Oleg Synegubov.
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Ukraine’s estimates of Russia’s combat losses on Jan 1
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 1, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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General Staff confirms Ilsky Refinery hit
The General Staff has confirmed the strike on the Ilsky Refinery – video
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Russia attacks Ukrainian cities on New Year’s night, first civilian victim
On New Year’s night, when people gathered to welcome the new year together, Russia attacked Ukrainian cities, remaining true to its priorities of killing, terror, and exhaustion. The regions of Volyn, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kherson were affected. The first civilian victim of
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Robert De Niro holiday greetings for Ukrainians
Holiday greetings for Ukrainians from Robert de Niro.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 1 janvier 2026
Thank you, Sir! pic.twitter.com/vmFyYHgtonHoliday greetings for Ukrainians from Robert de Niro. Thank you, Sir!
