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January 8

Russian winter strike leaves nearly 800K homes without power and heat in Ukraine’s Dnipro region

Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves nearly 800,000 homes without power amid freezing winter temperatures across the country.

January 8

Lindsey Graham says Trump backs Russia sanctions bill

President Donald Trump approved a Russia sanctions bill backed by Sen. Lindsey Graham as tensions between Moscow and Washington continue.

January 7

Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham

Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.

January 7

'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments

Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.

January 7

Trump affirms US 'will always be there for NATO,' while expressing doubts about alliance

President Donald Trump pledges U.S. will "always be there for NATO" while questioning alliance's commitment amid tensions over Greenland push.

January 7

US military seizes two sanctioned tankers in Atlantic Ocean

U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker in dramatic North Atlantic operation targeting sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.

January 7

AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Trump showed strength in Venezuela — now finish the job

Trump's action to remove Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela prevents Russia, China from securing control over the world's largest oil reserves. Now the U.S. must stay course and finish job.

January 7

UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement

Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.

January 6

Venezuelan ‘dark fleet’ tanker evades US Coast Guard as Russia sends submarine to escort vessel: reports

Russia formally asked the United States to halt pursuit of Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera after the vessel escaped U.S. Coast Guard interception in the Caribbean.

January 6

NATO ambassador says Ukraine peace deal could be 'on the cusp' as nations near finalization of security pact

Ukraine security talks may see breakthrough as U.S. NATO ambassador says 50-nation coalition nears agreement on comprehensive framework for peace deal and security guarantees.