January 14, 2026 Russia losing 'massive' 25,000 troops monthly in Ukraine as war grinds on, NATO chief says Russia's "massive" military losses in Ukraine are unsustainable, NATO's secretary general warned with the conflict about to enter its fourth year with no clear end in sight.
January 14, 2026 US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.
January 13, 2026 US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes' Russia and China allegedly expanding Arctic presence for military reasons, conducting joint patrols near Alaska and Canada, top NATO commander warns.
January 13, 2026 US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in Ukraine war during peace negotiations The United States accused Russia of "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" after new attacks on Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure.
January 12, 2026 Iran's Khamenei issues direct warning to United States in Russian-language posts Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues warning to U.S. in Russian on social media, signaling Tehran's growing alignment with Moscow amid nationwide protests.
January 12, 2026 US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.
January 9, 2026 Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not' President Donald Trump discusses Greenland acquisition plans after the U.S. military captures Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, citing national security needs.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in retaliation for an alleged attack on one of Putin's residences that the U.S. and Ukraine have denied.
January 9, 2026 Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move unlikely to trigger confrontation.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine, killing at least four Ukrainian authorities reported multiple deaths and infrastructure damage after Russia said it deployed a new missile system in an overnight strike.