Richard Gate
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Four hours of continuous attacks on Dnipro, Anti-aircraft fire & Explosions.
Drones in daylight, this is terrorism 101.
These strikes serve no military purpose. They are designed solely to send a message while so-called “peace talks” are being floated.
Drones in daylight, this is terrorism 101.
These strikes serve no military purpose. They are designed solely to send a message while so-called “peace talks” are being floated.
January 24, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Four hours of continuous attacks on Dnipro, Anti-aircraft fire & Explosions.
Drones in daylight, this is terrorism 101.
These strikes serve no military purpose. They are designed solely to send a message while so-called “peace talks” are being floated.
Drones in daylight, this is terrorism 101.
These strikes serve no military purpose. They are designed solely to send a message while so-called “peace talks” are being floated.
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"While Moscow denies targeting Ukrainian civilians, they have become the primary victims of hundreds of drones and missiles that have struck the country's energy infrastructure since October."
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Kyiv faces worst winter of war as Russia pounds Ukraine's power system
For more than three months, not a day has passed without Russian air raids striking Ukraine's power plants, plunging the country into cold and darkness in the depths of winter. RFI spoke to residents…
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January 24, 2026 at 6:56 AM
"While Moscow denies targeting Ukrainian civilians, they have become the primary victims of hundreds of drones and missiles that have struck the country's energy infrastructure since October."
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"Russia launched a fresh wave of deadly aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, hours after negotiators from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington met for their 1st known trilateral meeting since the war began,and agreed to continue talks over the weekend."
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Russia attacks Ukrainian cities just hours after trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi | CNN
Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, even after negotiators from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington met for their first known trilateral meeting since the war began, an...
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January 24, 2026 at 7:03 AM
"Russia launched a fresh wave of deadly aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, hours after negotiators from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington met for their 1st known trilateral meeting since the war began,and agreed to continue talks over the weekend."
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Overnight, Russia carried out a massive attack. Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, were targeted.
In Kharkiv, a maternity hospital, a dormitory housing displaced persons, a medical college, and residential buildings have been damaged. Dozens injured, including a child.
In Kharkiv, a maternity hospital, a dormitory housing displaced persons, a medical college, and residential buildings have been damaged. Dozens injured, including a child.
January 24, 2026 at 7:58 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Overnight, Russia carried out a massive attack. Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, were targeted.
In Kharkiv, a maternity hospital, a dormitory housing displaced persons, a medical college, and residential buildings have been damaged. Dozens injured, including a child.
In Kharkiv, a maternity hospital, a dormitory housing displaced persons, a medical college, and residential buildings have been damaged. Dozens injured, including a child.
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🤬 Video: The moment of night strike on Kyiv residential complex "Great"
January 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🤬 Video: The moment of night strike on Kyiv residential complex "Great"
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⚔️ How Russia Talks About Peace While Preparing For A Protracted War
❗️The transition to a war economy, rising defence spending, and changes in mobilisation policy point to the institutionalisation of war as a model of state governance.
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❗️The transition to a war economy, rising defence spending, and changes in mobilisation policy point to the institutionalisation of war as a model of state governance.
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How Russia Talks About Peace While Preparing For A Protracted War
Russia is increasingly deploying the rhetoric of peace as a foreign policy tool while systematically preparing for a protracted war. The transition to a war eco
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January 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM
⚔️ How Russia Talks About Peace While Preparing For A Protracted War
❗️The transition to a war economy, rising defence spending, and changes in mobilisation policy point to the institutionalisation of war as a model of state governance.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/how-russia-t...
❗️The transition to a war economy, rising defence spending, and changes in mobilisation policy point to the institutionalisation of war as a model of state governance.
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When Trump lied and slandered European troops by saying that they avoided the front lines in Afghanistan, it was no mistake. It was a deliberate attempt to run down NATO in American eyes, to try and condition the American people to accept the end of the alliance.
January 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM
When Trump lied and slandered European troops by saying that they avoided the front lines in Afghanistan, it was no mistake. It was a deliberate attempt to run down NATO in American eyes, to try and condition the American people to accept the end of the alliance.
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⚡️At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
⚡️At least 6 killed, 45 injured in Russian attacks over past day as winter energy crisis racks Ukraine.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
Russia launched 101 drones, including roughly 60 Shahed-type deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
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🤬 The combined attack on Kryvyi Rih and its surroundings lasted 25 hours and was aimed at civilian infrastructure. Russia used more than 70 UAVs and Iskander-M ballistic missile.
There were no casualties. Infrastructure was damaged, several fires broke out.
There were no casualties. Infrastructure was damaged, several fires broke out.
January 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM
🤬 The combined attack on Kryvyi Rih and its surroundings lasted 25 hours and was aimed at civilian infrastructure. Russia used more than 70 UAVs and Iskander-M ballistic missile.
There were no casualties. Infrastructure was damaged, several fires broke out.
There were no casualties. Infrastructure was damaged, several fires broke out.
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"The UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels can be detained. Yet 42 sanctioned tankers tracked by @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social Verify passing through the English Channel did so after that advice was received."
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Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action
Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:42 AM
"The UK government received legal assurances earlier this month that such vessels can be detained. Yet 42 sanctioned tankers tracked by @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social Verify passing through the English Channel did so after that advice was received."
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🚑🇺🇦 Ukrainian ambulance attacked by Russians in Kharkiv region on display in Davos
A damaged ambulance was displayed near the World Economic Forum venue.
A damaged ambulance was displayed near the World Economic Forum venue.
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
🚑🇺🇦 Ukrainian ambulance attacked by Russians in Kharkiv region on display in Davos
A damaged ambulance was displayed near the World Economic Forum venue.
A damaged ambulance was displayed near the World Economic Forum venue.
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🇺🇦🇺🇸🇪🇺 Zelensky: Why can Trump stop tankers from the shadow fleet and seize oil, but Europe does not?
Russian oil is being transported right along Europe’s shores, and that oil is funding the war against Ukraine. This directly contributes to destabilizing Europe.
Russian oil is being transported right along Europe’s shores, and that oil is funding the war against Ukraine. This directly contributes to destabilizing Europe.
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🇺🇦🇺🇸🇪🇺 Zelensky: Why can Trump stop tankers from the shadow fleet and seize oil, but Europe does not?
Russian oil is being transported right along Europe’s shores, and that oil is funding the war against Ukraine. This directly contributes to destabilizing Europe.
Russian oil is being transported right along Europe’s shores, and that oil is funding the war against Ukraine. This directly contributes to destabilizing Europe.
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🙏 The number of injured in Kryvyi Rih rose to 11 after the attack
Among the injured are three children - a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and girls aged 8 and 10
Among the injured are three children - a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and girls aged 8 and 10
January 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
🙏 The number of injured in Kryvyi Rih rose to 11 after the attack
Among the injured are three children - a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and girls aged 8 and 10
Among the injured are three children - a one-and-a-half-year-old boy and girls aged 8 and 10
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Russian state propaganda is using a Russian air defense missile strike on a building in Adygea to justify attacks on Ukraine. Predictably, they lied, claiming it was a Ukrainian drone, despite numerous videos online clearly showing it was a missile from a Russian SAM system.
January 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Russian state propaganda is using a Russian air defense missile strike on a building in Adygea to justify attacks on Ukraine. Predictably, they lied, claiming it was a Ukrainian drone, despite numerous videos online clearly showing it was a missile from a Russian SAM system.
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❗️Russia targeted a residential building in Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles - a column of smoke rises above the city
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
❗️Russia targeted a residential building in Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles - a column of smoke rises above the city
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A Russian drone struck the Epicentr shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov. Local authorities are assessing the damage and possible casualties. The strike is part of continued Russian attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities. #Ukraine
January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
A Russian drone struck the Epicentr shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov. Local authorities are assessing the damage and possible casualties. The strike is part of continued Russian attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities. #Ukraine
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🇺🇦❗️ Rutte: Ukraine should be our number one priority. Then we can discuss all the other issues, including Greenland. It should be Ukraine first because it is crucial for our security.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 Rutte: Trump said that he was doubtful about whether Europeans would come to rescue if Article 5 were triggered.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 Rutte: Trump said that he was doubtful about whether Europeans would come to rescue if Article 5 were triggered.
January 21, 2026 at 11:12 AM
🇺🇦❗️ Rutte: Ukraine should be our number one priority. Then we can discuss all the other issues, including Greenland. It should be Ukraine first because it is crucial for our security.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 Rutte: Trump said that he was doubtful about whether Europeans would come to rescue if Article 5 were triggered.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 Rutte: Trump said that he was doubtful about whether Europeans would come to rescue if Article 5 were triggered.
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🛡️Russians attack Ukraine with ballistic missile and 97 drones overnight: 84 UAVs downed – Ukrainian Air Force
Russians attack Ukraine with ballistic missile and 97 drones overnight: 84 UAVs downed – Ukrainian Air Force
Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 97 drones of various types since the evening of 20 January.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:37 AM
🛡️Russians attack Ukraine with ballistic missile and 97 drones overnight: 84 UAVs downed – Ukrainian Air Force
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Vuhledar, January 2026. This is what the city looks like after the Russians came.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the autumn of 2024. Only 20 people live in the city now, while before the war the population was 15,000.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the autumn of 2024. Only 20 people live in the city now, while before the war the population was 15,000.
January 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Vuhledar, January 2026. This is what the city looks like after the Russians came.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the autumn of 2024. Only 20 people live in the city now, while before the war the population was 15,000.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the autumn of 2024. Only 20 people live in the city now, while before the war the population was 15,000.
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😢 Russians hit Kharkiv with KABs
As of now, one person has been killed and ten injured, five of whom are in moderate condition.
As of now, one person has been killed and ten injured, five of whom are in moderate condition.
January 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
😢 Russians hit Kharkiv with KABs
As of now, one person has been killed and ten injured, five of whom are in moderate condition.
As of now, one person has been killed and ten injured, five of whom are in moderate condition.
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💔 Vuhledar, January 2026, "Russian world"
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the fall of 2024, 20 people live in the town, before the war 15,000. A woman is documenting the graves of locals throughout the town, killed in shelling during the defense of the town.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the fall of 2024, 20 people live in the town, before the war 15,000. A woman is documenting the graves of locals throughout the town, killed in shelling during the defense of the town.
January 19, 2026 at 8:37 AM
💔 Vuhledar, January 2026, "Russian world"
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the fall of 2024, 20 people live in the town, before the war 15,000. A woman is documenting the graves of locals throughout the town, killed in shelling during the defense of the town.
The fighting in Vuhledar ended in the fall of 2024, 20 people live in the town, before the war 15,000. A woman is documenting the graves of locals throughout the town, killed in shelling during the defense of the town.
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BREAKING: Trump Slaps Tariffs On UK And 7 Other European Countries Until US Controls Greenland.
So much for that “special relationship”
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So much for that “special relationship”
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Trump Announces Tariffs On 8 Countries Until U.S. Controls Greenland
"This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
BREAKING: Trump Slaps Tariffs On UK And 7 Other European Countries Until US Controls Greenland.
So much for that “special relationship”
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So much for that “special relationship”
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Let me show you what cold really means for us. This is the entrance of a residential building in Kyiv — And yet we are dealing without electricity, no heating long hours. This is our reality. Russia is a terrorist state!
January 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Let me show you what cold really means for us. This is the entrance of a residential building in Kyiv — And yet we are dealing without electricity, no heating long hours. This is our reality. Russia is a terrorist state!