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#rusi:
Trump Should Carefully Consider Bringing Down the Iranian Regime

https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/trump-should-carefully-consider-bringing-down-iranian-regime

Circumstances in Iran do not map easily onto the conditions in Venezuela that abetted Maduro’s […]
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January 14, 2026 at 6:33 AM
KYIV POST:
Connecting Azerbaijan, Protecting Armenia: Trump’s Quiet Caucasus Power Play Sidelines Russia

A new US-Armenia framework aims to unlock transit through the South Caucasus, strengthen Armenia’s sovereignty, and sideline Russia and Iran – just as Yerevan heads into a volatile election […]
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mstdn.social
January 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russian drone strikes leave 45,000 subscribers without power in Kryvyi Rih

Russian Shahed drones carried out the attack leaving 700 buildings without heat across the city, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, said […]
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January 14, 2026 at 4:47 AM
KYIV POST:
Russian Oil Company Refuses to Relinquish Control of Venezuela Exports

As Trump tries to actualize his administration’s plan for taking control of Venezuela’s oil fields and exports, the Russian presence there says it will conduct business as usual […]
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January 14, 2026 at 3:26 AM
KYIV POST:
US Lawmakers Move to Fence off Trump on NATO as Greenland Rhetoric Rattles Allies

As the White House prepares for sensitive talks with Denmark and Greenland, Congress moves to lock in a hard line on alliance unity.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68013

#world #easterneurope #Europe […]
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January 14, 2026 at 3:17 AM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia's own air defense missile hits apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, fire seen at nearby factory, media reports

The circumstances around the reportedly self-imposed strike were not immediately clear […]
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mstdn.social
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 AM
KYIV POST:
Trump Promises ‘Very Strong Action’ If Iran Hangs Protesters

More than 10,000 have been arrested in Tehran uprising, while estimated death tolls range from 2,400 to more than 20,000.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68012

#world #northamerica #middleeast
Trump Promises ‘Very Strong Action’ If Iran Hangs Protesters
More than 10,000 have been arrested in Tehran uprising, while estimated death tolls range from 2,400 to more than 20,000.
www.kyivpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM
WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran’s Burgeoning Uprising

https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/the-reckoning-of-the-ayatollahs-understanding-irans-burgeoning-uprising/

#warontherocks

Ryan had an hour-long conversation with Afshon Ostovar, a leading expert on the […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukrainian veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko's party offices searched in corruption investigation, source says

Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdogs reported earlier that the leader of an unnamed party had been caught offering bribes in exchange for votes in parliament […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
KYIV POST:
Rockwool Says Russia Takes Over its 4 Factories

Hundreds of Western companies left Russia following Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with many selling at steep discounts or writing-off assets entirely.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68010

#world #Economy
Rockwool Says Russia Takes Over its 4 Factories
Hundreds of Western companies left Russia following Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with many selling at steep discounts or writing-off assets entirely.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
2025 deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since first year of Russia's full-scale war, UN says

The total number of Ukrainian civilians killed or injured in 2025 was 31% higher than in 2024 and 70% higher than in 2023, according to the U.N. Human Rights Monitoring Mission in […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine says it's preparing for elections, referendum. Is it realistic?

In recent weeks, President Volodymyr Zelensky began actively promoting the idea of holding a referendum and potentially presidential elections immediately after a ceasefire is reached.The goal of these […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:42 PM
KYIV POST:
Russia Presses Poland to Free Archaeologist Wanted by Ukraine Over ‘Illegal’ Excavations

The Polish authorities detained Alexander B. in mid-December and a court is due to consider Ukraine’s extradition request on Thursday. Russia has preemptively summoned Poland’s ambassador in […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
KYIV POST:
UK, Poland to Step Up Air Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Threat From Putin’

“It is another example of how the UK and Poland are stepping up to defend Europe and face down the threat from Putin,” John Healey, the UK defense secretary, said.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68008

#world
UK, Poland to Step Up Air Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Threat From Putin’
“It is another example of how the UK and Poland are stepping up to defend Europe and face down the threat from Putin,” John Healey, the UK defense secretary, said.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
KYIV POST:
US Pushes Forward Trade Enclave Over Armenia

Rubio met in Washington with the top diplomat of Armenia, whose government agreed to the plan after a major Azerbaijani military victory in 2023.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68009

#world
US Pushes Forward Trade Enclave Over Armenia
Rubio met in Washington with the top diplomat of Armenia, whose government agreed to the plan after a major Azerbaijani military victory in 2023.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
WAR ON THE ROCKS:
How to Ensure that $11 Billion in Potential Arms Sales Would Actually Help Taiwan

https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/how-to-ensure-that-11-billion-in-potential-arms-sales-would-actually-help-taiwan/

#warontherocks

On Dec. 17, the State Department announced approval for a […]
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January 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
KYIV POST:
Polish Consulate in Odesa Damaged by Russian Strike

Odesa has been one of the hardest-hit regions in recent weeks, sustaining frequent attacks which have left tens of thousands of residents without electricity, heating and water supplies.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68005

#Ukraine
Polish Consulate in Odesa Damaged by Russian Strike
Odesa has been one of the hardest-hit regions in recent weeks, sustaining frequent attacks which have left tens of thousands of residents without electricity, heating and water supplies.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM
KYIV POST:
Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea

The two tankers, the Maltese-flagged “Matilda” and Liberian-flagged “Delta Harmony”, did not sustain major damage, an official from Greece’s maritime ministry told AFP.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68004

#Ukraine
Drones Hit Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea
The two tankers, the Maltese-flagged “Matilda” and Liberian-flagged “Delta Harmony”, did not sustain major damage, an official from Greece’s maritime ministry told AFP.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
KYIV POST:
France, Spain Increase Russian LNG Imports as EU Ranks Among Top Buyers

The European Union remained the largest buyer of Russian LNG, accounting for nearly half of LNG purchases, underscoring Europe’s continued exposure to Russian gas flows.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68003

#world
France, Spain Increase Russian LNG Imports as EU Ranks Among Top Buyers
The European Union remained the largest buyer of Russian LNG, accounting for nearly half of LNG purchases, underscoring Europe’s continued exposure to Russian gas flows.
www.kyivpost.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM
KYIV POST:
Ukraine Parliament Blocks Shmyhal as Energy Minister Amid Worsening Winter Energy Crisis

The energy ministry has lacked a head for almost two months as Ukraine grapples with a worsening energy crisis amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure […]
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January 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
#rusi:
Episode 114: How Will German Rearmament Shape European Security?

https://www.rusi.org/podcasts/global-security-briefing/episode-114-how-will-german-rearmament-shape-european-security

Dr Claudia Major joins Neil Melvin to discuss Germany’s rearmament drive and its implications for […]
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mstdn.social
January 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine war latest live: Russian troops inch forward near 2 villages in northern Donetsk, DeepState says

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 5 times today. Belgorod O blast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov urged residents […]
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January 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development

Ukraine’s prime lithium deposit has been officially awarded to a U.S.-linked group of investors as the country courts U.S. President Donald Trump with business deals amid […]
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January 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
#rusi:
Responding to Russian Sabotage Financing

https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/insights-papers/responding-russian-sabotage-financing

Financing is an important yet overlooked element of Russian sabotage in Europe: it can act as both a facilitator and a tool of response.
January 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT:
A 19th-century novel for a 21st-century war — Why Panteleimon Kulish’s ‘Black Council’ still matters

Editor's Note: This story is part of the "Hidden Canon" – a special series celebrating Ukrainian classic literature and aiming to bring it to a wider international audience […]
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January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM