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Kostenko: The "youth" contract of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine does not

provide for a postponement

upon its expiration

January 24th, 8:56pm

(RT.ru)

Ukrainian military personnel ......who have signed short-term

"youth" contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine may be

mobilized immediately after their contracts expire.

This was announced by Roman Kostenko, Secretary of

the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security

and Defense, in an interview with Channel 24.

"In other words, if a person served from the age of 18 to 19

and is demobilized, they can be called up as a conscript

the very next day," he emphasized.

Earlier, it was reported that a sniper who served in the Armed

Forces under a “youth” contract - was killed in his first battle.

In early December 2025, Reuters reported that 11 fighters

who had signed a "youth" contract with the Armed

Forces of Ukraine --- had been wounded
or killed.

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Medvedev: The drug pig's reprimand in Davos

should have ended with a flogging

January 24th, 6:11pm

(RT.ru)

According to Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the

Russian Security Council, Vladimir Zelensky's

reprimand of the EU in Davos should have

ended with a "whipping."

"The rebuke of the ungrateful drug pig in Davos, who

called Europeans weak and stingy --- should have

ended with a flogging," said Dmitry Medvedev

in X.

Medvedev thus reacted to Zelensky’s criticism of the EU,

noting that this is not the first time “European impotent

men - are spat in the face.”

The European Conservative noted that the head

of the Kiev regime insulted the EU in Davos.

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Mini-villages are created on training

grounds to train unmanned troops

January 24th, 5:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

Simulated village buildings are being created at military

training grounds for the training of unmanned troops.

On Russia 1, an instructor from the training centre

of the Southern Military District with the call sign

Vorobyey, spoke about the training of (UAV)

unmanned troops.

In addition to the ability to maneuver a drone, a fighter

needs to know the technical aspects of the issue.

"We train cadets of the unmanned systems forces, to

properly set up the necessary equipment for work.

Namely, amplifiers, monitors, remote controls, &

the drones themselves," the instructor said.

According to Anna Sorokina, a VGTK correspondent,

who visited the training centre for unmanned troops,

entire villages are being built to practice flying and

launching attacks at military training grounds.

"The drone must be maneuverable.... and it must find the

enemy while remaining undetected. For this purpose,

entire villages are built on the training ground to

make the training as close to combat

conditions as possible,"

she explained.

In addition --- military personnel are trained in the

use of unmanned systems to provide first aid to

themselves and their wounded comrades.

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The Russian Armed Forces struck

temporary bases of foreign

mercenaries

January 24th, 9:28am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel have destroyed temporary bases

of Ukrainian armed groups and foreign mercenaries in 157

areas, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday.

According to the agency, the strikes were carried out using

operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces,

and artillery.

As a result, the locations where long-range unmanned aerial

vehicles were stored and where unmanned aerial vehicle

operators were trained were also destroyed, according

to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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Russian Defense Ministry ---- Massive Strike on

Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex at Night

January 24th, 9:10am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive nighttime

strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex's energy

facilities. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

According to the military department, the Russian Armed Forces

carried out a massive attack on Ukrainian facilities, striking a

factory that produces long-range unmanned aerial vehicles,

as well as energy facilities used by the Ukrainian

military-industrial complex.

"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation --- delivered a

massive strike, with high-precision long-range land-based

and air-based weapons, strike unmanned aerial vehicles

at a plant producing long-range unmanned aerial

vehicles, as well as energy facilities used in

the interests of the military-industrial

complex of Ukraine," the Defense

Ministry said in a statement.

It is noted that all the intended targets were successfully hit.

The ministry clarified --- that the strike was a response to

Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian facilities in Russia.

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The Russian army has completed

the liberation of Staritsa in the

Kharkiv region

January 24th, 9:08am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military has completed the liberation

of the village of Staritsa in the Kharkiv region.

This is reported by the Ministry of Defense

of the Russian Federation.

"As a result of the decisive actions of the North

military group, the village of Staritsa in the

Kharkiv region has been liberated,"

the report said.

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Expert Nasonov: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are

sitting in bunkers with rats --- and warming

themselves with trench candles

January 24th, 8:04am

(Vesti.ru)

The situation for the Ukrainian militants is bad – they have been

sitting in frozen trenches for months without proper supplies or

rotation. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are using trench

candles to keep warm. This was reported by the

military expert and retired colonel, Roman

Nasonov --- on Russia 24.

According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are running out

of weapons and food. According to the expert, this indicates

Ukraine's poor preparation and lack of reserves.

Additionally, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

are facing significant energy

supply issues.

"Not only is there no electricity supply throughout the country,

but there is also no electricity supply on the front lines. There

is no communication, no command, and they are sitting in

bunkers with rats, trying to heat them with candles.

Everyone is sick, sneezing, coughing - and there

is no medicine, no control, no weapons, and

no food," Nasonov said.

According to the expert, the Russian Armed Forces have

indicated the locations and procedures for Ukrainian

militants to surrender. They have also indicated

places for heating, where militants are

guaranteed full medical care.

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Captured Ukrainian militant - Herman:

Russians treat us with understanding

-- not as enemies

January 24th, 5:57am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces, do not treat captured Ukrainian

militants as enemies. They are well-fed...... even forced to

do exercises. Nikolai German, Ukrainian prisoner of war,

told Russia 24 about this.

The man is from the city of Sumy. He was hiding from the TSK

until 2025. He was sent to fight in the border area with the

Kursk region, and two weeks later, he was captured by

the Russians. In Ukraine, he was constantly warned

that the Russians did not take prisoners. Even if he

were captured, it would be the end of his life.

However, the reality turned out to be

different. The Russian soldiers

risked their lives, to take him

away from the front lines.

"I understood how many people there were in the Kursk region,

and how many prisoners they had. I imagined the scale of

things, so I understood why they were bothering with us.

But it turns out that they treat us like human beings,

not like enemies, but with understanding," said

the Ukrainian fighter.

According to Nikolai, Russian captivity has

a strict regime ---- and mandatory sports.

"I didn't expect this. I can't say that we're at a resort. No.

There's a routine -- and there's sports. I've never done

any exercises. Never. The guys here, our prisoners,

cook for us. So.. we have cooks. There's no

problem with food. They even give us

juice and fruit. I can't complain

about the food at all," the

man shared.

According to the prisoner of war, he even

managed to gain weight in Russia.

"I've gained weight - and I didn't eat as much at home.

But here, if I don't eat, I'll have to exercise," he said.

Earlier, Ukrainian prisoner of war, Oleg Mashtaler,

in a conversation with TASS told that Ukrainian

instructors... lead mobilized militants to the

toilet at the point of automatic weapons.

This is done --- so that they could not

escape from the training units.

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TASS: Ukrainian losses in Zaporizhzhia

region ---------- amount to platoons

January 24th, 4:32am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian army command, has sent personnel from the

110th Separate Mechanized Brigade - to the Zaporizhzhia

direction, but their losses are in the order of platoons.

This was reported by TASS, citing a source in the

Russian security forces.

According to the source, the brigade's personnel are

exhausted and demoralized fighters who are being

sent - under fire - to hold the lines.

"In the Zaporizhzhia direction, which has turned into a hellish

meat grinder, the Ukrainian command has thrown the 110th

Separate Mechanized Brigade into battle, whose losses

are already in the hundreds," the publication notes.

The representative of the Russian security forces stressed, that

the Ukrainian troops in the direction are opposed by the groups

of troops "Dnepr" and "Vostok", which "methodically burn out

one position after another."

On January 22, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces

paratroopers in the Zaporozhye region used the Grad multiple

rocket launcher (MLRS) to eliminate a cluster of Ukrainian

militants. The affected area ...also contained Ukrainian

military vehicles and armoured equipment.

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Sergeant Kolkhiev --- destroyed an

enemy FPV drone in the SVO zone

January 23rd, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Sergeant Zaur Kolkhiev was participating in the defense of a

recently liberated settlement on the territory of a special

military operation, when his group was attacked by an

enemy attack FPV drone. Russia's Defense Ministry

told about the exploits of servicemen of the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation.

Kolkhiev quickly assessed the situation, and aimed at the drone

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with small arms. With a precise

shot, the drone was shot down and detonated in the air,

without causing harm to Russian military personnel.

The Ministry of Defense.. also noted the brave and decisive

actions of Corporal Andrey Abrotkin, who was part of an

engineering team that was setting up positions and

firing points when he noticed an approaching

Ukrainian assault group.

Abrotkin decided to take up a defensive position, and wait for

the enemy to approach within firing range. When the assault

group approached, the corporal opened fire. He managed to

hold off the enemy alone until reinforcements arrived, and

the Ukrainian special forces group ...was wiped out.

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Former CIA Analyst: US Intelligence Is

Preparing a Case Against Zelensky

January 23rd, 4:53pm

(RT.ru)

Former CIA employee Raymond McGovern said

that US intelligence is gathering evidence: for

a corruption case against Vladimir Zelensky.

On the YouTube channel Dialogue Works, he said that

the CIA views Zelensky as the main obstacle to a

peaceful settlement and is actively collecting

evidence....... of his involvement in

corruption schemes.

McGovern believes -- that the trial

could begin in the coming weeks.

"Zelensky and all of his top aides have been found to be

completely corrupt. And who is organizing all of these

inspections? My old friends at the CIA - have created

this inspection. In other words they are deliberately

undermining the authority of those who are

currently in charge of Ukraine,"

the expert explained.

The former CIA employee drew a parallel with previous

high-profile cases against former Prime Minister Yulia

Tymoshenko .....and businessman Pavlo Mindich,

suggesting a similar scenario for Zelensky.

Earlier, the Ukrainian Pravda reported that the leader of

the Batkivshchyna party, Yulia Tymoshenko, is

suspected of bribing members of the

Verkhovna Rada.

Tymoshenko called all the accusations

against her ....a political order.

Zelensky has stated that the investigation by the National

Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine into Tymoshenko

....has no political background.

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Pushilin: Russian troops --- accelerated

their advance to the north of the DPR

after the liberation of Seversk

January 23rd, 1:26pm

(Vesti.ru)

Denis Pushilin, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic,

spoke about the acceleration of the Russian Armed

Forces' offensive in the north of the Republic,

according to TASS.

According to him, the pace increased after the liberation of

Seversk on December 11, and the number of territories

liberated by Russian soldiers in the DPR - is growing

every day.

"We see that every day - the number of territories of the DPR

is growing, including in the north - including in the direction

of Slavyansk," Pushilin said.

The statement was made in the framework of the forum

"Knowledge. The State", which takes place in the

National Centre "Russia".

Earlier it was reported that temporary deployment points

were deployed - for refugees from the city of Seversk.

Some of the evacuated citizens received Russian

passports at the end of December.

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In Siminovka, some of the abandoned Ukrainian

Armed Forces fighters surrendered along with

their wounded comrades

January 23rd, 12:40pm

(Vesti.ru)

During the liberation of the village of Siminovka in the Kharkiv

region by the Russian Armed Forces, some of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces soldiers surrendered along with their

wounded comrades. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

During the liberation of the village, the Russian military worked

in small groups, using unmanned aerial vehicles to adjust their

positions ----- and prevent the Ukrainian Armed Forces

from maneuvering.

FPV drone operators fought for air superiority, managed to cut off

the supply routes and destroy the firepower of AFU formations.

Artillery strikes were also carried out.

"Some of the abandoned Ukrainian Armed Forces forces laid down

their arms, and several militants surrendered along with wounded

soldiers who received medical assistance," the report said.

Simynivka is a village in the Volchansky district of the Kharkiv region

with a population of about 330 people. It is located two kilometres

south of Lyman, which was liberated - the Ministry of Defense

announced - on December 11 last year.

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Peskov: Ukrainian Armed Forces must

leave the territory of Donbass

January 23rd, 9:44am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are required to leave the territory of

Donbas, which is an important condition set by the Russian side.

This was recalled by Russian President's Press Secretary

Dmitry Peskov.

"Russia's position is well known: Ukraine and its armed forces

must leave the Donbas region. They must be withdrawn,"

Peskov told reporters.

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Russian troops liberated five

settlements ....in a week

January 23rd, 9:26am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel liberated five settlements in

a week, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The villages of Privolye and Novopavlovka in the Donetsk

People's Republic (DPR), Priluki and Pavlovka in the

Zaporizhzhia region and Siminovka near Kharkiv,

were liberated.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of the

settlements of Privolye and Priluki on January 17. The

villages were taken under control by the troops of

the "South" and "East" groups.

Pavlovka and Novopavlovka were

liberated on January 19.

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Over the course of a week, the Russian Armed

Forces ---- launched a massive and five group

strikes against the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

January 23rd, 9:24am

(Vesti.ru)

In response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks, Russian forces

launched one massive and five group strikes on facilities

used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces between January

17 and 23.

This was reported by the Ministry of

Defense of the Russian Federation.

"The armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried

out massive and five group strikes," the report says.

It is specified that the strikes have affected Ukraine's military-

industrial complex, energy and transport infrastructure

facilities that serve the interests of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine. They have also targeted ammunition and

fuel depots ----- as well as temporary bases for

Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries.

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The Russian army - has liberated

Siminovka in the Kharkiv region

January 23rd, 9:20am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian Armed Forces soldiers have liberated the village

of Siminovka in the Kharkiv region. This was reported

by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the agency, the settlement was liberated

thanks to the actions of the Sever military group.

"As a result of active offensive actions by units of the North

group of troops, control was established over the village of

Siminovka in the Kharkiv region," the statement reads.

Russian troops also defeated the formations of three mechanized

brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - two territorial defense

brigades, a National Guard brigade, and 2 border detachments.

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The "death route" - that the Ukrainian

Armed Forces set up near Dimitrov

has been revealed

by Alena Koroleva

January 23rd, 4:43am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

The Ukrainian military set up a "death route" --- for the

residents of Dimitrov in the DPR. This was reported

by Andrei Dychenko, a refugee from the city,

to RIA Novosti.

According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

drones --- "burned" many people on this road.

"People saw cars burning, and they were all full of people. I was

on my way to the store, and I saw a new car parked. There
was a burnt-out corpse in the car," Dychenko said.

Recall that the liberation of the cities of Dimitrov in the DPR and

Gulyai-pole in the Zaporozhye region, was reported to the

President of the Russian Federation by the commanders

of the Center & East groups of troops on December 27.

Later, the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that the attitude of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine towards the residents of Dimitrov

was “terrible.” He noted that the authorities of the republic,

together with the Investigative Committee, are recording

all cases of crimes committed by the Ukrainian military.

TASS: The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a high-rise

building in Dimitrov ----- killing more than 10 civilians.

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Major Safronov delivered equipment and

ammunition to the Russian Armed

Forces' defensive positions

January 22nd, 9:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Major Anton Safronov used a drone to deliver ammunition and

supplies to the defensive positions of a Russian unit in one

of the tactical areas. Russia's Ministry of Defense reports

on the heroic deeds of Russian Armed Forces soldiers

in the special military operation zone.

It is noted that the delivery operation was carried out using a

Baba Yaga-type unmanned aerial vehicle. After receiving the

necessary equipment and ammunition, the defense groups

were able to maintain their positions and avoid casualties

among their personnel.

The Ministry of Defense also said - that Major Umar-Kadi

Magomedov participated in covering an assault group

in one of the tactical directions. Under heavy enemy

fire, the serviceman was able to organize a covert

movement of unmanned system crews, who then

repelled three attacks.. by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine. As a result, the task was completed,

and Russian motorized rifle units took over

more advantageous positions.

The Ministry of Defense said on thurday that the calculations

of the operators of the strike FPV drones of the Center

group of troops --- have established control over the

logistics routes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -

destroying the equipment and personnel of the

enemy in the Krasnoarmeysk direction of

the zone. It was noted - that the high

level of training of the operators

allows the use of strike drones

even on sections of roads

covered with nets.

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Tactical Maneuvers: Russian Army Changes

Frontline In Krasny Liman And Pressures

Ukrainian Forces

January 22nd 2026

(SouthFront)

In the Konstantynivka sector, advances within the city limits

have been noted, which complicates defense. Units of the

Russian 25th Army ---- advanced in the southern part of

Dibrova and continued to put pressure on Ozerne.

Near Sloviansk -- fighting continues for control of key

settlements, including Rai-Oleksandrivka, which is

impacting logistics. In the Zaporizhzhia sector,

there have been tactical advances and a

consolidation of achieved lines.

In the Sumy and Kharkiv sectors, assault units are

conducting offensive operations in forested areas

and near settlements despite the Ukrainian units’

active use of drones.

There is a possibility that delegations from Russia, the U.S.,

& Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

Krasny Liman Sector

In the Krasny Liman sector ---- there has been an increase

in activity - aimed at raising tactical pressure on the area.

These actions are based on the principle of sequentially

impacting strongpoints and supply nodes, rather than

swiftly capturing urban territory. Clashes for Stavki

continue on the northeastern approaches. Units

of the Russian 20th Army are advancing

through the southern part of the

settlement ....along gullies

towards the fur farm.

Simultaneously, pressure is being exerted from Drobyshevo,

where agricultural facilities have been seized. Fighting for

strong points ....continues unabated.

The situation remains fluid, in the strip from Yarova to

Sviatohirsk. There are reports --- of actions by small

groups in forested areas northwest of Sviatohirsk,

as well as clashes for individual objects -- and

attempts to expand the zone of control.

The line of contact in this area

remains dynamic.

Within the city limits of Krasny Liman, clashes are occurring

near the city hospital and on the highway leading towards

Zarechnoye. There is also activity near the forestry farm

in the Lesnoy microdistrict and near a nursing home.

This may indicate a maneuver... to bypass dense

urban development through the forested area.

Further south, units of the Russian 25th Army, have advanced

into the southern part of the Dibrova settlement and continue

to exert pressure towards Ozerne, one of the key exits to the

Siverskyi Donets River. Logistical routes through the Oskol

and Studenok areas persist - with alternative crossings

being utilized. As long as these supply routes remain

open it is premature to speak of possible imminent

changes in the operational situation around

Krasny Liman.

Konstantynivka Sector

In the Konstantynivka sector, there has been deeper

penetration........ into the urban development of

Konstantynivka, from the north and south.

The role of drones equipped with fiber-optic communication

channels - is emphasized separately, creating additional

difficulties for the defenders by complicating logistics

...and exacerbating the shortage of personnel.

Under these conditions, Russian assault

units have the opportunity to make

deeper incursions into the city.

Advancing units increasingly organize supply through the

urban area itself, where drones actively deliver

ammunition ...and necessary materials. The

high flight frequency compensates for the

small cargo volumes, enabling the units

to consolidate ....and hold positions

for the necessary time.

After losing control of the dominant heights on the

northeastern and southwestern flanks, the entire

valley-located Konstantynivka fell into an area

of visibility, and effective engagement. This

significantly reduced defensive stability -

and limited the possibility of movement.

For the Russian command, the final stage of the battle for the

Donbas region has begun, as Konstantynivka, Druzhkivka,

Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk - essentially form one large

urban area. Losing any of these cities automatically

creates risks for the others.

Zaporizhzhia Sector

In the Zaporizhzhia sector, consolidation is taking place,

along the lines established in November and December.

The Ukrainian command is attempting to regain some

of the positions lost earlier, by taking advantage of

the temporary decrease in intensity -- ahead of a

potential new phase of activity by the Russian

“East” grouping. Previously, an attempt was

made at a counterattack on positions in

the Kosovtsevo area, where Ukrainian

assault groups were deployed.

However .......the element of

surprise was lost because

preparations had been

made in advance - for

such a development.

Consequently, the Ukrainian units sustained losses

during the attack and the withdrawal. Currently,

neither side.. has full control of the village.

Russian drone operators target vehicles,

but they cannot fully restore their own

positions with regular drone strikes

from Ukrainian forces.

On the southern flank, units of the “East” grouping continue

to push Ukrainian forces out of the Dorozhnyanka area.

According to available footage, assault groups have

cleared positions in the “Tselinnaya Balka” nature

reserve --- and are now advancing toward the

nearby “73rd kilometre” railway station.

This signifies the elimination of a salient south of Huliaipole

from which --- counterattacks against the flank could be

launched previously. The units have straightened the

front line and are preparing... for possible actions

toward Zaliznychnyy, the last resistance node

of the former Huliaipole fortified area.

Sloviansk Sector

Combat operations continue with high intensity - in the

Sloviansk sector. In the northern part of the Zakotne

area, pockets of resistance remain. Ukrainian units

are trying to counterattack from the chalk slope.

Groups are entering the village in an attempt to

regain control of a strongpoint. Advancement

is complicated by the terrain’s elevation

changes ......and the current

weather conditions.

Advancement has been recorded.. in the western part of the

Illichivka settlement, but consolidation in the southern part

has not yet been possible due to shelling from the chalk

slope. There are active efforts underway -- to target

Ukrainian positions and logistical routes in front

of Kryva Luka -- as well as reconnaissance

activities ahead of a potential assault

group entry. In Reznykivka area,

fierce clashes persist.

Advancement is taking place along the western

heights.... from the Siversk settlement.

In the southern part of the Minkivka area, where a heavily

fortified area has been established - fighting is ongoing.

Capturing this village and the neighbouring Holubivka

settlement will strengthen positions near the M-03

highway. With support from Nykyforivka on the

eastern flank, this could secure access to

operational space ....almost up to

Rai-Oleksandrivka.

Active clashes continue in Nykyforivka itself. Rai-Oleksandrivka is

considered one of the key points on the approaches to Sloviansk.

Capturing it would provide logistical and geographic control of

the area, which could complicate the garrison’s position

in Sloviansk.

Sumy Sector

In the Sumy sector, the “North” grouping’s assault units continue their

offensive actions, advancing deeper into the region along tree lines.

Aviation and strike drone crews are conducting precise strikes on

rear areas. In turn, the Ukrainian command is increasing the use

of drones on the front line in an attempt to slow the advance.

Advancement was noted in five subsectors in the Sumy district, three

in the Krasnopil district, and three in the Hlukhiv district. The total

advance was up to 650 metres. Forward positions in the Sumy

region are increasingly being staffed by young servicemen

aged 18 to 24 who signed contracts under a program for

them, and significant losses are being recorded among

this group. The Russian “North” grouping’s artillery

struck identified targets in the Ryzhivka

settlement area.

Kharkiv Sector

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian assault groups are advancing on nearly

the entire front. In the Starytsia area, assault troops advanced 350

meters across three subsectors. Airstrikes hit the positions of the

72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 127th Separate

Territorial Defense Brigade.

In the forested area southwest of Liman, a significant advance of 900

metres was noted to the south, during which a large section of forest

was cleared. In the Volchanskiy Khutora area troops advanced 300

metres and captured six homesteads and four strongpoints. In the

Khatnie settlement area, assault groups advanced seven

subsectors... by 650 metres through the forest.

In order to hold these positions --- the command is urgently reinforcing

them with servicemen from the 1st Field Group of the Border Service.

Personnel are being recalled from leave and discharged from field

hospitals before completing a full rehabilitation course.

In the Zakharivka area, a precise strike destroyed a bridge over the

Plotva River, which significantly complicated supply routes to the

Khatnie subsector. Fierce fighting continued in Volchanskiy

Khutora, where Northal houses were captured during the

advance. Aviation -- targeted identified objectives on
the eastern outskirts of the village.

Units are attempting to expand the zone of control towards

Mykolaivka. Russian assault troops have also advanced

in the forested areas between the settlements of

Liman and Vilcha.

Fighting for the settlements ..on the northern outskirts of Symynivka

and in Grafskoye continues. South of Prylipka, forest positions were

destroyed by artillery fire. To the west and southwest of Starytsia,

strikes are being carried out, on deployment points and positions.

Units are expanding the zone of control near Dehtiarne and have
approached the Nesterne, Kruhle, and Pischane settlements.

Pressure is being exerted from the Melovoye area towards

Chuhunivka, Khatnie, and Olkhovatka. Similar actions

are being conducted --- towards Hryhorivka and

Kolodezne, from the Oradne and Dvurechna

sides. Clashes also continue in the area

of the Ambarne settlement.

Conclusion

The operational situation in various sectors of the front ----- is

characterized by continued active operations. In the Krasny

Liman sector, the tactics aim to gradually compress and

disrupt logistics.

In Konstantynivka, successes are attributed to the effective

use of drones and control of elevated positions.

In the Zaporizhzhia sector, there has been tactical advancement and

consolidation of lines, with a significant accomplishment being the

straightening of the frontline south of Huliaipole in southern

Zaporizhzhia.

Near Sloviansk, the main struggle --- is for strongpoints,

which are crucial for further progress towards the city.

In the Sumy and Kharkiv sectors, offensive actions in forested areas

and near settlements are accompanied by active countermeasures,

with both sides making widespread use of unmanned assets and

attempting to urgently reinforce defenses with reserves.

According to the Financial Times, citing a high-ranking US official, a

potential meeting of delegations from Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine

may take place in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.

Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a Ukrainian delegation

would meet with a US delegation at a trilateral meeting in the

UAE on January 23 and 24.

The Ukrainian publication Strana.ua clarified - that Zelenskyy was

referring to a trilateral meeting with the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine.

The newspaper report states, “The U.S. is insisting - that Russia

and Ukraine meet in Abu Dhabi later this week for 3-way talks.

The 3-way meeting is expected to take place on Friday and

Saturday in the UAE capital.”

According to the report, U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the US leader, may travel to

Abu Dhabi immediately after a meeting with Russian President

Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

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InfoBRICS: The West is alarmed by

the capabilities of the Russian

Zircon missile

by Alena Koroleva

January 22nd, 10:40pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Western analysts are alarmed by the capabilities of Russia's

Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. This was stated by

military expert Drago Bosnich in an article for the

InfoBRICS portal.

"The enemy forces have only a few seconds to react, which

actually means that the approaching Zircon is a death

sentence," the publication says.

The expert writes that the potential of the Russian missile is

causing concern in the West, as it can be launched from

various platforms, including submarines. In addition,

the Zircon is capable of carrying a nuclear

warhead, making it suitable for

strategic purposes.

Recall that the 3M22 Zircon is a Russian hypersonic anti-ship

missile. Its fundamental difference is a significantly higher

flight speed, both in comparison with other Russian

anti-ship missiles, and with anti-ship missiles

of other countries.

"Tsirkon" is capable of destroying both sea and land targets.

The missile is designed to be used from ships and

submarines that have already been produced

or are under construction for the Kalibr

missile systems.

By the way, during the massive strike on Ukraine on the night

of January 20, the premiere of the Zircon as a land-based

missile took place.

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Zelensky said that he would have

protected Greenland - if it were

in NATO

January 22nd, 3:48pm

(RT.ru)

Vladimir Zelensky said that Kiev would allegedly help

Europe protect Greenland if Ukraine were accepted

into NATO. He said this -- at the World Economic

Forum in Davos.

"We know how to fight there, if we were asked, and if

Ukraine was in NATO. But we are not in NATO. We

would solve this problem," he said. RIA

Novosti quoted him.

Also Zelensky spoke harshly about European countries

after meeting with US leader Donald Trump in Davos.

According to him, Europe still doesn't understand

how to ensure its own security.

In addition, the head of the Kiev regime said that on

January 23 there will be a meeting between

Ukraine and Russia and the US.

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TASS: Russian Soldiers Eliminate

a Valuable Ukrainian Spotter

January 22nd, 5:14am

(Vesti.ru)

A UAV unit from the Volki reconnaissance and assault

brigade, part of the Volunteer Corps, eliminated an

important Ukrainian Armed Forces spotter in the

Kramatorsk-Slavyansk direction.

An enemy spotter .....had been providing artillery and air

support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces for a long time,

according to TASS commander of the reconnaissance-

assault unit of the brigade with the call sign Zhurba.

"During the multi-day observation, a valuable enemy spotter

was discovered, which for a long time directed enemy

artillery and aircraft at Russian positions," he said.

According to the commander, after noticing the

surveillance, the Ukrainian gunner requested

an emergency evacuation, and a quad bike

was sent to help him.

The Russian UAV operators - used a tactical trick: they

allowed the enemy to start moving.... and retreat to a

distance that the evacuation team considered safe.

When the enemy had lowered their guard, the

kamikaze drone operator ------- delivered a

precise strike, according to Zhurba.

After a direct hit by a Russian military drone, the ATV

was destroyed --- along with the driver and spotter.

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Vostok fighters --- destroyed 27

Ukrainian drone control points

in a day

January 22nd, 2:12am

(Vesti.ru)

Fighters of the Vostok group of forces in the special

operation zone destroyed 27 control points of UAVs

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Dmitry Miskov, an

officer of the group's press centre, told the TASS

news agency.

Ukrainian militants also lost four Starlink

satellite communication stations.

"During the day, the enemy lost 27 control

points of unmanned aircraft," Miskov said.

Earlier, the Vostok fighters destroyed

10 Ukrainian UAV control points

in a day.

Meanwhile, the military expert, chairman of the NGO

"Veche" Vladimir Orlov, in an exclusive interview

with "Russia 24" said that Russia's kamikaze

"Geran" drones pose serious challenges to

the operation of the air defense systems

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Senior Sergeant Starchenko evacuated

8 of his comrades from the fire zone
in the SVO zone

January 21st, 9:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Senior Sergeant Artem Starchenko pulled eight comrades

out of enemy artillery fire while performing the task of
evacuating the wounded from the line of contact.

Russia's Defense Ministry told about the exploits

of servicemen of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation - in the zone of a

special military operation (SVO).

It is noted that in the area of the rescue operation, the

Armed Forces of Ukraine actively used both artillery

and strike drones. Despite the heavy fire of the

enemy forces, Starchenko evacuated eight

Russian servicemen, who were then

given timely medical assistance.

The Ministry of Defense also reported that Private Mikhail

Chalov took part in a mission to capture a stronghold in

one of the tactical areas.

After reaching the designated target and breaking into the

militants' positions, he personally eliminated six of them

with small arms. The soldier then held the stronghold

alone ----- until the main forces of the unit arrived.

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The International Tribunal --- has called
the actions of the Ukrainian Armed
Forces in Krasnoarmeysk ---- a
genocide against Russians

January 21st, 5:40pm

(Vesti.ru)

The actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in
Krasnoarmeysk & Krasnoarmeysky District,

are a genocide of the Russian people. This

was stated by Maxim Grigoryev, Chairman

of the International Public Tribunal for

the Crimes of Ukrainian Nazis.

During a press conference at the Russia Today news

agency, he presented a report titled "Atrocities and

War Crimes of the Kiev Regime in the City of

Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk)".

"Our new report, is about the atrocities and crimes of the

Kiev regime in the city of Krasnoarmeysk --- and in the

Krasnoarmeysky district. As in many other localities,

the data we have collected clearly shows - that the

Kiev regime is carrying out a genocide of Russian

people..... in the territory that is under their

temporary control," RIA Novosti

quotes him as saying.

Grigoriev explained --- that the report was based on

testimonies from victims and eyewitnesses of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' crimes, in which they

described where, when, and how Ukrainian

militants killed and tortured residents of

the city. One of the most common

methods of killing people.... was

the shelling of Krasnoarmeysk

from the positions of the Kiev

regime's army.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, made no secret

of the fact - that they hate the Russian population and

are ready to destroy it," the tribunal chairman added.

According to him, the genocide of the Russian

population in the territories controlled by

Kiev --- is still ongoing.

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Poddubny: The battles for Kramatorsk

and Sloviansk will be the main battle

for Donbas

January 21st, 1:08pm

(Vesti.ru)

The battles for the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration

in the north of the Donetsk People's Republic --- will

become crucial for the entire Donbas region.

This opinion was expressed by VTVR war correspondent

Yevgeny Poddubny, on the Solovyov Live channel.

The journalist emphasized - that the battles for the

agglomeration have already begun, and Russian

troops control about 70% of Konstantinovka

(located approximately 20 km southeast

of Kramatorsk).

"Konstantinovka..... is the beginning of an agglomeration. I

don't know if other experts and the command - will agree

with me, but I believe that we are facing the main battle

for the Donbas. It's clear that every battle is significant

in its own context.... but the battle for Sloviansk and

Kramatorsk, will undoubtedly be challenging, and

the Kyiv regime will use all the resources at its

disposal to fortify this area," said Poddubny.

Three days ago, military expert Andrey Marochko, said in an

interview with TASS that the situation near Konstantinovka

remains difficult.. with the Ukrainian command launching

two or three counterattacks --- every day. However, the

initiative is entirely in the hands of the Russian army.

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Poddubny: The Kiev regime

is pushing Ukraine into

the Stone Age

January 21st, 12:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

The continuation of Kiev's terrorist attacks on Russian

civilian facilities will lead to a complete destruction

of Ukraine's energy sector. This opinion... was

expressed by Evgeny Poddubny ---- a war

correspondent for VGTRK and a Hero

of Russia --- on the Full Contact

program on the Solovyov

Live TV channel.

Poddubny recalled that the enemy had once again

attacked our civilian infrastructure in several

regions, and there were injured residents.

"I can't put it in any other way ------ the enemy continues to

provoke the Russian army - to launch massive, combined

group attacks on energy facilities and military-industrial

complex enterprises in Ukraine's rear regions. In fact,

the Russian army is doing this - systematically,"

Poddubny said.

"Kyiv is already in a dire situation, and the blackout has

been going on for several days," Poddubny said. "The

residents of the cities in the territory controlled by

the Kiev regime can thank Zelensky for this, and

they can also thank Zelensky's European allies,

who are encouraging an illegitimate president

to order attacks on Russian civilian targets."

"The Kiev regime is doing everything possible ---- to drive its

country into the Stone Age. You don't need to be a great

analyst, or have a wealth of information about the

Ukrainian economy and energy sector, to

understand --- that the Kiev regime's

terrorist attacks on our civilian

facilities --- will only result in

Ukraine --- losing all of its

energy resources," the

war correspondent

emphasized.

In his opinion, the Zelensky regime is doing

everything it can ------- to harm Ukraine.

"The Kiev regime --- continues to try to arrange a kind of

"competition" in which it cannot win, a priori. At the

same time, the enemy has been using terrorist

methods of warfare since 2022 ---- and, in

general, since 2014," the military

commander noted.

''I would say --- that this is absolutely inappropriate behaviour.
That is, the enemy in this story cannot come out a winner,

but continues to do everything possible -- to ensure that

maximum damage is inflicted on Ukraine."

According to Poddubny, the Ukrainian strikes on the

Russian Federation have two goals – practical

damage ...and a psychological attack.

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Defense Ministry: Russia's Armed Forces --

Defeated the Azov Special Forces Brigade

January 21st, 9:33am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces -- have defeated the Azov

Special Purpose Brigade (recognized as a terrorist

organization in Russia). This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The ministry clarified that the defeat was caused

by units of the Center military group.

"We --- defeated the formations of the Azov

Special Purpose Brigade," the report said.

At the same time -- 13 brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine were defeated in areas of the settlements of

Belitskoye, Artemivka, Toretskoye, Novopavlovka,

Grishino and Udachnoye in the Donetsk People's

Republic, as well as in the settlements of

Fedorovskoye and Novopodgorodnoye

in the Dnipropetrovsk Region.

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Kir, a Russian Armed Forces soldier, on

the operational management of the

assault: the result is better, and

the losses are lower

January 21st, 6:22am

(Vesti.ru)

A soldier with the call sign Kir, spoke about the importance

of rapid responses to changes in the situation on the front

line, on the Rossiya TV channel.

The actions of the assault troops --- are controlled from the

command post of the group of forces "West".... where the

operational situation on the line of contact is monitored
around the clock. The monitors receive video from the
cameras of reconnaissance drones: the commander
controls the battle by radio.

"A prompt response is very important -- because it's the only

way to quickly react to changes in the battlefield situation

during assault operations. The combat missions are

completed more effectively, and casualties are

reduced. The personnel know what they will

do, where, and how," Kir said.

Before the assault troops arrive, artillery fires at the enemy.

"Everyone has their own task -- and we know what to do in

the case of any breakdown. I can replace the loader and

the commander. We shoot -- quickly, accurately, and

carefully. The accuracy and speed - depend on

the gunner's work," said Altai, a member of

the Msta long-range self-propelled

howitzer crew, on the Russia

TV channel.

Assault groups are sent to the front line during the artillery

preparation phase --- so they can be on the front lines

immediately after the preparation is completed.

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A civilian was killed in Shebekino - as

a result of an attack by a Ukrainian

drone on a car

January 20th, 3:16pm

(RT.ru)

An unmanned aerial vehicle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

attacked a car in the city of Shebekino in the Belgorod

region. As a result of the attack, one person was

reportedly killed.

This was reported by the regional operational H.Q.

They noted that the identity of the deceased

is being established.

"The car was completely destroyed,"

added the operational headquarters.

Earlier, it was reported about another civilian

in Shebekino who died as a result of the

detonation of a Ukrainian drone.

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MP Zheleznyak: The Verkhovna Rada

has lost power, heat, and water

by Anatoly Kazantsev

January 20th, 3:14pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The electricity was turned off in the building of the

Verkhovna Rada. This was reported by Ukrainian

parliamentarian Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

According to him, the power outage ---- was in

addition to the lack of heat and water supply.

Earlier, Zheleznyak reported that the Rada's office had

been transferred to remote work. This is due to the

ongoing problems in the public utilities sector

in Kyiv.

Problems with electricity and heat in the Ukrainian

capital began at the end of last year, following

serious damage to energy infrastructure.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko has repeatedly urged

residents to leave the city ......if possible.

According to observers, Kyiv and the Kyiv region were

the longest without electricity.. in early 2026. It was

noted that the city faced a critical situation with

power outages due to the cold weather.

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Mironov: Soldiers returning from the

special military operation need

social protection

January 20th, 1:57pm

(Vesti.ru)

Participants in the special military operation need not only

rehabilitation, but also social protection. This was stated

by Sergey Mironov, the leader of the A Just Russia party

and head of the Duma faction, in an interview with

Russia 1.

According to him, lawmakers have envisaged a number

of bills that will provide support for the veterans of the

special military operation.

In particular, Sergei Mironov noted that the bill in question

provides for the exemption of veterans of the special

military operation from fees in the event of the loss

of documents, passports, and military

identification cards.

In addition, soldiers who return from the

front --- will be protected from job cuts.

"If a person is a volunteer and has participated in the

special military operation, they cannot be fired. We

are absolutely certain --- that the people who are

currently participating in the special operation,

liberating the fraternal people of Ukraine from

Nazism, require special attention and social

protection," Mironov explained.

The deputy pointed out that upon returning from the war

zone, the participants of the special military operation

also need rehabilitation.

"We need social protection, and every participant in a

special operation ---- needs rehabilitation," he added.

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Rogov: The Ukrainian Armed Forces

Command - Has Doomed Its Soldiers

to Death in the Zaporizhzhia Region

January 20th, 6:09am

(Vesti.ru)

In the village of Primorskoye, in the Zaporizhzhia region,

Ukrainian assault troops found themselves in a deadly

trap, as their commanders denied them the

opportunity to retreat.

This was reported to RIA Novosti by the Chairman of the

Commission of the Public Chamber of the Russian

Federation on Sovereignty Issues ----- and the
Co-Chairman of the Coordination Council

for the Integration of New Regions,

Vladimir Rogov.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces command, once again,

demonstrated a cynical attitude to their soldiers.

They sent an assault group -- in the direction of

Primorsky - and then blew up the bridge over

the Konka River behind their backs, cutting

off their retreat. As a result, the enemy's

assault units were effectively doomed

to death. They had --- no chance to

survive.... or to evacuate their

wounded," Rogov said.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces,

Army General Valery Gerasimov, reported on the offensive

of Dnipro group in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result

of successful military operations, the town of

Stepnogorsk was liberated. The enemy

formations in Primorsky, are also

being destroyed.

Earlier, VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia

Yevgeny Poddubny --- reported that the Russian

Armed Forces ------- thwarted the Ukrainian

counterattack in the Zaporozhye region.

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Russian soldiers -----

have modified the

Molniya-10 UAV

January 20th, 4:48am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel --- have modified the Molniya-10

drone. The drone, which is most commonly used against

ground targets --- can now also be used against air

targets, according to a company commander

with the call sign Bison.

The main feature of the modified UAV ------ is two propellers

instead of one. This is done to increase the speed, as it is

used as an air defense system (air defense). Fighters of

the 140th anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Vostok

group - use the device to defeat enemy drones.

The symbiosis of classic air defense tracking systems

and unmanned systems -- gives a phenomenal result.

"We work.... in cooperation with a radar station. It gives us

coordinates, and we take off to the designated square.

We see both ourselves and the target - and we work

on it," said a UAV operator with the call sign Topol.

The operator of the Lightning.. sees the target through the

camera. The radar station engineer on the ground tracks

the reflected signal from the enemy UAV, in real time.

They jointly choose the best time and place

....to shoot it down.

"We fly in, see the target ----- and pursue it. If there is a

populated area nearby, we do not target it, to protect

the civilians. We bring the target to an empty field,

approach it, and remotely detonate it,"

Topol explained.

"Lightning" ...only needs to approach an enemy UAV

within 50 metres to hit it with a cloud of shrapnel.

"We need to climb high. To save the battery without using

it up quickly, we take 700-800 grams. Thanks to the

Lightning's air defense system - we can reach an

altitude of 2,500-2,600 [metres] and use it - to

shoot down enemy reconnaissance drones,"

Bison explained.

Anti-aircraft drones are constantly being improved in

the field laboratories of the 140th Anti-Aircraft

Missile Brigade. In recent months, a single

company.... has shot down 165

enemy drones.

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The Russian Armed Forces destroyed

the Vostok Air Command Centre of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces

January 19th, 9:10pm

(RT.ru)

Representatives of the Russian security forces spoke

of the destruction of the Vostok Air Command Centre.

This is reported by RIA Novosti.

"The headquarters of the Ukrainian Air Force's Eastern

Air Command was destroyed by a precise strike,"

the source said.

A representative of the security forces explained that this

unit was responsible for providing communication

and coordinating the actions of the Ukrainian

East Command.

According to information obtained from Ukrainian sources,

Senior Lieutenant Maxim Malyuzhenko was killed in the

attack. He served as head of the group.. transmitting

radio devices at the radio centre of the information

and telecommunications hub.

The destruction of an officer of this profile

confirms that the command post was hit.

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A British man --- who was stripped of

his citizenship in his home country

admitted to loving Russia

January 19th, 5:27pm

(RT.ru)

Mark Bullen, a former British police officer who was

stripped of his citizenship in his home country,

confessed his love for Russia in an interview

with RT.

"Frankly speaking, I don't need it (British citizenship. — RT).

I'm quite happy in Russia. I like my life here... My family,

my friends, my life — all of it is here. I think they've

done something unfair, but... it won't affect me

much," RT's Telegram channel quoted him

as saying.

Bullen noted: that it is "fantastic" in Russia,

and expressed his gratitude to the country.

The former police officer was stripped of his citizenship

in his home country because he was living in Russia.

The kingdom's authorities decided that the father

of many children.... posed a "security threat."

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In the Zaporizhzhia region, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine fired three drones at a school

while children were inside

January 19th, 3:35pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine fired three drones at a school

in Kaminka-Dniprovskaya, Zaporizhzhia region, Governor

Yevgeny Balitsky said in his Telegram channel.

According to him, at the time of the attack, there were

15 students and 10 employees of the educational

institution in the building.

Balitsky noted that school No. 1 "Scythia" was attacked

during school hours. The incident - "is a blatant act of

terror, a gross violation of all norms of international

humanitarian law - and has no justification,"

he stressed.

According to the governor, a car and the school's

windows were damaged. Emergency services

are working at the scene.

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Fighters of the 394th Vostok Regiment

shared details of the assault on the

village of Priluki in Zaporizhzhia

January 19th, 3:21pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian soldiers of the 394th regiment of the Vostok group

stormed the village of Pryluki in the Zaporozhye region

immediately after the liberation of

neighboring Zhovtnevy.

A stormtrooper with the call sign Kamen in an exclusive

interview with Rossiya 24 said that the weather

conditions helped the Russian fighters.

After capturing Zhovtnevoye, the military personnel decided

not to stop and requested permission from the command

to advance further to Priluki. Within a few hours, the

assault groups were on the outskirts of the city.

"A blizzard - -- and snow started. The enemy's drones stopped

working. We decided to move on in small groups, because

the weather conditions - are capricious. They did not

expect us to go to them right away. They thought,

that we would take the village and sit there. But

we beat them a little bit in this regard," said

the fighter with the call sign Kamen.

Ukrainian weapons helped to drive the enemy out of Priluki.

In Zhovtnev, which was liberated the day before, Kiev

forces left a large amount of ammunition -- which

was captured by Russian assault troops.

"When we clear - and liberate, the enemy leaves behind

supplies, ammunition, and ammunition. They drop all

this when they leave their positions," shared the

stormtrooper with the call sign Kobyai.

In Priluki, Russian assault troops were met by fortified

positions. With small tactical groups, they began to

take house after house. After the line of defense

fell, the enemy......... began to retreat to

Vozdvizhevka, 10 km to the west.

On January 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense

announced the liberation of the settlements of

Priluki in the Zaporizhzhia region and Privolye

in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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The Russian Armed Forces ---- liberated
Novopavlovka in the DPR and Pavlovka
in the Zaporizhzhia region

January 19th, 9:04am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have liberated

the settlements of Pavlovka in the Zaporozhye region and

Novopavlovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

This information was shared by the Russian Ministry

of Defense. The message was published on the

department's Telegram channel.

"As a result of decisive actions --- the units of the

Center military group have liberated the village

of Novopavlovka in the Donetsk People's

Republic," the report says.

It is noted, that Pavlovka in the Zaporizhzhia region

was liberated by units of the Dnipro military group.

Earlier, Oleg Ivannikov, an advisor to the Russian Academy

of Missile and Artillery Sciences, a candidate of historical

sciences, and a reserve lieutenant colonel, predicted the

liberation of Krasny Lyman - by the end of January.

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SHOT: Six Ukrainian Armed Forces

soldiers freeze to death

near Kupiansk

January 19th, 7:15am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian military personnel ..discovered a group of six

Ukrainian militants near Kupyansk -- who had been

abandoned by their commanders and had frozen

to death. This was reported by the Telegram

channel SHOT, citing Russian Armed

Forces soldiers.

The publication specifies that a group of Ukrainian soldiers

was abandoned by their commanders near Petropavlovka,

which is located to the east of Kupyansk. There, Russian

soldiers cleared the bunkers and found the dead soldiers.

"All of them have a preliminary cause of death – frostbite.

The soldiers simply stopped receiving aid and provisions

from their colleagues and died --- one by one," the

channel writes.

According to meteorologists, in the last week, the air

temperature in the Kupiansk district dropped to -16

degrees at night and to about -10 degrees during

the day. There are no significant changes in

the weather for this week.

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Pushilin reported on scattered groups of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the

forests near Konstantinovka

January 19th, 6:41am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army --- has improved its positions in the

Konstantinovka area, according to Denis Pushilin,

the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, on

the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces are

improving their positions in several areas,

including the Konstantinovka area.

"Here, we are recording an improvement in the situation

..as this is the information we have received, in the

residential area of Konstantinovka. We are also

seeing an improvement in the situation in the

area of the Kleban-Byksky Reservoir,

specifically in its northern part.

''We are still recording scattered groups in the enemy's

forestry areas, but our units are identifying these

groups and neutralizing their activities,"

said the Head of the DPR.

Also on Russia 24, Denis Pushilin reported that

the Russian Armed Forces -- are approaching

the city of Slavyansk.

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The Presidential Brigade of the Ukrainian

National Guard deserted in the

Zaporizhzhia region

January 19th, 5:07am

(Vesti.ru)

A group of soldiers from the 1st Presidential Operational

Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard deserted from

the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region. This - was

reported by Igor Kimakovsky, an advisor to the

head of the DPR, to TASS.

"In the Zaporizhzhia region, a group of Ukrainian soldiers

from the First Presidential Brigade deserted from the

front line. The reason was the massive FAB strikes

on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions,"

he said.

Earlier, RIA Novosti, citing sources in law enforcement

agencies, reported that the number of deserters in

the Armed Forces of Ukraine is about 300,000.

At the end of December, TASS cited data on more than

200,000 military personnel who left their units or

deserted in 2025, which is about 25% of the

Ukrainian armed forces.

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Expert Bezsonov spoke about the

changing Russian mentality in

the context of the special

military operation

January 19th, 2:42am

(Vesti.ru)

Military expert, publicist, and host of Radio Russia, Daniil

Bezsonov, explained on the program "Unofficially about

the Main Events of the Week" - what has changed in

the mentality of Russian society since the start of

the special military operation in Ukraine.

"Russians are a nation of warriors, and we're probably the

best in the world ----- historically speaking. And we can

actually live and develop --- in the midst of war. Even

now, we're looking at the special military operation

and seeing that the country is being renewed. You

understand that these processes weren't created

by anyone -- because I know how our media and

information system works. And if I were to say

that this is the work of PR professionals - and

marketing professionals, and so on, and that

-- is why our society has begun to change, I
wouldn't say that. It's even evident among
the youth: we have patriotic songs among

the youth, and the entire youth - seems

to be involved. People - are becoming

involved, we are fighting corruption;

these processes of self-purification

and development --- are beginning.

We are beginning to discover....
who we are," he explained.

Despite the fact that any military action is a tragedy

and has negative consequences, it is necessary to

recognize, according to Bezsonov, that ---- in the

context of a military conflict, Russian society

demonstrates increased activity and

development dynamics.

"Our society in times of war -- is like a bear that has woken up

after hibernation: it begins to become active - develops, and

so on. Then there will be peace, we will start to doze off a

little again, but in general, the main thing for us - is not to

lose the potential of our genetic capabilities - and make

the right conclusions, work on our mistakes. And then..

everything will be fine. And maybe if we do everything

right and become stronger, much stronger, for many
centuries, then maybe... we won't have to fight

anymore," concluded Bezsonov.

Earlier, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, stressed

that the invincibility of Russia is due not only to its armed

forces, but also to the spiritual power of the people.

He is confident that Russia will be invincible,

because the strength of the people - is the

strength of the country. It is not only the

power of money.... or the power of

weapons, but also - the power

of the spirit.

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Brigadier Faskhutdinov ------ 20 of our soldiers

dressed as Grand Daddies entered Dimitrov

January 19th, 2:28am

(Vesti.ru)

Colonel Ramil Faskhutdinov, commander of the 5th

Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade named

after A. Zakharchenko, told the program

"Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" ...on

the Russia 1 channel that 20 Russian

Armed Forces soldiers dressed as

Father Frosts arrived in Dimitrov

immediately after its liberation

to congratulate the residents

of the liberated town.

He said that in December last year, Russian military

personnel - celebrated the liberation of the city of

Dimitrov from Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters.

"20 of our servicemen dressed as Santa Clauses - came into

the city with bags of gifts, flags, and went all over the city.

Everyone knew their route. In the north, in the west, in

the centre, in the east, they were congratulating the

locals. They were meeting guys at their positions.

At first, people didn't understand, and there was

a little chaos on the air. Then they said: it was

okay it was our guys and to welcome them.

On the same evening... a car arrived to

distribute fireworks, and throughout

the city, on all its outskirts and in

the centre, a celebratory salute

was given at the same time.

This -- was our way of celebrating the victory

and the capture of the city, the second city

in a row on New Year's Eve," said the

brigade commander.

Earlier it was reported, that Vladimir Putin visited one of

the control points of the combined group of troops.

The Supreme Commander was informed about

the liberation of Dimitrov in the DPR and the

second largest city of the Zaporozhye

region, Gulyai-Pole.

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A fighter with the call sign Horvat:

If I show fear, the men

won't follow me

January 19th, 00:26am

(Vesti.ru)

A 20-year-old Donetsk miner, and now a member of the 5th

Brigade of the 51st Army of the Russian Armed Forces,

with the call sign Horvat, spoke on the program

"Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" on Russia 1

TV channel, about the feelings that a true

Russian soldier hides ----- even from

his fellow soldiers.

Russian troops faced serious difficulties and life-threatening

situations during the liberation of Dimitrov (Mirnograd).

The enemy put up fierce resistance. Nevertheless,

the Russian soldiers demonstrated courage:

and achieved victory over the enemy.

"It's scary, and I won't be a hero, as if I'm not afraid, but

everyone is. Sometimes it gets to the point where it's

impossible, but you have to do it anyway. If I show

that I'm afraid --- how will the men follow me?"

said the soldier with the call sign "Horvat."

Earlier, it was reported that Vladimir Putin visited one of

the command centres of the combined group of troops.

The Supreme Commander - was informed about the

liberation of Dimitrov in the DPR - and the second

largest city in Zaporizhzhia region, Gulyai-Pole.

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In Kiev, the curfew rules have been changed, and

Trump is preparing.. the "Councils of Peace" to

resolve any conflicts, including the Ukrainian

one, led by himself: The latest news about

the situation in Ukraine as of January 18.

by Alexander Grishin.

January 18th, 12:02am

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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The Kyiv Military Administration has announced

that the city's curfew regulations will be

modified - due to the severe

energy situation.

The Kyiv Military Administration has announced that due

to the severe energy situation in the city, the rules for

the curfew have been changed. Now.... people are

allowed to walk or use private transportation,

including taxis.... to reach the "point of

indestructibility" or their homes

during the curfew.

This applies to situations where trains arrive at the

station late, as well as when people need to find

warmth, light, or assistance --- urgently.

The "non-violation points" themselves - can now operate

around the clock. This includes both municipal points

and business establishments.. that are ready to

provide heat, electricity, communication,

water, and hot tea. At the same time,

the city's patrols are intensified,

and during the curfew period,

everyone --- must carry an

identification document,

and for military-aged

men, a military

ID card.

Just in case, men should also bring a mug, a spoon,

and a fork, because the TSK and police officers

will likely set up ambushes at these locations.

CALCULATED - WEPT

According to the NG Anti-Corruption Centre, at least 470,000

men have legally left Ukraine during the conflict and have

not returned. The centre cited the border services from

Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Moldova for this figure.

Hungary was not included in this list. Additionally, at

least 70,000 men of military age have crossed the

border illegally. These figures do not include the

border with Belarus.

Specifically by country from the total number:

- 187,000 people left for Poland,

- 229 thousand to Romania,

- 112,000 to Moldova.

But, in principle, this statistics seems to be underestimated

by times, if not by an order of magnitude, as well as the

statistics on deserters and self-willed, voiced the

other day in the Rada --- by the new Minister of

Defense, when he called the figure 200,000,

although already according to official data

there are about half a million. However,

in these figures, there is no Germany,

no Czech Republic, no Great Britain.

KIEV --- IS BEHIND LOCKDOWNS OF CIVILIANS

OF THE KURSK REGION FOR OVER 9 MONTHS

The Russian Human Rights Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova

has stated that Kiev is putting forward conditions that are

unacceptable to Russia for the return of 12 residents of

the Kursk region who are being held in Ukraine.

According to the Ombudsman, the Ukrainian side is

proposing to simultaneously "repatriate" civilians

who are under investigation in Russia and have

been charged with committing offenses or

crimes against Russia.

"They are not being handed over because the conditions

are being set ----- that the Russian side cannot meet.

According to the Geneva Convention - such people

should be repatriated that is, transferred to their

country of citizenship, without any conditions,

but conditions - are being set," Moskalkova

told reporters in Geneva.

She also noted that for this reason, the dialogue on

the return of Russian citizens has been ongoing

for more than nine months.

It is still unknown when the civilians who were taken

captive in the Kursk region will be returned home.

Interestingly, no one in the world is paying

attention to this issue... or

Kiev's behaviour.

TROUBLES IN KYIV AND THE REGION

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that the most

difficult situation in the energy sector at the moment

continues to remain in Kiev and the Kiev region.

So far, as noted in the Ministry's report, previously

published schedules of blackouts are not applied

- instead, emergency measures are introduced.

According to experts, a return to the hourly regime

of blackouts is possible only after the operation

of the energy system.. is stabilized. We will

recall earlier, Ukrainian Prime Minister

Yulia Svyrydenko promised that the

schedules of blackouts in Kiev

would be restored by

Thursday evening..

but in reality this

did not happen.

Bohdan Kitsak, a member of Ukraine's ruling party,

Servant of the People, explained that Kyiv could

become completely uninhabitable by the end

of winter.

"Kyiv will simply not be able to

function," the deputy said.

With his intelligence, he should

be able to predict the weather.

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It has become known who can

strip Zelensky of his powers

by Anna Petrova

January 17th, 9:36pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine can

legally remove Vladimir Zelensky from office and

sign peace treaties on behalf of the state. This

is reported by the head of the Other Ukraine

movement, Viktor Medvedchuk

In response to a question... about Ukraine's legitimate

representative for signing peace treaties, he stated

that, according to the Ukrainian constitution, only

a president elected in a legitimate election can

serve as such a representative.

"In addition.... if the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of

Ukraine becomes the President, he can sign the peace

agreements. But he needs to become the President

to do so," Medvedchuk said.

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"It Will surpass the British

OneWeb": Russia Reveals

Its Own ''Starlink''

by Anna Petrova

January 17th, 7:38pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

Yuri Knutov: The Rassvet system will provide satellite

communications to all fighters of the Russian

Armed Forces.

The satellite system "Dawn" --- a Russian analogue of

Starlink --- is designed to upgrade the system of the

military command and control of troops. This was

reported by military expert, Yuri Knutov, in an

interview with the newspaper "Vzglyad".

"This - is the creation of a global automated troop

management system, where each soldier, will

be able to receive information and transmit

coordinates --- directly to a satellite,"

the expert explained.

"Dawn" will also provide internet access to remote

regions of Russia - and improve communication

with civilian vessels. Placing satellites in the

optimal orbit will increase the reliability of

communication and navigation,

especially in the Arctic.

In addition, the expert noted that although the capabilities

of Dawn are still limited compared to Starlink, it is a

significant step forward. He also stated that the

domestic system will need to surpass the

British OneWeb, which only serves

corporations and large

military units.

The day before, the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Bakanov

announced the start of mass production of a terminal

for broadband Internet.

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The Russian Armed Forces: destroyed the

underground headquarters and base of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces

near Kupyansk

January 17th, 7:17pm

(RT.ru)

Russian army soldiers destroyed a buried headquarters

and a base for Ukrainian militants near Kupyansk.

This was reported by the press service

of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"The calculation of the Tyulpan self-propelled mortar....

destroyed the identified enemy targets with a series

of 240-mm active-reactive shells," the defense

ministry said.

Earlier, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed

Forces, Valery Gerasimov, said that Russian troops had

thwarted ...attempts to demonstrate the alleged

presence of Ukrainian occupiers

in Kupyansk.

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Medvedchuk warned -- about a

possible wave of mobilization

in Ukraine: "Zelensky -- will

send them to their deaths"

by Anna Petrova

January 17th, 6:31pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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The Kiev leader Vladimir Zelensky and his administration

may resort to a general mobilization in order to avoid

peace talks. This opinion was expressed by the

head of the Other Ukraine movement

Viktor Medvedchuk

"The Narko-fuhrer and his accomplices would rather sign

a total mobilization of all remaining Ukrainians and

send them to their deaths -- than seek peace,"

he told TASS.

Medvedchuk noted that the conflict in Ukraine cannot

be resolved by a simple declaration, as it is already

too serious.

He also emphasized that the conflict in the country is

a literal lifeline for Zelensky and his accomplices,

and they are not concerned about the

human casualties.

Prior to this, Medvedchuk emphasized that the leader

of the Kiev regime --- will not give the right to vote

in the elections.. to those Ukrainians who live

in Russia.

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Medvedchuk: The US will not kidnap

Zelensky, because he has already

betrayed the country

January 17th, 3:47pm

(RT.ru)

The US authorities --- will not organize the kidnapping of

Vladimir Zelensky, because he, unlike the Venezuelan

president - has already surrendered his country to

external control.

Viktor Medvedchuk, the head of the Other

Ukraine movement, told TASS about this.

"Unlike Maduro, Zelensky has handed over the

country to external management and -

unconditionally - surrendered its

resources," he emphasized.

Earlier, Medvedchuk said that there

will be no peace in Ukraine in 2026.

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"It allowed us to expand our bridgehead":

Russian troops liberated Priluki in the

Zaporizhzhia region and Privolye

in the DPR

by Regina Temnikova

January 17th, 11am

(RT.ru)

Units of the Southern Group of Forces liberated Privolye in

the DPR, and the Vostok fighters took control of Priluki
in the Zaporozhye region.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the liberation of Priluki

allowed for the expansion of the bridgehead on the western

bank of the Gai-Chur River, and created the conditions for

further advances into the Zaporozhye region. In addition,

Russian troops - destroyed those energy and transport

infrastructure facilities used by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, plus ammunition depots, assembly plants,

and storage facilities, for long-range drones.

The Russian Ministry of Defense ------ has published a new

report on the progress of the special military operation.

In particular, units of the Northern Group of Forces

-- improved their tactical position and defeated

the assault, two mechanized.. and territorial

defense brigades.. of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the areas of the settlements

of Rozhkovychi, Khrapovshchyna,

Nova Sich, and Khotyn --- in

the Sumy region.

In the Kharkiv direction.. units of 3 mechanized brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade,

a National Guard brigade and a border detachment of the

Ukrainian Border Guard Service ---- were defeated in the

areas of Volchanskie Khutora, Krugloe, Grigorovka,

and Bely Kolodez.

The enemy -- lost up to 170 troops, 2 armoured vehicles, 16

cars, 2 field artillery pieces, an electronic warfare station

--- and a material supply depot, in this sector.

Units of the Zapad military group - have taken advantageous

positions and lines. They have defeated the manpower and

equipment of 3 mechanized, & 2 airborne brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade

and 2 brigades of the National Guard in the areas
of Shiykovka, Cherneshchina, Smorodkivka,

Kovsharovka (Kharkiv region), and

Krasny Lyman (DPR).

The enemy suffered over 210 casualties, including an

armoured vehicle, 30 vehicles, and 2 field artillery

pieces. 3 ammunition depots - were destroyed.

As a result of decisive actions, units of the Southern Group

of Forces liberated the village of Privolye in the DPR.

The South's fighters defeated the formations of the

Airborne, six mechanized brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, and the Marine Infantry

Brigade in the areas of Slavyansk,

Kramatorsk, Reznikovka, and

Konstantinovka (DPR).

The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 225 military

personnel, a US M113 armoured personnel carrier,

14 vehicles and 3 field artillery pieces, including

a UK-made 155mm self-propelled artillery unit

called 'Braveheart'. A fuel depot..... was

also destroyed.

The units of the Center group of troops ---- improved their

position on the front line. They defeated the personnel

and equipment of five mechanized, two Jaeger, an

air-assault, and a landing-assault brigade, two

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, plus

a territorial defense brigade, and five

brigades of the National Guard ---

in the Gavrilovka, Fedorovskoye

areas of Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk region) ---

& Grishino, Sukhetskoye

Gulevo, Vodyanskoye &

Belitskoye, in the DNR.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost more than 440 people,

seven armoured vehicles, two pickup trucks, and an

artillery gun.

Units of the Vostok military group advanced deep into

the enemy's defenses and liberated the village of

Priluki in the Zaporizhzhia region.

The Ministry of Defense clarified that --- as a result of the

coordinated actions of the units, a large enemy defense

node with an area of up to 15 square kilometres was

taken under control, and the liberation of Priluki

allowed for the expansion of the bridgehead

on the western bank of the Gai Chur River

and the creation of conditions for further

advances into the Zaporizhzhia region.

The Vostok fighters defeated the personnel and equipment

of 2 mechanized brigades, two assault brigades -- and two

assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the

areas of Ternovate, Zaliznichne, Vozdvizhevka, Gorkoye

(Zaporozhye region), and Pokrovskoye (Dnepropetrovsk

region). The enemy lost over 210 soldiers, 5 armoured

combat vehicles, and five vehicles.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations of

the mountain assault brigade and the coastal defense

brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas

of Novoyakovlevka, Magdalinovka, Veselyanka

(Zaporozhye region) and Antonovka (Kherson

region). Up to 50 Ukrainian militants, nine

vehicles, an electronic warfare station

.....and a warehouse of material

resources, were destroyed.

Operational-tactical aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces,

and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces groups have

destroyed the energy and transport infrastructure

facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

ammunition depots, assembly facilities,

storage sites, pre-flight preparation

sites, and launch sites, for long-

range UAVs -- as well as those

temporary locations -- for the

Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries,

in 167 areas.

Russian air defense systems shot down six

HIMARS MLRS rockets, two Neptune long

-range guided missiles, and 214 aircraft

-type unmanned aerial vehicles.

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The IAEA ...has achieved a ceasefire in the

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant area

January 16th, 8:09pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has secured

an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to establish a

local ceasefire in the area of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear

Power Plant. This was announced by IAEA Director

General Rafael Grossi, on January 16.

"[The agreement] will allow the repair of the last backup

power transmission line at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear

Power Plant," he said on the agency's website.

It is reported that the IAEA continues to work closely with

both parties to ensure the nuclear safety of the ZNPP.

This week, a tour was conducted, during which the

agency assessed the measures taken to ensure

nuclear safety in adverse weather conditions.

The IAEA team found that the ZNPP staff had implemented

measures to prevent the freezing of water in underground

wells, which is necessary for cooling the ZNPP systems.

A new development: the rotation of IAEA inspectors at the
Zaporozhye NPP will take place after consultations with
Russia. The organization's head, Rafael Grossi, plans

to visit Russia again... in the near future.

On January 9th, Grossi said -- that the IAEA was holding

consultations with Russia and Ukraine on a temporary

ceasefire ...in the area of the Zaporozhye NPP. He

explained, that the entire plant's power supply

depends on the only remaining line, which

has a capacity of 750 kV.

The IAEA proposed then, that Russia and Ukraine agree

to a ceasefire within a 10-kilometre radius of the plant

----- to allow for repairs to the damaged section.

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RIA Novosti: The shortage of personnel

in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
has become catastrophic

January 16th, 6:55pm

(RT.ru)

Russian security agencies told RIA Novosti that the

Ukrainian occupiers are facing a catastrophic

shortage of personnel.

"The data on the catastrophically low manning of

infantry, mechanized and assault units, adds
fuel to the fire," said the interlocutor.

Earlier, it was reported that the militants of the 57th

Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.... are

stationed in the Kharkiv region without

rotations.... due to a shortage

of personnel.

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More than 50% of Ukrainians

support holding referendum

on the peace settlement

January 16th, 5pm

(Izvestia.ru)

More than 50% of Ukrainians support the idea of holding

a referendum - on a possible agreement to resolve the

conflict. This was revealed on January 16 in a study

conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of

Sociology (KIIS).

"55% support holding a referendum, which is slightly

more than half," according to a statement on the

institute's website.

It is specified that the study was conducted by 'phone

from January 9 to 16. 601 people answered the

corresponding question.

The head of the Servant of the People faction, in the

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, David Arakhamia, said

on January 3 --- that the Ukrainian people should

decide - on a peace agreement for the conflict

between Russia & Ukraine via a referendum.

He noted --- that a referendum could only be

held if there was a draft peace agreement
and a ceasefire.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 19 that

Russia is ready - to consider refraining from strikes deep

into Ukraine.. during the voting process for elections

there. The Russian leader emphasized, that the

government in Ukraine ...must eventually

become legitimate, and this ----- is

impossible without elections.

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Summary of the special operation

in Ukraine - for the week from

January 10 to 16

January 16th, 9:53am

(Izvestia.ru)

In response - to Ukraine's terrorist attacks on civilian

facilities in Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation have carried out 1 massive, and 6 group

strikes. The strikes --- targeted military industry

facilities, energy, transportation, and the port

infrastructure --- used by the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, fuel depots, military airfields,

production facilities, storage & launch

sites for long-range unmanned aerial

vehicles, and temporary locations

for Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries.

"As a result of decisive actions --- the units of the Southern

Group of Forces liberated the settlement of Zakotnoye in

the Donetsk People's Republic. The formations of four

mechanized, motorized infantry, assault, mountain

-assault, and airo-space brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade,

two territorial defense brigades, and two

national guard brigades were defeated.

In total ---- the enemy lost more than

1,140 military personnel, two tanks,

and 42 armoured combat vehicles

-- in the area of responsibility of

the Southern Group of Forces,"

according to the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

As a result of the coordinated actions of the units of the

Northern Group of Forces, the village of Komarovka in

the Sumy region was taken under control. Personnel

and equipment of two mechanized brigades... an

airborne assault brigade, an assault regiment

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and a

territorial defense brigade

were defeated.

In the Kharkiv direction, the formations of 3 mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a territorial

defense brigade, plus.... a border guard unit of the

Ukrainian Border Guard Service were defeated.

In total --- the enemy lost more than 1,345

military personnel, 4 armoured combat

vehicles, 92 vehicles, and 10 field

artillery pieces ------ in the North

Group's area of responsibility.

The Western Group of Forces has taken advantageous

positions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have suffered

losses in manpower and equipment ---- from three

mechanized, airborne, assault, and air assault

brigades, two territorial defense brigades,

and two national guard brigades. The

Ukrainian armed forces have lost

over 1,340 soldiers, a tank, 16

armoured vehicles, 132

vehicles, and six field

artillery pieces.

Units of the Vostok military group, continue to advance into

the depths of the enemy's defenses and have liberated the

village of Zhovtnevoye in the Zaporozhye region. The

Ukrainian Armed Forces ...have suffered more than

1,665 casualties, including 30 armoured vehicles,

74 vehicles, eight field artillery pieces, and four

ammunition & material depots, in the Vostok

military group's area of responsibility.

As a result of decisive actions, the Dnipro military group has

liberated the settlements of Belogorye and Novoboykovo in

the Zaporizhzhia region. In just one week - the Ukrainian

Armed Forces have lost up to 370 soldiers, a tank, five

armoured vehicles, 74 vehicles, seven field artillery

pieces, 8 electronic and counter-battery warfare

stations, and 12 ammunition and material

supply depots in this area.

Five multiple rocket launchers were destroyed by unmanned

aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery of the Armed

Forces of the Russian Federation. These included a US-

made HIMARS multiple rocket launcher, and a Czech

Vampire multiple rocket launcher. Plus -- 31 guided

aerial bombs, 21 US-made HIMARS multiple rocket
launchers, 3 long-range Neptune guided missiles,

& 1,138 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles

were shot down by air defense systems.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, a total

of 670 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 109,344 unmanned aerial

vehicles, 645 anti-aircraft missile systems, 27,154 tanks

and other armoured combat vehicles, 1,642 multiple

rocket launchers, 32,613 field artillery pieces and

mortars, and 51,993 special military vehicles

have been destroyed.

Signal - to expand: Russian troops near Svyatogorsk

in the DPR. The liberation of this city will open the

way to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk from the north.

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The Russian army liberated Zakotnoye in the DPR

and Zhovtnevoye in the Zaporizhzhia region

January 16th, 9:30am

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian military forces have liberated the settlements of

Zakotnoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and

Zhovtnevoye in the Zaporizhzhia region. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense

on January 16.

"As a result of decisive actions, units of the Southern Group

of Forces liberated the settlement of Zakotnoye, in the

Donetsk People's Republic. Units of the Vostok Group

of Forces continue to advance into the depths of the

enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of

Zhovtnevoye in the Zaporizhzhia Region," the

ministry said in a statement.

In addition, Russian military personnel also eliminated more

than 1,340 Ukrainian militants, destroyed their tank, 16

armoured combat vehicles, 132 vehicles, and 6 field

artillery pieces.

The Russian Defense Ministry added ------ that the Russian

Armed Forces used drones, missile forces, and artillery

to strike a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher made by

the US, and a Vampire multiple rocket launcher

manufactured by the Czech Republic.

On January 12, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff

of the Russian Armed Forces --- reported that the Russian

military had liberated eight settlements in the first two

weeks of January, and that more than 300 square

kilometres have come under Russian control.

He also.. reviewed the progress of combat missions carried

out by formations and military units of the Center military

group ---- which are operating in the Dnepropetrovsk

direction in the special military operation zone.

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Orban called statements
about the possibility of

defeating the Russian
Armed Forces:
fairy tales

January 16th, 9:24am

(Izvestia.ru)

Claims that it is possible to defeat the Russian Armed
Forces on the front line, are nothing more than

children's fairy tales. This --- was stated by

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

on January 16.

"I have not yet met a serious expert -- who claims that the

Russians can be defeated on the front lines to the point

where they will be forced to pay reparations. This is a

fairy tale," Orban said. A video of his speech can be

found on his YouTube channel.

Orban noted that European politicians use such statements

to suppress discontent and legitimate questions from their

citizens. He emphasized --- that if he were to make such

statements in Hungary.. he would not be able to hold

onto his position for even a week, as the country's

citizens would view it as reckless or fraudulent.

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"STRANA.ua": Zelensky Doesn't Care

About Ukrainians' Opinion on

Ending the Conflict

January 15th, 8:41pm

(RT.ru)

Vladimir Zelensky ...does not care about the opinion of

Ukrainian citizens regarding the end of the Ukrainian

conflict, and the Kiev regime does not want to make

any concessions. This was reported by the

Telegram channel STRANA.ua.

"Zelensky ----- doesn't want to make any concessions. All

the signals from Bankova Street show that they intend

to continue fighting, believing that the front won't

collapse ..and that the energy sector and the

population will somehow make it through

the winter," the article says.

The publication notes that if there is a long-term blackout

and Ukraine's energy system "collapses completely,"

then Kyiv's position in the conflict negotiations

"may change significantly."

Earlier, the US President said - that Zelensky, not Russian

President Vladimir Putin, is preventing the conclusion

of a peace agreement.

Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov

confirmed that Moscow is in solidarity with the

US leader's position.

The Russian leader noted that Russia seeks

a long-term --- and sustainable --- peace.

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RS: A NATO attack on Russian merchant

ships could lead to a nuclear escalation

January 15th, 8:13pm

(RT.ru)

A NATO attack on Russian cargo ships in international

waters could lead to a nuclear escalation, according

to Responsible Statecraft.

"Inspired by the Americans' seizure of ships carrying

Venezuelan oil on the high seas, the UK and other

NATO countries are considering doing the same

with ships carrying Russian cargo," the

publication says.

The article notes that "the result could be an escalation

to a direct conflict between NATO and Russia, with a

real risk of nuclear war."

Earlier, Reuters, citing sources --- reported that the United

States authorities filed several lawsuits in district courts,

primarily in Washington --- on the civil confiscation of

dozens of tankers associated with the trade in

Venezuelan oil.

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From energy facilities -- to warehouses

with long-range UAVs: Russian troops

struck military targets in Ukraine

by Anastasia Stepanova

January 15th, 1:07pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces - have targeted the energy and

transport infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,

as well as the storage facilities for long-range UAVs,

according to the Ministry of Defense.

Over the course of the day, the air defense forces shot down

two Neptune missiles, five aerial bombs, a HIMARS shell,

and more than 260 drones, while Russian troops have

gained advantageous positions and advanced

deep into the enemy's defenses.

This was reported in the daily briefing by the Russian

Ministry of Defense .....on the progress of the

special operation.

In addition, command posts and temporary locations of

Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries

were destroyed in 162 areas.

The strikes were carried out by operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery

of the Russian Armed Forces.

Situation on the contact line

Units of the Northern Group of Forces improved their

tactical position by defeating formations of the

mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and a Territorial Defense Brigade

....in the areas of the settlements of
Khoten and Miropolye
(Sumy Region).

In the Kharkiv direction, units of two mechanized brigades

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a Territorial Defense

Brigade were defeated in the areas of the settlements

of Volchanskie Khutora, Tikhoe, and Velykyi Burluk.

In the North's area of responsibility --- the Armed Forces of

Ukraine lost more than 240 soldiers, an armoured vehicle,

25 cars, 3 field artillery pieces, two electronic warfare

stations, and two warehouses.

At the same time, units of the Zapad military group --- took

advantageous positions. The Zapad troops, defeated the

personnel and equipment of 3 mechanized brigades, an

assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and a

brigade of the National Guard in the areas of Krasny

Lyman (DPR), Petrovka, Grushevka, Blagodatovka,

Monachinovka, and Kupiansk-Uzlovoy

(Kharkiv region).

Here, the enemy's losses amounted to up to 190 military
personnel, 4 armoured combat vehicles, including 2 US
M113 armoured personnel carriers, 28 vehicles, and

an artillery gun. Two electronic warfare stations, a

US-made AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar station

and two ammunition depots --- were destroyed.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved

their position on the front line. The Southern Military Forces

defeated the formations of three mechanized, motorized

infantry, and mountain assault brigades of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, and

two territorial defense brigades in the areas

of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Novotroitskoye,

Zakotnoye, and Konstantinovka (DPR).

In this area, the enemy lost over 185 troops, two tanks, six

armoured combat vehicles, four of them foreign-made.

They destroyed - 13 vehicles, six field artillery guns,

including 2 Paladin 155-mm self-propelled artillery

units made in the US, an electronic warfare

station, an ammunition depot --- and a

materiel depot.

Meanwhile, units of the Center group of forces, improved

their tactical situation -- by defeating the personnel and

equipment of 4 mechanized, two jäger, a UAV -- and an
assault brigade, two assault regiments of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, a marine infantry brigade, and 4

brigades ofthe National Guard ---- in the areas of

Belitskoye, Grishino, and Zavido-Kudashevo

(DPR), plus Novopavlovka, Prosyanaya,

Mezhevaya, and Novopodgorodnoye

(Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, Kiev lost more than 400 military personnel,

a tank, 3 armoured vehicles, 17 cars, two field artillery

pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

Units of the Vostok group of troops advanced into the depth

of the enemy's defenses --- over the course of a day. They

inflicted damage on the manpower and equipment of 3

mechanized brigades, 2 assault brigades, 3 assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - and a

territorial defense brigade ---------- in the areas of

Rizdvanka.. Zaliznichnoye, Ternovato, Lesnoye,

Barvinovka & Zhovtnevoye (Zaporozhye region).

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 245

soldiers, 7 armoured vehicles, 11 cars, and 3 artillery

pieces, two of which were of Western production.

At the same time, units of the Dnipro military group -----
defeated formations of the Mountain Assault Brigade,

the Coastal Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and the Territorial Defense Brigade, in the

areas of Orekhov, Malokaterinovka (Zaporozhye

Region), and Antonovka (Kherson Region).

Up to 50 Ukrainian militants were eliminated here.

An armoured combat vehicle, 11 cars, an

electronic warfare station...... and an

ammunition depot were destroyed.

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SHOT: the new head of the Ministry

of Defense of Ukraine Fedorov

was a phone fraudster

January 14th, 2:35pm

(Vesti.ru)

Ukraine's new Minister of Defense, Mikhail Fedorov, has a history

of phone scams and has avoided punishment. This was

reported by the Telegram channel SHOT.

The publication cites documents that are allegedly part of the

criminal case file of the Dnipro Cyber Police Department.

According to SHOT, Fedorov was part of a group of

fraudsters - who promoted a non-existent weight

loss product - through the Innocentr portal. His

role in the team was to find victims, advertise

the service, and remove negative reviews.

The Telegram channel clarifies that the centerewas operating before

2022. It was based in Zaporizhzhia. According to SHOT, Fedorov and

his accomplices deceived people by selling a drug --- that did not

have the advertised properties. Transactions were conducted

over the phone, and money was transferred to the accounts

of fake individuals.

In its publication, the channel claims that Fedorov escaped

punishment ----- due to his acquaintance with the head of

the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky.

Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the candidacy

of the new Minister of Defense .....on the second attempt.

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DR: Denmark --- is moving forward troops

to Greenland to defend against the US

January 14th, 1:01pm

(Vesti.ru)

Denmark has begun transferring military personnel and equipment

to Greenland to protect it from a possible military intervention by

the United States. This was reported by the DR television station.

It is reported that an advanced command post is currently

being set up on the island. This will be used to organize

the deployment of larger Allied and Danish forces.

DR also reports that the Air Force plane landed in Nuuk, the capital

of Greenland. However, the purpose of the visit or the role of the

aircraft were not officially announced.

Earlier, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said

that the island's residents choose Denmark and do not want

to join the United States.

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"As a result of active and decisive actions":

The Russian Armed Forces ---- liberated

Komarovka in the Sumy region

by Anastasia Stepanova

January 14th, 11:40am

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the soldiers of the

Russian Northern Group of Forces -- have liberated the

village of Komarovka in the Sumy region. In addition,

the Russian Armed Forces --- have targeted enemy

UAV storage and pre-flight preparation facilities,

fuel depots, and energy facilities that support

Ukraine's military-industrial complex.

Over the course of a day, Russian air defense systems have

successfully intercepted seven guided aerial bombs, six

HIMARS missiles, and 260 aircraft-type drones.

During the day, the Sever fighters --- also defeated units of the

mechanized, airborne assault brigades of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine and the territorial defense brigade in the areas

of Khoten, Yastryvne, and Kondrativka (Sumy region).

In the Kharkiv direction, units of three mechanized brigades of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a border detachment of the

Ukrainian Border Guard Service were defeated in the areas

of Krugloe, Ternova, Staritsa, and Volchanskie Khutora.

In the North's area of responsibility, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

lost up to 190 soldiers, two armoured vehicles, 16 cars, and two

field artillery pieces. A fuel depot and three materiel depots...

were destroyed.

At the same time, units of the Western Group of Forces --- took

advantageous positions. The 3 mechanized and engineering

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two territorial

defense brigades, and two brigades of the National

Guard were defeated in the areas of Shiykovka,

Osinovo, Glushkovka, Berezovka, Kupiansk-

Uzlovoy, Kut'kovka, Cherneshchina

(Kharkiv Region), Mayaki, and

Krasny Lyman (DPR).

Here, the enemy lost up to 200 troops, three armoured
combat vehicles, 26 vehicles, 2 artillery guns, and a
US-made AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar station.
Six ammunition depots ...were also destroyed.

The units of the Southern Group of Forces, in turn, improved their

position on the front line. The soldiers of the Southern Group of

Forces defeated the formations of 3 mechanized, airborne,

and assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as

well as the Marine Corps Brigade and the Azov Special

Forces Brigade, in the areas of Zakotnoye,

Konstantinovka, Kramatorsk, and

Novotroitskoye (DPR).

In this area, Kiev has lost up to 125 military personnel, 6 armoured

vehicles, including an Italian Puma armoured personnel carrier,

15 vehicles, 4 field artillery pieces, including 2 Western-made

pieces, and two electronic warfare stations.

Meanwhile, units of the Center group of forces -- improved their

tactical situation by destroying the personnel and equipment

of five mechanized, Jaeger, airborne, two assault brigades,

two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a

marine infantry brigade, a territorial defense brigade,

four brigades of the National Guard --- and the Azov

special forces brigade in the areas of Belitskoye,

Grishino...... Shevchenko... Toretskoye, Lenino

(DPR), Ivanovka, Novopavlovka ----- as well as

Novopodgorodnoye (Dnepropetrovsk region).

In this sector, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 440 soldiers,

two tanks, an infantry fighting vehicle, two US' M113 armoured

personnel carriers, four KAZAK armored fighting vehicles,

and seven vehicles.

Units of the Vostok military group advanced into the depths of the

enemy's defenses and defeated the personnel and equipment of

three mechanized, three assault brigades, and four assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of

Kopani...... Rizdviyanka..... Vozdvizhevka, Zaliznichnoye,

Zhovtnevoye, Ternovato, Staroukrainka (Zaporozhye

Region), and Malomykhailivka

(Dnipropetrovsk Region).

In this area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 300 soldiers,

an armoured personnel carrier, seven armoured combat vehicles,

16 vehicles, a 155-mm Bogdan self-propelled artillery unit, and

a Czech-made Vampire MLRS combat vehicle.

Meanwhile, units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces mountain assault brigade and the

Territorial Defense Brigade in the areas of Novoyakivka,

Orekhov, and Pavlovka (Zaporozhye region).

Over 55 Ukrainian militants - were eliminated here. Two armoured

combat vehicles, 15 vehicles, two field artillery guns, a counter-

battery station, three electronic warfare stations..... and four

ammunition and material storage facilities, were destroyed.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces struck long-range UAV storage

and pre-flight preparation facilities, fuel depots, and energy facilities

that support Ukraine's military-industrial complex, as well as

temporary deployment sites for Ukrainian armed forces

and foreign mercenaries - in 145 areas.

During the day, air defense systems shot down 7 guided aerial

bombs, six HIMARS rockets, and 260 aircraft-type drones.

* Azov is an organization recognized as a terrorist

organization by the Supreme Court, on

August 2, 2022.

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Ukrainians tried to cross
the border in a truck
full of beer

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

January 12th, 10:19pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Ukraine, a foreigner tried to smuggle seven Ukrainians

across the border by hiding them in a truckload of beer.

This was reported by the press service of the Office

of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine on Telegram.

According to the investigation, the cost of illegal exit ranged from

6,000 to 13,000 euros per person. "During the detention at the

Mamalyga checkpoint, 34,000 euros were seized,"

the Ukrainian agency said.

Earlier, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kyiv does

not record any mass departure of young people from Ukraine

against the backdrop of the lifting of restrictions on travel

abroad, for men aged 18 to 22. Prior to that, the country

came into force with a law that allows the crossing of

the border ..by military-aged people. According to

Zelensky, the decision to lift restrictions on

leaving for young people ....will not affect

the country's defense capabilities.

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TASS: Zelensky officially supported the

kidnapping of Ukrainian soldiers
by the 225th Regiment

by Roman Otradnov

January 12th, 10:19pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Vladimir Zelensky has approved the kidnapping of Ukrainian

Armed Forces soldiers from adjacent units by soldiers of

the 225th Separate Assault Regiment (225 OShP).

This was reported by TASS citing a source
in the Russian security forces.

Earlier, it was reported that the kidnapped

people were being held... in basements.

"These events caused a huge stir in Ukrainian society.

Many millionaire bloggers criticized the command
of the 225th OShP," the source said.

"Zelensky was very pleased with the idea of kidnapping

people. In his evening video address, he praised the

225th Regiment," the security official added.

According to him, the commander of the 225th OSHP, Oleg

Shiryaev, or the commander of the assault forces,

Valentin Manko, "can absolutely calmly come

to the neighbouring unit ....and recruit a

"butcher" for a new assault - spitting

on their direct superiors."

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Russian Ambassador Dolgov asked

how many divisions.... the EU

Commission President

von der Leyen has.

by Roman Otradnov

January 12th, 9:55pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

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Russian Ambassador Konstantin Dolgov commented on the

statement by the EU Commission President, Ursula von

der Leyen ------ who called on Moscow to show an
interest in establishing peace in Ukraine.

The diplomat suggested that the European politician is "freezing",

as previously all von der Leyen's rhetoric ...was reduced to

confrontation with Russia.

"Suddenly - she started singing about some peace-

loving kind of world," Dolgov said - to Gazeta.ru.

The ambassador recalled that the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin

once asked British Prime Minister Winston Churchill how

many divisions the Pope had ---- in order to take into

account the Vatican's interests in the post-

war settlement.

"How many divisions --- does von

der Leyen have?" asked Dolgov.

He said that the EU Commission President's words - are

hypocritical, as Europe and Ukraine do not seek peace.

Earlier, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

spoke about the ceasefire: as a respite, that Kyiv needs

--------- to continue its fight against Russia.

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"Absurd conditions --- do not take into account reality":

Nebenzya said that Zelensky is effectively nullifying

the US peace initiative

by Olga Novikova

January 12th, 7:13pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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Russian Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya

said that Zelensky is effectively nullifying the US

peace initiative

The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation Vasily

Nebenzya - delivered a scathing speech at a meeting of the UN

Security Council on January 13. In his speech, he stated that

the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky.... was using

his absurd conditions for a peace agreement to effectively

nullify all efforts by the United States of America and its

President Donald Trump, to resolve the conflict.

"Zelensky's absurd conditions, which do not take into account the

reality that he has long lost touch with, will not help him. He is

putting forward these conditions in response to the United

States' proposals --- effectively nullifying them," Vasily

Nebenzya emphasized during a UN Security Council

meeting on the Ukrainian issue.

As reported by KP.RU, Vasily Nebenzya also noted that the Russian

Federation --- will continue to solve all the tasks set by military

means and will do so until Zelensky “comes to his senses”

and agrees to realistic terms of negotiations.

Nebenzya also noted: that the terms of the future peace

agreement for Kiev will deteriorate - literally, every day.

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Lviv Aviation Plant Disabled:

Defense Ministry Reveals ---

Consequences of Oreshnik

Strike on Ukrainian Targets

by Anastasia Stepanova

January 12th, 3:23pm

(RT.ru)

According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces

disabled the Lviv State Aviation Repair Plant as a result of a

strike by the Oreshnik missile on the night of January 9.

This facility was used to maintain the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

aviation equipment, including Western-made F-16s. It also

produced long-range and medium-range strike drones,

which were used by Kiev to attack civilian targets

deep within Russia.

On January 9, Russian troops destroyed the Lviv State Aviation

Repair Plant with a missile strike from the Oreshnik missile

system. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of

Defense today.

"According to information confirmed by several independent sources,

the Lviv State Aviation Repair Plant was destroyed by a strike by the

Russian Armed Forces using the Oreshnik mobile ground-based

missile system on the night of January 9," the ministry said.

This enterprise carried out the repair and maintenance of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine's aviation equipment, including F-16 and MiG-29

aircraft provided by Western countries. The plant also produced

long-range and medium-range strike drones used for attacks

on civilian targets deep within Russia.

"The Oreshnik PGRK strike hit production facilities and warehouses

with finished products (UAVs), as well as the infrastructure of the

factory's airfield," the Ministry of Defense clarified.

In addition, as a result of a massive strike using Iskander missile

systems and Kalibr sea-based cruise missiles, the production

facilities of two enterprises involved in the assembly of

attack drones for attacks on Russian territory, as well

as the energy infrastructure facilities that support

Ukraine's military-industrial complex, were

targeted in Kyiv.

The massive strike carried out on the night of January 9 was

a response to the Kiev regime's terrorist attack on Vladimir

Putin's residence... on the night of December 29. The

Russian Armed Forces struck critical facilities

in Ukraine.

According to the Ministry of Defense, all the targets were achieved.

In particular, the UAV production facilities used by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the terrorist attack were destroyed, as

well as the enemy's energy infrastructure.

"Any terrorist actions by the criminal Ukrainian regime will

not go unanswered," the defense ministry warned.

Between December 28 and 29, Russian air defense systems repelled

a terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces ....using 91 attack

drones on the residence of the Russian president in the Novgorod

region. In particular, 49 drones were intercepted over the

Bryansk region, 41 were intercepted directly over the

Novgorod region, and one was intercepted over

the Smolensk region.

After the attack, Moscow warned that it would reconsider its

position ---- “on a number of agreements and developments

reached at the previous stage” as part of the settlement.

“Given Kiev's state terrorism --- the Russian side

cannot do otherwise,” explained Yuri Ushakov,

an aide to the Russian president.

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Kilinkarov: the Europeans.. are confused

and don't know what to do with Ukraine

January 12th, 11:42am

(Vesti.ru)

European countries cannot protect Ukraine. This opinion was

expressed by former member of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada,

Spiridon Kilinkarov, on the 60 Minutes program

on Russia 1 TV channel.

He said that the US has placed all the

responsibility for Ukraine - on Europe.

"In fact, the Americans started all this mess in Ukraine. And now

they've cleverly gotten out of the way by claiming they're just

mediators and shifting the blame to the Europeans. Now

they're stuck, unsure of what to do.. or how to handle

the situation. They can't help Ukraine... they can't

protect Ukraine, and they can't provide security

guarantees - without the United States. The

only option left... is to take responsibility

for Ukraine's defeat ---- which they

certainly don't want to do.''

said Kilinkarov.

He added that - nevertheless - even in this situation,

European countries are "creating problems for us"

in order to save face.

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MO: Russian Armed Forces - have destroyed

energy and transport facilities used by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces

January 12th, 11:34am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army has destroyed transport and energy

infrastructure facilities in Ukraine that were used by

the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported by

the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the Russian Ministry's daily report, the Russian

military has carried out strikes using operational-tactical

aviation, strike drones, missile forces, and artillery.

"Power and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Armed

Forces of Ukraine have been damaged," the report says.

In addition, strikes were carried out on Ukrainian military airfields,

a long-range UAV production facility, and temporary locations of

Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries

in 157 areas.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Lost Up to 1,265 Soldiers in a Day

January 12th, 11:33am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have eliminated up to 1,265 Ukrainian

militants during the special military operation over the past 24

hours. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian forces of the Vostok group destroyed up to 205

militants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Dnipro – up to 50,

and Yug – over 190.

The group " West "eliminated more than 180 Ukrainian soldiers

and officers, "North" - more than 240. The enemy suffered the

greatest losses as a result of the actions of the Center

group – more than 400 servicemen.

Yesterday evening, the means of air defense of the Russian

Federation within a day shot down in the zone of a special

military operation (SVO) 130 Ukrainian unmanned aerial

vehicles (UAVs) of aircraft type and two guided aerial

bombs used by the armed forces of Ukraine.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed

Forces Liberated Novoboykovo

in the Zaporizhzhia Region

January 12th, 11:15am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Novoboykivskoye

in the Zaporizhzhia region. This is stated in the daily report

of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Units of the Dnipro military group are actively

operating in the Zaporizhzhia region.

"As a result of the decisive actions of the Dnipro military group,

the village of Novoboykivskoye in the Zaporizhzhia region was

liberated," the defense ministry said in a statement.

Earlier, the Russian Armed Forces liberated

Belogorye in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Over the past week, the Russian military has also liberated

5 more settlements.. in the special military operation zone.

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Manturov: More than a thousand pieces

of military equipment have been tested

in the SVO zone

January 12th, 10:28am

(Vesti.ru)

According to First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, more

than a thousand new and upgraded military equipment

samples were tested in the special operation zone

in 2025.

He announced this during a meeting with President Vladimir

Putin, which was broadcast by the TV channel Russia 24.

"In total, more than a thousand new and upgraded military

equipment samples were tested on the front line in 2025.

In the near future, we also plan to demonstrate an

additional number of them in this quarter,"

he said.

Manturov also noted that this practice is reflected in the growing

export demand ---- for Russian weapons and military equipment.

In October, it was reported that a drone capable of carrying a

payload of up to 12 kilograms, including the TM-62 anti-tank

mine, had successfully passed tests --- and is being used

in the special operation zone.

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Miroshnik: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

shot civilians in Selivod for refusing to

leave their homes

January 12th, 8:59am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian punitive forces - shot Ukrainian citizens who refused

to leave their homes in Selidov. This was reported by Rodion

Miroshnik, the Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian

Foreign Ministry, to TASS.

He noted that although the city was liberated by Russian forces

more than a year ago, it is still in a dangerous area, and it is

difficult to determine the exact number of civilians killed

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"We are currently operating with a preliminary figure of about 130

Ukrainian civilians who were shot by Ukrainian armed forces as

they were leaving the town of Selidovo," Miroshnik wrote on

his Telegram channel.

He clarified that the Ukrainian Nazis called the residents of

the city who refused to leave the city "zhudins" and shot

them without trial.

Earlier, a Ukrainian militant captured by Russian Armed Forces

soldiers confessed that he had participated in the rape and

murder of civilians in Donbas in 2017.

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Pushilin spoke about - serious battles near

Grishino in the Krasnoarmeysk direction

January 12th, 6:58am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops are engaged in serious battles with the enemy in

the Grishino area on the Krasnoarmeysk front. This is reported

by Denis Pushilin, the head of the DPR, on Russia 24.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces... have

improved their positions on this sector of the front.

"We also see serious clashes in the direction of Grishin

and the direction of Udachnoye," Pushilin said.

He also noted that solving the water supply problem

remains one of the main tasks for the DPR, in 2026.

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RIA Novosti: Russian Armed Forces

Destroyed Two Groups of the

Ukrainian National Guard

near Kharkiv

January 12th, 5:59am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have eliminated two combat groups

of the Ukrainian National Guard, "Khartiya", near the village

of Veseloye in the Kharkiv region. This was reported by

RIA Novosti, citing a source in the security forces.

The agency's interlocutor noted that the Russian military

prevented Ukrainian combat groups from leaving

Veseloye in pickup trucks in the

Liptsovo direction.

"A complex fire attack thwarted an attempt by two combat

groups of the 13th Operational Brigade of the Ukrainian

National Guard to advance in pickup trucks from the

Veseloye area, and both groups were destroyed,"

he said.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces eliminated an assault

group of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village

of Liman.

Earlier, Russian drones destroyed the VSU satellite

communication station. And in Kharkiv, the

barracks of the VSU long-range UAV

operators were destroyed. More

than a platoon of enemy

personnel was killed.

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Officer Miskov: Russian Drones Destroyed the

Ukrainian Satellite Communications Station

January 12th, 3:34am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Dmitry Miskov --- an officer from the press centre of the

Vostok military group, Russia's Armed Forces destroyed a satellite

communication station and about 300 militants during the day.

This was reported on the Rossiya 1 TV channel.

According to the officer, in addition to the loss of the station, the

enemy lost almost two dozen pieces of equipment and two

warehouses, as a result of Russian UAV strikes.

"During the day, the enemy lost more than 290 military personnel,

18 vehicles, two warehouses, and a satellite communication

station, including from the actions of unmanned systems,"

he said.

Earlier, the Russian Armed Forces' drones disrupted the enemy's

rotation in the Kherson direction. According to the military

personnel, aerial reconnaissance ------- operates in all

weather conditions and around the clock.

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Guard Corporal Boriskin diverted the fire

of two UAVs and saved his comrades

in the SVO zone

January 10th, 9:15pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Acting as part of an anti-aircraft missile crew, at the Guard's air

surveillance post, Lance Corporal Yevgeny Boriskin diverted

enemy drone fire on himself in order to prevent a strike on

his comrades-in-arms.

Russia's Defense Ministry tells about the exploits of servicemen

of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation --- in the zone of

a special military operation (SVO).

It is noted that during a regular duty, the serviceman covered the

advance of Russian assault groups - from an air attack. During

the operation, Boriskin received a signal about the approach

of an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In order to

prevent an attack on the air observation post and

his fellow assault troops, the soldier decided ---

to distract the drone.

After moving the drone to a distance, the corporal destroyed it

with a precise shot. However, a second drone struck from

behind, exploding near the soldier. The soldier was

injured by shrapnel, but he managed to provide

first aid to himself & refused to be evacuated

..continuing to perform his duties at the air

surveillance post.

During his duty, Boriskin destroyed more than a dozen

enemy drones, allowing the Russian Armed Forces

to successfully complete their mission.

The Ministry of Defense also reported that Ensign Yevgeny Yegorov

and his group destroyed an automatic grenade launcher (AGS) and

four enemy personnel. The attack was carried out by accurately

dropping a munition from a UAV. As a result of the enemy's

destruction, the Russian assault groups were able to

successfully complete their mission.

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MWM: Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Criticize

NATO ...for Inappropriate Tactics

January 10th, 5:07pm

(RT.ru)

Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots have criticized NATO for teaching

them inappropriate tactics for a conflict with Russia,

according to Military Watch Magazine.

"When we returned from the exercises and faced reality, we

found that the tactics we were taught abroad were not

entirely applicable to these combat operations,"

said the Ukrainian pilot.

According to him, the North Atlantic Alliance.. is teaching pilots

to fight at high altitudes. However, they have to come up with

new strategies due to the presence of Russian modern

fighters and outdated F-16s.

Earlier, it was reported that Ukraine had lost

about 20 fighter jets, including F-16s in 2025.

On January 1st, it was reported that the Russian

Aerospace Forces shot down an Su-27 aircraft

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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The IAEA has begun consultations... on a

ceasefire in the Zaporizhzhia NPP area

by Alexey Natin

January 10th, 4:19pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has begun

consultations with Russia and Ukraine on a ceasefire in

the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP to repair the backup

line. This is reported in a press release on the

agency's website.

On January 2, the last remaining backup 330 kV power line at

the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, was damaged and

disconnected - as a result of military operations. The

ZNPP became completely dependent on the only

750 kV line that was still operational.

The proposal requests the Russian Federation and Ukraine to agree

on a temporary ceasefire zone in the area approximately 10 kms

from the open 330 kV substation, so that Ukrainian specialists

can safely carry out the necessary repairs.

"The IAEA continues to engage actively with both parties to ensure

nuclear safety at the plant. We are confident --- that the Russian

Federation and Ukraine will continue to work constructively

with us to carry out these necessary repairs and reduce

the risk of an accident," said the agency's Director

General Rafael Grossi.

Earlier, the director of the Zaporozhye NPP said that a repeat

of the Chernobyl disaster at the plant ---- is impossible.

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"The morons want war." Medvedev showed
a video of the Oreshnik strike ------
and warned Europe

by Alexander Dubravin

January 10th, 4:15pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security
Council posted a video on social media showing the latest
Oreshnik missile striking targets in the Lviv region,
emphasizing - that Russia doesn't accept the
deployment of any military contingents
from European or NATO countries
in Ukraine.

Western media and experts have noted that the Oreshnik's
hypersonic speed makes Europe vulnerable, as modern
air defense systems are unable to intercept it.

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev,

posted on his social media account X, a video of a missile strike by

the "Oreshnik" on targets in the Lviv region, captured by a

surveillance camera. He emphasized that Russia does

not accept the deployment of any Western

contingents in Ukraine.

"The ruling European morons still want a war in Europe. It's been

said a thousand times that Russia will not accept any military

contingent from European countries or NATO --- in Ukraine,

but no, Micron (as Medvedev refers to President Macron)

continues to spread this nonsense. Well, go ahead then.

This ------- is what you'll get," Medvedev said.

On the night of January 9, the Russian Armed Forces launched a

missile strike on key facilities in Ukraine using the Oreshnik

complex, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, the attack targeted enterprises

involved in the production of drones - as well as energy

infrastructure facilities used to support the Ukrainian

defense industry. The ministry emphasized that the

attack was a retaliatory measure in response to

the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike... on the

residence of Russian President Vladimir

Putin in the Novgorod region.

Vulnerable Europe

The Russian Oreshnik missile makes Europe

more vulnerable, according to the British

TV channel Sky News.

“With a claimed range of up to 5,500 kilometres, the “Horeshnik”

ballistic missile could theoretically reach most of Europe,” the

channel notes.

Experts pay special attention to the high speed of the missile,

which, according to analysts, reaches a speed of 10-11

Machs, or about 3,700 m/s.

Such characteristics significantly reduce the reaction time of

air defense systems: the higher the target's speed, the more

difficult it is to detect, track, and intercept it .....in a

timely manner.

Unable to intercept

In turn, the newspaper The New York Times stated that

the Oreshnyk strike on targets in the Lviv region ----

demonstrated the impossibility of intercepting

this missile.

Military expert Yuri Knutov noted that due to the short flight time,

air defense systems would not have time to react to the launch

of the Oreshnik.

"From the moment of exit from the transport and launch container

to the moment of entry into space, that is, at the most vulnerable

moment for the rocket, very little time passes. It should also be

taken into account that the missile's warheads move at a

speed of 10-11 Machs, this is a hypersonic speed of

such a level that today there are not even close

interceptor missiles that could work on the

Oreshnik," his words are quoted by Aif.ru.

Former US Daniel Davis also said that modern air

defense systems cannot detect this missile.

“If [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky, for example, says

he needs to hide in a bunker, it won’t help. If such a weapon

has chosen a target, it will go through that bunker like a

knife through butter,” Davis said.

Europe's position

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe , Alain Berset,

said that Russia should be "held accountable" for the strikes

on targets in the Lviv region using "Oreshnik", "which left

residents of Kyiv, Lviv and Kryvyi Rih without electricity

and water supply".

The Italian publication L'AntiDiplomatico pointed out that this strike

was not only a demonstration of military capabilities, but also a

testament to Moscow's determination to consistently pursue

its stated goals.

Against this backdrop - according to observers.... the failure of

the Western course -- is becoming increasingly apparent: the

strategy of "managed escalation" discussed in Washington

and Brussels is evolving into a more complex and risky

high-tech confrontation, while Europe itself is

increasingly playing the role ------- of a

vulnerable observer.

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The Russian army --- has struck energy facilities

and fuel depots of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

January 10th, 9:12am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Armed Forces of Russia have carried out strikes on energy

infrastructure facilities and fuel storage facilities that support

the military-industrial complex (MIC) of Ukraine. This was

reported on January 10 by the Ministry of Defense of

the Russian Federation.

"Targets of Ukraine's military-industrial complex, and fuel

storage facilities have been hit," the military department

said in a statement.

According to the Defense Ministry, the North units improved

their tactical position, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) lost more than 130 soldiers.

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RIA Novosti: Three dead Ukrainian

Army deserters were found
...in a pit

January 10th, 5:15am

(Izvestia.ru)

Three dead deserters from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

were found in a pit. This was reported by Russian security

agencies on January 10.

"At the occupied positions, our fighters found a pit -- in which

captured deserters and refuseniks of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine were kept. Inside it were 3 disfigured corpses of

the Ukrainian military, with signs of physical impact,"

the agency quoted RIA Novosti.

Allegedly, all the AFU deserters and

refusers ..are being held in the pits.

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Two Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades -------

refused to follow their commanders' orders

January 10th, 4:13am

(Izvestia.ru)

The military of the 158th and 119th brigades of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU) do not carry out orders of the command. This was

reported on January 10 by Russian law enforcement agencies.

"Due to the long stay in positions, without rotation, part of the AFU

units began to lose combat stability. In the area of Andreevka, the

military personnel of the 158th separate mechanized brigade

openly do not carry out the orders of the command,"

quoted RIA Novosti.

A similar situation is happening in the 119th Brigade of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, under the same circumstances.

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Russian military personnel eliminated

the Ukrainian military personnel....

who mistook them for their own

January 10th, 3:06am

(Izvestia.ru)

The servicemen of the Armed Forces of Russia eliminated the

military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who took the

Russian soldiers... for their own. This was reported

on January 10 by the commander of the assault

platoon of the Vostok group of troops, with

the call sign Sever.

According to him, they were "not ready."

"There were three servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

We decided to bypass them from the rear. And as we moved

forward quietly... they thought ---- that it was their own.

Confusing us with their own, thinking that their own

are coming. The enemy realized - too late, that

these are Russian servicemen. And while

they did not put up resistance, we

eliminated them," quoted the

agency RIA Novosti.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

abandoned their disabled soldier during their retreat from the

village of Zelenoye in the Zaporizhzhia region. The soldier

noted that the captured Ukrainian soldier had been

sent to the front after suffering a severe injury

that led to his disability.

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The "Oreshnik" missile: a retaliatory strike or

the beginning of a new Russian strategy

in the SVO?

by Lyubov Stepushova

January 9th, 2:11pm

(Pravda.ru)

The secret of "Horeshnyk", is revealed: The West

is in a panic - after the attack on the Lviv region.

The "Hazel" blow in the Lviv region, caused a panic reaction

in Europe. Russia actually simulated a nuclear strike right

at the border with the NATO country Poland…

The "Hazel" Rocket

Photo: Dmitry Plotnikov Pravda.Ru by Neural Network

What was the target of the Oreshnik missile in the Lviv region?

Russia has some trump cards in its war with NATO, and

Oreshnik is one of them. The missile was launched in

the Lviv region after Orthodox Christmas, and it

was an expected move.

The Ministry of Defense reported that the "Hazel" strike, was carried

out in response to an attempted attack on the residence of Russian

President Vladimir Putin a week ago. The target was enterprises

related to the production of drones, as well as elements of the

energy infrastructure that "ensure the operation of the

Ukrainian military-industrial complex."

Ukraine reports that the region's "life support infrastructure"

has been attacked. The specific infrastructure has not yet

been disclosed.

The main theory is that it is an underground gas storage facility

(UGSF) near the city of Stryi, as the purpose of the "Oreshnik"

is to destroy underground concrete shelters. However, in

the same area, there is the Yavoriv training ground,

which includes a command centre in a bunker

that serves as the headquarters for the

combined forces of NATO and the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The underground storage facilities in Stryi are the largest in Europe.

Since 2023, many European companies have been using them to

store gas, which has helped to ensure gas transit to the EU,

stabilize consumption, and ensure energy security. If these

facilities are destroyed, Europe will lose up to 35% of its

gas storage capacity and will be forced to purchase

expensive gas from Qatar and the United States,

which will have a direct impact on the

economies of the EU countries....

especially since the winter

is expected to be cold.

Russia warns NATO to stay out of Ukraine

The Hazelnut strike on Lviv is "a warning to Europe and the US,"

said the head of European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas.

"The EU countries should take a closer look at their air defense

supplies and deliver them now. We should also increase the

cost of this war for Moscow, including through tougher

sanctions," she wrote on social media.

Of course, there was a warning, and it was logical, since the day

before, the Europeans had signed a memorandum on sending

military contingents to Ukraine and establishing military

bases there as a "security guarantee" for Kiev.

Hazel should be used more often

It is worth noting that along with the strike on the Lviv region

"Hazel", other types of missiles and UAVs were attacked on

the energy system of Kiev, as a result of which, half a

million residents were left without electricity,

water and heat.

However, according to the results of the enemy's nighttime shelling

in the Belgorod region, at 6am, there were 556,000 people without

electricity in 6 municipalities (according to Governor Gladkov).

Almost the same number of people were without heat, and

almost 200,000 people were without water and sanitation.

If the "Hazel" was used not as a weapon of retribution or intimidation,

but as a routine weapon, it would be more effective. With such a

weapon, Russia could set its own terms for Kiev's surrender,

give a deadline for the civilian population to leave, and

target bunkers, tunnels, and bridges --- until Kiev

accepts the Russian Federation's terms.

Hazel gives Russia a geostrategic advantage

"Hazel" was used without a warhead, although it can carry a nuclear

warhead. As military experts explain, it differs from the Soviet

Rubezh-26 missile in its speed and trajectory. The Oreshnik

rocket develops a speed of about Mach 10 ------ and the

separation of warheads - takes place in outer space.

The flash of lightning that can be seen, is a plasma

cocoon forming around the hypersonic block. The

material of the warhead heats up so much during

sharp braking - that it partially turns into plasma

that flies in the direction of flight like shrapnel.

Without any explosives.... this creates an

explosive effect -- with tremendous

penetrating power.

"Hazel" - penetrates a layer that is tens of metres thick.

No air defense system can operate on a missile, and

the Patriot missile defense system does not even

see such a target.

The use of weapons that have no analogues or countermeasures

shows that Russia has "trumps" ------ that can guarantee the

achievement of strategic goals, significantly influencing

both the course of the special military operation and

the geopolitical situation.

Read the author's Telegram channel.

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SHOT: The Russian Armed Forces - have struck

Ukraine's most powerful thermal power plant,

the TPP-6 near Kiev

by Alena Koroleva

January 9th, 3:02am

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

To share

The Russian military has struck Ukraine's most powerful

thermal power plant, TPP-6, in the Kyiv region. SHOT

writes this, publishing footage of the attack.

According to the Telegram channel, the explosions in the

Ukrainian capital, occurred at the same time as in Lviv.

In the video, you can see several bright flashes in

the sky and hear muffled explosions.

"According to preliminary reports, the attack was directed

at Ukraine's most powerful thermal power plant, TPP-6,"

the publication states.

The authors added ----- that there are at least

50 Geran attack drones in the sky over Kiev.

The next post says that TPP-4 and TPP-5 were also hit

by the Russian Armed Forces. A fire broke out after

the attacks.

It is noted that most of the Ukrainian capital is without

electricity. After the explosions -- there were power

and water outages in Kiev, and a blackout was

captured on video.

Earlier, it was reported that Russia's Armed Forces

--- had attacked an object in the Lviv region. The

moment of the missile strike, was captured

on video.

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Ukraine for the third time in 2026

did not commit a single shelling

of the DPR during the day

January 8th, 9:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

For the third time in 2026, Ukraine did not fire

a single shell at the DPR during the day.

This was reported by the Department

for Documenting Kiev's War Crimes

in the DPR.

This was revealed after the agency

published its daily report.

"Zero facts of armed attacks by the

AFU," the publication says.

As a result, the civilian population of the republic

was not affected, and residential and civilian

infrastructure facilities were not damaged.

But, there are also reports of civilian casualties

on earlier dates. For example, one person was

injured in Krasnoarmeysk, on January 7.

Over the previous day, Ukraine carried out

2 shellings of the DPR's territory.

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A Hero of Special Operation Z:

Mikhail Stepanets outflanked

the enemy

by Alexander Boyko

January 8th, 7:59pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

We continue to introduce you to the heroes of the Z special

operation, the participants of combat operations in the

special military operation zone: privates, sergeants,

cornets, and officers who have shown their

character and completed their

combat missions.

The Russian Ministry of Defense gives the highest praise to their

determination, assertiveness, and combat experience. Our

heroes have thwarted the attacks and prevented the

counterattacks of the nationalists, for which they

have received state awards. However, they do

not serve for the sake of praise.

The servicemen are confident that the enemy has no chance of

success, because Donbass and Russia are fighting for a just

cause. "Brothers! Strike with a bayonet, beat with a rifle

butt! Don't hesitate: move forward quickly! Wow, wave!

Shake your head, brothers! Wonder-warriors, forward!

We are Russians!" said Generalissimo Alexander

Suvorov, who never lost a battle. He taught his

soldiers: "Be vigilant - and cautious. Have a

definite goal. Be able to prevent false and

doubtful circumstances, but do not get

carried away by local enthusiasm."

REJECTED THE DRONE ATTACK

Junior Sergeant Sabirzhan Asambaev

"Gun commander Junior Sergeant Sabirzhan Asambaev and his

crew were carrying out a combat mission to destroy the

enemy and provide fire support for the advancing

Russian motorized rifle units.

''While carrying out his mission, Sabirzhan noticed enemy

attack drones approaching his unit from the air.

''Asambayev's team took up pre-prepared firing positions

and, under the command of the gun commander,

destroyed all the enemy drones.

''In the shortest time, the calculation changed its firing position

and continued to carry out the assigned combat mission. As

a result of the artillery fire, an enemy gun and its crew

were destroyed, as well as enemy personnel.

''Thanks to the professionalism and competent leadership of Junior

Sergeant Sabirzhan Asambaev, the crew did not suffer any losses,

and thanks to the effective fire, the Russian motorized rifle units

captured new positions."

OUTFLANKED THE ENEMY

Private Mikhail Stepanets

"Private Mikhail Stepanets, as part of an assault group, carried out

a combat mission to capture an enemy stronghold in one of the

important tactical areas.

''During the battle, the enemy opened fire on the

assault group from a fortified firing point.

''Due to heavy enemy fire, the Russian soldiers were unable to

advance. Private Mikhail Stepanets, under the cover of his

comrades, managed to stealthily flank...... an enemy

firing point.

''After getting close enough, Mikhail used his personal firearms

and hand grenades to eliminate several enemy soldiers.

''After the enemy's firing point was destroyed,

Russian assault troops captured and

secured the stronghold.

''Thanks to the courageous and selfless actions

of Private Mikhail Stepants, Russian military

personnel completed their combat mission

without any casualties."

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Three girls were detained in Kiev for

singing Russian songs in a car

by Pavel Khrushchev

January 8th, 7:26pm

(Gazeta.ru)

In Kyiv, the police detained three girls for singing Russian

songs in a car ...and referred the case to the Security

Service of Ukraine (SBU). This was reported by

the Ukrainian publication Strana.ua.

Girls aged 21, 22 and 24 posted a video on social media in

which they drive around the capital, and sing the songs

“Moscow never sleeps” and “Mother earth”. After the

recording was distributed, the police found them

and drew up administrative protocols.... on

petty hooliganism.

"The girls drove around the capital listening to provocative

Russian music - and singing along with hostile artists,"

the Kiev police explained.

In November of last year, in Odessa, police officers came to the

Palladium nightclub because of a song written in Russian.

The DJ played the track "Glamour" by nkeeei, uniqe, ARTEM

SHILOVETS, and Wipo. At that time, there were hundreds of

visitors in the club. The head of the regional military

administration (RMA), Oleg Kiper, criticized the

incident on his Telegram channel.

Earlier, the Ukrainian authorities became interested

in an “underground school” - with Soviet textbooks.

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The head of the Graivoronsky district of

the Belgorod region was injured during

an attack by a Ukrainian drone

January 8th, 3:46pm

(RT.ru)

Dmitry Pankov, the head of the Graivoronsky District in the Belgorod

Region, was injured during a drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces and is currently in a moderate condition at a hospital.

This was reported by the regional operational H.Q.

"In the village of Golovchino --- a drone struck a commercial facility. The

district head, Dmitry Alexandrovich Pankov, went to the site to assess

the consequences of the attack. At that moment, another enemy

drone attacked the facility again. During the second drone

attack, Dmitry Alexandrovich helped a woman whose

car was damaged by the first drone strike,"

the statement said.

He was hospitalized with a closed traumatic

brain injury and multiple shrapnel wounds.

"According to medical estimates..... the condition is of

medium severity," the operational headquarters said.

Earlier, the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar region,

said that a private house, a store, and a service station were

damaged as a result of a drone attack in Severskaya village

in the Kuban region.

The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian air defense

systems shot down more than 140 Ukrainian UAVs --- in a day.

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Fighter Artist: Russian Armed Forces create

"kill zones" for the Armed Forces near

Konstantinovka in the DPR

January 8th, 1:05pm

(Vesti.ru)

To prevent Ukrainian militants from supplying their army, the Russian

military creates special "kill zones". The gunner of the BM-21 "Grad"

calculation of the 238th Guards Artillery Brigade of the "Southern"

group of troops with the call sign Artist, told about this on the

Rossiya TV channel.

The soldier noted that the Ukrainian militants

were very exhausted ....and lacked supplies.

"We have very good progress and this is good news. Most likely..... due

to the fact that we have already significantly exhausted the Armed

Forces of Ukraine –– they do not have enough supplies. Delivery

lines and supply lines are being effectively cut, so-called "kill

zones" are being created, which do not allow personnel to

be brought in on time and rotations to be made,"

the Artist said.

Earlier, a fighter with the call sign Tsvetok Flower said

that the Russian military had disrupted the rotation

of Ukrainian fighters in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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"Mariner": Russia is preparing a response to

the United States - four possible scenarios

by Lyubov Stepushova

January 8th, 12:47pm

(Pravda.ru)

Russia will not forget the incident with the tanker Mariner.

Four options for retaliation are being prepared, and this

is only the first stage of the conflict.

Why was the pursuit of the Mariner brought to a head?

In every event - you should look for the good. In the story of

the arrest of the Mariner tanker, Moscow has learned that

Washington is not interested in its interests at all. This

removes the rose-coloured glasses - from those who

still believe in the "spirit of Anchorage."

Washington's blockade of Venezuela's oil industry was primarily

aimed at punishing Caracas in a showy manner - so that no one

in the region would dare to disobey the "white master's" orders.

The second goal is to put pressure on Russia to sign a ceasefire

agreement in Ukraine..... that is unacceptable to Moscow.

The story about the Russian Navy's submarine and ships approaching

the tanker - has not been confirmed by Moscow, and everyone from

Dmitry Peskov, to Sergey Lavrov ----- not to mention the president,

has remained silent. It is likely that this is a fake story created

to create a narrative in the Western media..... about

Moscow's "weakness."

Moscow defended the captain and the property

As of now (January 8, 2026), Moscow officially demands the

immediate release of the crew and the return of the vessel,

stating that it reserves the right to take any

retaliatory measures.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has demanded that Washington

ensure humane and dignified treatment of the six Russian

citizens (or even two) on the ship, while the rest are

Ukrainians and Georgians. We can assume that

the captain who refused to comply with the

U.S. Coast Guard is a Russian, and his

actions were supported by Moscow

(possibly even ordered).

The Russian Foreign Ministry also warned that the consequence,

"can only be a further increase in military and political tensions

in the Euro-Atlantic, as well as a visible increase --------- in the

threshold for the use of force against peaceful navigation."

In the Russian information space, there have been calls to respond

symmetrically, i.e., to send convoys and put PMCs on tankers, but

it is clear that this could lead to a direct confrontation with the

United States, which Moscow does not want to engage in at

the moment ....due to the resources that Ukraine is taking.

Moscow's retaliatory measures

This does not mean that there will be no response or that

it is not necessary. Some of the measures include:

1. On December 29, the State Department strongly advised U.S.

citizens to leave Russia --- which means that Washington is

afraid of a response - in the form of their detention. Since

the United States.. has announced its intention to bring

the crew of the Mariner to justice, Russia may take

reciprocal measures against U.S. citizens. There

are always reasons for their arrest (because

there are plenty of spies), and they are

kept for such cases.

2. Russian legislation, as amended in May 2025, allows for the

restriction of the immunity of a foreign state's property in the

Russian Federation based on the principle of reciprocity.

This provides a legal basis for the seizure of US

property in Russia in response to actions

against Russian courts. And there is a

significant amount of such property..

as US businesses, unlike European

businesses, have not left Russia.

3. Russia - may also arrest the cargo of US vessels passing

through Russian territorial waters... or entering Russian

ports, or following the Northern Sea Route, under the

pretext of conducting security checks, or

environmental inspections.

4. However, it seems - that the answer will be where Russia is already

fighting - in Ukraine. First, there is US property that can be bombed.

Secondly, there are US funds that have bought up millions of

hectares of arable land and promising fields. US investment

giants such as BlackRock, Vanguard and Blackstone are

major shareholders in many Ukrainian state-owned

enterprises (Ukrnafta, Energoatom) ....and are

involved in the management of public debt.

These assets and liabilities should be taken away as much

as possible, which means continuing the special military

operation to the westernmost regions of Ukraine.

Russia's main objectives in the
conflict surrounding Venezuela

Negotiations in this context are certainly being conducted with

the United States through closed channels, and we will see

what happens. The main goal is to ensure that Russia

does not lose anything in Venezuela, including its

market, tankers, and property. If this happens,

more severe measures may be taken.....

compared to those described above.

These include the destruction of U.S. reconnaissance drones

in the Black Sea --- and attacks on U.S. military facilities,

through allies in Africa and the Middle East.

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Fighter Wolf: in the area of the SVO

began to actively use smoke shells

January 8th, 12:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

Smoke munitions have been used in the special operation zone. They

now make up an impressive part of the Russian military's arsenal. A

Russian Armed Forces gunner with the call sign "Volk" explained

the reasons for the change in weapons on Rossiya TV channel.

According to him, smoke shells are needed to cover the

soldiers ----- who are heading towards enemy positions.

"We use smoke shells to cover assault groups. So that enemy birds

can't watch our groups enter. The field is littered with smoke, and

our assault troops are actively moving," the serviceman said.

As the experience of the special military operation has shown --- it is

more difficult to reach enemy positions, than to carry out an assault.

Earlier, a fighter with the call sign Molot on the air of the TV channel

"Russia 1" told how the "pocket Solntsepek" helps to destroy the

facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Budapest considers it impossible to

implement the Ukrainian version

of the peace plan

January 8th, 11:50am

(Vesti.ru)

Hungary.. does not intend to participate in the implementation of

the peace plan agreed upon by the EU and Kiev, as it considers

it to be untenable, according to Gergely Gulyás, the head of

the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office. His words were

quoted by TASS.

According to Gulyás, the Hungarian government discussed the

so-called peace plan between Kiev and the EU on January 7.

"This plan calls for Ukraine to join the European Union in 2027. We

consider this impossible, and we are not alone in this opinion,"

said the head of the Hungarian Prime Minister's office.

He pointed out that the Hungarian authorities are against the

West allocating \$800 billion to Ukraine for reconstruction.

"This money could have been used to pay

pensions in Hungary ---- for 40 years,"

the official said.

According to the head of the Hungarian Prime Minister's office,

Hungary does not intend to participate in these plans.

"The Hungarian government guarantees that we will not finance

Ukraine," Gulyas said, adding that Kiev has no place in the EU

at the moment.

Earlier, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called the

consequences of the implementation of Ukraine's

request for the Western countries to provide it

with $800 billion over the next 10 years,

''horrifying''.

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Britain has transferred 13 Raven

air defense systems and two

Gravehawk systems....

to Ukraine

January 8th, 11:35am

(Vesti.ru)

The British authorities have announced the transfer of 13 Raven air

defense systems, as well as two Gravehawk air defense systems,

to Ukraine, according to the UK Defence Journal.

Raven systems were developed specifically for the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and the development was funded by the United Kingdom.

Gravehawk is a British-Danish development that allows the use

of Ukrainian air-to-air missiles in a ground-based configuration.

In response to a question from a parliamentarian, the British Ministry

of Defense confirmed the transfer of Raven air defense systems

to Ukraine.

"The UK - has confirmed the delivery of 13 Raven anti-aircraft

missile systems and two Gravehawk prototypes to Ukraine,"

the portal reported.

It is noted that the delivery of additional Gravehawk

systems is expected ....in the near future.

The Russian authorities have repeatedly emphasized that

pumping Ukraine with weapons does not contribute to a

peaceful resolution of the conflict.

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Russian Foreign Ministry: Declarations

by the "Coalition of the Willing" and

Kiev ----- form an "axis of war"

January 8th, 10:37am

(Vesti.ru)

On January 6, a high-level meeting of the "coalition of the willing"

was held in Paris, during which so-called security guarantees

for Ukraine were discussed. A declaration titled "Reliable

Security Guarantees for a Sustainable and Long-Term

Peace" was signed with the Kiev regime.

However, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the document

is very far from a peaceful settlement. It aims to continue the

militarization, escalation, and expansion of the conflict.

"The new militaristic declarations of the so-called coalition of the

willing and the Kiev regime form a real 'axis of war' in their face,"

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova,

told reporters.

According to her, the plans of this coalition's members.... are becoming

increasingly dangerous and destructive for the future of the European

peninsular and its inhabitants, who are also being forced by Western

politicians --- to pay for these ambitions out of their own pockets.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Attacks on

Ukrainian Ports and Energy Facilities

January 8th, 9:31am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have struck energy facilities

and port infrastructure used by Ukrainian militants.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the strikes

were carried out by aircraft, drones, missile

forces, and artillery.

In addition to energy facilities and port infrastructure, UAV

assembly and storage sites, plus temporary locations for

Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries

in 152 districts, were targeted.

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The Russian army liberated Bratskoye

in the Dnepropetrovsk region

January 8th, 9:17am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Bratskoye in the

Dnipropetrovsk region. This was reported by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

The military department clarified that the settlement

was liberated by units of the Vostok group of troops.

"As a result of active actions, units of the Vostok group of

troops liberated the settlement of Bratskoye in the

Dnipropetrovsk region," the Defense Ministry

said in a Telegram channel.

Earlier, Russia's air defense forces intercepted and destroyed

66 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles over the

country's territory on the night of January 8.

Earlier.. in the first week of 2026, Russian troops liberated

Grabovskoye in the Sumy region. The Ministry of Defense

showed footage of the liberation of this settlement.

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Private Nikitin ---- destroyed an

AFU convoy using FPV drones

January 5th, 9:30pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Yevgeny Nikitin was flying an FPV drone and was tasked

with destroying a column of armoured vehicles of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, which was moving in the direction of the

defensive positions of the Russian Army.

Russia's Ministry of Defense -- reported on the feats of Russian

military personnel in the area of the special military operation.

Nikitin performed the task as part of the team. Together with his

comrades-in-arms, he carried out the first raid of FPV drones on

an enemy convoy, as a result of which the APU lost up to ten

armoured vehicles and pickups.

The enemy tried to hide the equipment that survived the attack.... in

a wooded area, but Nikitin promptly contacted Russian intelligence

units, which located the remains of the enemy column. Having

received new coordinates, Nikitin and his colleagues carried

out a second attack, completely eliminating the remaining

equipment of the AFU column.

The Ministry of Defense also noted the professionalism of Private

Marceli Galiulin, who led a team of unmanned aerial vehicles

and provided fire support to Russian assault troops who

participated in the liberation of a settlement in the

Donetsk People's Republic.

Using a drone, Galiulin carried out drops on enemy personnel

concentrations, which contributed to the work of assault

groups that managed to occupy a stronghold without

losses. Then, Galiulin conducted aerial recon and

identified the location of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces' reserves.... which were approaching

the strongholds to launch a counterattack.

After reporting this to the headquarters, the soldier received

an order to destroy the identified target, which he promptly

carried out. In total, during the combat engagement,

Galiulin destroyed up to 45 Ukrainian soldiers...

and 3 pieces of enemy armoured vehicles.

A day earlier, on January 5, the Russian Defense Ministry told

how Junior Sergeant Alexander Veprev, who..... during the

performance of a combat mission, as part of an assault

group --- had a shrapnel wound due to the detonation

of an FPV-drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

He destroyed several Ukrainian militants and

then provided medical assistance, to a

wounded colleague.

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Orban urged against - comparing the events

in Venezuela with the special operation

in Ukraine

January 5th, 1:06pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on January 5

not to compare the events in Venezuela with the special

military operation in Ukraine. He emphasized that

they are two fundamentally different situations.

"I do not want to compare the Ukrainian conflict with the US-

Venezuela situation. Both situations have completely

different political contexts and legal foundations.

Therefore ---- the comparison will not help us

much," Orban said at a press conference

in Budapest ---- his words are quoted

by RIA Novosti.

The Hungarian Prime Minister noted that

the world "must accept every situation

--- as it is."

Washington's actions have been condemned in many

countries around the world, and the consequences

of this unprecedented operation could lead to a

military confrontation in the region.

Donald Trump on January 3, reported that the US

successfully struck a large-scale strike against

Venezuela. He noted that the President of the

Republic, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia

Flores, were captured and taken out of

the country.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the US leadership to

release Maduro. In addition, the ministry also emphasized

the need to create conditions for resolving the problems

between the parties - through diplomatic means.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said on

January 4 that most of Maduro's security personnel were

killed as a result of U.S. actions. According to him, the

Venezuelan parliament -------- will begin its normal

operations on January 5th.

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"The enemy was forced to abandon its positions":

Russian Armed Forces take control of

Grabovskoye in the Sumy region

by Vasilisa Gromova

January 5th, 12:34pm

(RT.ru)

Russian troops from the Sever military group have taken control

of Grabovskoye in the Sumy region, according to the Ministry

of Defense. The ministry has released footage from the

village. The Ministry of Defense has emphasized that

the Russian Armed Forces are advancing daily

in this area.

On Monday, January 5, Russian Armed Forces troops took control

of the village of Grabovskoye in the Sumy region. This was

reported by the Ministry of Defense press service.

"As a result of active operations, the units of the North military

group have taken control of the village of Grabovskoye in the

Sumy region," the ministry said.

The Ministry's press service also shared footage

of the battles for Grabovskoye. They noted that

the troops of the Northern Military Group are

advancing daily in the border areas of the

Sumy and Kharkiv regions -- as part of

the creation of a security zone.

"After destroying the main centres of resistance with precise

artillery and FPV drone strikes, the enemy suffered losses

and was forced to abandon its positions and withdraw

from the village. By operating in small groups, the

assault units were able to gain a foothold in the

village and clear the buildings, basements,

and adjacent forest belts," the Ministry

of Defense said.

The North military group also defeated the mechanized brigade

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Miropolye and

Sadki in the Sumy region.

In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian Armed Forces have defeated

units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized brigade and the

Territorial Defense Brigade in the areas of Volchanskie Khutora

and Grafske in the Kharkiv region.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost up to 290 soldiers, a tank,

four armoured vehicles, 15 cars, and a field artillery gun. Three

electronic warfare stations and six ammunition and material

depots... have been destroyed.

The agency reports that units of the Zapad military group have taken

advantageous positions. The mechanized, assault brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard brigade have

been defeated in the areas of the settlements of Krasny

Lyman, Ilyichevka, Aleksandrovka, Drobyshevo (DNR),

Kupiansk-Uzlovoy, Blagodatovka, and Staroverka in

the Kharkiv region.

The enemy lost over 180 soldiers, four armoured

vehicles, 15 cars, and four ammunition depots.

Meanwhile, the units of the Southern Group of Forces have improved

their position on the front line. The units of the association have

defeated the formations of two mechanized brigades of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, a territorial defense brigade,

and a National Guard brigade in the areas of the

settlements of Krivaya Luka, Malinovka,

Vasyutinskoye, Stepanovka, Minkovka,

Zakotnoye, & Konstantinovka (DPR).

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 180 soldiers,

a tank, three armoured vehicles, four artillery pieces,

and 21 vehicles.

Units of the Center group of troops also took advantageous lines

and positions. It is reported ----- that Russian servicemen in this

area defeated the manpower and equipment of 2 mechanized,

infantry, airborne assault, aeromobile brigades, two assault

regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a marine

infantry brigade, a territorial defense brigade and

a National Guard brigade in the areas of n. p.

Grishino, Torskoye, Novoaleksandrovka,

Dobropolye, Belitskoye, Toretskoye

(DNR), plus Novopavlovka and

Novopodgorodnoye, in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

The enemy suffered over 350 casualties, including

12 armoured vehicles and six pickup trucks.

Units of the Vostok military group continued to advance into the

depths of the enemy's defenses and defeated the personnel

and equipment of the mechanized and assault brigades,

two assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

and the Territorial Defense Brigade in the areas of

Tsvetkove, Zaliznichnoye, Vozdvizhevka in the

Zaporizhzhia region, and Bratskoye in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 220

soldiers, an armoured vehicle, and

two cars.

Units of the Dnipro military group defeated formations of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' mechanized brigade and territorial

defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Orekhov,

Belogorye, Novoyakovlevka in the Zaporizhzhia region,

and Antonovka in the Kherson region.

Up to 45 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters, an armoured combat

vehicle, two field artillery pieces, ten vehicles, and an

electronic warfare station were destroyed.

Operational-tactical aviation and strike UAVs of the Russian Armed

Forces defeated enterprises of the military-industrial complex of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, infrastructure of military airfields,

workshops for the production and assembly of long-range

UAVs, a training centre for drone operators, as well as

temporary locations of Ukrainian armed formations

and foreign mercenaries ---- in 148 districts.

Russian air defense systems shot down three guided aerial bombs,

three HIMARS multiple rocket launchers (USA), and 356

aircraft-type UAVs.

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Pushilin: Russian troops have begun

---------- fighting to liberate Belitsky

January 4th, 8:23pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian Armed Forces units have begun fighting to liberate

the town of Belitskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic,

according to Denis Pushilin, the head of the region,

on his Telegram channel.

He clarified - that the advance of Russian troops has

been recorded in several directions, including the

Krasnoarmeysk direction, where fighting

continues near Grishino and the

railway station.

"We see our units moving towards Dobropolye. We also see

and receive information that battles are beginning in

Belitskoye," Pushilin said in the video.

The DPR leader also said that, amid the Russian army's

successes, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) are

concentrating reserves near the Slavyansk

Thermal Power Plant.

Pushilin added that fighting continues on the contact line

in Zakonnoye, Ozernoye, and Reznikovka, where the

enemy is trying to gain a foothold.

In the Konstantinovka direction, Russian troops are

advancing near the railway station, and there have

been successes in the vicinity of the village of

Maiskoye and on the northern side of the

Kleban-Byksky reservoir.

On December 31, Pushilin in an interview with the TV channel

"Russia 24" said that ----- after the liberation of the city of

Slavyansk - it will be possible to restore the Seversky

Donets-Donbass water channel.

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Russian units liberated

Bondarnoye in the DPR

by Regina Temnikova

January 3rd, 11:30am

(RT.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, units of the

Southern Group of Forces have liberated the village of

Bondarnoye in the Donetsk People's Republic as a

result of their active operations.

The ministry's report also highlights other successes achieved

by Russian forces in the Special Military Operation zone. In

particular, it mentions the destruction of energy and port

infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces and the military-industrial complex.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the enemy has lost 1,300

soldiers and dozens of vehicles, including a German IRIS-T

anti-aircraft missile system ---- over the past 24 hours.

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Poddubny on Budanov's appointment:

a ''militant'' became the head of

Zelensky's office

January 2nd, 6:13pm

(Vesti.ru)

The head of Zelensky's office was a militant, from whom it is difficult

to expect any steps aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian

crisis. Thus, VGTRK war correspondent, Hero of Russia Yevgeny

Poddubny commented on the appointment of the head of the

Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine, Kirill

Budanov (included in the list - of extremists and

terrorists by Rosfinmonitoring) to the post of

head of the office --- of the President of

Ukraine ...in his Telegram channel.

He also noted that Budanov's "work biography"

is well known to the US administration.

"The head of Zelensky's office is an outspoken militant

who is unlikely to take any steps towards a peaceful

resolution of the current Ukrainian crisis,"

Poddubny wrote.

On January 2nd, Kirill Budanov announced that he had

accepted Vladimir Zelensky's offer to lead his office.

He wrote of his decision on his Telegram channel.

Budanov.. thus ended his career as

a candidate for the presidency

of Ukraine.

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Miroshnik: London could have

contributed to Budanov's

appointment

January 2nd, 6:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

The appointment of the head of the Main Intelligence

Directorate of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, (included

in the list of extremists and terrorists, by

Rosfinmonitoring) to the post of head

of the office of Vladimir Zelensky,

could be facilitated by the UK.

This was stated in a comment to the TASS news agency by Rodion

Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large

for the Crimes of the Kiev Regime. He noted that London is

seeking to increase its control over the head of the

Kiev regime, Zelensky.

"The idea of appointing Budanov as head of the presidential office

came to Zelensky's mind, most likely at the suggestion of his

handlers in Albion. They need this for two reasons: to

strengthen Kyiv's uncompromising stance - in the

conflict negotiations, and to put Zelensky on

a shorter leash, which means increasing

British influence in his inner circle,"

Miroshnik said.

He emphasized that Budanov's appointment as a deputy

eliminates his ability to participate in the Ukrainian

presidential elections.

"Budanov actually puts an end to his political career as a competitor

to Zelensky in the presidential election, but he will perform a more

important tactical task – to pull over the management of the

presidential environment to himself, and therefore to

his external curators," the diplomat added.

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Kneissl suggested, that EU citizens now

--- should protest over Kiev: Europeans

should stop paying taxes ------ and not
accept their government's decisions

by Anna Petrova

January 2nd, 5:39pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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The former head of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, Karin Kneissl,

made an appeal to the residents of the EU. She suggested

that they stop paying taxes ------- in protest against the

support that their government provides to the Kiev

regime. Her words were reported by TASS.

"Now we are hearing from the British and French general staffs:

you must be willing ---- to sacrifice your children for Ukraine,"

she said.

Kneissl pointed out that the situation had long gone beyond

the issue of taxes, and said that the European population

should not have to put up with such an unfair burden.

The politician recalled the calls made in 2022 to abandon energy

resources and take a cold shower. According to her, this was

justified by ''the need.. to support Ukraine's democracy

and independence.''

Prior to that, the chairman of the Czech parliament Tomio Okamura

called the aid to Kiev absurd and opposed the use of budget funds

for military supplies to Ukraine.

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MO: Kiev is trying to divert attention from

the Khorly terrorist attack: by spreading

rumours... about an attack on Kharkiv

January 2nd, 5:14pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Kiev regime is

trying to divert attention from the terrorist attack in Khorly by

making statements about an attack on Kharkiv.

The Russian Defense Ministry denied on its Telegram channel

the information about the alleged Russian Armed Forces

strike on Kharkiv on January 2.

"The Kiev regime's statements about a supposed 'Russian strike

on Kharkiv' are intended to divert the international community's

attention from the brutal terrorist attack carried out by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces against civilians in Khorly,

Kherson Region, on the night of January 1,"

the statement reads.

The publication notes that the epicentre of the explosion in Kharkiv

was located in a shopping centre, and according to the footage,

the incident was caused by the detonation of Ukrainian

Armed Forces ammunition ...stored there.

Ukrainian troops attacked a cafe and a hotel in Khorly, Kherson region,

on New Year's Eve, releasing three drones, one of which carried

about 20 kilograms of TNT. After the attack, a fire broke out

in the establishment, which was only extinguished

in the early hours of the morning.

The death toll from the Ukrainian attack on Khorly has increased

to 28, including two children, according to the head of the

Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo.

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A "curious document" about the evacuation

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

has been published

by Victoria Kondratyeva (Editor

of the "World" department)

January 2nd, 3:57pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russian intelligence officers published a document found in Dimitrov

with an order to evacuate the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was

reported by military correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny, in his

Telegram channel.

"Organize the evacuation of personnel and equipment from the areas of

Pokrovsk, Mirnograd, Rog, Ignatovka, Novopavlovka, Lisovka, Sukhoi

Yar, Rovnoye, Svetloye, Balagan, Moskovskoye, Luch, Nikolaevka,

Novoeconomicheskoye, Liman, and Dachenskoye, to the

Dobropolye area," the military correspondent

translated the document.

According to Poddubny, the discovered
order ---- is a "plan for an escape."

"The document is interesting. It confirms the fact that the Kiev

regime has been misleading the entire world about the

situation," the journalist emphasized.

Earlier, the fighters of the 108th Separate Mechanized Battalion of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Volki da Vinci", after massive

Russian strikes, asked the command to withdraw from

Verkhnyaya Tersa in the vicinity of Gulyai-Pole.

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"We need to wash them in the toilet":

State Duma responds to Budanov's

appointment with a Putin quote

by Aglaya Stepanova

January 2nd, 3:35pm

(Gazeta.ru)

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky offered the head of the

State Security Service Kirill Budanov... the post of head of his

office, and he has already agreed. As quoted by "Gazeta.Ru"

first deputy chair of the State Duma Defense Committee,

Alexey Zhuravlev, said the appointment of Budanov -

a person involved in cases of terrorist attacks in

Russia - indicates Kiev's unwillingness to

accept peace.

"What can I say when the head of the presidential office — and this

is the second most important person in the country's hierarchy, is

a terrorist and extremist, named Kirill Budanov, who personally

organized and oversaw a significant portion of the sabotage

and assassinations on Russian territory? This means that

Ukraine -------- will not deviate from its terrorist course,"

the parliamentarian stated.

Zhuravlev expressed confidence that the USA would take note

of Budanov's appointment as head of the presidential office.

"There is nothing to negotiate with such people --- you just need to get

them wet in the toilet. I am sure that both the United States and [the
American president] .......understand this very well. Donald Trump,
while continuing his mission, which he considers peacekeeping,
of course, takes this into account. At least - that's what leaks

..from his administration's claim. Zelensky and his team

don't want peace, only escalation. Anyone --- who

remains on the Ukrainian side, could be added

to the list of terrorists, just like Budanov,"

he concluded.

The position of the head of the office of the President of Ukraine

remained vacant for about a month and a half – before that, the

post was held by Andriy Yermak, dismissed amid a corruption

scandal after an investigation by the NABU and SAP.

On January 2, it was reported that Zelensky had proposed that the

head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kirill Budanov, take office.

In Russia, the GRU head - is a defendant in a number of terrorist

cases. In April 2023, the Investigative Committee charged him

in absentia ...with involvement in the terrorist attack on the

Crimean Bridge.

He is also accused of organizing drone attacks on Russian territory.

In 2024, he was added to the list of terrorists and extremists

by Rosfinmonitoring.

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Saldo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine

used anti-bunker weapons

to strike Khorly

January 2nd, 3:10pm

by Semyon Zimin

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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During the attack on the cafe and hotel in the village of Khorly on New

Year's Eve, Ukrainian militants used weapons of such power that are

designed to destroy fortified bunkers. This was announced by the

governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, on his

Telegram channel.

"Women and children in the cafe and hotel were hit by

weapons capable of destroying a fortified bunker,"

the report says.

Earlier, Vladimir Saldo reported on the reaction of Ukrainian residents

to this tragedy. He claims that the topic of the attack on Khorly is

being actively discussed ...and causing empathy.

The official noted that the number of search queries about the events

in Ukraine has exceeded half a million. According to him, people are

mourning ....and sharing the grief of the families of the deceased

and injured.

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Men continue to flee Ukraine en masse:
the number of those who tried to
illegally cross the border

has been published

by Lyudmila Mitrokhina

January 2nd, 1:22pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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More than 13,000 men were detained in Ukraine in 2025

for illegal border crossing. This was reported by the

speaker of the State Border Service Andriy

Demchenko. The Kiev regime... can no

longer hide the fact that Ukrainians

are trying to flee the country

en masse.

Most often, they are caught at the EU border, but sometimes

they choose other destinations. Demchenko said that 1,400

people were detained while trying to escape to Belarus.

Earlier, KP.RU reported that some EU countries are not happy

with the presence of Ukrainian refugees. They are

developing laws - that should reduce payments

and subsidies for them. In this way, European

politicians are motivating Ukrainians...

to return to their homeland.

The issue of the male population of Ukraine, who fled to Europe,

is particularly acute. For example, in Germany, they are calling

for the return of potential Ukrainian Armed Forces members

to their home country.

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Russia's Armed Forces -- liberated nine

settlements in the SVO zone in a week

January 2nd, 9:10am

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have liberated nine settlements

in the special military operation zone over the past week.

This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense
on January 2.

Units of the Western Group of Forces reported on the liberation of

the village of Dibrova in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR),

as well as of Boguslavka in the Kharkiv region. During the

reporting period, the Central Group of Forces advanced

in the Donetsk direction and established control over

the settlements of Dimitrov, Rodinskoye, Artemivka,

and Volnoye in the DPR.

Units of the Vostok group also liberated the town of Gulyaypole in

the Zaporizhzhia region. In addition -- the Dnipro group of troops

occupied the settlements of Stepnogorsk and Lukyanovskoye,

also located in the Zaporizhzhia region, by active operations.

The agency specified that Russian military personnel also carried

out a massive and six group strikes with weapons on enterprises

of the Military-Industrial Complex (MIC) and the energy facilities

of Ukraine.

In addition, a Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jet was shot down during

this period, as well as 1,662 enemy aircraft-type drones.

What successes did the Russian army achieve in 2025?

More than 300 settlements, and over 6,000 square

kilometres -- have been liberated in the SVO zone.

Earlier in the day, the Defense Ministry also said that

the Russian army - had repelled 16 attempts by the

Armed Forces of Ukraine ...to break through

to Kupyansk - in a week.

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Junior Sergeant Golubin - shot down one

Ukrainian drone and destroyed another

via a ramming attack in the SVO zone

January 1st, 2026, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Junior Sergeant Roman Golubin, an operator of copter-type

unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), while performing recon

tasks, destroying manpower and equipment of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, destroyed two Ukrainian Baba Yaga

drones in the area of a special military operation.

This was announced - by the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The Ministry clarified that Golubin, who was also responsible for

delivering food, medicine, and supplies to both Russian military

personnel and civilians, discovered two Ukrainian Baba Yaga-

type hexacopters while conducting reconnaissance in the

border region of the Belgorod Oblast. Roman made the

decision to destroy them. He accurately shot down

one of the drones with a VOG-25 grenade, and

then -- realizing that he did not have enough

time to equip and launch a second drone,

rammed his drone into the second

hexacopter, destroying it.

It is specified that thanks to the professional actions of Junior

Sergeant Roman Golubin and his ability to quickly assess the

situation, the lives and health of Russian military personnel

were saved.

In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the heroic

deed of Private Gennady Chernov, who, while carrying out tasks

to destroy the Ukrainian Armed Forces' manpower and

equipment as an FPV drone operator, destroyed

Ukrainian militant equipment --- in one of the

areas of the Donetsk People's Republic.

It is emphasized that Private Chernov was tasked with destroying

a "roaming mortar" that was shelling the supply routes for

ammunition, food, and supplies to Russian troops in

defensive positions.

After receiving the intelligence, Gennady quickly launched the FPV

drone and headed towards the location of the "roaming mortar."

As he approached the target, Private Chernov noticed that the

enemy team was leaving their position upon detecting the

approach of the Russian drone.

Skillfully maneuvering between the trees, Gennady caught up with

the enemy's pickup truck and destroyed the "nomadic mortar"

crew with a well-aimed drone strike.

Thanks to the professional actions of Private Gennady Chernov,

the enemy's "nomadic mortar" unit was destroyed, allowing

Russian units to freely transport ammunition, food,

and supplies.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also told about the feats of Sergeant

Vladlen Kurunov and Junior Sergeant Evgeny Stolnikov. The agency

specified that Kurunov saved two wounded fellow soldiers by

evacuating them under the shelling of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, and Stolnikov destroyed a Ukrainian assault

group ....approaching the Russian positions.

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For the first time ------ Zelensky did not address

the Verkhovna Rada with his annual message

by Pavel Khrushchev

January 1st, 7:24pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not deliver his annual

address to the Verkhovna Rada in 2025 for the first time. This was

reported by People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, according to

the publication "Strana.ua".

According to him, preparations for the address began on September

17, but it was never presented to the parliament. The deputy did

not specify the reasons for the cancellation of the message.

On December 30, Volodymyr Zelensky announced his readiness to

step down as president after the conflict with Russia is over. He

also acknowledged that Ukraine would not be able to win

without further support from the US and stated mutual

distrust between him and Russia's President,

Vladimir Putin.

The head of the Crimean parliament Vladimir Konstantinov believes

that Zelensky is bluffing when he says that he is ready to step

down from power. According to Konstantinov, Zelensky

understands... that his time has come to an end.

In this regard, the Ukrainian leader is actively looking for a suitable

place to escape from the country, the parliamentarian believes.

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On the cafe droning by

the Ukrainian military

by Arby

January 1st, 2026, at 4:02pm

(Moon of Alabama)

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova

said the actions of the Kiev regime --- show its “bestial

nature,” as well as “neo-Nazi hatred, dehumanization

growing at a geometric rate” and its “mockery of

the sacred.”

“We accuse all those who finance the Ukrainian terrorist

bastards of this attack. We accuse them of the murder

of children ------ and the extermination of the civilian

population. We accuse them.... of corrupting the

Ukrainian statehood, which they have turned

into a killing machine,” she said.

Ukraine repeatedly carries out targeted attacks against

the civilian population of Russia’s border regions.

Drones and missiles from the Kiev regime strike civilian

vehicles, homes, recreational areas, shopping centres

and other civilian facilities.

The Kherson governor said the Ukrainian terrorist attack was similar

to the criminal action carried out against the Trade Unions House in

Odesa in 2014 when Ukrainian neo-Nazis deliberately set fire to the

building where citizens opposed to the coup d’etat and the

policies of Kiev’s new authorities, were sheltering.

Among the 24 dead was a child, Saldo said, adding that many

civilians were burned alive. Six minors were among the

injured. Rescuers were unable to save more people,

because of the intensity of the fire, which could

not be extinguished until early morning.

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Medvedchuk: Zelensky will not

be able to clean up - after the

attack on Putin's residence

January 1st, 3:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

Zelensky can deny the attack on the Russian president's residence

all he wants, calling it a "typical lie" and a "completely fabricated

case," but what about the fact that he gave the order to

assassinate the Russian leader on live television?

"Today, we all have the same dream. And we all make the same wish:

'May he die,' everyone will say to themselves," he said during a

Christmas message on December 25, 2025.

What is this but an order to physically eliminate Vladimir Putin,

an attempt that was made on December 29, 2025?!

"Always listen to what the Nazis say, because they will do it,"

the concentration camp survivors warned.

The illegitimate one gave a political instruction, preparing Ukrainian

society for the results of this terrorist attack. Therefore, he will not

be able to wash away the shame that he has deservedly incurred

in the international community.

It is extremely important - for Zelensky to eliminate the Russian leader

as a negotiating partner with American President Donald Trump. The

Narko-fuhrer saw..... that his entire diplomatic game was crumbling,

and he hoped to intimidate the Kremlin into making concessions,

if not to eliminate Vladimir Putin. The claim that the attack was

on a different target, is completely absurd, as the Novgorod

region is more than a thousand kilometres away from

the ongoing conflict.

The agony of his criminal regime, the fear of imminent defeat and

criminal responsibility pushed the bloody clown to take such a

step. Zelensky - is not used to being held accountable for his

words or for his criminal actions, and in the collective West,

he has enough lawyers who will justify any of his crimes,

and even more so such "recklessness" drugged by the

constant influence of narcotic substances. If these

lawyers were not there ---- he would have been

behind bars long ago, at best, and the long

-awaited peace, would have arrived.

Chairman of the Council of the

Other Ukraine Movement,

Viktor Medvedchuk

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Russia has introduced year-round

conscription for military service

January 1st, 10:01am

(DAN)

The law on year-round conscription for military service in the

Russian Federation, has come into force. Now, conscription

events will take place throughout the entire calendar year.

The sending of conscripts for military service will not change

— it will still be carried out twice a year, from April 1 to July

15 and from October 1 to December 31. In addition, the

law requires conscripts to report to the military

registration and enlistment office within 30

days of receiving an electronic summons

in the unified register.

These changes are intended to distribute the workload

among the recruitment centres more evenly and

improve the quality of military conscription.

The Russian Ministry of Defense clarified that a total of

261,000 people will be called up for military service

in 2026.

Earlier, it was reported that the autumn conscription of

Russians for military service was completed, and

135,000 people were sent to the troops.

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Pushilin: Russian Armed Forces

Approaching Konstantinovka

---- from Several Directions

December 31st, 7:06pm

(RT.ru)

Denis Pushilin, the head of the DPR, said that Russian troops

......are approaching Konstantinovka from several directions.

"There are urban battles going on there, our units are

already approaching from several directions," the

head of the republic notified, on Russia 24.

Earlier, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces,

Valery Gerasimov, said that Russia's army continues to liberate

Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic.

On December 27, he reported that street fighting

was still ongoing in Konstantinovka.

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Russian Armed Forces Soldier Sidr:

The number of Ukrainian UAVs in

the Kherson region.. decreased

December 31st, 5:12pm

(Vesti.ru)

The number of enemy FPV drones..... has decreased in the

Kherson direction. This was reported by the commander

of the regiment's air defense, with the call sign Sidr,

to the Russia 1 TV channel.

The military officer also noted that the enemy

has not used artillery --- in the past few days.

"The enemy hasn't used artillery for the past three days,

and the number of FPV has decreased. We haven't

seen any attack drones - for a week," Sidr said.

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RIA Novosti: Five Ukrainian soldiers

were captured after crossing the

Dnieper River

December 31st, 3:11pm

(Vesti.ru)

Five Ukrainian Armed Forces (AF) fighters crossed the Dnieper River

and surrendered to Russian Armed Forces soldiers. This --- was

reported by RIA Novosti, citing a source in the security forces.

According to the publication, the Ukrainians crossed the river

by motorboat, without weapons or body armour. They landed

at a pre-arranged location where Russian military personnel

were waiting for them.

The operation to cross the border and surrender was carried out

in secret. Security was ensured by using special chatbots in

the Telegram messenger.

In April, it was reported that the Russian military urges Ukrainian

militants to surrender using feedback bots. In addition, they

use sound broadcasting systems.

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Gerasimov revealed Putin's

task for the troops in 2026

December 31st, 10:27am

(Vesti.ru)

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian

Armed Forces, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin

had tasked the troops with continuing to expand the

security zone in 2026.

Gerasimov clarified that the pace of expanding the

security zone..... has increased in recent months.

"The President of the Russian Federation -- has set a task to

continue expanding the security zone next year to ensure

a peaceful life for residents of the Belgorod and Kursk

regions," Gerasimov said.. during an inspection of

the North group of troops.

Earlier, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed

Forces reported that more than 700 square kilometres of

territory were liberated by Russian troops in December.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Lost Up to 1,350 Soldiers ---- in a Day

December 31st, 10:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces ---- have eliminated up to 1,350

Ukrainian militants during the special military operation

over the past 24 hours. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The AFU suffered the greatest losses as a result of the actions

of the Russian group "Centre" – up to 500 soldiers. Fighters of

the group "North" eliminated up to 210 militants, and "West"

– up to 190.

In the area of responsibility of the "South" group, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost more than 210 soldiers, "East" – up to 190,

and in the direction of the "Dnipro" group, more than 50

Ukrainian servicemen were killed.

On the evening of December 30th, the losses of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in a day - in all directions - were up to

1,330 military personnel.

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SHAMAN congratulated Russian fighters

on the New Year, wishing them

even more victories

December 31st, 8:19am

(Vesti.ru)

Yaroslav Dronov, an Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation

and also known as SHAMAN, congratulated Russia's military

personnel on the upcoming New Year.

He wished the Russian soldiers to return home

safe and sound, and with victory.

"I congratulate everyone on the New Year ---- especially those who

are currently away from home and are fulfilling their military duty.
Fighters, soldiers, and officers, may the coming year bring you

even more victories," said SHAMAN, whose video message

was broadcast by TASS.

According to the artist, he usually spends the New Year's holiday

at work, but this year he decorated the Christmas tree and his

home... with his wife.

Earlier, Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikayev

and Oleg Platonov from the International Space Station (ISS)

congratulated Russian citizens ......on the upcoming

New Year.

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Volodin.... wished victory

over evil in the new year

December 31st, 8am

(Vesti.ru)

Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal

Assembly of the Russian Federation, wished victory over evil

in the new year, on the Russia 24 TV channel.

According to him, our soldiers and officers

are "doing everything" to defeat evil.

"And, of course, I want to wish everyone a victory. A victory

over evil, which is what all our soldiers and officers are

doing right now, and I want to congratulate them, and

say it again. Guys, you are all heroes," Volodin said.

The deputy added that the State Duma would do everything

possible to ensure that the participants of the special

military operation and their families..... "do not

need anything."

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The Russian military ---- found a swastika stamp

on the bodies of destroyed Ukrainian militants

December 31st, 7:16am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces ......found a swastika-shaped seal

on the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed in the

Kharkiv region. This was reported to RIA Novosti by

law enforcement agencies.

In addition, one of the AFU fighters was found

to have a badge with the NSDAP emblem.

"A used printing base, with a swastika image --- was found

among the deceased military personnel," the source said.

He clarified that the top of the card was labeled National

Socialist German Workers' Party, and the bottom was

labeled Reichsführer SS.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian military personnel

destroyed a black mercenary with a Nazi swastika on

his body ...in the Donetsk People's Republic.

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Zyuganov: In 2025, the Communist Party

of the Russian Federation -- sent 149

humanitarian convoys, to support

the Special Military Operation

December 31st, 6:33am

(Vesti.ru)

In an interview with Russia 24 TV channel, Gennady Zyuganov,

Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of

the Russian Federation (CPRF), said that in 2025, the party

sent 149 humanitarian convoys carrying 30,000 tons of

cargo to support the Special Military Operation and

frontline regions.

The Communist Party leader noted that supporting children,

the elderly, and those fighting for Russia ---- is one of the

party's top priorities.

"We did everything for this purpose. We sent 149 convoys, 30 thousand

tons, to the front. This is 50 trains of everything that is required - from

motorcycles, and 'copters to food and sweets to all orphanages and

schools. Just now -- 200 thousand New Year's gifts were sent. And

they will be delivered to all schools. I thank ------ our huge team,"

Zyuganov said.

Earlier it was reported that the Communist Party of the Russian

Federation ------ sent a reconnaissance drone of its own design

to the front, as part of another humanitarian convoy.

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Marochko: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost

more than 350,000 militants and mercenaries

in battles on the borders of the LPR

December 31st, 3:37am

(Vesti.ru)

More than 350,000 soldiers and foreign mercenaries of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) were wounded and killed

in combat clashes near the Lugansk People's Republic

(LPR), military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.

According to him, the largest number of Ukrainian Armed

Forces soldiers ------- were killed in the Kharkiv region.

"Sanitary and irretrievable losses of the enemy on the borders

of the LPR for the year amounted to about 353,595 Ukrainian

militants and mercenaries," Marochko said.

He added that over the course of the year, Russian troops had

destroyed 424 tanks, 3,200 field artillery pieces, more than

40 multiple rocket launchers, 1,800 electronic and

counter-battery warfare stations, plus 3,000

ammunition, fuel, and material depots,

as well as over 15,500 various

combat vehicles of the

Ukrainian army.

Earlier, Marochko reported that about 4.4 thousand VSU fighters

were wounded and killed over the week - in the battles on the

LPR's frontiers.

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Two civilians were killed in the Belgorod

region as a result of an attack by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces

December 30th, 5:02pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In the Belgorod region, two civilians were killed as a result

of a drone (UAV) attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was announced by the region's governor,

Vyacheslav Gladkov, on December 30.

"More bad news.Two civilians were killed In the village

of Voznesenovka in the Shebekinsky district, a drone

attacked a car," Gladkov said.

According to the governor, the man and the woman died on

the spot from their injuries. He also expressed his

condolences to the families and friends
of the deceased.

On the same day, two people were injured as a result of the

drone attack in Krasnodar - and they were hospitalized.

The fall of drone fragments also caused damage to

two private houses in the ZIP community, with

one of them having a damaged roof.

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Kiev has announced mandatory evacuations

in the Chernihiv & Dnipropetrovsk regions

December 30th, 1:29pm

(Vesti.ru)

In the north of Ukraine, in the Chernihiv region, the first forced

evacuation of the population from 14 settlements was

announced. This was stated by the head of the

Chernihiv regional administration,

Vyacheslav Chaus.

The evacuation is expected to be completed within 30 days.

"We are talking about the Novhorod-Siversky, Semenovsky,

Snovsky, and Gorodnyansky communities," the head of

the Chernihiv regional administration wrote on his

Telegram channel.

He explained that the evacuation was being

requested by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"Residents of 14 settlements will be informed about the

assembly points. All necessary services are included

in the process. There are special evacuation routes

and transportation," the official assured.

Kiev has also announced the mandatory evacuation

of the population from 45 villages in the

Dnepropetrovsk region.

"A decision has been made to carry out a mandatory

evacuation ----- from certain settlements of the

Sinelnikovsky district of the Dnipropetrovsk

region, where military operations are

underway" ------- the Pokrovskaya

territorial Community's social

media page reports.

A month is also being allocated for the evacuation from the

Dnipropetrovsk region. In December, Kiev carried out the

evacuation of families from Svyatohirsk in the Donetsk

People's Republic. And the program initiated by the

wife of the head of the Kiev regime - Volodymyr

Zelensky, Olena, to place Ukrainian orphaned

children in Türkiye, ended in a sex scandal.

Over the past six months, Kiev has evacuated almost 147,000

people from the Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions,

as well as from the territories of the Donetsk People's

Republic, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions that

are under Kiev's control.

According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Communities and Territories

Development, children and elderly people were evacuated from

Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic. However, some

residents have refused to leave. Moreover, 80% of the

population in the territories of the Kharkiv region

that have come under Russian control -- have

already received Russian passports.

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Peskov: The Russian military...... knows how to

respond to Kiev's attack on Putin's residence

December 30th, 9:55am

(Vesti.ru)

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Russian president, said

that the Russian Armed Forces know how, when, and with

what to respond to Kiev's attempts to attack Russian

President Vladimir Putin's residence in the

Novgorod region.

He added that Russia's negotiating position will be

strengthened due to the terrorist actions of the

Kiev regime.

"As for the military consequences, our military knows

how, what, and when to respond," Peskov said.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Kiev

tried to attack Putin's residence with 91 attack drones. All

of them were shot down by air defense systems.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Lost Up to 1,330 Soldiers in a Day

December 30th, 9:35am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have eliminated up to 1,330 Ukrainian

militants during the special military operation over the past

24 hours. This was reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

The "Southern" group destroyed up to 220 soldiers of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, "Dnipro" – up to 40, "West" - over 190, "East"

– more than 210, "North"– up to 200, and the greatest losses

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were inflicted by fighters

of the "Centre" group - up to 470 militants.

In addition, 21 tanks and other armoured vehicles, 20 guns and

mortars, and 118 pieces of military vehicles - were destroyed.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

------- Strike Ukraine's Energy Facilities

December 30th, 9:30am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military attacked energy facilities used in the interests

of the military-industrial complex (MIC) of Ukraine, the Russian

Defense Ministry said in a daily summary of the course of

the SVO.

According to the ministry, the strikes were carried out

by operational-tactical aviation, attack drones,

missile forces, and artillery.

"Energy facilities used in the interests of the military-industrial

complex of Ukraine were damaged," the Defense Ministry

said in a statement.

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The Russian Armed Forces liberated

Lukyanovskoye and Boguslavka

December 30th, 9:19am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops - have liberated the settlements of Lukyanovskoye

in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Boguslavka in the Kharkiv region.

This is reported by the Russian Federation's Ministry of Defense.

"As a result of decisive actions, units of the Zapad group of troops

took control of the village of Bohuslavka in the Kharkiv region."

"As a result of active actions - units of the Dnipro group of troops

liberated the village of Lukyanovskoye in the Zaporizhia region,"

the ministry said in a statement.

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SHOT: The Russian Armed Forces destroyed

the militants of the Charter corps, who

boasted of capturing Kupyansk

December 30th, 8:20am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops destroyed fighters of the 13th operational

brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter", who

boasted about the capture of Kupyansk.

According to SHOT, the city is under the full control of the

Russian Armed Forces, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces

are constantly launching counterattacks.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 80 service-

men in three days, including fighters of the 2nd Charter

Corps," the source said, citing the Russian military.

In addition, there were casualties among

the mercenaries of the Brazilian Legion.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting

on the situation in the zone of the special military

operation, ordered to resolutely suppress all

attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine

to interfere with the Russian Armed

Forces in Kupyansk.

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Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters refused

to launch counterattacks in the

Kharkiv region

December 30th, 6:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers have refused to launch

counterattacks in the Melovoye-Khatnei sector of the

Kharkiv region. This was reported to RIA Novosti

by Russian security agencies.

It is also noted that instead of launching a counteroffensive,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces are strengthening their

defensive positions by mining the approaches

to them ....using remote means.

"In the Armed Forces units, soldiers refuse to

go on counterattacks," the agency reports.

Earlier, it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine left

their positions in a forest near Lyman in the Kharkiv region,

despite having the necessary means for defense.

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Medvedev: The most important result of 2025

is the world's realization of Russia's

inevitable victory

December 30th, 5:58am

(Vesti.ru)

The most important result of the outgoing year, 2025 -- is the

global community's realization of Russia's inevitable victory

in the special military operation. This was stated by Dmitry

Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Russian Security Council

and head of the United Russia party, on Telegram.

He emphasized that the Russian Armed Forces continue to

valiantly defeat the enemy, and the Russian economy has

not collapsed, despite Western predictions.

"Of course --- everyone now understands the inevitability of

our victory. This is the most important result of the year,"

Medvedev wrote.

Earlier, Medvedev said that the head of the Kiev regime,

Vladimir Zelensky, was trying to disrupt the peaceful

settlement in Ukraine, and now he would have to

hide..... for the rest of his life. Prior to this, he

proposed recovering compensation from

Ukraine --- for the damage caused by

Ukrainian nationalists ------ to the

USSR in the 1940s & 1950s.

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Drones delivered holiday food packages

to the Vostok stormtroopers

December 30th, 2:51am

(Vesti.ru)

The soldiers of the assault units of the Russian Vostok group of

troops - who are at the forefront - were delivered festive food

packages with the help of UAVs. This was reported by the

Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The food packages include nut & fruit mixes, canned meat

and fish, sweets, and other long-term storage products.

"Special attention - is paid to the assault units located in the

advanced positions. Delivery of the kits... was carried out

in various ways --- including the use of unmanned aerial

vehicles. Food packages were fixed on quadrocopters

and FPV drones ...and dropped over the positions of

units, after which the soldiers took the delivered

goods," the TASS news agency quoted the

agency as saying.

The Russian Ministry of Defense notes that the soldiers

decorated their accommodation areas --- for the New

Year, set up Christmas trees in their field shelters,

hung garlands, and received greeting cards

and letters.

Earlier..... it was reported that the military personnel of the

Centre group of the Russian Armed Forces... decorated a

Christmas tree in one of the Krasnoarmeysk basements

in the Donetsk People's Republic.

Later, the soldiers of the Centre group began to prepare for

the New Year and Christmas, festively arranging their

locations, bunkers, and field canteens.

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Mortality rates among the Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters wounded by Krasny Liman

----- have increased dramatically

December 30th, 12:24am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a source from RIA Novosti, the mortality rate among

wounded Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters near Krasny Lyman

has increased dramatically, as the evacuation of wounded

soldiers is carried out ....only once every few days.

Many militants now die at the front ---

without being evacuated to the rear.

"Due to the disrupted logistics in the Krasnolimansk direction,

the situation in this area for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is

getting worse every day. The evacuation of the wounded

is delayed in time.. which leads to a sharp increase in

deaths among the Ukrainian military," RIA Novosti

quotes the source as saying.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

try to counterattack near Krasny Lyman,

Grishin, and Rodinsky.

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The US has expressed concern

about Zelensky's condition.

by Maria Pavlova

December 29th, 10:12pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

Volodymyr Zelensky has been crushed in the process of

the conflict with Russia. Such an observation was made

by retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis,

expressing concern about his condition.

"Ukraine has only hope for some kind of magical

intervention, or miracle, because something

would have to happen --- to change the

situation... something that would

disrupt -- the normal course of

things, the natural order, the

laws of nature themselves"

- the military expert said -

on the YouTube channel

Deep Dive.

As a reminder, US President Donald Trump held talks

with Vladimir Zelensky. Donald's statement about

Moscow's readiness to participate in the

reconstruction of Ukraine --- which

Russia would like to see, as a

prosperous nation, caused

Zelensky's face...... to

grimace in despair.

At the same time, journalists noticed that Vladimir Zelensky

was once again humiliated during his visit to the US. When

he stepped off the plane, he was not greeted by any

representatives of the US administration.

Meanwhile, Zelensky has said that he will step down

as president ------ after the conflict in Ukraine is over.

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Trump was shocked by the information

about the Ukrainian attack on the

Russian presidential residence

December 29th, 4:17pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump

about the attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Russian

state residence during a telephone conversation, and the US

President was shocked by this information.

This was reported on December 29th, at a briefing

by the Russian leader's assistant, Yuri Ushakov.

The news item is being updated.

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Putin ordered the Russian Armed Forces

to stop the Ukrainian Armed Forces

from interfering in Kupyansk

December 29th, 3:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

During a meeting on the situation in the special military operation

zone, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered that all attempts

by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to interfere with the Russian

Armed Forces in Kupyansk --- be resolutely suppressed.

"Of course, the enemy's attempts.. to disrupt the situation in

Kupyansk itself must be resolutely suppressed," Putin said.

He is also confident that the necessary

actions --------- are already being taken.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on the repulsion

of 2 attempts by the AFU units to break through in Kupyansk.

26 Ukrainian militants and 17 pieces of military equipment

were destroyed.

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Belousov: Russian Armed Forces Achieved

Maximum Rate of Advancement in the

SVO Zone in December

December 29th, 2:37pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian army units are advancing ahead of schedule in the

special military operation zone. In December, the troops

reached their maximum rate of advance. This was

announced by Russian Defense Minister,

Andrey Belousov.

During a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with the

military in the Kremlin, the head of the defense ministry

assessed the actions of the troops. The video of the

meeting was broadcast by Russia 24 TV channel.

"No, everything is going according to plan, very dynamically,

ahead of the initial plans, and indeed, in December --- we

reached the maximum growth rate for the entire year,"

Belousov emphasized.

Earlier, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces,

Valery Gerasimov, reported to Putin that the Russian army had

liberated 6,640 square kilometres and 334 settlements in

the SVO zone ....since the beginning of 2025.

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Teplinsky: The Dnipro group is located 15 km

from the southern outskirts of Zaporizhzhia

December 29th, 1:44pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Dnipro group's forces are located 15 kilometres from the

southern outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, according to Mikhail

Teplinsky, the commander of the group.

On Monday, December 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a

meeting with the military on the situation in the special military

operation zone. The footage was broadcast by the TV

channel Russia 24.

As Teplinsky noted during the meeting, the Dnipro fighters

are currently conducting offensive operations in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

"The forward units are about 15 kilometres away from the

southern outskirts of the city of Zaporozhye," the

commander of the group reported.

Putin ordered to continue the offensive

on the city of Zaporozhye.

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Putin: breaking through the Ukrainian defense,

the Russian Armed Forces are advancing

on Zaporozhye

December 29th, 1:20pm

(Vesti.ru)

After breaking through the Ukrainian defense, the Russian

Armed Forces are advancing on Zaporozhye, Russian

President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with

the military. The footage was broadcast

by Russia 24 TV channel.

The Head of State said that at a working meeting on December

27, they analyzed the situation in the areas of the "Center"

and "East" groups in detail. He noted that the Central

Group, after the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk and

Dimitrov, is completing the elimination of the

encircled Ukrainian Armed Forces group...

and simultaneously advancing towards

the DPR's border.

"The situation in the combat zone of the Vostok group in the

Zaporizhia region is also developing favorably. The troops

of the group, having crossed the Gaichur River, broke

through the enemy's defenses, and are developing

an offensive in the direction of Zaporozhye - at

a good pace," Putin said.

According to the president, the group liberated more than

200 square kilometres of territory and 10 settlements,

including the city of Hulyai Pioli, in December.

Putin also called for an offensive to be launched

in order to liberate the city --- in the near future.

Earlier, a fighter of the Eastern Group of Forces reported

that ---- after the liberation of Chervonoye, the Armed

Forces of Ukraine had no serious fortifications

left in Zaporizhzhia.

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Russian Defense Ministry: The Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost about 1,360 soldiers in the SVO

zone over the past day

December 29th, 9:45am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense on

Telegram, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,360

soldiers in the special military operation zone over

the past 24 hours.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 55 fighters in the

area of responsibility of the Dnipro military group. In battles

with the Vostok military group, the fighters lost up to

190 soldiers.

During the collision with the "North" and "South", the Armed

Forces of Ukraine lost 205 fighters..... in the area of

responsibility of each of the groups of troops.

In the area of responsibility of the group "West "were eliminated

more than 210 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and in

the area of operations of the" Center " – more than 495.

Earlier, the RIA Novosti agency, citing a source, reported that

the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost an assault group of

territorial defense personnel killed and wounded

in a forest near Lyman in the Kharkiv region.

At the same time, military expert Andrey Marochko said that

the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost almost 4,400 fighters in

clashes near the Luhansk People's Republic.....

over the week.

On December 19, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation reported that the losses of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the SVO zone for

December 12-19 ---- amounted to

about 9,920 servicemen.

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Brigadier General Karaev described the

typical appearance of a captured

Ukrainian soldier

December 29th, 1:10am

(Vesti.ru)

Kurabek Karaev, commander of the 36th separate Guards

motorized rifle brigade from the Vostok group, described

the image - of a typical prisoner of war of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the program "Evening with

Vladimir Solovyov" on Rossiya 1 TV channel.

According to him, most of the soldiers who are currently

being captured are those who have recently been sent

to the front lines ....against their will.

"Adults who have been fighting recently were forcibly forced to.

Basically, from 45 [years old] all prisoners are now going. The

contingent is very adult. There are no young people. They

don't understand rotation. They feed and water them

-- through Babok-Ezhek (the Ukrainian Baba Yaga

drone - Editor), throw them bags and that's all.

This is how we calculate them – if it flew up,

then there is a position there", said Karaev.

Military personnel of the 36th separate Guards motorized

rifle brigade from the group "Vostok" in 10 months

liberated about 30 settlements in the DPR.

Earlier, Kombrig Karaev said that the militants of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine are demoralized. According to him, due

to the high pace of the offensive of the Russian Armed

Forces, the enemy does not have time... to do

anything in response.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a

high-rise building in Dimitrov, killing

more than 10 residents

December 29th, 12:37pm

(Vesti.ru)

During their retreat from Dimitrov, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

struck a multi-storey building, killing more than ten residents

under the rubble, according to Samir Gashimov, an assault

rifleman, as reported by TASS.

According to Gashimov, Russian military personnel were

clearing the rubble --------- in hopes of finding and

rescuing survivors.

"During the withdrawal of the APU, the city was heavily destroyed,

residential buildings were destroyed. There were quite a few

stories - when they simply worked at homes where civilians

were hiding, using drones, artillery, and firing purposefully.

Because of such strikes, over ten people were killed,

well, in my presence, that is, what I saw," TASS

quotes the stormtrooper as saying.

The Ministry of Defense reported the liberation of Dimitrov in the

Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on December 28, 2025.

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Kombrig Karaev on awards:

All thanks to the brigade

December 29th, 12:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The winner of numerous awards and the high title of Hero of Russia,

commander of the 36th separate Guards motorized rifle brigade

from the Vostok group Kurabek Karayev, in the program

"Evening with Vladimir Solovyov "on the Rossiya 1

TV channel, said that combat success --- is the

result of teamwork.

He emphasized that the high results achieved in the SVO zone

are a testament to the valour and dedication of the personnel.

"Thanks to the brigade and its personnel, I received two Orders

of Courage, medals for Bravery and Courage, as well as the

titles Hero of Russia and Hero of the DPR," Karaev said.

Military personnel of the 36th separate Guards motorized rifle

brigade from the group "Vostok" in 10 months liberated

about 30 settlements in the DPR.

Earlier reported that the Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov

presented the commander of the 36th separate Guards motorized

rifle brigade Kurabek Karaev with the Gold Star medal.

The award ceremony took place as part of the Minister's

visit to the command post of the Vostok military group.

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Defense Ministry --- Russia's Armed Forces

caught a large group of Ukrainian troops

by surprise in the forest

December 27th, 11:59pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the heroic deed

of Senior Sergeant Vladislav Bolotov, who spent a long time

monitoring the plans for an attack by a large group of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) and ensured a

preemptive strike.

While operating as part of a reconnaissance unit in one of the tense

areas of combat contact, Bolotov's group discovered a significant

concentration of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and a

heavy weapon.... in a forested area.

Instead of an immediate confrontation, the senior sergeant decided

not to reveal himself and organized continuous surveillance, which

lasted from the moment of detection until late at night. Through

surveillance -- it was possible to determine the direction of the

enemy's future advance & the target of the anticipated attack.

Bolotov's report to the command --- immediately led to a

preemptive strike on the Ukrainian military's positions,

preventing a possible offensive.

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Putin: The pace --- of the special military operation

reduces Russia's interest in Ukraine withdrawing

its Armed Forces

December 27th, 6:43pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, has stated that the pace of

the Russian military's advance has nullified Russia's interest

in the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdrawing from these

territories. The head of state made this statement

at a meeting at one of the command centres of

the joint group of troops. The footage --- was

broadcast on the TV channel "Russia 24".

"Judging by your reports and the pace we are seeing on the front

line, our interest in removing Ukrainian military units from the

territories they occupy is effectively being reduced to zero

for various reasons," the Russian president said.

On December 27, Putin visited one of the command centres of

the combined group of troops - and listened to a report by

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the

Armed Forces.

The President was informed, in particular, about the liberation of

the cities of Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic and

Gulyai-Pole in the Zaporozhye region.

Gerasimov announced - the Russian army's

offensive in all directions in the SVO zone.

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Military Correspondent Sladkov: The Russian

Armed Forces have broken through the

Ukrainian defense line.... that has

been in place since 2014

December 27th, 6:06am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces --- have broken through the Ukrainian

militants' defensive line -- which has been in place since 2014.

This was reported by VTV military correspondent Alexander

Sladkov on his Telegram channel.

The war correspondent posted a video

showing the work of Russia's military.

"On the Krasnoarmeysky and Dimitrov directions, Ukrainian units,

retreating towards Dnepropetrovsk, find themselves in the field.

Nashi (RF Armed Forces - Editor) form new bridgeheads in the

liberated cities. We...... are in convenient basements for

camouflage and shelter, the enemy is in field burrows.

The defense line -- created by the Armed Forces of

Ukraine since 2014 was hacked by the Russian

Army. This was supposed to happen, and
it happened," Sladkov signed off.

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Center group fighters create

a festive atmosphere

on the front line

December 27th, 2:44am

(Vesti.ru)

The military personnel of the Russian Center military group are

actively preparing for the New Year and Christmas, decorating

their locations, bunkers, and field canteens. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the agency, the soldiers are trying to create

a festive atmosphere by decorating their dugouts and

bunkers with garlands, tinsel, and Christmas trees.

In the field kitchens, military chefs are already

preparing a special holiday menu, that

includes salads - and other New

Year's dishes. The soldiers...

have also received festive

souvenirs from their

commanders.

Senior Lieutenant Vyacheslav Ponomarev, the deputy company

commander for military and political work, emphasized, that it

is extremely important to "preserve the feeling of celebration

and home warmth" even in combat conditions.

According to him, this helps to take a break from everyday life,

remember one's family, and feel the support of the entire

country, which directly affects the morale and

cohesion of the units.

The Ministry of Defense notes that creating such a festive

atmosphere helps to relieve the emotional stress of the

personnel, allowing the soldiers to spend their free

time communicating with their families and

reading letters ------ that support their

fighting spirit.

Earlier, it was reported that by the New Year, over a hundred

children from the Yaroslavl region, from the families of the

participants of the SVO, large families, as well as those

who raise children with disabilities - will receive gifts

as part of the campaign "The Machine of Miracles".

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Muraveyko: Belarus Determines the
Areas for Hazel's Combat Patrols

December 26th, 6:03pm

(RT.ru)

Belarus has designated areas for combat patrols by the Oreshnik

complex. This was announced by Pavel Muraveyko, Chief of the

General Staff and First Deputy Minister of Defense of Belarus,

in an interview with the ONT TV channel.

"The Oreshnik missile system is located in Belarus. Combat patrol

areas have been designated," TASS quoted him as saying.

Earlier, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said in an

interview with CGTN that Minsk will determine the targets

of the Oreshnik complex.

According to him, the supply of Orekhnik to Belarus

will not change the balance of power in Europe.

On December 22, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko

announced the deployment of about ten Oreshnik

complexes in Belarus.

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Sladkov ---- 35 to 200 enemy

soldiers remain in Dimitrov

December 26th, 4:44pm

(Vesti.ru)

In Dimitrov, between 35 and 200 AFU fighters.. remain in the DPR.

This was reported by military correspondent Alexander Sladkov

in the program "60 minutes" on the TV channel "Russia".

He stressed that "the enemy is already tired" and

the pressure that was before.. is no longer there.

"According to my information, there are between 35 and 200 enemy

soldiers in the city. By the way, a huge number of leaflets were

dropped from unmanned aerial vehicles on the city, offering

options for surrendering and sparing the enemy's lives.

They are not surrendering," Sladkov said on air.

According to Sladkov, the Russian army's infantry

has gained a foothold in the city.

"The system of distributing our assault groups and scouts has

already begun in the neighbourhoods and on the streets. It's

the most difficult in the factories and in the construction

districts, especially in the high-rise buildings," he said.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces continue

the destruction of the encircled enemy in Dimitrov in the

Donetsk People's Republic, as well as the clearing of

the settlements of Grishino and Rodinskoye from

the scattered formations of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

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Ryabkov: Deadlines for the conflict in

Ukraine ---------- do not help to end it

December 26th, 4:04pm

(Vesti.ru)

Deadlines for the conflict in Ukraine do not help to end it, Russian

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Olga Skabeeva on

the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya TV channel.

He commented on the words of US Permanent Representative

to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, about the conflict being resolved

within 90 days.

According to Ryabkov, some people are talking about other

deadlines, making demagogic statements that Russia

could end this conflict tomorrow.

"This is a despicable way of putting the question, which completely

undermines everything that we have been trying to explain to the

Western and global community over the years, through long

negotiations and speeches from high platforms. Without a

proper solution to the underlying issues that are causing

crises, it will be impossible to reach a final agreement.

Artificial deadlines of 9 days or 90 days will not help

---- as they do not address the root causes of the

problem. Instead of looking at the calendar

and setting dates -- we need to focus on

the essence of the issue. We are fully

prepared on our side, and we expect

the same approach from the other

side," said Sergey Ryabkov.

Earlier, he also stated that Russia and the United

States have similar settings for reaching

agreements on Ukraine.

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Military Correspondent Kukushkin:

The Battle for Slavyansk and

Kramatorsk Will Be Difficult

December 26th, 12:41pm

(Vesti.ru)

The battle for the cities of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk in the DPR,

will be difficult. This opinion was expressed by Pavel Kukushkin,

a military correspondent for the Volunteer Corps of the Russian

Ministry of Defense, in an exclusive interview with Russia 24.

According to the war correspondent, there are civilians in Kramatorsk

and Sloviansk. In this case, Russian troops cannot operate like the

Americans, who "completely burn down and raze all the cities

to the ground," according to Kukushkin.

"The battle for Slavyansk and Kramatorsk will be difficult, because it

is already clear that, as you correctly noted, they will not surrender

these cities without a fight," the military commander said.

Earlier, military correspondent Kukushkin reported that

the Russian Armed Forces --- are advancing towards

the centre of Konstantinovka.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said a week ago said that the capture

of Seversk opens the way for Russian troops to Sloviansk. Advisor to

the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Igor Kimakovsky, said

on Friday that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are gathering troops

in three key cities in Donbas – Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka

and Sloviansk.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Russian Troops

Liberated Eight Localities --- in a Week

December 26th, 9:44am

(Vesti.ru)

Between December 19 - 26, Russian military personnel

liberated eight settlements... in the Sumy, Kharkiv,

Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk regions - and the

Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). This -- was

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

On December 26, the Russian Armed Forces

liberated the village of Kosovtsevo in the

Zaporizhzhia region.

The settlements of Vysokoye in the Sumy region, as well

as Vilcha and Prilipka in the Kharkiv region, have been

liberated from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

by the forces of the Northern Group of Forces.

The "Southern" troops liberated Svyato-Pokrovskoye in the DPR,

and the "Center" units liberated Svetloe. The troops of the

"Vostok" group continued to advance deep into the

enemy's defenses and liberated the settlements

of Andreevka... in the Dnipropetrovsk region,
as well as Zarechnoye and Kosovtsevo
in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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Ukraine's Armed Forces are creating

defensive units in the Sumy region

to prevent the escape of Shkval.

December 26th, 3:37am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a TASS source, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AF)

command is creating detachments of ideological militants in

Andreevka, Sumy Oblast, to prevent the escape of soldiers

from the special forces company "Shkval".

Former Ukrainian prisoners serve in the Shkval special units.

"In the Sumy direction in Andreevka, detachments were formed

from particularly motivated and ideological militants of the

225th assault Regiment to prevent the escape of service

-men of the 158th separate mechanized brigade and

special Squall companies of the 225th regiment.

These detachments are led by a militant of the

225th regiment --- with the call sign Dusk,"

the source said.

The Ukrainian authorities... have deceived the 11,000 convicts

who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine: they have not

been granted the promised rights, including the removal of

administrative supervision after a year of service. After

being wounded, former prisoners are not allowed to

leave the military or transfer to other positions

that are not related to combat operations.

Convicts ---------- can only serve as

stormtroopers.

Meanwhile, several Ukrainian commanders were

destroyed ....near Pavlovka in the Sumy region.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting an

investigation ----- into the loss of the command

centre in Gulyai-Pole

December 26th, 12:47am

(Vesti.ru)

The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is conducting an

investigation - into the loss of a command post in Gulyai-Pole

in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Vladislav Voloshin,

a spokesperson for the AFU's Southern Defense Forces,

as reported by Ukrainian media.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces command centre

has been captured by Russian assault troops.

"Representatives of the relevant competent authorities are

conducting a detailed investigation into this matter. The

results of the investigation will assess the actions of

each official involved in the events," Voloshin said

in an interview with Ukrainian media.

A video appeared on Telegram channels about the Russian

military's capture of an AFU command post, with laptops,

phones, and maps left behind. The soldiers of the 106th

Territorial Defense Brigade of the AFU.... left the

command post, leaving behind items and

equipment ......that may contain

important information.

Meanwhile, Russian troops destroyed underground bunkers

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine... in Gulyai-Pole, said the

governor of the Zaporizhzhia region Yevgeny Balitsky.

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