Russian Defense Minister orders Russian troops to 'increase actions' in Ukraine

5:35 PM

‘Absolutely unacceptable’ — Appointment of judge who visited occupied Crimea, Russia triggers criticism.

The decision highlights the continued presence of officials with ties to Russia in the Ukrainian government.

4:23 PM

Polish PM accuses Russia of planning 'air terror,' condemns sabotage efforts.

"These acts of sabotage are versions of the war that Russia has declared to the whole world, not just Ukraine," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

3:27 PM

Ukraine brings back 25 people from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said some of those brought back have serious injuries and illnesses.

2:59 PM

'Strongest action possible' — Albanese vows to act if Australian fighting for Ukraine was executed by Russia.

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne, was reported captured by Russian forces in December.

2:58 PM

Opinion

Putin's war economy is running on fumes as inflation and shortages surge

2:37 PM

Lithuania would consider troop deployment to Ukraine upon Kyiv’s request, FM Budrys says.

"We’d talk with our allies and partners about what it looks like, and we’d talk with Ukraine about what it looks like," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.

2:27 PM

Russian attacks against Ukraine wound at least 16, kill 1 over past day.

Russian missiles hit critical infrastructure in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblasts, with no reports of casualties.

1:37 PM

Transnistria to receive Russian gas as humanitarian aid, head of breakaway region says.

Russia’s state-controlled energy giant Gazprom halted gas supplies to Moldova on Jan. 1, citing alleged unpaid debts by Moldovagaz.

1:12 PM

Biden team seeks European support to leverage frozen Russian assets in talks with Moscow, CNN reports.

The strategy reportedly aims to pressure Moscow by signaling the funds could only be reclaimed through negotiations with Ukraine.

12:45 PM

Peace Negotiations

Ukrainians divided over what peace with Russia should look like, new poll reveals

11:32 AM

‘We know who the good guy is’ — Trump’s defense nominee grilled over war in Ukraine.

Pete Hegseth’s nomination in November sent shockwaves through Pentagon corridors.

11:19 AM

Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 9

9:24 AM

Zelensky to visit Poland after ‘breakthrough’ agreement on Volyn tragedy exhumations.

The Volyn massacre involved widespread violence that claimed tens of thousands of Polish and Ukrainian lives.

8:50 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 812,670 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,580 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

8:42 AM

Russia launches mass missile attack against Ukraine.

Explosions were reported in Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky Oblast, and Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

6:25 AM

US, Armenia sign strategic partnership agreement.

The charter establishes a framework for expanded bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and Armenia in the areas of economic cooperation, security and defense, and democracy.

4:50 AM

EU considering ban on Russian LNG, aluminum, Bloomberg reports.

The phase-out of LNG could be enacted as a sanction or part of a road map presented by the European Commission next month. Restrictions on aluminum would be gradual, with a time frame yet to be determined, officials said.

3:47 AM

Drone hits distillery in Russia's Tambov Oblast, local media reports.

Local residents said a fire broke out at the distillery, which is located near a military training ground in the village of Novaya Lyada.

2:26 AM

Putin aide claims 'Moldova will become part of another state or cease to exist,' Chisinau responds.

Moldovan officials have condemned recent remarks by Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who claimed that Moldova “will either become part of another state or cease to exist” due to its “anti-Russian policy,” Moldovan media outlet NewsMaker reported on January 14.

12:02 AM

Zelensky addresses personnel transfer controversy, orders Air Force commander not to reassign specialists to Ground Forces.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the controversy surrounding the reassignment of Air Force personnel to the Ground Forces, in his evening address on Jan. 14.

11:08 PM

Slovak opposition announces no-confidence vote against PM.

Slovakia's pro-Western opposition parties announced plans to initiate a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, citing concerns over his governance and foreign policy direction, TASR news agency reported on Jan. 14.

10:12 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine targets Russian industrial plants, ammunition depots in overnight strike

10:09 PM

Seoul to consult with Kyiv on transfer of captured North Korean soldiers, Yonhap reports.

Seoul plans to hold consultations with Kyiv regarding the transfer of captured North Korean soldiers if they request defection, Yonhap reported on Jan. 14, citing South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong.

10:07 PM

US aid

Biden leaves nearly $4 billion in US aid to Ukraine unused. What will happen to it under Trump?

10:05 PM

Germany continues talks on $3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Pistorius says.

The German government is still discussing a proposed 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) aid package for Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 14, according to Ukrinform.