Multiple oil tankers struck off Russian coast in attack while unloading - It came after Russia launched its heaviest air attack of 2026, killing four in strikes targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv

Russia warns Western forces deployed to Ukraine under postwar security deal would be "legitimate combat targets" as diplomatic tensions escalate.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, but he acknowledged that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years.

In October, China deepened its support for Russia’s war effort through intelligence sharing, expanded drone supplies, and closer military cooperation, while strengthening diplomatic and economic

The Lukoil-operated platforms, V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin and Valery Graifer, are used to extract oil and gas.

In 2025, Ukraine experienced a significant escalation in civilian casualties, with 2,514 deaths and 12,142 injuries due to intensified conflict and expanded use of long-range weapons. The majority of casualties occurred in government-controlled areas due to Russian attacks.

On the night of January 12, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 156 drones from 6 directions. Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed most of the Russian drones, but 16 hits were recorded, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.