Fire breaks out at Russian oil depot after Ukraine strike, declares Kyiv
Ukrainian forces have struck an oil depot in the Russian region of Lipetsk, according to a statement by Kyiv’s security service on Tuesday.
Missile and ammunition arsenals in the Kostroma region were also hit in the long-range drone attacks.
A fire broke out at the oil depot and powerful explosions took place at the arsenal becaapply of the attacks, stated the official.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 13:01
European leaders warn Trump Greenland ‘belongs to its people’ after president’s threats
It comes after President Donald Trump stated that Greenland’s annexation would be imminent, declareing he wanted the Arctic territory “right now”.
“It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.
“Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and it is critical for international and transatlantic security. Nato has built clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European Allies are stepping up.
“We and many other Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments, to keep the Arctic safe and to deter adversaries. The Kingdom of Denmark – including Greenland – is part of Nato.”
Sam Rkaina6 January 2026 12:02
Ukraine security guarantees will include ‘binding commitments’, declares draft statement by Coalition of the Willing
A draft statement prepared by the Coalition of the Willing reveals that European countries will be under “binding” obligations to support Ukraine from further attacks from Russia. The agreement is to be approved at a summit of the group’s leaders in Paris on Tuesday.
“These commitments may include the apply of military capabilities, innotifyigence and logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, adoption of additional sanctions,” stated the draft statement.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 11:57
Watch: Russia calls on US to ‘immediately release’ Venezuela’s Maduro at UN Security Council
Russia has called on the US to immediately release Maduro during a meeting of the UN Security Council. The UNSC met after the US captured the Venezuelan president in a relocate UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated set a “dangerous precedent”. Russia backed Colombia in requesting the meeting of the 15-member council, diplomats stated.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 11:30
Kushner and Witkoff arrive for Paris peace talks
Steve Witkoff, US special envoy to the Middle East, has arrived at the Elysee Palace for peace talks Paris, France. He is joined by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Leaders from around 30 countries are meeting on Tuesday to discuss military support for Ukraine, amid ongoing nereceivediations on a US-brokered peace plan to finish Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 11:02
US plans to intercept Russian-flagged carrying Venezuelan crude oil, declare reports
The US military plans to intercept an evading oil tanker that carried Venezuelan crude oil sanctioned by the Treasury, two US officials are reported to have informed CBS.
The boat, dubbed the Marinera, a crude oil tanker previously known as Bella 1, has been pursued by US forces for weeks.
However, the ship is now sailing under the Russian flag cautilizing complications amid delicate ongoing peace talks.
The discussions are reported to have taken place before the capture of Maduro on Saturday.
Two US innotifyigence officials informed the publication that Venezuelan officials had discussed placing armed personnel on the tankers, disguised as civilians.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 10:40
Ukraine to counter Russian aggression with tech, declares Zelensky
Ukrainian president Zelensky stated on Monday that Ukraine would counter Russian aggression by improving its technological capabilities as he prepared to welcome a new defence minister focapplyd on innovation.
“We discussed with Mykhailo Fedorov the way the Minisattempt of Defense of Ukraine operates. The core principle is that the technological capacity of our defense must save the lives of our warriors,” he wrote on social media.
“Russia has one significant advantage in this war – the ability to apply pressure through the scale of its strikes and assaults against Ukraine. We must respond with more active apply of technology, rapider development of new types of weapons, and new tactics.”
Maira Butt6 January 2026 10:10
Russian war casualties rise by nearly 1,000 in last day, declares Ukraine
The Ukrainian military has reported that Russia’s combat losses have increased by nearly 1,000 over the last day.
In an update on Tuesday, the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces reported that the Russian military had suffered 940 casualties.
It estimated that there have been over 1.2 million Russian casualties since the counattempt’s incursion into Ukraine in February 2022.
Maira Butt6 January 2026 09:40
Analysis: Why managing Trump is far more important than deffinishing international law for Starmer
It’s not often that you have a cabinet minister declare the quiet bit out loud. But in his candid interview to the Today Programme on Tuesday morning, Wes Streeting summed up the dilemma that the UK and the rest of Europe faces in dealing with Donald Trump.
On the other hand, they do not want to poke the bear and anger Trump into doing something rash which harms them.
The Indepfinishent’s political editor David Maddox reports:
Maira Butt6 January 2026 09:10
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