January 9, 2026 Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not' President Donald Trump discusses Greenland acquisition plans after the U.S. military captures Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, citing national security needs.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in retaliation for an alleged attack on one of Putin's residences that the U.S. and Ukraine have denied.
January 9, 2026 Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move unlikely to trigger confrontation.
January 9, 2026 Russia fires new ballistic missile at Ukraine, killing at least four Ukrainian authorities reported multiple deaths and infrastructure damage after Russia said it deployed a new missile system in an overnight strike.
January 8, 2026 Russia warns Western forces in Ukraine would be considered 'legitimate combat targets' Russia warns Western forces deployed to Ukraine under postwar security deal would be "legitimate combat targets" as diplomatic tensions escalate.
January 8, 2026 Russian winter strike leaves nearly 800K homes without power and heat in Ukraine’s Dnipro region Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves nearly 800,000 homes without power amid freezing winter temperatures across the country.
January 8, 2026 Lindsey Graham says Trump backs Russia sanctions bill President Donald Trump approved a Russia sanctions bill backed by Sen. Lindsey Graham as tensions between Moscow and Washington continue.
January 7, 2026 Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.
January 7, 2026 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.
January 7, 2026 Trump affirms US 'will always be there for NATO,' while expressing doubts about alliance President Donald Trump pledges U.S. will "always be there for NATO" while questioning alliance's commitment amid tensions over Greenland push.