Boris Bodnar

Boris Bodnar

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Trump's special envoy for peace talks has business ties to Kremlin financial circles — investigation
Politics
Trump's special envoy for peace talks has business ties to Kremlin financial circles — investigation

Steve Witkoff's real estate empire was partly financed by entities linked to advisers to the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who now plays a key role in Moscow's negotiations on Ukraine.

The US has allowed China to buy Venezuelan oil, but has banned the dumping prices of the Maduro era
Politics
The US has allowed China to buy Venezuelan oil, but has banned the dumping prices of the Maduro era

The Donald Trump administration has stated that it will control sales of Venezuelan oil and demand market prices, with the bulk of supplies going to the American market.

Closed-door talks between Trump's representatives and Putin took place in Moscow
Politics
Closed-door talks between Trump's representatives and Putin took place in Moscow

Negotiations between the US presidential delegation and Vladimir Putin lasted more than three and a half hours in the Kremlin, during which they discussed the war against Ukraine, the "peace council" initiative and frozen Russian assets.

Defence forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and Russian air defence facilities in Crimea
War
Defence forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and Russian air defence facilities in Crimea

On the night of 22 January, the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck an oil terminal in the Krasnodar Krai and a number of enemy air defence facilities in the temporarily occupied territories.

Rescue divers carried out a unique underwater operation after shelling of the capital`s thermal power plant
Society
Rescue divers carried out a unique underwater operation after shelling of the capital`s thermal power plant

In icy water and severe frost, divers from the State Emergency Service spent six days clearing up the aftermath of Russian shelling in order to restore heat and light to thousands of Kyiv residents.

The passage of a Russian tanker through the English Channel has heightened the attention of European military forces.
Politics
The passage of a Russian tanker through the English Channel has heightened the attention of European military forces.

The passage of the Russian military tanker General Skobelev through the English Channel took place amid growing tensions between Russia and Europe and was accompanied by heightened security measures on the part of the Netherlands and its allies.

Kyiv received another 55 generators to stabilise energy supply
Economy
Kyiv received another 55 generators to stabilise energy supply

The city is strengthening its power reserves amid frosts and network restrictions, with teams from other regions and Ukrzaliznytsia involved in the restoration work.

Over 1,100 Ukrainians sought emergency medical attention due to frostbite and hypothermia in one month
Society
Over 1,100 Ukrainians sought emergency medical attention due to frostbite and hypothermia in one month

The Ministry of Health reports that from late December to mid-January, the highest number of hospitalisations due to cold injuries was recorded on 18 January. Medical professionals urge people not to ignore the first symptoms and to provide proper assistance.

A story with subtext: how the 1917 agreement between the US and Denmark is being revisited because of Greenland
Politics
A story with subtext: how the 1917 agreement between the US and Denmark is being revisited because of Greenland

The debate surrounding US plans for Greenland has brought a century-old agreement with Denmark back into the spotlight, the consequences of which are now causing controversy and historical parallels.

China has begun construction of a 100 GW "Solar Wall" in the desert
Economy
China has begun construction of a 100 GW "Solar Wall" in the desert

The project, consisting of eight million solar panels, is expected to generate 180 billion kWh of electricity annually and become one of the world`s largest examples of green energy.

165 combat engagements in 24 hours: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine publishes summary as of the morning of 20 January
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165 combat engagements in 24 hours: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine publishes summary as of the morning of 20 January

Over the past day, Russian troops have made extensive use of aircraft, missiles and drones, while the Defence Forces have repelled dozens of attacks and inflicted significant losses on the enemy.

Bulgarian President Radev announces resignation amid rumours of forming his own party
Politics
Bulgarian President Radev announces resignation amid rumours of forming his own party

Rumen Radev announced that he will submit his resignation to the Constitutional Court on 20 January. If approved, he will be temporarily replaced by Vice-President Iliana Yotova until the presidential elections in November.

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