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Car explosion in Obolon district of Kyiv classified as terrorist attack
A car exploded in Kyiv's Obolon district. The incident has been classified as a terrorist attack. A serviceman was injured, the investigation is being conducted by the SBU and the Prosecutor's Office.
Liquidation of JSC "RwS BANK" will start on 5 January and will last for three years
From 5 January 2026, the Deposit Guarantee Fund will start liquidating JSC "RwS Bank". The procedure will last until 4 January 2029, and depositors will be serviced by the transitional UTE Bank.
Court in Venezuela appoints Delcy Rodriguez interim president
The Supreme Court of Venezuela appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim head of state after the events of 3 January. Nicolas Maduro has not been formally removed, which does not trigger elections within 30 days.
UK and France launch air strike on ISIS facility near Palmyra
The British and French air forces have struck an Islamic State underground weapons depot in the mountains near Palmyra in Syria. The attack was carried out with Paveway IV guided bombs without civilian casualties.
Maduro taken to a detention centre in New York
Nicolas Maduro was taken to a detention centre in New York after being detained by the US special services in Venezuela. He is accused of narcoterrorism, cocaine and arms trafficking.
"ATES reports on reconnaissance of Bryansk Automobile Plant, which produces chassis for Russian air defence systems
The ATESh guerrilla movement claims to have reconnoitered the Bryansk Automobile Plant, which manufactures chassis for S 400, S 350 and Iskander missile systems. The information was passed to the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
DPRK launches ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles, which flew about 900 kilometres and landed in the Sea of Japan. The launches violate UN resolutions and increase tensions in the region.
The CSU proposes to make the Bundeswehr the most powerful conventional army in Europe
The CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag is planning a large-scale strengthening of the Bundeswehr, focusing on long-range precision weapons, drones and air defence amid the threat from Russia.
Zelenskyy outlines conditions for peace, elections and role of the Coalition of the Willing
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the effectiveness of the Coalition of the Willing depends on the readiness of countries to have a military presence in Ukraine, and explained his position on the elections, the referendum and the role of the United States in the peace process.
Zelensky reaffirms support for Syrsky, explains staff rotations and outlines security plans
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not plan to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, explained the logic of personnel changes and announced that he was preparing security guarantees for Ukraine together with partners.
The law on elections in a special or post-war period is to be prepared by the end of February
The Verkhovna Rada plans to prepare a draft law on elections in a special or post-war period by the end of February. The elections themselves will be held no earlier than 90 days after the law is passed and subject to a ceasefire.
Trump on the capture of Maduro: US announces transitional governance of Venezuela
Donald Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces, announced transitional governance of Venezuela, the restoration of the oil industry, and readiness for new military actions in case of resistance.