New Year Sees Uptick And Expansion Of Fighting On Ukraine’s Frontlines

Senior UN officials discuss $3.32 billion humanitarian support package for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity in the run-up to Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday, which is expected to bring a departure from the outgoing US administration’s pledge to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to defeat Russia.

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

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Sednaya Prison: A Haunting Legacy of Assad's Brutality, Says UN Official

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited the notorious Sednaya prison near Damascus, describing it as "haunted by the memories of utmost cruelty."

Starmer launches UK-Poland defence pact talks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced talks on a UK-Poland Defence Treaty during a visit to meet the country’s political leaders. Speaking alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, he announced £4bn in joint air defence projects and the nations' "unbreakable commitment to NATO and Ukraine." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

VIDEO| Putin’s Men Claim Major Victory Near Pokrovsk | Ukrainian Leopard Tank Destroyed

Russian forces have claimed a significant victory near the strategic city of Pokrovsk in Donbass, successfully capturing fortified Ukrainian positions after a fierce assault. A video released by Russia's Ministry of Defense shows the destruction of a German-made Leopard tank, hit by a missile strike. Drone footage captures the devastating moment as the missile strikes the Ukrainian tank, followed by the collapse of a nearby shelter. The attack also involved suicide drones targeting deep trenches and dugout shelters. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, Russian troops have made substantial progress, intensifying the threat to the already vulnerable Pokrovsk. The city remains a crucial supply hub for Ukrainian defenses but is increasingly under pressure from Russian advances. #PokrovskVictory #RussianAdvances #UkrainianResistance #LeopardTankDestroyed #DonbassWar #PutinsTroops #UkrainianFrontlines #MilitaryVictory #MissileStrike #SuicideDrones #WarInUkraine #DonbassConflict #UkrainianCasualties #RussianOffensive #TankDestruction Also Read From Russia With Love: 7-Foot-Tall 'Muscular Baba' Draws Attention In Maha Kumbh With His Chiselled Physique :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/from-russia-with-love-7-foot-tall-muscular-baba-draws-attention-in-maha-kumbh-with-his-chiselled-4045243.html?ref=DMDesc After Latest Death, India Seeks Release of Citizens In Russian Military Forces :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/after-latest-death-india-seeks-release-of-citizens-in-russian-military-forces-4042229.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Warns of Severe Environmental Damage from Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Cleanup Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-environmental-damage-oil-tankers-cleanup-011-4031223.html?ref=DMDesc

Germany's Scholz under fire for blocking extra €3 billion aid package for Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other lawmakers have criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing further military aid to Kyiv.

OHCHR calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza after fighting ends in Lebanon

The Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Jeremy Laurence, has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza following his latest visit to the Palestinian territories.

UN nuclear watchdog holds meeting to discuss Iranian nuclear programme

IAEA nations will discuss at the summit whether to vote on a resolution against Iran for its lack of cooperation.

Russian drone attacks kill two and injure 19 in Ukraine, including infants

Ukraine claims to have shot down 58 of 80 Russian drones overnight, with attacks killing two in Donetsk. A Russian chemical plant was also hit by a drone strike.

Ukrainian Air Force says it shot down 60 Russian drones overnight

The attacks came in the aftermath of a large-scale attack on Donetsk a day earlier.

Putin's Army Advances in Donetsk: Precise Drone Hit Destroys Ukrainian Tank – Claims More Lives

In a new escalation in Donetsk, a Russian drone delivers a precise, devastating hit on a Ukrainian-operated tank, leaving fire sputtering out on the battlefield. This attack comes amid ongoing Russian bombardments across Kherson and Donetsk oblasts, which resulted in the deaths of civilians and significant damage to residential infrastructure. As Russian forces continue their offensive, they claim control of more territories, while Ukraine holds firm in key areas like Kurakhove. This video provides an in-depth look at the latest developments in the brutal conflict between Russia and Ukraine. #RussianDroneStrike #DonetskBattlefield #UkrainianTank #KhersonAttacks #DonetskOffensive #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryConflict #WarFootage #UkraineResistance #RussianAdvance #DonetskUpdates #PrecisionStrike #WarNews #UkraineCrisis #RussianBombardments #MilitaryTactics

Zelenskyy says he'll send North Korean soldiers home in swap for Ukrainian POWs

The Security Service for Ukraine announced on Saturday that it had captured two soldiers from North Korea in Russia’s Kursk region and they are being questioned in Kyiv.

Soldiers' arrest 'indisputable evidence' of North Korean involvement in Ukraine war

Comments come after Ukrainian forces detained two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region who have since reportedly been sent to Kyiv for questioning.

Two North Korean Soldiers Captured in Russia's Kursk: Zelensky Reveals Shocking Images | Watch

In a historic first, Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has released gripping images of the prisoners, both injured, as they are transported to Kyiv under the custody of Ukraine’s Security Service. This bold move marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, as Ukrainian sources estimate around 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to assist Russian forces. #KurskCapture #NorthKoreanSoldiers #ZelenskyReveals #UkraineVictory #RussiaWar #KurskOffensive #ShockingRevelations #NorthKoreaInvolvement #UkraineConflict #CapturedSoldiers #KurskWar #SecurityServiceUkraine #HistoricCapture #ZelenskyNews #WarInUkraine Also Read North Korea's New Weapon: Kim Jong Un's Suicide Drones Take Flight! :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/north-korea-s-new-weapon-kim-jong-uns-suicide-drones-take-flight-3988311.html?ref=DMDesc 'F***king Chinese': Russian Soldiers Label North Korean Troops In Purported Leaked Audio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/chinese-russian-north-korean-troop-deployment-in-russia-amid-leaked-vudeo-011-3970729.html?ref=DMDesc Another Low In North-South Korean Rivalry: North Korea Declares South Korea A Hostile State :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/another-low-in-north-south-korean-rivalry-north-korea-declares-south-korea-a-hostile-state-3962817.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.346~GR.121~

Russian Nuclear Plant Bombed In Zaporozhye: Putin Provoked By Ukraine's Massive Drone Assault

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine allegedly launched a massive drone attack on the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant on January 5. According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, eight drones targeted the facility, aiming to cause significant industrial and environmental damage.Russian air defenses intercepted all the drones, with one reportedly exploding on a building’s roof, sparking a minor fire that was quickly contained. No casualties or operational disruptions were reported. #ZaporozhyeNuclearPlant #UkraineDroneAttack #RussianNuclearFacility #ZaporozhyeCrisis #RussiaUkraineWar #NuclearPlantAttack #PutinResponse #UkraineConflict #DroneWarfare #ZaporozhyeTensions #NuclearSafetyCrisis #EscalationInWar #ZaporozhyeNews #RussiaUkraineTensions #CriticalInfrastructureAttack Also Read Biden Administration Backs $1.5 Billion Restart of Michigan Nuclear Plant :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/biden-administration-funds-michigan-nuclear-plant-restart-011-3785373.html?ref=DMDesc Groundbreaking Agreement Signed: Poland's First Nuclear Power Plant on the Horizon :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/polands-first-nuclear-power-plant-construction-agreement-signed-gen-3645429.html?ref=DMDesc Pakistan, China Sign $4.8 Billion Nuclear Power Plant Deal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-china-sign-4-8-billion-nuclear-power-plant-deal-3574771.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.334~

At least nine wounded as Ukraine and Russia exchange fire overnight

Both countries exchanged drone attacks early on Saturday morning, injuring two in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine and at least seven in Russia's Tambov region.

Russian air strike kills many in Zaporizhia

At around 4pm on 8 January, the Russian army carried out two air strikes on Zaporizhia in Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring 113, including a 13-year-old child.

Russia Fires Back at Trump’s Ukraine Proposal: Putin’s Aide Lavrov Slams NATO Membership Freeze

Russia has firmly rejected a reported peace proposal from President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers that included delaying Ukraine’s NATO membership by two decades and deploying European peacekeepers to establish a demilitarized zone. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking to TASS, emphasized that Moscow would not entertain such ideas, stressing the need for “reliable, legally binding agreements” addressing the conflict's root causes. Lavrov reiterated Russia's stance on a neutral, non-aligned Ukraine, citing preconditions outlined in the 2022 Istanbul talks and acknowledging territorial realities, including the integration of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye into Russia. The statement underscores the widening gap between U.S. and Russian approaches to resolving the Ukraine crisis. #RussiaUkraineConflict #LavrovStatement #TrumpPeaceProposal #NATOFreeze #UkraineCrisis #PutinPolicy #Geopolitics #RussiaUSRelations #UkrainePeaceDeal #NeutralUkraine #NATOMembership #LavrovRejects #RussiaDemands #TrumpDiplomacy #UkraineWar Also Read Killing of Russian General Igor Kirillov Blamed on Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/killing-of-russian-general-blamed-on-ukraine-011-4018789.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Launches Major Offensive On Ukraine's Energy Facilities, Kyiv Calls It 'Despicable Escalation' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-launches-major-offensive-on-ukraines-energy-facilities-kyiv-calls-it-despicable-escalation-4001383.html?ref=DMDesc US President-Elect Trump Dials Putin, Urges Moscow To De-Escalate Ukraine Conflict: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-elect-trump-dials-putin-urges-moscow-to-de-escalate-ukraine-conflict-report-3983455.html?ref=DMDesc

Putin’s Revenge Blitz: 100+ Drones Hit Ukrainian Cities a Day After Deadly 9/11 Style Kazan Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated the war with a revenge-driven drone assault on Ukraine, launching more than 100 drones on December 22, a day after Ukraine struck high-rise buildings in Kazan, Russia. The attack targeted multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolayiv, and Zaporizhzhya, causing significant damage to businesses and apartment buildings. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 52 of the 103 drones, preventing casualties, though the strikes intensified fears of further infrastructure destruction. This deadly retaliation comes after a devastating attack in Kazan, Russia, on December 21, where Ukrainian forces targeted the capital of Tatarstan, marking a notable escalation in the conflict. #PutinsRevengeBlitz #UkraineDroneAttack #RussiaVsUkraine #KazanAttack #PutinRetaliation #KazanStrike #UkrainianCitiesUnderAttack #RussiaEscalatesWar #UkrainianAirDefenses #WinterWar #PutinSendsMessage #UkraineResilience #RussianDroneAssault #UkraineUnderFire #WarTensions ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~