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• January 06, 2026

  Allies To Pledge 'Binding Commitments' On Ukraine's Security, Draft Of Paris Peace Summit Shows

  Officials from the more than 30 Western countries of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” that support Kyiv in its battle with Russia will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on January 6 to fine tune a peace proposal aimed at ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

• January 05, 2026

  Live Blog: Protests Continue In Iran As Currency Plunges And Crackdown Widens

  Driven by soaring prices, inflation, and a plunging currency, Iranians have taken to the streets in what is the biggest threat to the Islamic regime in years. Journalists from RFE/RL’s Iranian service, Radio Farda, bring you the latest developments, analysis, and reporting from on the ground.

• January 05, 2026

  Ukraine Prepares For Crucial European Talks Amid Deadly Russian Attacks

  After months of uncertain progress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government will this week focus on European allies in two meetings in hopes of "hastening the end" of Russia's war on his country.

• January 04, 2026

  Death Toll Rises As Protests Continue Across Iran

  The death toll and number of arrests rose further in Iran as protests sparked by the country's worst economic crisis in years continued for an eighth straight day on January 4.

• January 04, 2026

  Trump Warns Venezuela's Rulers To 'Cooperate' Or Pay A 'Very Big Price'

  Venezuela's acting president appears conciliatory after Trump tells her she must "do what’s right" or face consequences. Serbia joins Russia, Iran in condemning action, while Venezuelan diaspora celebrates.

• January 04, 2026

  Ahead Of Big Week, Zelenskyy Vows Ukraine Will Fight On If Peace Talks Fail

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisted that if a diplomatic end to the war cannot be struck during the current peace talks, his country would continue to defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.

• January 03, 2026

  Trump Says US Captures Maduro During Strikes That Moscow, Others Denounce

  US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country after the United States carried out a large-scale strike that has been sharply condemned by Iran, Russia, and other allies of the South American nation.

• January 03, 2026

  Iran Pushes Back At Trump As Protests Over Economic Crisis Intensify

  Deadly protests over Iran’s deepening economic crisis near their second week, triggering a fierce war of words between Tehran and Washington.

• January 03, 2026

  Zelenskyy Hosts Security Talks As Russia Presses Drone Attacks Across Ukraine

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hosting high-stakes security talks in Kyiv on January 3 with Western allies, as Russia intensifies its drone strikes.

• January 02, 2026

  Ukraine's Enigmatic Military Intelligence Chief To Become Zelenskyy's Top Adviser

  The chief of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency will be Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s new top political adviser, the Ukrainian president announced, elevating a shadowy figure who is credited with some of the country’s more audacious war-time endeavors.

• January 02, 2026

  Back From The Dead: Ukraine Unveils Ruse On Death Of Anti-Putin Neo-Nazi Militia Leader

  Reports of Denis Nikitin’s death in a Russian drone strike turned out to be a calculated Ukrainian deception. The twist not only exposed efforts to lure would-be assassins but also underscored the murky alliances and controversial figures shaping the war’s covert battles.

• January 02, 2026

  Trump Tells Iranian Protesters US Supports Them As Death Toll, Arrests Rise

  The US president backed demonstrators braving brutal suppression from Iranian security forces after days of protests that have resulted in several deaths and dozens of arrests.

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