Newsletter 07/01/2026
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Zelensky: Issues of territories and ZNPP to be discussed with US delegation during Paris negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that today in Paris, during negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations, the issues of territories and the operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) will be raised.
Security guarantees for over 15 years: Zelensky hopes for decision during meeting with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has currently taken a pause on the issue of potentially providing security guarantees for Ukraine for a period longer than 15 years.
Zelensky on security guarantees: Ukraine must still rely on itself
Even if Ukraine’s partners in the Coalition of the Willing provide balanced, legally binding security guarantees, Ukraine must primarily rely on its own strength in the event of a renewed Russian attack.
US in talks with Russia on Ukraine elections, but Kremlin stalling – Zelensky
The United States is conducting negotiations with Russia regarding the security of Ukraine’s upcoming elections, but Russia has so far refused to agree to a ceasefire.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Dnipro rises to eight
In the evening of January 6, Russian forces attacked Dnipro with drones. The number of people injured has risen to eight.
US detains tanker from Russian shadow fleet after weeks of pursuit
On January 7, US law enforcement and military personnel detained an oil tanker flying the Russian flag in the Atlantic Ocean.
US seizes second shadow fleet tanker in one day
On Wednesday, January 7, the Pentagon, together with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seized the sanctioned shadow fleet tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean Sea.
War
Russia confirms strike on oil depot in Stary Oskol
The governor of Belgorod region reported that a fire broke out at an oil depot in the Stary Oskol district following an attack by Ukrainian drones.
Kerch Bridge guarded by three boats and an FSB ship — social media
It is noted that on the Black Sea side of the Kerch Strait, closer to Kerch, a Project 22460 Okhotnik patrol ship from the Russian FSB Border Service, two Project 21980 Grachonok anti-sabotage boats, and an artillery boat of Project 1204 Shmel.
Boats are also on duty in the strait from the Azov Sea side, but we currently have no information about the composition of the “patrol,” the Telegram channel added.
Russian forces shell central Kherson, leaving one dead
In the morning, Russian troops shelled the city center of Kherson; at present, one fatality has been confirmed, and law enforcement agencies are establishing the victim’s identity.
One killed, three injured in Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk region
A woman was killed and three other people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
In Pokrovsk sector, drone pilots destroy convoy of Russian quad bikes
Russia loses 1,040 soldiers, two multiple rocket launchers in Ukraine war over past day
Two killed, nine injured in 682 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian strikes leave five injured in Kherson region over past day
Russians attack Kharkiv region with one missile, three drones over past day, damage reported
Russians strike enterprise, state forestry premises in Chernihiv region over past day
DIU conducts successful operation behind enemy lines on Zaporizhzhia front
Defense
Ukraine has not received new air defense systems from US – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine has not yet received any new air defense systems from the United States; however, the U.S. is “gradually” supplying missiles for existing systems.
Politics
Sweden ready to provide fighter jets, help clear sea mines after war – PM
Sweden is ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe once an agreement is reached to end Russia’s war.
Netherlands’ PM: Partners ready to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine after peace deal
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof said that during a meeting in Paris, the Coalition of the Willing together with the United States confirmed their readiness to make a substantial contribution to security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.
Italy not to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, Meloni confirms
Italy’s President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni, following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, confirmed that the possibility of deploying Italian troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees after a ceasefire agreement with Russia has been ruled out.
Umerov reports on results of Coalition of Willing meeting
A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing was held in Paris at the level of state leaders and key international institutions, during which participants discussed the parameters of security guarantees, Ukraine’s role in the architecture of future peace, and the contribution of partners in deterring renewed aggression.
FM Sybiha discusses opening of EU negotiation clusters in Cyprus
Russian drone violations of Turkish airspace are not accidental – expert
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Umerov says consultations continue in Paris
Sybiha confirms Ukraine's readiness for close cooperation with Bahrain
Umerov: Third meeting with Americans in Paris held in two days
Expert: Turkey intends to join Ukraine’s security guarantees not only at sea but also in air
Security
Russian spy embedded in AFU caught guiding airstrikes
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in cooperation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have detained another agent of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) who was adjusting aerial strikes on military facilities in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Kyiv monastery runs illegal school, Education Ombudswoman reports violations
The so-called school at a UOC-MP monastery in the Holosiiv, Kyiv, shows signs of numerous violations, including infringement of children’s right to education, indoctrination, and promotion of communist and national socialist (nazi) totalitarian regimes, among other issues.