(2026-01-09). Ukraine's European ally admits security guarantees for Kyiv face hurdles: 'Without Putin nothing…'. hindustantimes.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a blunt admission amid an intensifying row over Berlin's contribution to security guarantees, warning that any lasting arrangement "will not work without Russia's consent." The remarks have reignited debate over Europe's security architecture, Germany's role within NATO, and whether Western guarantees can be credible without Moscow at the table. Merz's comments expose deep divisions in Europe over deterrence, diplomacy, and how far Germany is willing—or able—to go as pressure mounts for stronger commitments.
(2026-01-09). Canadian Armed Forces spy scandal exposes covert campaign to smear and silence critics of Ottawa's role in Ukraine war. wsws.org Espionage allegations against a Canadian military intelligence officer accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence have exposed a campaign waged by elements within the Canadian military to smear veteran Ottawa Citizen reporter David Pugliese as a "Russian asset."
(2026-01-09). Strategic Oreshnik Missile Attack against Lvov Military Storage Hub. "Hitting Targets within NATO without Detection if the Need Arises" . globalresearch.ca These are Ukraine's attempted assassination of Putin right before New Year's, France and the UK's official plans to deploy troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed to, and the US' seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic. ; ⚪ To …
(2026-01-09). Russia Repeats Long-Standing Objection To Any Deal That Puts NATO Troops in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday repeated its long-standing objection to troops from NATO countries deploying to Ukrainian territory as part of a potential future peace deal, as Ukraine and its Western backers continue to push the idea. "The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the deployment of military units, military facilities, warehouses, and …
(2026-01-09). Russia attack damaged Kyiv residential buildings, Qatar embassy. newarab.com 
A "massive" Russian night-time attack on Ukraine damaged 20 residential buildings in Kyiv and its suburbs, as well as Qatar's embassy, Russia hit Ukraine as temperatures plunged to freezing with its latest barrage of missiles ⚪ including the hypersonic Oreshnik ⚪ as Moscow rejected Western proposals to end its almost four-year invasion. | Kyiv was the worst hit in the strikes, Ukraine said, with four people killed and at least 25 wounded. | "Twenty residential buildings alon…
(2026-01-09). Europe's Strategic Autonomy Problem is No Longer Abstract. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). Introduction: Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution, by Mikhail Pavlovich. wsws.org We hope that the publication of this translation and the rediscovery of Mikhail Pavlovich will contribute to the political education of the working class, now confronted, once again, with imperialist war and fascist barbarism.
(2026-01-09). Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution. wsws.org This is the first English translation of Mikhail Pavlovich's 1920 pamphlet on the civil war in Ukraine.
(2026-01-09). U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike. ecns.cn US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) talks to reporters after a vote in the Senate on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, Jan 8, 2026.WASHINGTON ⚪ The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-09). U.S. senate votes to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to block President Donald Trump from undertaking further military actions against Venezuela without prior congressional approval. The procedural vote passed 52—47, clearing the way for extended debate and a possible full Senate vote next week. | Sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), the measure drew rare bipartisan backing as five Republican senators, Josh Hawley (MO), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY), and Todd Young (IN), joined all Democrats in supporting the advance. The resolution is a direct res…
(2026-01-09). Who's Really Running Venezuela? dissidentvoice.org As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he wants to control …