Russia's offensive in the Donbass is proceeding at such a pace that it nullifies Moscow's interest in the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from these territories, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting at one of the command posts of Russian troops. During the meeting, he once again accused Kyiv of unleashing a full-scale war.

Investigators have identified a scheme to bribe deputies of the Verkhovna Rada. Among the suspects are parliamentarians from the Servant of the People party. NABU Employees of NABU and the State Security Administration of Ukraine in the government quarter.

The New York Times on how effective the fight against illegal immigration, tariffs and peacekeeping efforts have been Alex Wong/Getty Images January 20, 2026 will mark one year since Donald Trump returned to the presidency of the United States. From the very beginning, the Republican promised to devote his second term at the head of state to turning the country in a radically different direction than the one in which the previous Democratic administration of Joe Biden was moving.

More than 20 drones were shot down on approach to Moscow, TASS and Caution News reported, citing reports from the city mayor Sergei Sobyanin about the repelled attacks. According to the calculations of “Caution, Moscow” at the time of publication of this news, on the afternoon of December 27, the mayor reported 26 drones shot down near Moscow. All reports were published between approximately 16:50 and 19:20 local time.

The woman miraculously survived - and her torturer received 12 years in prison In September 2025, the Abakan Garrison Court sentenced Mikhail Kazantsev, a serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces, to 12 years in prison in a special regime colony. He received this sentence in the case of torture and illegal imprisonment of his friend, whose name is unknown. The publication Sibir.Realii drew attention to the verdict on December 25. Attention. The text describes episodes of violence.

A massive accident involving 67 vehicles occurred on an expressway in Japan's Gunma Prefecture. As a result of the accident, two people died and 26 others received various injuries, Kyodo reports, citing police. The accident occurred on the evening of December 26 on the Kanetsu Expressway near the city of Minakami. At that time, there was a warning about heavy snowfall, and the speed on the highway was limited to 50 kilometers per hour.

It turned out very touching The Dozhd TV channel aired the New Year's episode of the Drama Queens program. Presenters Ekaterina Kotrikadze, Yulia Taratuta and Anna Mongait promised the audience a surprise. And at the end of the program, singer Monetochka and comedian Maxim Galkin sang the song “Wind of Change” from the film “Mary Poppins, Goodbye.” Look how it was. TV channel Rain

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) announced on December 27 that, during an undercover operation, it had exposed an organized crime group that included Ukrainian deputies. “According to the investigation, group members systematically received undue benefits for voting in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine,” the anti-corruption body said in a statement.

Judge of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Oleg Nefedov became the only contender for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court - Chairman of the Disciplinary Board of the court. This was reported by the telegram channel “Caution, News” on December 27.

We remember the story of a former football fan, far-right activist and leader of one of the main “Russian” units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ArmyInform On the morning of December 27, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), a unit formed from citizens of the Russian Federation and fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, announced the death of its commander Denis Kapustin, also known under the pseudonyms Nikitin and White Rex.

The deputy head of correctional colony No. 3 “Polar Wolf” in Kharp in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Vasily Vydrin, became involved in a criminal case for abuse of power. This was reported by the publication “Vestka” on December 27, citing the case materials. According to investigators, in 2021-2022, the deputy head of the colony removed three prisoners from the territory of IK-3 who were serving sentences for serious and especially serious crimes.

One thousand four hundred and third day. Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv on the eve of negotiations between Trump and Zelensky Since February 24, 2022, Meduza has been broadcasting live about the Russian-Ukrainian war. We publish your letters in our daily materials because we are sure that we need to continue talking about the war. Share with us the thoughts you have about the war. What feelings are you experiencing?

In Irkutsk on December 27, a rally was held against the law on clear cutting of dead forests around Lake Baikal, adopted in December, reports the BG Irkutsk telegram channel. From 200 to 300 people took part in the action “In defense of Baikal, against clear cuttings”, which took place on Truda Square, said one of the participants, State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Sergei Levchenko.

Interview with the famous Russian photographer Sergei Maksimishin. He released the album “Motherland”, which sums up his career Reindeer Herder's Day. Tazovsky village, Yamal. 2004 In December 2025, the famous Russian photographer Sergei Maximishin released a two-volume album “Motherland” . The first volume includes amateur photography from different years - Maximishin collects photographs from flea markets and auctions. The second volume is the final collection of the photographer’s own works.

European officials expect the Dec. 28 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be productive, but they say the outcome of any meeting with Trump is unpredictable. European representatives announced this to CNN on December 27. “There are no safe options with Trump,” one NATO official said. US officials told CNN that the meeting between Trump and Zelensky would be productive after a week of intense talks between the US and Ukraine.