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Legacy of conscription shapes France's new version of military service

France has not had a mandatory military service for nearly three decades. Today, as Russia multiplies its threats on the edge of Europe, the country is considering how to boost its military capacity – and that includes growing the armed forces. As a new, voluntary military service aims to recruit…

Radio France Internationale

Takeaways from AP report on sexual violence in Mali

Multiple women have told The Associated Press they survived or witnessed alleged rapes and other sexual assaults committed by a new Russian military unit in Mali

The Independent UK

Women fleeing Mali's conflict say they were sexually assaulted but silence hides many more

Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control

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Ukraine war briefing: US envoy to meet Zelenskyy, Europe leaders in Berlin

White House official confirms Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders this weekend.

The Guardian - AU

Who is Al Carns? Former Marine and Labour minister with sights on leadership

Ex-special forces colonel, who is sounding alarm on Russia, has risen swiftly to role of armed forces minister

The Guardian - UK

Germany summons Russian ambassador over GRU-linked cyberattacks — air traffic control and elections systems targeted

Germany has formally summoned Russia’s ambassador in Berlin after publicly attributing a series of cyber and influence operations to Moscow’s GRU military intelligence agency.

Tom’s Hardware

Russia fires overnight barrage of 450 drones, 30 missiles killing at least three people in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Russia after it launched a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine overnight, stating that their expressed desire to end the war is insincere, as he called on allies to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.

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AMD, Intel, and TI are ‘merchants of death’ says lawyer representing Ukrainian civilians — five new suits complain that Russian drones and missiles continue to use high-tech components from these brands

Five lawsuits were filed in Texas this week, putting some of the biggest names in PC tech under an uncomfortable spotlight, as their components are still being found in Russian weaponry.

Tom’s Hardware

Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border

Germany has said it will send a group of soldiers to Poland to help with a project to fortify the country's eastern border as worries mount about the threat from Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Drone attack kills two in Russia as peace talks with Ukraine press on

A drone attack in Russia's Saratov region has killed at least two people, reports suggest

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Peace talks between Zelensky and Trump envoy in Berlin end after five hours

The Ukrainian president has indicated that he would be willing to abandon his ambition for Kyiv to join Nato

The Independent UK

By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU is finally playing hardball

In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Reports Ukraine would join EU in 2027 met with scepticism

Officials in Brussels dismiss ‘nonsense’ idea Ukraine could join EU by 1 January 2027 in latest US-led peace plan. What we know on day 1,389

The Guardian - AU

Bacon calls Trump 'the new Chamberlain' over Russia policy - Roll Call

A senior House Republican has escalated his criticism of the Trump administration for suggesting Ukraine trade land for peace with Russia.

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Barchart

Dollar Strength and Stock Market Weakness Undercut Crude Oil Prices

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.28%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0077 (-0.44%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved lower on Friday, with gasoline posting a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. Friday's dollar strength weighed on energy prices. Also, Friday's stock weakness has...

The Guardian - UK

EU to freeze €210bn in Russian assets indefinitely

The decision is a significant step towards using the cash to aid Ukraine’s defence – but Moscow is threatening to retaliate

Euronews

'Brussels is crossing the Rubicon today,' Orbán says on Russian assets freeze

The Hungarian prime minister strongly condemned a move by the EU to indefinitely immobilise Russian Central Bank assets, widely seen as a way of circumventing a Hungarian veto.

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Intel, AMD accused of 'willful ignorance' in allowing chips to get to Russia

The Ukrainians are suing US tech firms over Russian bombs allegedly carrying their tech.

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The Guardian - UK

Danish intelligence accuses US of using economic power to ‘assert its will’ over allies

The US is also listed as a threat due to its interest in Greenland, which the Trump administration has claimed is vital to America’s national security

The Guardian - UK

The importance of Europe in curbing Russia’s might

Letters: Europe must realise its superior economic and military potential has to be mobilised, writes Bill Jones, while Robin Wilson addresses Belgium’s resistance to seizing Russian assets

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump is pursuing regime change – in Europe

The US made it clear this week that it plans to help the parties of the European far right gain power. Keir Starmer and his fellow leaders have to face this new reality, writes Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Euronews

Zelenskyy debunks Russia's claim it occupied Kupyansk with in-person visit

The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow’s drones and artillery.

Barchart

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Oil Glut Concerns

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -0.32 (-0.56%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0118 (-0.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling today, with gasoline posting a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. Today's dollar strength is undercutting energy prices. Also, today's stock weakness has dampened optimism...

Euronews

Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas?

Moscow continues to insist that it wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, which Ukraine has been fiercely defending since 2014. What is there, and why is Moscow keen to take control of the entire area so much?

Euronews

EU dismisses Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear as 'speculative' and groundless

As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets.

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