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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...

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Machado Makes Unprecedented Gesture in Bid to Strengthen Ties with Trump

 

President Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office, on Jan. 15, during which she presented the president with her Nobel Peace Prize.

In a striking move that has drawn widespread attention, public figure Machado continued her outreach campaign toward President Donald Trump by presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a private meeting this week.

According to reports, Machado framed the gesture as a symbolic offering meant to underscore her commitment to diplomatic cooperation and shared global priorities. Observers note that such a presentation is highly unusual, as Nobel medals are rarely transferred or gifted, even symbolically.

Machado’s team described the moment as an effort to “highlight the value of dialogue and mutual respect,” while analysts have pointed out that the gesture appears aimed at strengthening her political alignment with Trump and signaling a willingness to collaborate on future initiatives.

Reactions across political circles have been mixed, with some calling the move bold and others questioning its implications. Regardless, the exchange has undeniably placed Machado at the center of renewed public debate, ensuring that her campaign to build rapport with Trump remains in the spotlight.


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