Ukraine: The Latest

Drones strike Ukrainian passenger train in ‘act of terrorism’ & Russia suffers more losses ‘than any major power since WW2’

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Jan 28, 2026
A drone attack hits a Ukrainian passenger train and is labeled terrorism by leaders. A new US assessment suggests Russia has suffered unprecedented military losses since World War II. Coordinated European action targets a risky shadow fleet in the North and Baltic seas. Debate builds over whether the EU can become a true geopolitical power and fast-track Ukraine’s path to membership.
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INSIGHT

Train Strike Labeled Terrorism

  • Russian drone and missile strikes targeted a civilian passenger train and other non-military sites, which Ukrainian leaders call acts of terrorism.
  • President Zelensky urged global pressure, punishment, and support for Ukraine to protect civilians and deter further terror.
INSIGHT

Russia's Unprecedented Losses

  • A CSIS report estimates Russia has sustained nearly 1.2 million casualties and up to 325,000 killed since February 2022.
  • The report finds Russian advances have been extremely slow and its war economy faces mounting strain and declining manufacturing.
ADVICE

Enforce Maritime Rules Against Shadow Fleets

  • Fourteen European states warned shadow fleet practices will be treated as breaches of maritime law under UNCLOS and put vessels on notice.
  • They urged full implementation of IMO rules and flagged enforcement against ships switching flags, switching off transponders, or lacking documentation.
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