The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Wanjiru.

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Rustem Umerov discussed with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas the priorities for Ukraine’s military and non-military support in 2026.

During the day, the Russian army attacked populated areas in the Kherson region using artillery, including rocket systems, and drones. Two people were killed, and six others were injured.

In Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region, a car caught fire after being hit by a Russian drone. A man was killed, and his wife was hospitalized.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed food security and bilateral cooperation with President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun.

Ukraine is currently developing a “return case-management” system to support citizens coming back from abroad. Local communities will become partners for people returning to Ukraine.

The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Throughout the day, Russian forces shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and attacked it with drones.