“Dynamo defeated Karpaty 2-0 and holds the top spot with a 5-point lead. “Shakhtar and Oleksandriya won important victories as they continue to fight for the championship.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia could return in 10 years if Ukraine is not ready. An attack will not happen if Ukraine is a NATO member and has a strong army.
The Icelandic government will double its defense support for Ukraine in 2025. The funds will be used to demine territories and equip Ukrainian brigades through a Danish initiative.
Keir Starmer announced the provision of £4. 5 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2024. Britain is also introducing the largest sanctions package since the start of the war, targeting companies in the Russian Federation and China.
António Costa convenes a special meeting of the European Council to discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening Europe's defense. The EU is ready to increase financial and military support for Ukraine.
Piotr Pawel said that peace cannot be achieved at any cost and should not humiliate Ukraine as a victim of aggression. He emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine and its accession to NATO.
The President of Ukraine handed over a document with the dates of all ceasefire violations by Russia to the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized that peace is possible only through diplomacy and clear security guarantees.
An explosion occurs near the Russian consulate in Marseille. The Russian Foreign Ministry declares a terrorist attack and demands that France investigate and strengthen the security of diplomatic missions.
In Marseille, France, an explosion occurred at about 8 a. m. near the Russian consulate on Avenue Ambroise-Paré. Thirty firefighters and police are working at the scene.
During his visit to Kyiv, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced a new aid package for Ukraine's air defense. Earlier, Sweden had already agreed to provide Ukraine with Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 systems.
Friedrich Merz, the winner of the Bundestag elections, expressed doubts about the future of NATO in its current form. He suggested the possibility of creating an independent European defense structure to replace the Alliance.
The President of Ukraine noted three years of resistance and thanked the defenders for their heroism. During this time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 800,000 occupants and liberated significant territories.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 59 UAH/USD, which is 14 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.50 UAH/euro.
The Ukrainian president said that Europe should be a participant in future negotiations, as it could become Russia's next target after Ukraine. Zelenskyy also emphasized the important role of the United States and Turkey in ensuring security.
The President of Ukraine said that the Kursk region, which is controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is not of interest to Ukraine as a territory. Zelenskyy emphasized that this territory could be used to exchange for Ukrainian land.
The President of Ukraine announces successful strikes against Russia using three Ukrainian developments: “Palianytsia, Peklo, and Ruta. He also announced preparations to launch the production of ballistic weapons.
President Zelenskyy said that the presence of American business does not guarantee security from Russian aggression. He reminded that before the war, more than 20 American companies had already been operating in Ukraine, including in the occupied territories.
The President of Ukraine said it was impossible to end the war this week with guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy also discussed the terms of new investments and partnerships at the Ukraine. Year 2025” forum.
The President of Ukraine said that the country had received $100 billion in aid from the United States, not $500 billion. Zelenskyy emphasized that grants cannot be considered a debt and rejected the double-refund agreement.
The President of Ukraine said that joining NATO is the most cost-effective option for security guarantees. Europe, the United States and Russia should be represented at the table of future negotiations.
The plan to recruit new Russian military personnel in 2024 has been reduced by almost 100 thousand people.
North Korea has begun large-scale arms shipments, including 170-mm howitzers and 240-mm MLRS.
The head of the GUR, Kirill Budanov, said that Russia continues its offensive, but does not achieve its goals. The situation at the front remains under control, despite the problems on both sides.
Budanov, the head of the GUR, said that the Russian leadership realized the mistake of the invasion due to false intelligence. Russia planned to capture Kyiv in 3 days, but their calculations were wrong.
Ukraine's unmanned systems forces conducted about 130 operations in 2024, hitting 377 Russian targets. The Ukrainian army has received more than 1.3 million drones and has a range of up to 1700 km.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation with army supplies is difficult and that he expects new arms supplies. Ukraine is increasing its own production and has created the world's first unmanned systems force.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that Russia is seeking to push Ukrainian forces beyond the eastern and southern regions. The enemy's ultimate goal remains the capture of all of Ukraine.
Over three years, the SBU identified 102 hostile intelligence networks that planned to assassinate Zelensky, Budanov, and Malyuk. One of the plans involved a terrorist attack in a Kyiv hypermarket using explosive devices.
Prime Minister Shmyhal confirmed the attraction of $38. 4 billion in financing from European partners in 2025. Ukraine cooperates with the IMF, the European Commission, the World Bank, and other financial institutions.
Prime Minister Shmyhal reported a sixfold increase in the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine has significantly increased the production of ammunition, equipment, and drones.
