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President of Ukraine met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Saulius Skvernelis. The parties discussed military assistance, sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Putin congratulated Trump on his inauguration and expressed readiness for dialogue with the new US administration. russia will insist on Ukraine's neutral status and limiting its military ties with NATO.

Former Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz called it a mistake to link Ukraine's accession to international organizations to the issue of exhumation in Volyn. He also noted that Zelenskyy's visit showed that this issue was not resolved.

Donald Trump announced his intention to quickly end the war in Ukraine through talks with Putin and Zelensky. Advisers to the president-elect acknowledged that a settlement could take months.

The US president-elect has ordered to organize a phone conversation with Putin immediately after taking the oath of office. Trump intends to discuss a personal meeting to try to end the war in Ukraine.

At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Biden set three goals for the United States, but Ukraine's victory was not among them. According to Eric Green, the main goal was the survival of Ukraine as a sovereign state.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called the visit of opposition MPs to Kyiv a “gesture of sycophancy. ” He said that he would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO and threatened to veto further EU aid to Kyiv.

600 Swedish soldiers arrived in Latvia by sea to participate in a NATO brigade. The unit will guard the border with Russia for 6 months, with the possibility of reinforcement by 200 more troops.

In the Pokrovsk sector, 32 enemy attempts to push Ukrainian troops back were registered. In total, 89 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline since the beginning of the day.

The security agreements strengthen Ukraine with weapons and finance, but the ultimate goal should be NATO membership. Recent visits by the leaders of Britain and Italy demonstrate increased support for Ukraine.

The first Embassy of the Republic of Albania has started working in Kyiv. At the opening ceremony, the foreign ministers of both countries discussed deepening cooperation and a common future in the EU and NATO.

The first ministerial meeting between Ukraine and Southeast Europe was held in Kyiv, where a joint communiqué was adopted. The document reaffirms support for Ukraine and calls for strengthening the region's energy security.

An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council discussed the 2025 Action Strategy. Syrsky presented a plan to strengthen air defense and called for investment in the defense industry based on the “Danish model.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock criticized her government for its slow provision of military aid to Ukraine. She also condemned previous governments for policies that led to dependence on Russia.

NATO assumes responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine instead of the United States through a new framework agreement. The Alliance is establishing permanent assistance mechanisms to ensure stable support regardless of political changes.

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said that Ukraine will not accept “peace at any price. ” According to him, only “peace through strength” and the implementation of the “Peace Formula” will be able to stop the aggressor.

A French Atlantic 2 military aircraft was subjected to a radar jamming and “illumination” attempt by Russian Federation during an observation mission over the Baltic. The incident occurred during a NATO operation to monitor possible damage to undersea cables.

Two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets deployed in Poland took to the air for the first time to defend Polish airspace. This happened on January 15 in response to a massive missile attack by Russia on Ukraine.

The Netherlands is providing €7 million for the UCAP assistance package and €20 million for the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. This is additional assistance to the total military support of €10.4 billion.

The head of the OP confirmed that consultations are ongoing on the deployment of an international contingent in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. This issue is being discussed between the leaders of Britain and France.

The President of Ukraine outlined the key factors for strengthening the negotiating position with Russia: weapons and security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong army and obtaining clear prospects for EU and NATO membership.

The Ukrainian president named the United States, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany as countries that did not want Ukraine to join NATO. During a press conference with the British prime minister, he noted that each of these countries had their own reasons.

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a historic agreement on cooperation for 100 years. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds, mutual support in case of aggression, and cooperation in seven key areas.

The President of Ukraine stated that there are no secret negotiations with russia and emphasized the importance of maintaining the trust of partners. Before the start of diplomatic dialogue, Ukraine needs clear security guarantees.

Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.

U. S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of NATO, but stressed the need to increase allied contributions. He emphasized that rich European countries should invest more in their own defense.

The President of Ukraine responded to Karol Navrotsky's statement about Ukraine's impossibility of membership in the EU and NATO. Zelenskyy warned that without Ukraine in the alliances, Poland would have to defend itself against Russian aggression.

U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.

Polish President Andrzej Duda demands that Ukraine be invited to join NATO as a first step toward providing real security guarantees. Full membership is possible after the cessation of hostilities.

The President of Ukraine called on partners to provide the remaining funds from frozen Russian assets to strengthen defense capabilities. Only $50 billion of the $300 billion of frozen Russian assets have been allocated so far.