Andrej Plenković
A forest fire in Croatia has engulfed the coast, claiming one life and injuring around 40 people. More than 1,200 people have been evacuated, and 10 are in intensive care.
Strong winds caused a forest fire in the Croatian town of Omiš, which engulfed homes and forced around 1,000 people to evacuate. 36 people received medical attention, 14 were hospitalized, and seven are in serious condition.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković rejected Hungary's and Slovakia's request for Russian oil transit, accusing Budapest of manipulation. Hungary called Croatia an "unreliable transit country" seeking a monopoly.
The traditional Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos on January 22 will discuss ways to end the war and overcome challenges. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as the leaders of Latvia, Finland, the Netherlands, and Croatia, will participate.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Ukraine should not de jure abandon its territories, as this would be a reward for the aggressor. He recalled that the Coalition of the Willing initially proposed a ceasefire, followed by an agreement.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is using Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine, particularly Lviv, to intimidate and deter support. He emphasized that NATO will not succumb to intimidation, and Ukraine's security is the Alliance's security.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that European taxpayers should not pay for Russia's war. She proposed seizing 140 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war efforts.
President Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković. Croatia will allocate part of the funds under the SAFE program to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković accused President Zoran Milanović of defending the Kremlin's interests. Plenković stated that Milanović defends Russia's position more than Croatia's and the West's.
During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.
Zelenskyy, together with the leaders of the countries participating in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit, honored the memory of fallen soldiers in Odesa. Foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit. Zelenskyy also discussed with him the preparations for negotiations with the Russian Federation.
Croatia has approved the 13th package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine in 2025. Croatia will share its experience in investigating war crimes and invites Ukraine to a veterans' conference.
No Croatian soldier will participate in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. President Milanovic stressed that this is his election promise.
Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.