Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base on January 9. Afterwards, he will visit the NSATU headquarters in Wiesbaden and hold a press conference.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is traveling to Germany for the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is his last trip to Ramstein Air Base as head of the Pentagon.
Lloyd Austin will bring together the heads of 8 coalition groups to develop a roadmap for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027. The meeting will focus on aviation, armored vehicles, air defense and other areas of military assistance.
The Biden administration plans to announce the final military aid package for Ukraine during the January 9 Ramstein meeting.
The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. During the meeting, Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its partners.
The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place in January in Germany. Participants will focus on practical steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Lloyd Austin and Rustem Umerov discussed the situation at the frontline and U. S. military assistance. The parties also agreed on preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense.
The USS Savannah docked in the port of Sihanoukville, not far from China's modernized Ream base. The visit takes place against the backdrop of China's growing influence in the region and the US attempts to restore military ties with Cambodia.
The Biden administration plans to deliver thousands of missiles, hundreds of thousands of shells, and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 5 weeks. The Pentagon is using sea and air routes to expedite the delivery.
ISW reports a critical reduction in Russia's financial reserves due to the war against Ukraine. Expenditures have exceeded $200 billion, and corruption in the country has increased by 30%.
Yoon Sok Yol was banned from leaving the country after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The president became the subject of a criminal investigation, and his party delegated powers to the Prime Minister.
Russia spent more than мільярдів 200 billion on the war in Ukraine and suffered 700,000 losses. Every day, the invaders lose up to a thousand military personnel, which exceeds all losses since the Second World War.
The US and Ukrainian defense ministers discussed strengthening security support and the situation at the front. The parties reviewed new aid packages and preparations for the Contact Group meeting.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated the priority of supporting Ukraine and countering Russian aggression. He stressed the importance of uniting the international coalition to protect Ukrainian sovereignty.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin signed a secret strategy to counter unmanned systems. The document provides for improving threat detection and implementing new solutions in cooperation with allies.
The minister of defense of Ukraine held a weekly conversation with the head of the Pentagon. We discussed the situation at the front, the supply of weapons and preparations for the next Ramstein meeting.
China has launched an investigation into Defense Minister Dongjun on suspicion of corruption. This is the third consecutive head of the Chinese defense ministry who has been under investigation for corruption.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
Lloyd Austin confirmed that his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, rejected the possibility of a meeting in Vientiane. The refusal to engage in dialogue raises concerns about tensions between the US and China.
The Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use American anti-personnel mines to deter the russian offensive. The decision was made due to a change in the tactics of russian troops on the battlefield.
The Philippines and the United States signed an agreement to share military intelligence and build a coordination center. The GSOMIA pact will allow countries to securely share classified military information.
Japanese troops will begin regular training in northern Australia in 2025. US rotational forces will join the exercises as part of a strategy to strengthen the security of the three countries.
Ukraine's Defense Minister had a conversation with the Pentagon's Chief of Staff to strengthen the Ukrainian army. The parties discussed providing the military with the necessary resources and thanked for the support.
A US military judge has approved a plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohamed and two accomplices. Instead of the death penalty, the defendants may receive life imprisonment.
Ukraine's Defense Minister held a weekly conversation with the Pentagon chief on the situation at the front. The parties discussed the DPRK's involvement in the war and further US support for Ukraine's defense industry.
The Pentagon has announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth $425 million. The package includes air defense missiles, HIMARS ammunition, artillery, Stryker armored vehicles, and other equipment.
The United States is preparing another military aid package for Ukraine, which will include artillery, air defense, and armored vehicles. Lloyd Austin reiterated the intention of the United States and its allies to continue to increase military support.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announces the deployment of 8,000 North Korean troops to the Kursk region. russia has trained them and they are expected to take part in combat operations in the near future.
Zelenskyy spoke about the concentration of Russian troops in the Kursk region and the involvement of the North Korean military. The President emphasized that Ukraine has no plans to seize Russian territory.
The US and South Korean defense ministers called on the DPRK to withdraw its troops from Russian territory. According to the Pentagon, some of the 10,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed in the Kursk region.
