The President of Ukraine will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. The event will also be attended by Donald Trump, Ursula von der Leyen and other world leaders.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tähkna said that Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO would ensure the stability of the whole of Europe. He emphasized the need for investment in Ukraine's defense industry and economy.
The South Korean government plans to discuss with Ukraine the possibility of handing over two captured North Korean soldiers. According to the ROK constitution, all residents of the Korean peninsula are considered citizens of South Korea.
Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.
The President of Ukraine discussed with the German Defense Minister the importance of all political forces supporting Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is defending not only itself but also European values.
Ukraine's special operations forces have captured a DPRK serviceman despite massive Russian shelling. This is the third attempt to capture North Korean soldiers, the previous two ended in the deaths of the prisoners.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a bill to extend martial law until May 9. President Zelenskyy has already submitted the relevant document to parliament.
The Strategic Investment Council has started working in Ukraine and approved a portfolio of 787 projects. For 2025, 92 projects have been selected in the areas of social protection, infrastructure, and demining.
The President of Ukraine showed a video of the interrogation of captured soldiers from the DPRK and spoke about their use by Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that the world will learn the truth about how Russia recruits soldiers from an information vacuum.
The State Special Communications Service handed over more than 20,000 unmanned systems of various types to the Defense Forces in the first 10 days of 2025. In 2024, 1.3 million drones were handed over, 97.7% of which were made in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine reported on more than 100 brigades on the battlefield that need to update their military equipment on a daily basis. Zelenskyy emphasized the priority of technical equipment and training for the military.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill banning the seizure of property of the Southern Machine-Building Plant for the period of martial law. The document also provides for the lifting of the seizures already imposed on the company.
The President of Ukraine plans to sign a law extending the deadline for voluntary return from the NWC until March 1, 2025. According to Iryna Vereshchuk, this will be the last extension.
The President submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada on liability for violating sanctions. The document was submitted to the parliamentary leadership for consideration, but the text of the bill has not yet been made public.
The deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament said that Prime Minister Fico would not go to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. The statement was made during a visit by a Slovak delegation to Moscow.
Representatives of more than 20 countries discussed toughening sanctions against Russian oil exports. The Russian shadow fleet of 600 vessels brought the aggressor $180 billion in revenue last year.
A poll to select a new head of the National Army Academy has been launched in the Army+ app. During the first hours of voting, 2,000 votes have already been collected, and the poll will run until the end of Friday.
The President of Ukraine had a lengthy conversation with the French leader on defense support and deployment of partner contingents. The parties also discussed the purchase of shells and training of the Ukrainian military.
The President of Ukraine signed a decree imposing sanctions on 140 entities in the Russian financial sector. A draft law on criminal liability for circumventing sanctions is also being prepared.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced the launch of a poll in the Army+ app to elect a new head of the National Air Force. Servicemen will be able to support one of the five candidates until January 17.
Ukraine's President invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.
The occupiers of Kherson region have offered asylum to victims of the California fires. The condition is the absence of support for the Armed Forces and the “Kyiv regime.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.
The President held a meeting with the military leadership on the situation at the front and personnel issues. Voting for the new head of the Army Academy among 5 candidates will continue in the Army+ app until January 17.
The European Commission has announced a new humanitarian aid package of 148 million euros. 140 million will go to Ukraine for emergency aid, and 8 million to Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees.
Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has adjourned the case of the murder of Iryna Farion until February 13. The daughter of the deceased filed a petition for compensation of 15 million UAH, which she plans to transfer to support the Armed Forces.
The President outlined the priorities for Ukrainian diplomats in 2025. These include strengthening military support, integration into the EU and NATO, sanctions against Russia, and the launch of the e-Consul.
The State Border Guard Service and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine are closely monitoring military exercises in Belarus near the Ukrainian border. The exercises will take place from January 8 to 31 in the Gomel district with the involvement of territorial troops.
According to South Korean intelligence, the DPRK lost more than 3,000 soldiers in the war on the side of Russia, including 300 killed. Captured North Korean soldiers admitted that they did not know they were participating in the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian rescuers are ready to help fight fires in California. Ukraine also offers Moldova help with coal supplies for Transnistria.