President Zelenskyy announced the expected visit of an American delegation led by Keith Kellogg. The visit, originally scheduled for early January, was postponed due to legal issues in the United States.
Zelenskiy said that Putin is avoiding real negotiations with Ukraine by insisting on war with the West. The Russian dictator is trying to present the conflict as a confrontation with NATO, not Ukraine.
Mark Rutte said that a peace agreement with Russia must be sustainable and prevent further aggression. The NATO Secretary General has a secret plan for the negotiations, but does not disclose the details.
During the week, Russia launched hundreds of attacks on Ukrainian cities, firing nearly 50 missiles and 660 drones. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase support for Ukraine and strengthen its defense.
The Russian Federation has opened a criminal case against the commander of the 19th missile brigade of the AFU, Rostyslav Karpusha, for allegedly hitting a boarding school in Suzha. The AFU air force provided evidence that the attack was carried out by Russian aviation.
The Ukrainian side held several contacts with representatives of Donald Trump's team on general issues. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a personal meeting with Trump and Ukraine's participation in future negotiations.
The President of Ukraine said that NATO membership is the cheapest option for security guarantees for allies. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's 800,000-strong army would be a bonus for the Alliance.
President Zelenskyy warned of the danger of excluding Ukraine from the US-Russia war talks. He insists on a format involving the US, Ukraine, Russia and EU representatives.
a Russian air bomb destroyed a boarding school with civilians in the Kursk region of Russia. Zelensky compared this case to Russia's actions in Chechnya, Syria and Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced that he is working to attract additional resources to strengthen Ukraine's air defense. Protection from shelling is an absolute priority.
Russia launches a massive attack, firing 165 missiles and drones at various regions of Ukraine. In Poltava, 8 people were killed, 17 injured, and the historic center of Odesa was damaged.
The United States wants Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections before the end of the year provided a ceasefire with Russia is reached, Trump's special envoy Kate Kellogg said.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi announced an increase in the training period for instructors from 1 to 2 months. The basic training of recruits has also been extended to 1.5 months and new training methods have been introduced.
Russian forces attacked several regions of Ukraine with various types of weapons, including missiles and drones. As a result of the shelling, 6 people were killed and at least 16 people were injured in different regions.
Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova said that the Ukrainian military shared food with residents of the Kursk region. According to her, the Ukrainians were taken to Sumy and then returned to Russia through Belarus.
At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, the issue of supplying weapons to the troops was discussed. The President instructed to increase the pace of arms supplies and investments in the development of robotic systems.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two children who had been living under occupation since 2014 were returned. After the full-scale invasion, they left for Russia, but were looking for a way to return to Ukraine, where their uncle was waiting for them.
Seven people were injured in the Russian attack on the historic center of Odesa. All the victims are in moderate condition and are receiving the necessary medical care.
A Russian ballistic missile hit the historic center of Odesa, where Norwegian diplomats were staying. The strike injured three people and damaged historical monuments, museums, and the Philharmonic.
The Presidential Office is preparing for important talks with European partners and the United States. At a meeting with international experts, they discussed the need for joint solutions for a lasting peace.
A Russian missile strike on Odesa injures two people and the luxury hotel Bristol. The building in the UNESCO protected zone was damaged, and restoration work is underway.
For the first time, the National Bank of Ukraine has assessed the likelihood of a quick end to active hostilities. The assessment is presented for the first time in the NBU's Inflation Report amid continuing military risks.
Due to a technical failure in Belgium's air traffic control system, Robert Fico's plane returned to Bratislava. The meeting with representatives of the European Commission on gas transit and other issues was canceled.
The scientific director of the Valdai Club revealed the Kremlin's position on the upcoming negotiations with the United States. Russia does not intend to make territorial concessions in Ukraine and will try to position Putin as an equal to Trump.
President Zelenskyy had his first conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The parties discussed the creation of a food hub in Lebanon and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The President of Ukraine had a lengthy conversation with the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov on tasks and possible scenarios. He also listened to a report by Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi on the situation at the front and noted the success of military units.
Alexander Stubb said that Putin understands only harsh rhetoric and ultimatums. The President of Finland supported Trump's approach to forcing Putin into peace talks.
A Russian strike on a residential building in Sumy killed 9 people and injured 13. President Zelenskyy called on the world to respond to every such terrorist act by Russia.
Ukraine protested to the Slovak ambassador over Prime Minister Fico's statements about interference in internal affairs. The Foreign Ministry called on Bratislava to stop relaying Kremlin rhetoric and return to constructive dialogue.
50. 2% of Poles believe that Ukraine will not be able to join the EU and NATO without resolving the issue of exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy. Most supporters of this position are oppositionists and middle-aged people.