Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The morning attack on Kyiv killed 4 people and wounded 3 others. In Zaporizhzhia, 10 people were injured, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged.

The first meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format was held in Kyiv with the participation of foreign ministers from 9 countries. They discussed defense, demining and support for Ukraine on its way to the EU.

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Stavka to discuss the issue of independence in arms production. The agenda included drones, a missile program, and robotic systems for the army.

A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injured 14 people, including four children aged 1. 5 to 12. Five of the wounded remain in hospital, three of them in serious condition.

Dmytro Maslovsky of the 71st Ranger Brigade was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine for fighting five invaders. The warrior killed four enemies and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one, detaining him at the cost of his own life.

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, killing 4 people. Residential buildings, an educational institution and city infrastructure were damaged.

Starting in September 2025, Ukraine will introduce basic general military training for students lasting 300 hours. Everyone will have to take the theory, and men and women will have to take the practice if they wish.

Russia has spent more than $18 billion on missile and drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. Revenues from oil and gas exports remain the main source of funding.

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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared his readiness to play a “full role” in peace talks on Ukraine. This includes the possibility of deploying British troops to support peace.

The President of Ukraine invited the UN to join the Food from Ukraine initiative to supply food to Syria. During the meeting with UN representatives, the parties also discussed humanitarian aid to Ukrainians worth $3.3 billion.

Zelenskyy announced $6. 6 billion in military aid from Britain and new investments in drone production. They also discussed cooperation with Italy on air defense and $3.3 billion in support for the UN.

Zelenskyy meets with the Dutch Foreign Minister to discuss defense cooperation and investment in arms production. The Netherlands reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine and its work on new sanctions against Russia.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom got acquainted with new Ukrainian bomber drones and reconnaissance UAVs. A joint Ukrainian-British development and drones with British communication modules were presented.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is looking forward to official contacts with US President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration. Ukraine hopes for additional opportunities to accelerate the achievement of a just peace.

The Government held a meeting on sectoral cooperation with the EU in 2025. They discussed industrial visa-free travel, integration into the energy market, and the development of TEN-T transport corridors.

The Slovak prime minister said he was looking for a date to meet with the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the parties failed to agree on a venue for gas transit talks.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center announces Russia's readiness to fight through 2025. Russia plans to increase defense spending to 6.2% of GDP, despite sanctions and strikes on military infrastructure.

Ukraine has not yet held detailed talks on security guarantees with the incoming Trump administration. The President emphasized that security guarantees are not being considered without the participation of the United States.

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.

During Zelensky's meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer, Kyiv was attacked by Russian drones. The President of Ukraine promised a response, and drone debris was found in five districts of the capital.

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.

Zelenskyy said he had discussed with partners the deployment of a foreign contingent in Ukraine. The President emphasized that security guarantees are impossible without the participation of the United States.

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.

Hungary is postponing a decision on whether to extend EU sanctions against Russia until consultations with the Trump administration. Minister János Boca said that Hungary's position will depend on the US vision of the sanctions regime.

The war in 2024 cost Ukraine about $100 billion. Of this, $40 billion was Ukraine's contribution, $35 billion from the United States, and $25 billion from Europe.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the transfer of 150 artillery pieces and a new air defense system to Ukraine. The countries sign an agreement on military aid worth 3 billion pounds annually until 2031.

The UK will provide Ukraine with $6. 6 billion in aid, of which $3 billion will come from Russian assets. The countries signed an agreement on military support until 2031 and cooperation in arms production.

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.

Zelenskiy and Starmer sign a historic agreement on long-term partnership in Kyiv. The agreement covers defense, science, energy, and trade, including maritime security and grain export controls.