January 4, 05:30 PM • 82385 viewsJanuary 4, 03:02 PM • 69721 viewsRussians fired 50 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 84 explosions were recorded. They attacked 11 communities, using artillery, mortars, tanks, drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, and wounded one civilian.
President Zelensky met with representatives of Sumy region communities. They discussed strengthening air defense, rebuilding energy facilities and enterprises, compensation for farmers, and the Victory Plan.
According to the air force, the 155th and 40th brigades of the rf marines may have lost up to 40% of their personnel in the assault on Ugledar. Total losses are estimated at 2,100, including dead, wounded and missing.
During his visit to Sumy region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a medical facility treating wounded soldiers. He awarded the defenders, thanked them for their service and wished them a speedy recovery.
President Zelensky met with teachers from Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. He awarded them state awards and conferred honorary titles for their important work in the regions bordering the aggressor.
President Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Presidential Staff in Sumy region to discuss air defense and energy. Chief of Staff Syrsky reported on the situation at the front, the arrival of equipment and the manning of brigades.
The President of Ukraine said that the Kursk operation adds motivation for partners to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia. Zelensky met with the military in Sumy region who are fighting in Kursk.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council in Sumy region, discussing the protection of infrastructure and energy. Zelenskyy visits the 82nd Brigade soldiers participating in the Kursk operation and presents them with state awards.
The President of Ukraine met with the soldiers of the 82nd Brigade in Sumy region, listened to the commander's report and honored the military. Zelensky thanked for the Kursk operation, which helped motivate partners to provide weapons.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Yermak had a phone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Sullivan. They discussed preparations for the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy's visit to the United States, and increased security assistance to Ukraine.
The Belarusian dictator has declared his readiness to help Ukraine recover. He believes that the new US government will be preoccupied with internal problems and will not be able to support Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, but experts do not predict he will win. The committee may focus on humanitarian actors who help civilians.
Donald Trump has not provided access to his medical records since 2015. If he wins the election in November, he will become the oldest president of the United States, displacing Joe Biden.
Andriy Sybiga discussed with Anthony Blinken the next steps for Ukraine's victory. The conversation took place after President Zelenskyy's visit to the United States and was aimed at making historic decisions.
At the military training ground, the Ministry of Defense demonstrated new models of domestic weapons to foreign partners. These include drones, Stugna, Bohdan, armored vehicles, and robotic systems.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's accession to NATO is necessary to eliminate Russia's temptation to disrupt order in Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's geopolitical certainty to ensure peace in the region.
The President of Ukraine discussed the situation on the frontline and the operation in Kursk region with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 73 combat engagements were recorded at the frontline, with the majority of attacks taking place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors.
Ukraine's president called for joint defense of the sky, as in Israel. Zelenskyy discusses air defense and long-range weapons for Ukraine before winter with new NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov and NATO Secretary General Rutte visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation. Rutte reiterated NATO's readiness to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.
Mark Rutte and Andriy Sybiga paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The NATO Secretary General's visit included important talks with President Zelenskyy on Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
President Zelenskyy commented on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Vuhledar, emphasizing the priority of saving the lives of the military. He emphasized the need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to strengthen its defense.
Mark Rutte spoke about Ukraine's approach to NATO during a meeting with Zelenskyy. The Secretary General emphasized support for Ukraine and strengthening the Alliance's defense capabilities, looking forward to Ukraine's accession day.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's Victory Plan includes defining its place in the European and global security architecture. He discussed this issue with the NATO Secretary General and emphasized the importance of Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of Mark Rutte's visit to Ukraine as the new NATO chief. The parties discussed Ukraine's membership in the Alliance, the Victory Plan, and air defense needs before the winter.
Romania's Patriot missile defense system has successfully arrived in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy thanked Romania and emphasized the importance of joint efforts in the fight against Russian terror.
President Zelenskiy said the best way to support Ukraine is to provide weapons to shoot down enemy missiles. He called on allies to help defend Ukraine's skies in the same way they defend Israel.
The President of Ukraine said that without long-range weapons it is impossible to stop Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers and the need to strengthen Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is focusing on getting an invitation to NATO, although it is difficult. The second priority in relations with the Alliance is obtaining weapons, especially air defense systems.
President Zelenskiy says Ukraine is working with its allies to shoot down Russian missiles over the country, but they are not yet ready.
Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on the third day of his tenure as NATO Secretary General. He is already making press statements together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
