Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Colonel Roman Kachur won the vote via the Army+ app to head the Army Academy. The President instructed to conduct a full audit of the institution and implement changes in military education.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called the visit of opposition MPs to Kyiv a “gesture of sycophancy. ” He said that he would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO and threatened to veto further EU aid to Kyiv.
Kiev warns US against forcing talks with russia without military advantage. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize the need to put pressure on the Russian economy before starting the peace process.
Enemy drones were spotted moving in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working on targets. Several groups of UAVs were also spotted moving through Chernihiv and Cherkasy regions.
Over the past week, Russia used about 550 attack drones, 60 missiles, and more than 660 air bombs against Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 33 missiles and 311 drones, while another 136 drones failed to reach their targets.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with high-ranking French officials to discuss military assistance and security guarantees. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, military training and measures to achieve peace.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Minister of State of Qatar. The parties discussed the humanitarian initiative “Food from Ukraine” and the return of Ukrainian children.
The Ukrainian president ironically commented on Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to meet in Davos. Zelenskyy hinted at the possibility of changing Fico's route to Sochi, Russia.
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.