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Kaja Kallas will join the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base. The meeting will focus on military support for Ukraine and strengthening air defense.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Germany for a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The latest $500 million military aid package from the Biden administration is expected to be announced.
The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about understanding Russia's position on Ukraine's accession to NATO. Zelenskyy emphasized that the lack of security guarantees was one of the reasons for the war.
The Ukrainian president will participate in a Ramstein meeting on January 9 to discuss strengthening air defense. The key issue will be the withdrawal of Russian aircraft from Ukrainian cities.
The Biden administration plans to announce the final package of military aid to Ukraine worth about $500 million. By the end of Biden's term, Ukraine will have received 80-90% of the promised equipment.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the Emir of Qatar on the return of deported children and humanitarian aid. Qatar facilitated the return of 53 children and provided them with medical assistance, and they also discussed support for Syria.
The Danish Foreign Minister said that Greenland may gain independence, but will not become part of the United States. This statement was made after Trump did not rule out a forceful seizure of the island.
Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.
The French Foreign Minister announced the possibility of lifting EU sanctions on transactions with Syrian state institutions. The decision will depend on how the new leadership handles the transition of power.
Defense Minister Umerov will participate in the 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Germany. President Zelenskyy's participation depends on the security situation.
Poland's defense minister suggests that tomorrow's Ramstein meeting may be the last in the current format. Next week, the G5 will meet to discuss changes after Trump's inauguration.
The family bicycle shop "Velomisto" in Brovary has been successfully developing since 2018, selling 500 bicycles per year. The business has received a grant for development and is actively engaged in charity, helping those affected by the war.
Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base on January 9. Afterwards, he will visit the NSATU headquarters in Wiesbaden and hold a press conference.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is traveling to Germany for the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is his last trip to Ramstein Air Base as head of the Pentagon.
Minister Andriy Sybiga discussed the humanitarian situation in Syria with Annalena Burbock. The parties coordinated joint actions to support the Syrian people and ensure food security in the region.
Lloyd Austin will bring together the heads of 8 coalition groups to develop a roadmap for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027. The meeting will focus on aviation, armored vehicles, air defense and other areas of military assistance.
The Biden administration plans to announce the final military aid package for Ukraine during the January 9 Ramstein meeting.
At the end of 2024, Ukraine received the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle from Rheinmetall. The vehicle is being tested by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for further serial production.
The trial of a Russian woman and a German man who confessed to the murder of a Ukrainian woman and her mother has begun in a Mannheim court. The couple planned to kidnap the victim's newborn child to pass it off as their own.
Members of the British Parliament called on the government to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The initiative was supported by parliamentarians from Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, and Finland.
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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has ordered 180,000 35mm HEI-T rounds for Gepard anti-aircraft tanks. The order will be financed by Germany and produced at the Rheinmetall plant in Unterluss.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denies a statement by a CDU deputy about a planned meeting with Putin before the Bundestag elections. The SPD demands a public apology from Roderich Kiesewetter for spreading false information.
A pig's head was found near the Praeger House memorial site in Apold. The police are investigating the incident as incitement to hatred, and local authorities have strongly condemned this anti-Semitic act.
More than 190 flights have been canceled at airports in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands due to snow and freezing rain. Frankfurt, Schiphol, and Heathrow are experiencing severe flight delays.
The German opposition has noticed signs that a meeting between Scholz and Putin is being prepared for February 23. Roderich Kiesewetter warns that such talks could harm Ukraine's interests.
President Zelenskyy announced preparations for a meeting in the Ramstein format this week. The meeting will discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense with the participation of dozens of partner countries.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the criticism and support of Ilon Musk for the AdG party. He urged to keep cool, but expressed concern over the billionaire's interference in the German elections.
The 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will take place on January 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. During the meeting, Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its partners.