Ukraine
The President of Ukraine said that joining NATO is the most cost-effective option for security guarantees. Europe, the United States and Russia should be represented at the table of future negotiations.
Minister Sibiga stated that China is interested in a fair end to the war because of the importance of the European market. During the meeting with Wang Yi, they discussed trade cooperation and China's role in restoring navigation in the Black Sea.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has uncovered irregularities in the procurement of generators for Ukraine through the Polish side. It also found evidence of overpricing and unjustified preferences for certain contractors.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to resign from his position if necessary. He made this statement during the forum "Ukraine. Year 2025".
The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Alexander Ivashchenko, said that Russia's resources are depleted and the economy is deteriorating. According to him, the Russian economy may face irreversible trends at the end of the year and next year.
Russia intends to produce more than 7 million artillery munitions and large-caliber mines in 2025. It also plans to produce about 3,000 long-range missiles.
The plan to recruit new Russian military personnel in 2024 has been reduced by almost 100 thousand people.
North Korea has begun large-scale arms shipments, including 170-mm howitzers and 240-mm MLRS.
The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, said that Russia is seeking a ceasefire to restore its forces. According to him, the enemy needs this to regroup and continue its aggression against Ukraine.
The head of the GUR, Kirill Budanov, said that Russia continues its offensive, but does not achieve its goals. The situation at the front remains under control, despite the problems on both sides.
Budanov, the head of the GUR, said that the Russian leadership realized the mistake of the invasion due to false intelligence. Russia planned to capture Kyiv in 3 days, but their calculations were wrong.
The Ukrainian resolution will be put to a vote at a special session of the UN General Assembly. According to Minister Sibiga, the document has already been registered and received support from partners.
Ukraine's unmanned systems forces conducted about 130 operations in 2024, hitting 377 Russian targets. The Ukrainian army has received more than 1.3 million drones and has a range of up to 1700 km.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the situation with army supplies is difficult and that he expects new arms supplies. Ukraine is increasing its own production and has created the world's first unmanned systems force.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that Ukraine continues to negotiate with the United States on rare earth metals. According to him, the negotiation process is taking place in a normal working mode.
Defense Minister Umerov announced the availability of alternative solutions to Starlink. Details will be announced jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation and other agencies in the near future.
For the first time in the history of the EU, Ukraine has included the parliament as a negotiator in the accession process. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on the preparation of clusters and is part of the negotiating groups on European integration.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that Russia is seeking to push Ukrainian forces beyond the eastern and southern regions. The enemy's ultimate goal remains the capture of all of Ukraine.
At the Kyiv Reservoir near the village of Novi Petrivtsi, five fishermen were cut off from the shore by a 10-meter ice break. Rescuers successfully evacuated the men, who refused hospitalization.
The First Vice Prime Minister reported the presence of valuable resources in the occupied territories currently controlled by Russia. Among them is titanium, which is used in the aviation and defense industries.
Over three years, the SBU identified 102 hostile intelligence networks that planned to assassinate Zelensky, Budanov, and Malyuk. One of the plans involved a terrorist attack in a Kyiv hypermarket using explosive devices.
The government plans to extend the deadline for re-booking of employees liable for military service until March 31, 2024. The decision is due to the inaccessibility of state registers for more than 20 days due to cyberattacks.
The GUR reports on Putin's attempts to involve Belarus in direct aggression against Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, Russia is preparing 15 divisions to strengthen the Belarusian direction in 2024.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko are leaving for a new round of talks with their American partners. The meetings will focus on further support for Ukraine, economic cooperation, and security assistance.
Prime Minister Shmyhal confirmed the attraction of $38. 4 billion in financing from European partners in 2025. Ukraine cooperates with the IMF, the European Commission, the World Bank, and other financial institutions.
The agreement on rare earth minerals between Ukraine and the United States may be signed in Washington with the mandatory presence of the presidents. The document envisages investments and resembles the Marshall Plan.
Temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be introduced in the center of Kyiv due to the visit of foreign delegations. The Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station will operate only as a transfer station from 7:00 to 11:00.
Prime Minister Shmyhal reported a sixfold increase in the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukraine has significantly increased the production of ammunition, equipment, and drones.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, answered whether to expect a new massive Russian attack before the anniversary of the invasion. As previously reported by the intelligence service, Russia launched more than 1,150 drones, 1,400 bombs and 35 missiles at Ukraine over the past week.
A 45-year-old man was attacked by an enemy drone in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The victim lost both legs and received multiple injuries, and doctors are now fighting for his life.