The German Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry prepared a plan for additional military assistance to Ukraine worth 3 billion euros. Chancellor Scholz did not approve the initiative, explaining that there is sufficient funding for 2025.
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.
In the first three days of the new year, Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of attack drones and missiles, including ballistic missiles. Most of the attacks were repelled, but there were hits, injuries and deaths.
A rare IL-76PP jamming aircraft is being disposed of at a former training airfield in Irkutsk. The unique aircraft, which was supposed to counteract Patriot systems, was unable to perform its functions due to technical problems.
Defense Minister Umerov announces preparations to receive French Mirage 2000 fighter jets. Deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, as announced by the French Minister of the Armed Forces.
Germany has provided Ukraine with a new package of military aid, which includes Patriot systems, Leopard tanks, and other weapons. The package also included drones, MRAP armored vehicles, and various ammunition.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed the delivery of the sixth IRIS-T SLM system to Ukraine. Gepard SPAAG continues to be supplied along with ammunition, the production of which has been resumed.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that it attacked the SBU and Luch design bureau facilities in response to the attack on the Kamensky plant. However, Ukrainian air defense shot down all 5 Iskander-M ballistic missiles fired at Kyiv.
The German Ministry of Defense has approved a large-scale program for the purchase of military equipment worth 20 billion euros. It is planned to modernize the Taurus, purchase submarines, Aegis systems, Patriot missiles and other weapons.
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
Of the promised €241 billion in aid to Ukraine, Europe has actually provided only €125 billion. The difference of €64 billion remains a debt, not counting the recently promised €52 billion.
Putin announces plans to launch mass production of the Oreshnik missile. The Center for Political Studies denied the fake about Russia's ability to produce 25 such missiles per month, and the General Staff confirmed the existence of only a few experimental models.
Of the more than 130 Russian drones that night, Ukrainian forces shot down about 60. The President called for more air defense systems and tougher sanctions against Russia.
After a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia that claimed three lives, the president called for additional air defense systems for Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that 10-12 Patriot systems would be able to fully protect Ukraine's skies.
The president said that 10-12 additional Patriot systems would be able to fully protect Ukraine's skies. He proposed to purchase them at the expense of frozen Russian assets worth 30 billion.
A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 3 people and wounds 16. President Zelenskyy says Ukraine has submitted all requests for air defense systems to its partners, awaiting political decisions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council denied information about Russia's mass production of intercontinental ballistic missiles “Oreshnik. ” Russia has only a few experimental models of this missile.
The head of the NSDC GPA explained that the deployment of oreshnik in Belarus is purely informational in nature. This is another attempt by the Russian Federation to intimidate the West and influence public sentiment in Europe.
Zelensky announced expectations of new air defense systems from partners in December and January. Germany will hand over the sixth IRIS-T system, as well as Patriot and Gepard launchers.
The Pentagon allocates військової 725 million in military assistance to Ukraine, including three types of remote mining systems ADAM, MOMS and Volcano. The aid package also includes drones, MANPADS, and anti-tank missiles.
The Pentagon has released data on security assistance provided to Ukraine in the amount of more than. 62 billion since the beginning of the Biden administration. Assistance includes air defense systems, artillery, armored vehicles, and other weapons.
Germany is in an internal discussion about providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles, taking into account their range and programming. Zelensky expressed different views with Scholz, but stressed the constant work to reach an agreement.
Olaf Scholz announced the provision of emergency winter assistance to Ukraine to repair damage and restore heat supply. Germany will also transfer the IRIS-T, Patriot and Gepard systems in December.
Germany will hand over the sixth IRIS-T System and Patriot and Gepard launchers to Ukraine in December. In 2025, it is planned to supply air defense systems, howitzers, drones and six Sea King helicopters.
The United States has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 7 725 million. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Luxembourg also provide additional support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.
The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.
Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.
The president of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the German Chancellor regarding air defense systems and further support. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the details of Scholz's conversation with rutin.
The Norwegian government has decided to provide Ukraine with 3 3. 2 billion in aid in 2025. The Netherlands will also hand over additional Patriot launchers to protect against Russian strikes.
