Trump plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un, who Trump lauded as a "smart guy," has become Russian President Vladimir Putin’s key ally in a war against Ukraine, providing ballistic missiles, artillery, and 12,000 troops.
Martin Fornusek
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'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
The news comes as Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting 121 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 9 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least six people and injured at least nine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 24.
Zelensky is ’no angel’ — Trump criticizes Ukraine’s president for ’wanting to fight’ at war’s onset
"Zelensky... shouldn’t have allowed this to happen either. He’s no angel," Trump said. "First of all, he’s fighting a much bigger entity."
Syrskyi sees 'gradual' improvement in scandal-hit French-trained brigade's capabilities
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi observed on Jan. 23 that the French-trained 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade is "gradually acquiring certain combat capabilities" after reports of poor command and training.
Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure depends on Ukrainian army size
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 22 clarified his earlier comments on the number of European peacekeepers needed to maintain peace in Ukraine, saying the required numbers depend on the size of Ukraine’s own military.
Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian prosecutors are investigating a case of Russian troops summarily executing six Ukrainian captives in the embattled Donetsk Oblast, the Prosecutor General’s Office said on Jan. 23.
North Korea to send artillery units, 150 more ballistic missiles to aid Russia’s war, Budanov says
North Korea is expected to send reinforcements to Russia’s Kursk Oblast, mainly gun and rocket artillery units, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview with The War Zone magazine published on Jan. 23.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 46 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured at least 46 over the past day, including an infant, regional authorities reported on Jan. 23.
Kyiv announces release of 3 Ukrainian sailors from Houthi captivity
The news comes as the Yemeni rebel group release of the crew of the carrier captured in November 2023 as part of attacks on vessels sailing through the Red Sea corridor. The decision is seen as part of de-escalation efforts in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire.
'Well-known' Dnipro lawyer detained for allegedly aiding Russian missile strikes
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a lawyer from Dnipro suspected of aiding Russian missile strikes against the city and then attempting to flee the country, the SBU said on Jan. 22.
Zelensky meets German opposition leader, Israeli president at Davos forum
President Volodymyr Zelensky separately met with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz and Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22.
Kyiv court arrests 3 senior officers accused of failed defense of Kharkiv Oblast
A Kyiv court arrested General Yurii Halushkin, General Artur Horbenko, and Colonel Illia Lapin, three officers accused of leading an unsuccessful defense in Kharkiv Oblast during a Russian offensive last year, Suspilne reported on Jan. 21.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 29 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured at least 29 over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 22.
US seeks 'sustainable' peace in Ukraine to avoid new war in '2-4 years,' Rubio says
"We are going to engage in making it end in a way that is sustainable, meaning we don't just want the conflict to end and then restart in two, three, or four years down the road," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on the CBS Mornings program.
Zelensky arrives in Davos to participate in World Economic Forum
Zelensky's itinerary will include bilateral talks with leaders of Latin American and Asian countries and meetings with top business officials.
Ukraine attacks Russian oil depot, aviation plant, command post overnight, military says
Ukrainian forces struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, the Smolensk Aviation Plant, and a command post in Donetsk Oblast overnight on Jan. 21, Ukraine's General Staff said.
Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russian aviation plant in Smolensk
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the Smolensk Aviation Plant in western Russia overnight on Jan. 21, starting a fire at the facility, the independent news channel Astra reported.
Putin is 'destroying Russia by not making a deal' to end war, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "destroying Russia" by failing to reach a peace deal on Ukraine, Trump told reporters at the White House on Jan. 20.
Trump has opportunity to 'negotiate a good deal' in Ukraine, Blinken says
"And President (Donald) Trump talks about having good, strong deals. I think there’s an opportunity to get one," outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Navalny's lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison
Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced after a closed-door trial on "extremism" charges over their involvement with Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Allied support for Ukraine won't suddenly change with Trump's inauguration, top NATO officer assures
NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington's consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.
German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid
Germany is not currently seen as a "driving force for peace policy in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico in comments published on Jan. 17, criticizing her own government for hesitancy in supporting Ukraine.
'They've overcome the shock' — North Korean soldiers adapting to war in Russia's Kursk Oblast
Since December, North Korean troops have been taking part in active combat on Russia's side in the country's Kursk Oblast, where Ukraine has held territory since August. This unprecedented move, made against the backdrop of a deepening Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, provided some insight into how North Korean troops fare in modern
Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement
The wide-ranging deal encompasses cooperation in military, energy, scientific, cultural, economic, and other sectors.
'You were shot. Why didn't you forgive?' Zelensky tells Fico, drawing parallels to Russian aggression
The Slovak government is playing very dangerous game by criticizing military support for Ukraine and getting closer to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Polish media on Jan. 16.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast
"Among them are officers, sergeants, and privates from motorized rifle units, Marines, airborne troops, and other units, coming from various Russian regions and the occupied city of Sevastopol," the Airborne Assault Troops' press service said.
Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto arrives in Kyiv on official visit
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 for a "series of institutional meetings," Italy's Defense Ministry announced.
'Ukraine is still free' — Biden touts his admin's accomplishments in farewell speech
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden briefly mentioned Ukraine during his farewell speech on Jan. 15, saying his administration helped to preserve the country's freedom.
Ukrainian drone strike reportedly targets gunpowder factory in Russia's Tambov Oblast
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a Russian gunpowder factory in the village of Kuzmino-Gat in Tambov Oblast overnight on Jan. 16, local Telegram channels and a Ukrainian official claimed.
UK PM Starmer visits Kyiv to sign '100 Year Partnership' with Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 16 amid an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, where Starmer is set to sign a wide-ranging "100 Year Partnership" treaty, covering a number of areas including defense, energy, and trade.
Australia making 'urgent inquiries' after reports of volunteer fighter's execution in Russian captivity
Canberra is making "urgent inquiries" about the status of Australian citizen Oscar Jenkins, a volunteer soldier captured by Russia in Ukraine, after unconfirmed reports of his death, the 7News outlet wrote on Jan. 14.
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