Ukraine approves high-speed Baton drones for battlefield deployment
The Baton drones are designed to meet military requirements for simplicity and reliability in difficult battlefield conditions.
Tim Zadorozhnyy
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Czech authorities investigating allegations of unauthorized drone shipments to Ukraine
According to media outlet Aktualne.cz, members of Skupina D are suspected of supplying drones to Ukraine, possibly with the involvement of Czech military personnel, without authorization from the parliament.
Russia massing troops for new assaults in Chasiv Yar, military warns
"Now there is a period of accumulation and concentration (by Russia)... on the approaches to Chasiv Yar and regrouping in the town itself for further assault operations," a military spokesperson said.
EU vows retaliatory measures as Trump set to announce 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
The European Commission criticized the decision as "unlawful and economically counterproductive," arguing that the deeply integrated supply chains between the EU and the U.S. would suffer under such restrictions.
Transnistria rejects EU aid offer under Moscow's pressure, Moldova's PM says
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that Tiraspol rejected the EU's financial assistance allegedly due to conditions attached to the aid package. He attributed the decision to Russian influence.
European Investment Bank head Calvino arrives in Kyiv
The news comes as 19 EU member states have proposed expanding financing for arms production through the EIB on Jan 31.
Trump claims 'progress' on ending Russia-Ukraine war, confirms contact with Putin
"If we are talking, I don't want to tell you about the conversations. I do believe we're making progress," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
China's Xi to visit Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, Russian envoy says
Chinese President Xi Jinping also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China to commemorate Japan's surrender and the conclusion of World War II, Russian Ambassador to Beijing Igor Morgulov said.
2 killed, 16 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Overnight, Russia launched 83 Shahed-type combat drones and decoy drones, the Air Force said.
Drones reportedly target key Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai
The refinery, located roughly 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the front line, is a strategic logistics hub for diesel fuel and aviation kerosene used by Russian troops, Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, claimed.
Police investigate death of 32-year-old man at military enlistment office
The incident follows reports on the deaths of conscripts allegedly caused by beatings at military enlistment offices.
Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region
As a platoon commander at the 76th Airborne Assault Division, Mussagaleyev allegedly participated in Russia's brutal occupation of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, in February and March 2022, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Hundreds of civilians were massacred by Russian troops in Bucha at the time.
Russia to expand seizure of foreign assets, Reuters reports
A draft law approved this week by the Russian government's legislative commission lays out the procedure for seizing foreign property in retaliation for freezing Russian assets abroad.
Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition
Russia's ability to retain its naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim will depend on what Moscow offers in return, Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said.
Zelensky to push for 'lasting and sustainable peace' at Munich conference
Ukrainian delegation will present the country's position on ending the war and its vision of achieving a "lasting and sustainable peace," Presidential Administration head Andriy Yermak noted.
Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says
Urgent funding has already been identified for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.
37 Ukrainian MPs visit US to strengthen bilateral relations, speaker says
"Ukraine is facing a critical task — to restart our relations with our strategic partner, the United States. And we are doing this systematically at all levels, including restoring relations with the U.S. Congress," Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said.
Bulgaria to receive $519 million compensation for Ukraine military aid
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with old Soviet-era military equipment, with funds received from NATO and EU allies being reinvested into purchasing modern Western weapons.
Three killed, five injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Overnight, Russia launched 112 Shahed combat drones and decoy drones, the Air Force said.
Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says
Current U.S. sanctions on Russia, particularly those targeting its energy sector, amount to a "3 on a 10-point scale" regarding economic pressure, Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.
Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says
Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said that Kyiv wants Washington to be fully informed about Ukraine's mobilization efforts and the supply of weapons and equipment.
Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants
Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision.
General Staff: Russia has lost 846,650 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,340 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russia's space chief Borisov dismissed amid program failures
Before leading Roscosmos, Yury Borisov played a key role in Russia's military-industrial sector, overseeing the state rearmament program since 2011.
Ukraine launches new offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian media claims, Kyiv yet to confirm
According to Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces attacked southeast of Sudzha, advancing toward the settlements of Fanaseevka and Ulanok.
Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons 'not going to happen,' Trump's envoy Kellogg says
"The chance of them getting their nuclear weapons back is somewhere between slim and none," Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.
Russia to recruit 210,000 personnel for drone forces by 2030, Syrskyi says
According to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, 66% of Russian equipment destroyed in January resulted from various types of Ukrainian attack drones.
North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine, Reuters reports
Analysts believe North Korea is using the battlefield as a testing ground for its missile technology, enhancing its weapons for future use.
'Russian media lies' — Ben Stiller denies claims about USAID funding his Ukraine trip, reposted by Musk
Elon Musk reposted a fabricated story on X suggesting that USAID financed Western celebrities' visits to Ukraine.
909 Russian troops captured, 16,000 killed in Kursk Oblast in six months, Ukraine says
The operation in Kursk Oblast may become an "important part" of future negotiations to end Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
1 killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 77 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones overnight, the Air Force reported.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Krasnodar Krai, military claims
"Confirmed hit and explosions in the target area," the General Staff reported.
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