Lithuania sends drones, thermal imagers, loaders in new Ukraine aid package, Defense Ministry says
"Keeping Ukraine safe means taking care of our security. We have as much time as Ukraine has," Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said.
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Putin congratulates Trump amid inauguration, signals readiness for talks
This comes as reported peace proposals, including freezing the front lines, have been publicly rejected by Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that his country would begin peace negotiations if Kyiv agreed to withdraw from the four Ukrainian regions Moscow partly controls.
Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions
The State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade on Jan. 3.
China imports record amount of Russian crude oil in 2024, Reuters reports
In 2024, 108.5 million metric tons were imported from Russia, including through pipelines and sea deliveries.
'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine speaks in new footage
The POW said he arrived in Russia on a cargo ferry with over 100 other North Korean soldiers.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 5 over past day
Russian forces launched 141 drones at Ukraine overnight from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russia launched nearly 550 drones, 60 missiles, over 660 aerial bombs against Ukraine in a week, Zelensky says
"More Patriot (air defenses) for Ukraine means more protection of life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Trump instructs aides to arrange call with Putin 'in coming days' after inauguration, CNN reports
President-elect Donald Trump has previously said he wants to meet with Putin "very quickly" after his inauguration.
Ukraine's Svitolina defeats Russian opponent to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
"I’m really pleased with the performance throughout this tournament," Elina Svitolina said after the match.
Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says
Reports last week indicated that since 2024, thousands of Air Force soldiers have been transferred to the Ground Forces.
General Staff: Russia has lost 820,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Fire reported near aviation plant in Russia's Tatarstan amid drone attack
A fire erupted in the city of Kazan in Russia's Tatarstan republic overnight on Jan. 20 amid a Ukrainian drone attack on the city, Russian Telegram channels reported.
150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says
Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Jan. 19 interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN.
Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
"For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower," Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi said on Jan. 19.
Zelensky, first lady visit wounded soldiers, pledge to address accessibility issues
"Every front is important, and you served on the most challenging ones. You are our heroes, and we are deeply grateful to each of you," the president said.
Ukraine developing its own air defense system to combat Russia's 'Oreshnik,' Syrskyi says
"We have the capacities and capabilities to create, and we are working on creating, our own domestic air defense complex," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Jan. 19.
Ukraine's General Staff launches investigation into 156th Brigade
Recent inspections of the 156th Brigade revealed "a number of significant shortcomings," the military said. Solutions include replacing the brigade's leadership, appointing a commander with practical combat and command experience, and transferring combat-tested officers and sergeants into the unit.
Fico accuses Slovak opposition leader of 'kissing Zelensky's ring'
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused opposition leader Michal Simecka of "kissing Zelensky's ring" during his recent visit to Kyiv and said the pro-Western MP wanted to stage a coup d'etat in Bratislava.
Syria bans goods from Russia, Iran, Israel
Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.
Lack of medical treatment, problems with unit transfers are most common causes of appeals, new military ombudsman says
Twenty days into her new post as Ukraine's military rights commissioner, Olha Reshetylova said that she had already received 3,876 appeals.
Zelensky slaps sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing new sanctions on Ukraine's top pro-Russian politicians, he announced on Jan. 19.
Slovenia provides Ukraine's State Emergency Service with specialized demining, transport vehicles
Ukraine's State Emergency Service announced Jan. 18 that it received three specialized demining vehicles from Slovenia.
Officials believe Baltic Sea cable damage caused by accidents, not Russian sabotage, WP reports
Amid a series of incidents that have damaged critical cables in the Baltic Sea, intelligence services in the U.S. and Europe are increasingly convinced that accidents led to the incidents, according to a new report by the Washington Post on Jan. 19.
Ukraine downs 43 Russian drones overnight, Air Force reports
Ukrainian forces shot down 43 Russian attack drones overnight, the Air Force reported on the morning of Jan. 19.
General Staff: Russia has lost 818,740 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,580 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Merkel highlights NATO's role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that a united NATO, bolstered by strong U.S. leadership, is essential to counter Putin's ambitions and safeguard Ukraine's sovereignty, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Russia condemns 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and UK
Russia criticized a newly announced 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the U.K., rejecting any cooperation between the two nations in the Azov Sea.
Trump eyes China visit amid strained ties, WSJ reports
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed interest in visiting China shortly after assuming office, potentially within his first 100 days, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
Russia's Jan. 18 attack damages Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early on Jan. 18 damaged Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s, located near the Lukianivska metro station in the city's Shevchenkivskyi district. Open since 1997, this is the first McDonald's restaurant in the country.
Germany may consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, defense minister says
"We're the largest NATO partner in Europe. We'll obviously have a role to play," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Jan. 18 when asked about the possibility of sending troops to monitor a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Students who fail military exam or refuse oath cannot continue higher ed, official says
"If students cannot pass the exam ... if they refuse to take the military oath, they will not be able to study in higher education institutions in the future," Deputy Defense Minister Serhii Melnyk said.
Ukrainian troops withdraw from, launch attack on Chasiv Yar refractory plant
Ukrainian forces launched an aerial attack against a Russian-occupied refractory plant in the embattled city of Chasiv Yar, confirming earlier reports that Ukraine had withdrawn from the site.
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