Zelensky says Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump amid talk of peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning came after Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with Donald Trump on Jan. 24 and praised the U.S. leader.
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Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Jan. 24 new guidance that halts spending on most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This directive, which took State Department officials by surprise, appears to include funding for military assistance to Ukraine, according to Politico.
US arms exports reach record $318 billion in 2024 driven by Ukraine-related demand
The State Department described arms sales and transfers as "important U.S. foreign policy tools with potential long-term implications for regional and global security."
Ukraine war latest: 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
Key developments on Jan. 24: * 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants * Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says * Media investigation identifies over 90,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine * 'Utter bulls***' — Ukraine rejects Russia's demand to abandon NATO membership promise * Zelensky is
‘An opportunity, not a burden:’ Ukraine House Davos’s message for world leaders, investors
Over the last week, Ukraine House Davos opened its doors to world leaders and investors for the sixth year in a row during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Ukraine House this year was adorned with the slogan “Your Country First, Win With Us.” The message set the tone for
'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests
Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe," targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.
Ukraine’s weapons procurement clean-up at risk as defense minister moves to undermine reform
Ukraine’s lengthy efforts to clean up its weapons procurement are in danger of being unwound as the Defense Ministry strangleholds the Defense Procurement Agency, say anti-corruption activists and lawmakers. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Jan. 24 that he would not renew the contract of Maryna Bezrukova, the head
What leverage does Trump have over Putin in peace negotiations? Quite a lot, experts say
Only days after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he dialed up the heat on Russia with a threat of sanctions, tariffs, and negotiating "the hard way" if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to come to the table for a peace deal with Ukraine. Trump has
Ukraine reforming recruitment system to attract 18-25-year-olds, senior official says
The move comes amid pressure from U.S. lawmakers to lower the draft age, though President Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed lowering it to 18, arguing it would harm Ukraine's future prospects.
Putin claims Russia ready for Ukraine peace talks, questions legitimacy under Zelensky's decree
Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Jan. 24 that Russia is ready for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.
'Utter bulls***' — Ukraine rejects Russia's demand to abandon NATO membership promise
The response comes after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko criticized NATO's 2008 Bucharest Summit declaration, calling it "catastrophic for European security."
Media investigation identifies over 90,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
Since the media outlets' last update in mid-January, the names of 1,964 Russian soldiers have been added to the list of casualties.
Ukraine repatriates 757 bodies of fallen soldiers
The vast majority of the bodies were recovered from the front in Donetsk Oblast.
Withdraw Bucharest pledge — Russia says ban on Ukraine’s NATO accession ’key’ condition for resolving war
Moscow sees a ban on Ukraine’s entry to NATO as a key condition in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war, the pro-Kremlin news agency Interfax reported on Jan. 24, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says
Russian forces are trying to bypass the city from the north and south, but so far without success, a military spokesperson said.
'Victory means restoring territorial integrity' — Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections
"Victory means restoring territorial integrity with a democratically legitimate government exercising full sovereignty," Friedrich Merz said.
Putin ready to talk to Trump, Kremlin 'awaits signals' from US
"(Vladimir) Putin is ready, we are waiting for signals, everyone is ready," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Jan. 24.
'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.
'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
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.
Seoul suspects North Korea plans to send more troops to Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea is reportedly preparing to send more troops to Russia to fuel the war in Ukraine, even after significant losses, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported.
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."
General Staff: Russia has lost 826,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,500 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
2 killed, 1 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast
Two people have been killed and one other injured in a drone attack overnight on Jan. 24 targeting Kyiv Oblast, the regional military administration reported.
John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA Director
Ratcliffe, who served as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence during part of Trump's first term in office, was appointed with 74 senators voting in favor and 24 voting against the appointment.
Ukraine war latest: Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast
Key developments on Jan. 23: * Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast * Ukrainian soldiers near Velyka Novosilka at risk of encirclement, spokesperson says * Zelensky clarifies comment on 200,000 peacekeepers, says figure depends on Ukrainian army size * NATO chief urges US to keep arming Ukraine, pledges
Russian actor who starred in propaganda films lands Oscar nomination
Russian actor Yura Borisov, who has previously starred in Russian propaganda films and illegally visited Russian-occupied Crimea, has received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film "Anora."
Trump’s Ukraine war ultimatum sparks angry reaction from Russian milbloggers
Russian military bloggers, known as milbloggers, have responded in defiant terms to Donald Trump’s ultimatum to his Russian counterpart, describing it as "blackmail" from a U.S. president acting more like a "king of the playground." On Jan. 22, Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to "make a
57% of Ukrainians believe peace without full territorial integrity will fail, poll shows
The survey also found over half of respondents regard Donald Trump's presidency positively.
Trump says Russia's war in Ukraine 'will end immediately' if OPEC lowers oil prices
President Donald Trump also said Ukraine was "ready for a deal," but added "you'll have to ask Russia" about a peace agreement within a year.
NATO chief urges US to keep arming Ukraine, pledges European funding
"If this new Trump administration is willing to keep on supplying Ukraine, the bill will be paid by the Europeans," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Kyiv Independent identifies high-ranking Russian officer, officials involved in looting of museums in southern Ukraine
Fleeing a Ukrainian counteroffensive, Russian forces collectively stole more than 33,000 historical artifacts and works of art. This museum theft is the largest in Europe since World War II.
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