President of Ukraine since 2019
North Korean troops are far from ‘cannon fodder,’ Ukrainian soldiers say: Zelenskyy offers prisoner exchange if Kim Jong Un helps with the return of Ukrainian ...
politico.eu/article/north-koreans-skilled-fighters-rather-kill-themselves-then-get-captured-ukrainian-soldiers-say/
Quick Glance: North Korea's Suicide Soldiers: A New Challenge for Ukraine
- Approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting for Russia in the Kursk region, with increasing reports of suicide or self-detonation among these troops.
- A former soldier indicated that North Korean troops are heavily brainwashed and willing to sacrifice their lives for Kim Jong Un.
- Ukrainian and Western assessments reveal over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been wounded or killed, suggesting they are ill-prepared for modern warfare.
- There are indications that these soldiers have been ordered to commit suicide to demonstrate loyalty and protect their families in North Korea.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, will join the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 in #Davos , Switzerland ... Show more
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 | World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 | World Economic Forum
Ukraine managed to bring back 25 Ukrainians from Russian captivity including Azovstal defenders, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Jan. 15 ... Show more
Spend more on arms to keep Trump sweet, say Poland and Ukraine’s leaders: Ukraine and Poland heal their own relationship in face of Russian aggression.
politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-donald-tusk-spend-arms-donald-trump/
Quick Glance: NATO Budget Could Exceed Russia's Spending Tenfold
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for increased NATO defense spending on January 15, suggesting that matching Poland's spending could result in a budget ten times larger than Russia's.
- Tusk highlighted that Europe must address its own defense challenges and noted that enhanced contributions could foster better US-European relations.
- The proposal to raise NATO's spending target from 2% to 5% of GDP has sparked debate, with some members considering a more modest increase to 3%.
- President Zelensky praised discussions focused on enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities and tightening sanctions against Russia.
Donald Trump backtracks on pledge to end Ukraine war in 24 hours as special envoy sets 100-day timeline
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-11/trump-waters-down-ukraine-peace-deal-commitment/104806454
Zelenskyy visits Poland after deal struck on WWII exhumations: Relations between the neighbours have been strained for decades by the World War II-era Volyn or ...
l.euronews.com/w0s
Drone attack damages industrial facility in Russia’s Saratov region: A drone attack overnight on Jan. 14 caused damage to an industrial facility in the city of ...
kyivindependent.com/drone-attack-damages-industrial-facility-in-russias-saratov-region/
Quick Glance: Key Developments in the Ukraine Conflict
- Ukrainian drones targeted a gas station of the TurkStream pipeline, which was labeled as 'energy terrorism.'
- Russian forces are focused on disrupting supply lines to Pokrovsk as coal production in the area halts due to advancing troops.
- Zelenskyy discussed potential Western contingents with Macron, while NATO chief Rutte stated Ukraine is not yet in a strong position for peace talks.
- Ten EU countries called for a ban on gas imports from Russia as the EU prepares a new sanctions package against the Russian economy.
Fico will not visit Kyiv, Slovak lawmaker says: The development is the latest in an escalating conflict between Ukraine and Slovakia over Kyiv's decision to ...
kyivindependent.com/fico-will-not-visit-kyiv-slovakian-lawmaker-says/
Quick Glance: Fico invites Zelensky for talks on gas transit
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Volodymyr Zelensky to meet near the Slovak-Ukrainian border to discuss Russian gas transit.
- Fico highlighted Slovakia's solidarity with Ukraine and noted that Ukraine's halting of gas transit costs Slovakia approximately 500 million euros annually.
- Zelensky rejected the invitation and instead invited Fico to Kyiv, accusing him of anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.
- Tensions have escalated between Fico and Zelensky regarding gas transit contracts and support for Ukrainian refugees.
Slovak Prime Minister Criticizes End Of Russian Gas Transit, Demands Meeting With Zelenskiy
rferl.org/a/slovakia-fico-zelenskiy-dialogue-gas-transit-russia-open-letter-war/33274337.html
Quick Glance: US Imposes New Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
- The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on two major Russian oil producers and over 100 tankers to reduce Russia's ability to finance the Ukraine war.
- These measures aim to drain billions of dollars monthly from the Kremlin and increase the costs of the war.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for US and UK support, anticipating that the sanctions will cut Russian oil revenues.
- However, the effectiveness of these sanctions depends on whether countries like China, India, and Turkey will stop purchasing Russian oil.
Fires in California: Selenskyj wants to help Los Angeles with firefighters: Kiev - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has offered the USA help in fighting ...
mz.de/panorama/selenskyj-will-los-angeles-mit-feuerwehrleuten-helfen-3980303
Macron, Zelensky discuss 'practical steps' for deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/macron-zelensky-discuss-kursk-oblast-peacekeepers/
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Robert Fico for face-to-face talks in Kyiv, effectively rejecting a proposal put forward by the Slovak prime ... Show more
Zelensky takes on Putin apologists, US skeptics on 3-hour Lex Fridman podcast: In a newly released three-hour interview, Moscow-born U.S. podcaster Lex Fridman ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-takes-on-putin-apologists-us-skeptics-on-3-hour-lex-fridman-podcast/
Zelenskyy accused of ‘sabotage’ by Slovakia after gas supply cut: By shutting the pipeline, Ukraine itself will lose €1 billion a year in gas transit fees ...
channel4.com/news/zelenskyy-accused-of-sabotage-by-slovakia-after-gas-supply-cut
Zelensky: “Our dream is to have strong security guarantees and end war this year”
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3947315-zelensky-our-dream-is-to-have-strong-security-guarantees-and-end-war-this-year.html
Zelensky invites Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3948132-zelensky-invites-fico-to-visit-kyiv-on-friday.html
Yonhap News Agency Jan 11
Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured two wounded N. Korean soldiers: SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Yonhap) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250111002700315
Zelenskyy arrives in Warsaw: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Warsaw on Wednesday, 15 January, where he is scheduled to meet with Polish ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/15/7493631/
Zelensky Shows Video of Captive North Korean Soldier: 'Unaware of Ukraine': "The world will learn the full truth about how Russia is exploiting such guys ...
newsweek.com/volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-north-korea-prisoners-war-captured-video-2015146
No lowering of the draft age to 18: Zelensky rejects US pressure
The Ukrainian president said his country’s existing 100 brigades should be properly armed ... Show more
Third winter of war: Russia attacks Ukrainian energy supply - air alert throughout the country
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-russland-attackiert-energieversorgung-luftalarm-im-ganzen-land-a-cccea043-190e-4a57-872d-dc40039e4170
Putin-Trump Talks Would See Russia Demand Ukraine Cut Back NATO Ties: Russia will demand Ukraine drastically cut back military ties with the NATO alliance and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/putin-trump-talks-would-see-russia-demand-ukraine-cut-back-nato-ties
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Ukraine’s military now totals 880,000 soldiers, facing 600,000 Russian troops, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-military-now-totals-880-000-soldiers-facing-600-000-russian-troops-zelensky-says/
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers: One of the soldiers thought he was going to Russia for "training", Kyiv's security service said.
bbc.com/news/articles/cn57z316y02o
Zelensky shares new video of interrogation of North Korean POWs: President Volodymyr Zelensky has released a new video of the interrogation of captured North ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3948537-zelensky-shares-new-video-of-interrogation-of-north-korean-pows.html
Moscow, Kyiv exchange 50 POWs in deal mediated by UAE : Russia and Ukraine have each released 25 captured prisoners of war in the first exchange ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/15/moscow-kyiv-exchange-50-pows-in-deal-mediated-by-uae-
Quick Glance: Ukraine and Russia Intensify Attacks Amid Inauguration Countdown
- Ukraine and Russia have launched significant drone and missile strikes as Donald Trump's inauguration approaches.
- Ukraine executed its largest attack yet using US-made ATACMS missiles, escalating tensions further.
- Russia retaliated with a major assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, deploying over 40 missiles.
- Putin's advisor claimed that Ukraine might cease to exist as a sovereign state by 2025.
Ukrainian rescuers can help put out wildfires in United States – Zelensky : President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky instructed Ukraine’s Minister of ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3947807-ukrainian-rescuers-can-help-put-out-wildfires-in-united-states-zelensky.html
Zelenskyy signs decree imposing sanctions against Russian financial sector: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree imposing sanctions ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/13/7493380/
Fighting in the Kursk region: South Korea confirms Ukrainian capture of two North Korean soldiers
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-suedkorea-bestaetigt-gefangennahme-von-nordkoreanern-in-kursk-a-2e050994-7498-436f-8e02-6d16210440ff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he's prepared to exchange two captured North Korean soldiers - but only for Ukrainian soldiers being held in ... Show more
Ukraine pleads for continued arms assistance in the era of Trump: Kyiv hopes coalitions among its allies will continue even if the Trump administration abolishes ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-plead-arms-assistance-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-russia/
Zelenskyy downplays Trump claim to ‘understand’ Russia’s NATO fears: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday played down concerns over comments by ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/08/zelenskyy-downplays-trump-claim-to-understand-russia-s-nato-fears
Zelenskyy and allies discuss possibility of producing air defence systems and missiles in Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/12/7493135/
EU & NATO membership, massive arms deals, potential deployment of foreign military contingents on Ukrainian territory — these are the security guarantees ... Show more
Slovak PM calls Zelenskyy "beggar" and "blackmailer": Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has harshly criticised Ukraine as an unreliable partner and said he is ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/11/7493077/
German defense minister arrives in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine aid: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv to discuss further military aid for the ...
kyivindependent.com/german-defense-minister-arrives-in-kyiv-to-discuss-ukraine-aid/
Quick Glance: Pistorius Visits Kyiv: Strengthening Support for Ukraine
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv for talks with the Ukrainian government, emphasizing Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine.
- During the visit, he delivered the first of 54 RCH155 howitzers and discussed the need for investments in the Ukrainian defense industry.
- Pistorius stressed that Ukraine relies on close cooperation with Europe and the US to succeed in its defense against Russia.
- The new howitzers are intended to enhance Ukraine's military capabilities and will also benefit the German armed forces to improve national defense readiness.
Zelenskyy announces additional $ 2 bn in aid secured during latest Ramstein meeting - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/01/10/zelenskyy-announces-additional-2-bn-in-aid-secured-during-latest-ramstein-meeting/
Zelenskyy calls Putin "deaf, bare-a**ed, mammoth and Voldemort" in latest interview
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/6/7492147/
Selenskyj visits Poland after agreement on exhumation: Relations between the neighbors have been strained for decades by the Volhynia killings of the Second ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/15/selenskyj-besucht-polen-nach-einigung-uber-exhumierung-polnischer-opfer-des-zweiten-weltkr
Zelenskyy calls on allies to honor promises on arms supplies to Ukraine: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies on Sunday to honor all promises ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/12/zelenskyy-calls-on-allies-to-honor-promises-on-arms-supplies-to-ukraine
Zelenskyy will visit Poland to meet with country's PM: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Poland on 15 January, where he will meet with the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/15/7493612/
Zelensky to visit Poland after ‘breakthrough’ agreement on Volyn tragedy exhumations
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-visit-poland-after-breakthrough-agreement-on-volyn-tragedy-exhumations/
Ukraine reports capture of North Korean soldiers - "World must know the truth": Russia is said to have sent 12,000 soldiers from its ally North Korea to fight in ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article255100468/Ukraine-meldet-Gefangennahme-von-nordkoreanischen-Soldaten-Welt-muss-Wahrheit-erfahren.html
Fighting in the Kursk region: Selensky distributes photos of captured North Korean soldiers
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-wolodymyr-selenskyj-verbreitet-fotos-von-gefangenen-nordkoreanischen-soldaten-a-cfff3923-7782-4d38-ae03-299cd1917b38
Ukraine war: Selenskyj releases video purporting to show interrogation of North Koreans
berliner-zeitung.de/news/ukrainekrieg-selenskyj-veroeffentlicht-video-das-verhoer-von-nordkoreanern-zeigen-soll-li.2288801
Selensky, da Ucrânia, convida Fico, amigo de Putin, para ir a Kiev no âmbito da disputa do gás
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📰Today's news roundup is a headline rollercoaster...
💬 From Tusk and Zelenskyy's meeting in Poland, to the French woman who got scammed by a Brad Pitt ... Show more
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Quick Glance: AI Scam: French Woman Loses Life Savings to Fraudsters
- A French woman lost €830,000 after being scammed by fraudsters impersonating Brad Pitt.
- Anne acknowledged being deceived and called for assistance in locating the scammers.
- TF1 withdrew a program highlighting her story after it incited harassment against her.
- The incident sparked online discussions, revealing both ridicule and sympathy for Anne, while experts warned about the risks of AI-related scams.
Selenskyj hopes for security: Trump prepares meeting with Putin on Ukraine war: As Trump's inauguration draws ever closer, expectations of the implementation of ...
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-bereitet-Treffen-mit-Putin-zum-Ukraine-Krieg-vor-article25479067.html
Quick Glance: Elite Discontent with Putin's War Strategy in Ukraine
- Russia's political elite expresses disappointment in Putin's management of the Ukraine war, expecting it to conclude by 2024.
- Economic conditions have become a significant source of tension, with many officials feeling weary of the ongoing conflict.
- Frustration exists among high-ranking security officials regarding Putin's lack of steps towards a full war mobilization.
- The demographic consequences of the war could substantially diminish Russia's population by the century's end.
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian armed forces currently number 880,000 troops - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/01/15/zelenskyy-ukrainian-armed-forces-currently-number-880000-troops/
Ursula von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize for European project contribution
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1394955/ursula-von-der-leyen-to-receive-charlemagne-prize-for-european-project-contribution
Selenskyj: Russians have lost battalion in Kursk: Ukraine is engaged in heavy defensive fighting in the east of the country and the Russian border districts ...
fr.de/politik/selenskyj-russen-haben-bataillon-in-kursk-verloren-zr-93498360.html
Zelenskyy, Sandu discuss Ukrainian coal to ease Transnistria energy crisis: "We are ready to assist Moldova, including with coal supplies," Zelenskyy said in his ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/zelenskyy-sandu-discuss-ukrainian-coal-to-ease-transnistria-energy-crisis/
Ukraine 'will do everything' it can to obtain security guarantees, end war in 2025, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/we-will-do-anything-to-end-the-war-this-year-zelensky-says/
Quick Glance: Zelensky Aims for War End by 2025
- President Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's priority for peace, stating the country will do everything possible to secure guarantees and end the war by 2025.
- With Donald Trump's impending inauguration, discussions have intensified around potential peace efforts and the US's role in negotiations.
- Zelensky expressed optimism about European support and the need for closer cooperation to achieve better outcomes.
- Ukraine will continue to seek ways to mobilize international support and stabilize the military situation in the coming months.
Equipping troops takes priority over lowering draft age, Zelensky says: Ukraine's immediate focus is on adequately equipping its military ...
kyivindependent.com/equipping-troops-takes-priority-over-lowering-draft-age-zelensky-says/
Zelenskyy orders Ukraine's Air Force commander not to transfer personnel to Ground Forces
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/14/7493582/
Trump to urge Zelenskyy to lower Ukraine’s conscription age to 18: Incoming US president plans to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin within weeks ...
ft.com/content/9fa3b0ac-e33d-4784-8222-6b745aba3004
Ukraine war: Many dead and injured after Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhia: "There is nothing more brutal": Volodymyr Selensky reports an attack by Kremlin ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-tote-nach-russischem-gleitbombenangriff-auf-saporischschja-a-c6e106c8-b765-4f56-b911-204765034319
Quick Glance: Deadly Airstrike on Zaporizhzhia Claims 13 Lives
- A Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 people and injured 29 others.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as 'cruel' and called for global support against Russia.
- The bombardment targeted a residential area, following Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian oil depot.
- Russia demands Ukraine's complete withdrawal from multiple regions as a condition for peace talks.
At Least 13 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Strike On Zaporizhzhya: Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian air ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-strike-russian-oil-depot-saratov-air-base/33268438.html
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has offered to exchange two captured North Korean soldiers currently being held in Kyiv for Ukrainian prisoners of war ... Show more
Selenskyj will nordkoreanische Soldaten im Tausch gegen ukrainische Kriegsgefangene nach Hause schicken | Euronews
Selenskyj will nordkoreanische Soldaten im Tausch gegen ukrainische Kriegsgefangene nach Hause schicken | Euronews
Russia's deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine signals Putin's desperation, Austin says
kyivindependent.com/russias-deployment-of-north-korean-troops-in-ukraine-signals-putins-desperation-austin-says/
Quick Glance: Russia's Desperation: North Korean Troops in Ukraine
- Russia has suffered 700,000 military casualties since its invasion of Ukraine, surpassing losses from all conflicts since World War II.
- Daily losses of nearly 1,500 troops in November 2024 highlight the strain on Russia's military resources, prompting reliance on North Korean troops.
- The war's economic impact is severe for ordinary Russians, with 40 percent of the 2025 budget allocated to military efforts.
- Despite these staggering costs, Putin has failed to achieve any strategic objectives, leading to further international isolation.
Zelenskyy: US threats of sanctions before the war were "bullshit": President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that he urged the US to impose preemptive sanctions ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/5/7492143/
EU ready to lead in Ukraine support if US steps back, chief diplomat says: "If the United States is not ready for it, the European Union is ready to take ...
kyivindependent.com/eu-ready-to-lead-in-ukraine-support-if-us-steps-back-kallas-says/
Zelensky says Ukraine has offered assistance on California wildfires: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country has offered assistance ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5081586-zelensky-says-ukraine-has-offered-assistance-on-california-wildfires/
Against Ukrainians in Russia: Selenskyj offers Kim exchange of North Korean prisoners
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-bietet-Kim-Austausch-nordkoreanischer-Gefangener-an-article25483614.html
'Ukrainians can help Americans protect lives' — Zelensky says Kyiv ready to send firefighters to California
kyivindependent.com/ukrainians-can-help-americans-protect-lives-zelensky-says-kyiv-ready-to-send-firefighters-to-california/
Russia releases 25 captive Ukrainians, including Mariupol defenders: Kyiv and Moscow have reportedly agreed to a systematic exchange of prisoners in 2025.
politico.eu/article/prisoner-exchange-russia-ukraine-mariupol-azovstal-steel-plant-defenders/
Zelenskiy Says U.S. Security Guarantees Imperative, Seeks Early Trump Meeting: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said any security guarantees for his ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-zelenskiy-trump-russia-nato-security-putin/33264540.html
Zelenskyy meets German defence minister in Kyiv: On Tuesday, 14 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Kyiv.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/14/7493567/
CBS News Jan 13
Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires: "Nothing short of extraordinary"
cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ukraine-zelenskyy-california-palisades-eaton-fires-help/
Ukraine war live ticker: +++ 11:53 Pistorius hands over Ukraine's first new wheeled howitzer +++
n-tv.de/politik/11-53-Pistorius-uebergibt-Ukraine-erste-neue-Radhaubitze--article23143824.html
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainians Losing Trust In President Zelensky?: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approval ratings have eroded further at a critical ...
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-ukrainians-losing-trust-in-president-zelensky
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes 3 Russian air defense systems in single day; 3,800 North Korean troops killed, injured in Kursk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-ukraine-strikes-3-russian-air-defense-systems-in-single-day-3-800-north-korean-troops-killed-or-injured-in-kursk-oblast/
Zelensky Says Western Troops in Ukraine Would Help ‘Force Russia to Peace’: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he supports the deployment of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/09/zelensky-says-western-troops-in-ukraine-would-help-force-russia-to-peace-a87544
Selenskyj: Russia suffers heavy losses in Kursk: Russian and North Korean units storm Ukrainian positions in the Russian region of Kursk ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/kursk-selenskyj-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
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