Currently, no evidence of assassination plots against Zelensky – Head of State Protection Department
There is currently no evidence of preparations for assassination attempts on President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Politics
Russia exploiting energy crisis in Moldova to justify future aggression – ISW
Kremlin officials are attempting to exploit the energy crisis in Moldova to set conditions to justify future Russian aggression against that country.
Putin has not changed his main goals in war against Ukraine - Estonian FM
A mere ceasefire will not bring peace to Ukraine, as Russian aggression will continue, because Putin has not changed his main goals in the war.
Zelensky makes changes to composition of Supreme CinC Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.
Stefanchuk, Latvian speaker discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia Daiga Mierina have discussed ways to increase pressure on Russia, including the preparation of the 16th sanctions package.
14 January 2025
Chisinau responds as Kremlin claims Moldova "may cease to exist"
Officials in Chisinau say the statement by Nikolai Patrushev, Vladimir Putin's aide, that Moldova "will either become part of another state or cease to exist" is an interference in the country's internal affairs.
Next UDCG meeting to be held week before Munich Security Conference – Pistorius
Participants of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) agreed on January 9 in Ramstein to meet next in Brussels, one week before the Munich Security Conference, which will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025.
Ukraine not pressured into peace with Russia – Ukraine’s FM
Ukraine does not feel any pressure from its partners regarding the urgency of reaching an agreement with Russia to end the war.
Trump cannot unilaterally lift sanctions against Russia or withdraw from NATO without Congress approval – expert
U.S. President Donald Trump cannot independently decide to lift sanctions against Russia or withdraw the United States from NATO.
Decision-making in U.S. Congress under Trump’s presidency not to be unanimous – expert
Voting in the U.S. Congress during Donald Trump’s presidency will not be unanimous.
Defense Ministry developed three versions of demobilization bill - MP
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has developed three versions of a demobilization bill. They provide for the possibility of long-term rotation or treatment for the military, which can last from three to five months.
Shmyhal, Latvian speaker discuss training of Ukrainian military, support for defense industry
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the Saeima of Latvia, led by Speaker Daiga Mierina, discussed the support for the Ukrainian defense industry and the continuation of training programs for the Ukrainian military.
Defense ministers of five countries to meet in Paris in March - Pistorius
The defense ministers of five countries - Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Poland and Italy - will hold their next meeting in Paris in March.
Zelensky meets with Pistorius, thanks for Germany's assistance
Germany has provided 16% of all international assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Zelensky tables bills on extending martial law, mobilization
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the bills on the extension of martial law and military mobilization.
Explaining: Effect of Russia sanctions, Ukrainian-Polish understanding, Winter e-Support program
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Resolution to dismiss Galushchenko not on agenda of Verkhovna Rada - source
The agenda of the Verkhovna Rada for the upcoming plenary week does not include a draft resolution to dismiss Energy Minister of Ukraine German Galushchenko. There are not enough votes in the hall to dismiss him.
Pistorius arrives in Kyiv
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Kyiv.
Latvian parliament speaker arrives in Ukraine
Speaker of Latvia’s Saeima Daiga Mierina has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Former Ukrainian prisoners tell UN about their detention in Russia
Three former prisoners of war, Valerii Horishnii, Nariman Dzhelial, and Maksym Butkevych, shared their experiences of being held in Russian prisons and called on members of the UN Security Council to take all possible measures to free illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in Russia.
13 January 2025
Biden: “When Putin launched his invasion, we had two jobs and we did both”
Current U.S. President Joe Biden stated that his administration has strengthened America’s position on the global stage and laid the foundation for the incoming administration led by Donald Trump to secure a bright future for Ukraine and its people.
White House discusses mobilization in Ukraine with Trump's team representatives – Sullivan
Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden, emphasized that Ukraine would need to address the issue of lowering the military conscription age. He also disclosed that this matter was discussed with representatives of Donald Trump's team.
Foreign troops in Ukraine could ensure Europe's security after ceasefire – Lecornu
Discussions about the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine as a security guarantee following a ceasefire agreement have intensified after a meeting in Paris between Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Donald Trump.
Zelensky invites Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv on Friday, January 17.
Ukraine’s ambassador to Poland presents credentials to Duda
On Monday, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Bodnar presented his credentials to President of Poland Andrzej Duda.
Trump may present start of settlement negotiations as victory - expert
The Trump team is demonstrating readiness to reach a compromise with Russia despite the lack of a clear strategy or realistic vision of ending the war in order to quickly launch negotiations, which Trump can pass off as his victory.
U.S. not intending to use military force in Greenland - J.D. Vance
The incoming administration in the U.S. has no need to use military force in Greenland.
Explaining: Latest U.S. sanctions against Russia, captured North Korean soldiers, Ukraine’s role in global food security
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Ukraine Must Join NATO: The Surest Way to Deter Russian Aggression
When Vladimir Putin unleashed his forces on Ukraine in 2014 and then again in 2022, the Kremlin insisted it was acting to stave off an existential threat: NATO expansion. In truth, NATO is, and always has been, a defensive alliance—established in 1949 to contain the Soviet Union and, later, to deter potential aggression from the Russian Federation.