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Sunday, 22 February 2026, 08:48
The European Union believes that peace in Ukraine depends on a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin and therefore does not rule out negotiations with him in the future in order to facilitate the achievement of peace in Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence did not support a draft resolution on the dismissal of the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Vasyl Maliuk.
Ukraine is in constant dialogue with its partners regarding additional assistance during the winter period and expects new decisions to strengthen air defense, defense capabilities, and protection of the energy sector.
Ukraine and Norway plan to expand their defense partnership, so leading Ukrainian defense companies joined today's talks between the foreign ministers of the two countries.
Norway is providing a $400 million support package for Ukraine, with half of the funds directed toward winter assistance and the other half toward budget support.
Former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba predicts that by the end of winter, there will be no agreement with Russia on a ceasefire, as Russia is interested in continuing its strategy of destroying Ukraine's economy and energy sector.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has arrived in Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted bills to parliament for the extension of martial law and general mobilization.
Former Republican congressman Don Ritter has rejected claims that the United States would resort to a forceful takeover of Greenland.
The fall of the Islamist regime in Iran would lead to serious geopolitical consequences and would be a huge defeat for Russia and Putin, according to a former Republican congressman Don Ritter.
The United States may resort to limited military strikes against key elements of the Iranian regime, in particular its propaganda infrastructure and the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in order to strengthen the position of the protest movement in the country.
11 January 2026
Russia can be stopped only through the joint efforts of Europe, the United States, and all of Ukraine's partners.
Ukraine is planning a schedule of meetings and further negotiations with the United States.
The issue of transferring several Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine has been resolved, and technical consultations are ongoing regarding Kyiv's transfer of certain UAV and missile production technologies to Warsaw. These consultations will continue for several more weeks, and the transfer of aircraft may take place in February.
To address the growing security challenges facing the continent and make decisions quickly, Europe needs to establish a European Security Council and have a standing army of 100,000 troops to be ready to replace the existing US contingent if Washington decides to withdraw its troops.
The probability of direct US military action against Iran remains low, particularly due to the high technical risks involved. At the same time, President Donald Trump's rhetoric may only strengthen the Iranian regime's position.
The health of Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of the Chechen Republic, has deteriorated due to kidney failure; the Kremlin is already discussing potential candidates for his position.
On Saturday, January 10, Finland officially withdrew from the Ottawa Convention prohibiting anti-personnel landmines.
10 January 2026
Next week, Slovakia plans to sign an agreement with the United States on cooperation in nuclear energy.
Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihail Popșoi condemned Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile and reaffirmed Chisinau's support for a just peace for Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that, despite Europe's significant efforts to support Kyiv, they are not enough, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not afraid of Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the Verkhovna Rada to approve Mykhailo Fedorov's candidacy as minister of defense next week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov have discussed the priorities of the Office's work, including sanctions policy.
Dialogue with the United States must be one hundred percent constructive.
U.S. involvement is a decisive factor for European states' readiness to deploy multinational forces in Ukraine after a ceasefire.
The UN Security Council will meet on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine following Russia's latest massive strikes and the use of an Oreshnik ballistic missile.
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09 January 2026
Ukraine and the United Kingdom are preparing joint actions and decisions to strengthen the country's defense capabilities in the war against the aggressor.
Security guarantees, peace arrangements, and a plan for Ukraine's reconstruction will require broad consensus in Polish society, while the relevant documents on assistance to Ukraine will need ratification by parliament and the signature of the President of Poland.