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Ukraine welcomes US efforts to seize Russian shadow fleet tankers

Ukraine has welcomed the actions of the United States against illegal tankers, including the seizure of the vessel Olina belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. 

It is essential to ensure guarantees work effectively – Zelensky

The supply of air defense systems, weapons, and financial resources must take place without delays, as this is precisely how the effectiveness of security guarantees for Ukraine is tested.

Parliament receives presidential motion to dismiss Maliuk as SBU chief

The Verkhovna Rada has received a motion from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to dismiss Vasyl Maliuk from the post of head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

Parliament receives resignation letters from Shmyhal, Fedorov

The Verkhovna Rada has received resignation letters from Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Zelensky updates composition of Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree introducing changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.

Starmer, Macron, Merz condemn Russia's Oreshnik strike on Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, against Ukraine during a phone call on Friday.

Qatar responds to damage to its embassy in Ukraine during Russian attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar has responded to damage sustained by its embassy building in Kyiv during a massive Russian strike on the night of January 9.

Ammunition initiative is more valuable than any financial contribution — Czech FM

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka commented on the Czech Republic's continued participation in the ammunition initiative.

Zelensky says Paris Declaration first step toward real security guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of talks with UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, who arrived in Kyiv, said that the declaration signed in Paris is the first step toward obtaining real security guarantees from Europe.

Ukraine warns Poland of possible Oreshnik missile strike

During Russia’s nighttime attack on Ukraine on January 8-9, Kyiv warned Warsaw about the possible use by Russia of the Oreshnik missile system.

Meloni calls on Europe to establish dialogue with Russia on peace

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that Europe should establish a dialogue with Russia regarding Ukraine, echoing recent comments by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Hundred Year Partnership Agreement with UK: Shmyhal, Healey sign defense roadmap in Kyiv

Ukraine's Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal and the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on Friday, January 9, signed in Kyiv a roadmap for the development of the centennial partnership in the defense sphere.

Sybiha: Ukraine ready to deepen cooperation with Czech Republic

Ukraine is ready to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with the Czech Republic based on dignity and mutual respect, while any discord only benefits Moscow.

Macron presents plan to parliamentary forces on deploying French troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron held closed-door consultations at the Elysee Palace with representatives of parliamentary parties regarding the possible deployment of several thousand French troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached.

Trump says he doesn't need international law

US President Donald Trump said that his powers as commander-in-chief are limited only by his “own morality” and that he doesn't need international law.

Damage to Qatar Embassy in Kyiv: Sybiha calls on Persian Gulf states to respond to Russia's aggression

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha showed the damage to the Qatar Embassy in Kyiv and called on Gulf states to respond to Russia's attack.

Europe reacts to Russia's massive shelling of Ukraine

Politicians and government officials in European countries are reacting to Russia's massive bombardment of Ukraine on the night of January 9, with the probable use of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile.

Ukraine initiates urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russia's strike on Lviv region with Oreshnik missile

Ukraine will initiate an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, as well as a response within the EU, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE regarding Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile against the Lviv region.

CEC: Parliament agrees that organizing presidential elections will take six months

There is an understanding among parliamentary factions that preparing for and holding a presidential election will take about six months.

US embassy warns of possible large-scale air attack on Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of a possible air attack on Ukraine in the coming days.

Coalition of the Willing Summit: A Shift From Statements to Effective Mechanisms of Engagement with Ukraine

War settlement hinges on U.S. willingness to apply sustained pressure on Russia – expert

Only sustained political and economic pressure by the United States on Russia can help establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Czech Senate to keep Ukrainian flag in front of its building

The upper chamber of the Czech Parliament does not currently plan to remove the Ukrainian flag from its building.

Court allows Shufrych to be released on UAH 33M bail – media

The Kyiv Court of Appeal has changed the preventive measure for MP Nestor Shufrych of the OPZZh party, who is charged with high treason, from detention without the option of bail to detention with the possibility of release on bail in the amount of UAH 33.28 million.

Document on US security guarantees for Ukraine ready for finalization – Zelensky

The bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine is essentially ready for finalization at the highest level with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Zelensky urges no delay in air defense aid amid Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following Russia's January 7 attack on energy infrastructure, stressed that diplomatic discussions must not become a reason to delay the supply of air defense systems and equipment needed to protect Ukrainian lives.

Starmer, Trump discuss Ukraine, Greenland, Venezuela

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed recent developments regarding Ukraine, Greenland, and the operation in Venezuela during a phone call.

Turkey seeks end to war through just peace agreement – Erdogan's adviser

Turkey seeks for the war between Russia and Ukraine to end as soon as possible through a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace agreement.

US prepares criminal charges against crew members of Russia's shadow fleet tanker

The U.S. Department of Justice will bring criminal charges against the crew members of the oil tanker Bella 1, sailing under a Russian flag, which was detained in the Atlantic Ocean for violating U.S. sanctions.