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Serhii Deineko, former head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, has been appointed an advisor to the interior minister. In addition, after a brief period of rehabilitation, he will be appointed commander of a combat unit of the State Border Guard Service.
Canada welcomes the opportunity to help create conditions for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity in Venezuela and supports the right of its people to build their future.
04 January 2026
The European Union supports a peaceful transition to a democratic system in Venezuela, with full respect for the country's sovereignty.
A meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is being prepared for Monday, January 5.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that next week he would hold new meetings in Europe, which are intended to serve as another contribution to Ukraine’s defense.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka will summon Ukraine’s ambassador Vasyl Zvarych, to explain his reaction to the New Year’s address by Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has commented on the situation in Venezuela, stating that “the use of force is normalized.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky has determined candidates for the post of head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), with the appointment to take place soon.
Lithuania has updated its National Security Strategy for 2026, under which it will annually allocate 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine in the security and defense sector, continue training Ukrainian servicemen, and provide comprehensive support to Kyiv.
Key decisions on peace in Ukraine are to be made during a meeting of leaders in Paris on January 6. Poland will not send its troops to Ukraine but, as a country bordering Ukraine, will provide logistical and infrastructure support.
Kyrylo Budanov has built a resilient system at the helm of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense that will continue to function effectively.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on 95 individuals and 70 legal entities.
...And given what is happening in the world, this is extremely timely. Because force ultimately decides everything. The example of Venezuela and Iran is highly illustrative.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will participate in the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
For a referendum to be considered legitimate under current legislation, more than half of eligible voters must participate — that is, 18 million citizens. Today, after the loss of territories and millions of Ukrainians abroad, this number is unattainable.
03 January 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the question of ratifying a potential peace agreement via a nationwide referendum has not yet been finalized.
The key condition for compelling Russia to pursue peace is stronger pressure from the United States through sanctions and military support for Ukraine. At present, there is no alternative to Washington’s active participation in the peace dialogue.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has explained that his consent to holding elections despite the ongoing war is driven by a desire to demonstrate Ukraine’s readiness for compromise in peace negotiations, first and foremost to its partners, particularly the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the fact that he is killing too many people.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and national security advisers of the member states of the Coalition of the Willing discussed developments related to a framework peace plan, security guarantees, reconstruction, and Ukraine’s economic recovery.
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the United States, having captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, knows how to proceed next.
Together with partners from the Coalition of the Willing, Ukraine will finalize a document on security guarantees during a meeting in Paris. This document will serve as the basis for further negotiations with President Trump.
In Kyiv today, security guarantees, points of the peace plan, economic recovery, and military-political issues were discussed; 90% of the positions in the peace plan have already been agreed upon, and work is ongoing on the details.
Current Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya will be appointed First Deputy Head of the Office of the President, while continuing his work in the negotiation process.
A military-political block of consultations with European partners has begun in Kyiv, during which approaches across the military, intelligence, and political dimensions will be discussed.
Ukraine is working with international partners in three key areas: security guarantees, reconstruction, and a basic framework for real peace.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has responded to a U.S. operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying the people of Venezuela must have a chance for a normal life and human dignity.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Saturday discussed ongoing efforts toward the possible deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine in the first days after a ceasefire.
National security advisors who gathered in Kyiv on January 3 will brief leaders ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting on January 6 on the content of documents prepared as part of the peace negotiation process.