Zelensky meets with Duda in Warsaw
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Politics
Zelensky on Volyn tragedy: We already have developments that are “steps forward”
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ministries of culture of Ukraine and Poland, which are responsible for issues related to understanding in the context of the Volyn tragedy, already have developments that are “steps forward.”
Zelensky on talks with Trump: Our teams already working on format of meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the teams are working on the content and format of his upcoming meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump.
Zelensky: Polish Presidency in EU Council should result in concrete results for Ukraine
During Poland's presidency of the Council of the EU, several clusters should be opened in the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
There is no Ukraine fatigue in EU – EU commissioner
The European Union is not cutting the humanitarian aid budget for Ukraine. However, the international community needs to be reminded that the events in Ukraine concern everyone, as Western countries are also targets of Russia.
Ukrainian parliament extends martial law and mobilization for another three months
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed the law approving a presidential decree to extend martial law in Ukraine for another 90 days from February 8.
Zelensky arrives in Poland
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland.
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.
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.