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Next Ramstein meeting to take place at NATO headquarters on Feb 12

The next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will take place at NATO headquarters on February 12, under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.

Ukrainian, Swedish army commanders discuss frontline situation

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting with General Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, to discuss the situation along the frontline.

Ukraine’s DM discusses frontline situation with UK counterpart

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a phone conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defense John Healey, discussing the situation on the front lines and Ukraine’s defense needs.

France could send peacekeepers to Ukraine but their mandate must be clarified - expert

France, along with a number of other countries, could deploy a peacekeeping force in Ukraine even without a consensus among all EU member states. However, such troops must first receive a clear mandate.

Zelensky on security guarantees: “Minsk 3” off table

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine needs strong security guarantees, not situational agreements to which Russia will never adhere.

Putin seeks to install his "puppet" at Ukraine’s helm as he did in Belarus, Georgia - Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian dictator Vladimir Putin seeks to put his "puppet" at the head of Ukraine, as he did in Belarus, Georgia, and Chechnya, in order to prevent Ukraine’s pro-Western development path.

There can be no compromises on Ukraine's sovereignty – Zelensky

Ukraine cannot recognize the occupied territories as Russian, and there can be no compromises on state sovereignty.

CoE chief welcomes progress in preparing statute of the Special Tribunal for Russian crimes

Progress in preparing for the launch of the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe, the completion of the creation of a compensation mechanism for the Register of Damage, and the consideration of claims against Russia by the European Court of Human Rights are parts of the unified system that the Council of Europe has created to ensure that Russia is held to full account for its crimes against Ukraine.

Zelensky: Ukraine preparing schedule of meetings with Trump administration

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the talks between the Ukraine and U.S. administrations have become substantive; in particular, a schedule of meetings is being prepared.

Zelensky: If process of joining NATO protracted, give nuclear weapons back to Ukraine

British journalist Piers Morgan has posted a short excerpt from an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be broadcast on social media tonight.

Explaining: Format of future negotiations, killing of Ukrainian serviceman from draft office, Russian strike on Sudzha

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.

European Council President: EU leaders remain steadfast in their support to Ukraine

The heads of state and government of the European Union reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and its efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace during a meeting dedicated to strengthening Europe's defense.

Assumptions that NATO can exist without U.S. not working – Rutte

Any assumptions that NATO can exist without the United States do not work for many reasons.

Vladimir Svet, Estonia’s Infrastructure Minister

Estonia has to start implementing what we’ve seen in ports of Odesa

EU to develop defense industry based on NATO capability targets - Rutte

The European Union and its member states should increase defense spending and increase defense industrial production, but they will do so in close coordination with NATO, based on the Alliance's defense capability development goals.

Support for Ukraine should be top priority for EU diplomacy – Kallas

Support for Ukraine should be a top priority for the EU and European diplomacy, as the Russian war poses an existential threat to the entire European Union.

Estonian Infrastructure Minister doubts accidental cable damage in Baltic

Estonian Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Svet does not believe in accidental damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, given the number of such incidents and the fact that the Baltic states are disconnecting from the Russian power grid.

Around 60 heads of state and government expected at Munich Security Conference

This year's Munich Security Conference will be attended by around 60 heads of state and government, as well as 150 ministers and heads of international organizations.

Poland’s deputy defense minister arrives in Kyiv

Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk arrived in Kyiv on Monday on an unannounced visit.

Kursk operation vital in preventing occupation of Sumy, Kharkiv – Zelensky

Kursk operation played a crucial role in preventing the occupation of Sumy and Kharkiv.

Rutte calls for increased aid to Ukraine, stronger defense spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged Ukraine's allies to provide greater support, ensuring a lasting peace that would deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from considering another attack.

Ukrainian intelligence dismisses accusations of involvement with 'Georgian Legion' in Slovakia

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has rejected allegations of involvement in unlawful activities in Slovakia.

Almost quarter of Poles hold positive attitude toward Ukrainians

In Poland, 23% of citizens have a positive attitude toward Ukrainians, 35% hold a negative view, and 41% remain neutral.

Germany must help Ukraine stay strong – German deputy foreign minister

Germany must continue supporting Ukraine to ensure it remains strong before lasting peace can be achieved.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 20-26, 2025

Ukraine ready to work with European operators toward gas transit to EU - Vice PM

Ukraine is ready to consider the possibility of cooperating with European operators on gas transit to the EU, but it is the European Commission that must decide whether the European side needs such transit and whether it is ready to provide it.

Aggressive rhetoric does not help country - Vice PM on situation around Defense Procurement Agency

The fierce public debate in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine around personnel appointments in the Defense Procurement Agency does not help the country either internally or externally. Therefore, the dispute must be quickly resolved, based on NATO recommendations on defense procurement, adopted at the Washington Summit last year.

Elina Valtonen, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister

We are engaged, and we want to remain relevant and helpful

NATO-Ukraine Council: Rutte meets with Stefanishyna in Brussels

The NATO-Ukraine Council held a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels with the participation of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna.

Fate of Ukraine will decide fate of entire continent: Shmyhal addresses Croatian parliament

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal addressed members of the Croatian parliament, expressing gratitude for the support and noting the high level of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.