Any ceasefire agreement in Ukraine must include strong deterrence measures to prevent future Russian attacks, Secretary of State Blinken said on 16 Jan.
Ukrainian officials plan to initiate formal consultations with the Trump administration immediately following the inauguration ceremony, particularly regarding the battlefield situation.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to maintain its substantial presence in Ukraine with €1.5 billion ($1.54 billion) in projected investments for 2025, focusing on infrastructure and energy security.
The Czech ammunition procurement initiative has delivered 520,000 155mm shells to Ukraine by the end of 2024, meeting 80% of its targets, Ukraine's FM confirmed
Russian forces have established control over the railway line between Kotlyne and Udachne, marking a significant advance in their operations southwest of Pokrovsk, as they aim to encircle this crucial logistics hub.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims it intercepted 27 Ukrainian drones across four oblasts as local residents report explosions near a key military facility.
The United Kingdom has pledged to maintain comprehensive support for Ukraine's defense industry, including funding for air defense systems and long-range weapons production.
Polish archaeologists and anthropologists will begin exhuming and identifying of about 80 victims of the 1945 Puźniki massacre this April, following a breakthrough agreement between Poland and Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says his final days in office are focused on securing a strong foundation for the incoming administration's foreign policy decisions.