Scholz: Berlin, Kyiv close to agreeing on security assurances
German Chancellor Scholz stated that Germany and Ukraine are nearing completion of a security pact designed to provide assurances for Ukraine.
Denmark provides $13.2 million to enhance Ukraine cyber capabilities against Russia
Denmark unveils $13.2 million cyber defense aid package for Ukraine, providing vital support for Kyiv's cyber capabilities against Russian attacks in modern war.
Media: UK wants German Tauruses to send more of its Storm Shadows to Ukraine
Britain proposes acquiring German Tauruses as replacements for its Storm Shadows, aiming to supply Ukraine with more Storm Shadows. Chancellor Scholz's office is reviewing this strategic exchange, with potential support from Berlin, per Handelsblatt.
Polish farmers take to roads opposing prolonged tariff-free Ukraine food imports
Polish farmers, in nationwide protests, decry the policy on duty-free Ukrainian agricultural imports, claiming it undercuts domestic prices and threatens their livelihoods. The gov't seeks a balanced solution, mindful of EU laws and Ukrainian relations.
UK intel: Russian government floats bill to threaten livelihoods of vocal opponents to Ukraine invasion
Russia moves to restrict domestic criticism of its war in Ukraine by proposing asset seizure against dissenters while designating critics "Foreign Agents" facing severe limits, per UK intelligence.
PM Shmyhal: Slovakia to support EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility vetoed by Hungary
Despite Slovakia's PM Fico stopping military aid to Ukraine, he pledges not to join Hungary in blocking EU 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, per Ukraine's PM.
US Defense Secretary urges Ramstein Group to “dig deep” on Ukraine support
Austin urged partners to send additional interceptors to counter Russia's air attacks while NATO head pledged long-term backing; Spain, Canada, Germany unveiled new military aid offerings.
Russian IL-76 aircraft crashes in Belgorod Oblast, Russia claims it carried Ukrainian POWs
A Russian IL-76 military cargo plane crashed in Belgorod Oblast, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming it carried 65 Ukrainian POWs.
NATO inks $ 1.2 bn deal for 220,000 shells to resupply allies, Ukraine, but delivery could take years
NATO agreed $1.2 billion 155mm ammo buy to backfill depleted ally stockpiles and assist outgunned Ukraine, however the 220,000 shells, subject to delivery lags, may not bolster Kyiv's defense until 2027.
Military: Russians intensify artillery, drone strikes in southern Ukraine
Russia mounts over 100 daily artillery attacks on Kherson Oblast, intensifies drone strikes to make up for time lost when weather impacted operations, the Ukrainian military says.
Ukraine downs 21/41 Russian missiles in another massive missile assault that killed at least six civilians (updated)
Ukraine's Air Force says Russia launched 41 missiles as air defenders downed 21 of those. The attack killed at least six civilians.
Russia launches another massive missile attack against Ukraine killing at least two civilians (live updates)
In the early morning of 23 January, Russians started another missile attack against Ukraine. The first reports on…
Minister: Some 5,000 trucks left for Poland after Polish truckers suspended border blockade
Ukraine-Poland border traffic picking up pace with about 5,000 trucks having crossed over since Polish truckers suspended the blockade of border checkpoints last week, says Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Kubrakov.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.