2025-01-26 16:11:47:

Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine - January 26, 2025, 16:08 UTC

Strategic Overview

The military situation in Ukraine remains critical, with Russian forces solidifying their positions and continuing advances across multiple fronts. The Donetsk region continues to be the focal point of intense fighting, with major developments around Velyka Novosilka, Pokrovsk, and Chasiv Yar. Russian forces have completed the encirclement of Velyka Novosilka and are making advances in the areas of Toretsk, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Petropavlivka and Sloviansk. They are within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk and have captured about half of Chasiv Yar's urban area. Drone warfare remains a dominant feature, with extensive activity reported across multiple regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Sumy, and Cherkasy oblasts. Ukrainian drone attacks persist deep in Russian territory, with reports of explosions and confirmed drone attacks in Ryazan causing another fire at a local oil refinery. The Ukrainian Air Force reports activity of Russian tactical aviation on the northeast axis and the use of guided aerial bombs on Sumy region. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 72 drones were launched by Russian forces overnight, targeting multiple regions. 50 were shot down, 9 failed to reach their targets, and 1 is still airborne. A video from "Operativny ZSU" reports that 50 out of 72 drones were shot down, with 9 lost, suggesting a high success rate for Ukrainian air defenses.

Key Developments

Donetsk Region

• Velyka Novosilka:

  • Confirmed to be under complete Russian control by the Russian Ministry of Defense and multiple sources, including "Voin DV," Kots, and "Operatsiya Z: Voenkory Russkoy Vesny." The 5th Guards Tank Brigade, the 40th Guards Marine Brigade, and the 37th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade are credited with the capture.
  • Russian forces have pushed Ukrainian forces out of the settlement entirely.
  • Ukrainian forces report that there is no danger of encirclement of their troops and that fighting continues in the city, contradicting the Russian claim of full control. The 110th Brigade claims to be inflicting heavy losses on Russian infantry and that they have not completely retreated from the city. The river "Mokri Yaly" is now a defensive barrier for Russian forces.
  • Video evidence shows the coordinated actions of the 40th Separate Guards Brigade, including artillery, tanks, FPV drones, and the "Storm" assault detachment during the liberation.
  • The "Voin DV" Telegram channel reports on the ongoing liberation of Velyka Novosilka by the "Vostok" group, sharing footage of the 40th Guards Brigade's advance and soldiers raising six flags in various parts of the town.
  • Combined actions of the 5th Tank Brigade of the 36th Army and the 40th Marine Brigade completed the liberation, defeating the 110th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
  • "Operatsiya Z: Voenkory Russkoy Vesny" Telegram channel reports that Ukrainian forces attempted to break through the border near Tetkino in the morning but were repelled by Russian paratroopers and other units.
  • Video evidence shows the density of strikes using various means of fire, from drones to heavy flamethrower systems, during the battles for Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video from "Voin DV" shows graphic footage of the aftermath of fighting in Velyka Novosilka, with the caption indicating that Ukrainian forces who refused to surrender were eliminated.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that flags have been raised over all districts of Velyka Novosilka, confirming its complete capture.
  • According to "Rybar," following the elimination of the "cauldron" in the central and southern parts of Velyka Novosilka, information about the complete liberation of the settlement was received throughout the day. The raising of six flags in different parts of the village, including near the local stadium, was confirmed. Russian forces are currently clearing basements and buildings of any remaining Ukrainian forces. They may continue their offensive towards the northeast, in the direction of the Novoоcheretovatoe-Privolnoe line, where Ukrainian forces have already announced an evacuation. The 110th Ukrainian Mechanized Brigade attempted to portray the loss of control over Velyka Novosilka as a tactical maneuver, claiming that there was no encirclement and that Russian forces were being taken into a "fire bag". However, the brigade has yet to comment on footage showing Russian forces freely moving through the town.
  • Video evidence shows the work of Russian "Solntsepyok" systems on Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows multiple explosions in a rural area near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows the mass destruction of armored vehicles and enemy infantry near the boiler room.
  • Video evidence shows the work of Russian "Solntsepyok" systems on Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian 2S1 "Carnation" self-propelled howitzer in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian drone targeting a Russian armored vehicle in the Velyka Novosilka area.
  • Video evidence shows Russian TOS targeting Ukrainian positions in Velyka Novosilka.
  • Ukrainian forces report repelling a Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Russian forces conducted a double strike on Ukrainian vehicles near Velyka Novosilka.
  • Video evidence shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian troops near Velyka Novosilka.
  • New: "Rybar" reports that Russian forces have completely cleared Velyka Novosilka, securing the settlement.

• Pokrovsk:

  • Russian forces are within 10 kilometers and advancing, having severed the penultimate railway line to the city.
  • 48 assault actions were reported, indicating a major Russian offensive.
  • Positional fighting continues, with Russian forces advancing towards Novohrodivka and expanding control along the railway line.
  • Russian forces are reportedly within 3 km of the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and have cut off one of the two routes from Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk) to Dnipro, specifically the road through Mezhova.
  • "Operatsiya Z: Voenkor" reports that the "Otvazhnye" forces have occupied new territories and almost broken through to the Pokrovsk-Konstantinovka highway on the right flank near Pokrovsk.
  • Russian forces are complicating Ukrainian logistics north of Pokrovsk. FPV drones are reportedly active in Rodynske, near the T-05-15 highway.
  • Ukrainian military sources indicate Russian forces are advancing on both sides of Pokrovsk to cut off supply routes and encircle the city.
  • Video evidence shows tank crews of the "Гром" battalion of the Altai 35th brigade of the Central Military District reportedly destroying the enemy's defenses on a daily basis, supporting the offensive of the "Струна" battalion of the "Center" group of troops in the Pokrovsk direction.
  • MO RF officially reports the liberation of Zelenoye in the Pokrovsk direction.
  • Video evidence shows a unit of the "Sudoplatov" battalion using FPV drones to destroy Ukrainian transport, including a "camouflaged" pickup truck with an electronic warfare system, on the western outskirts of Pokrovsk.
  • According to "Военкор Котенок", the situation in the Kotlyno-Udachnoye area has changed. Ukrainian attempts to repel Russian attacks near Udachnoye have failed. Russian forces are advancing in the southern part of Udachnoye, fighting for the station, and approaching the center in the north. South of the village, fighting is taking place near Tsarskoye Stavok, Dolgoprudnaya Balka, and the eastern part of Novosergievka. In the Dimitrov (Kotlyno) area, Russian forces have captured a ventilation shaft and nearby landings. Cleanup operations are ongoing to the north, towards Sergeevka. Russian drones are operating not only in the landings but also in Sergeevka itself. There are also reports of advances towards Hryshyno.
  • A video shows multiple missile trails and reports that Russian forces are conducting powerful strikes on Pokrovsk throughout the day, while simultaneously advancing and encircling the city.
  • Ukrainian forces are attempting to use drones to target Russian troops in a ruined structure in an effort to save Pokrovsk.
  • Video evidence shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target and destroy a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River.
  • "Kots" reports that Russian forces targeted the city of Mykolaiv with 7 "Shahed" drones, causing damage to apartment buildings and fires.
  • Video evidence shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River and to destroy another unit in the same area.
  • Video evidence shows a tank of the Russian Armed Forces being targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian drones.
  • Video evidence shows Russian forces using a drone to target and destroy a Ukrainian armored pickup truck.
  • Video evidence shows a mass slaughter of Russian infantry in an open field by the 79th Airborne Assault Brigade.
  • Video evidence shows a Ukrainian FPV drone targeting and destroying a Russian "TOR-M2" air defense system.
  • Video evidence shows paratroopers of the 79th Brigade dismantling enemy armored vehicles in the Pokrovsk area.
  • Video evidence shows "Otvazhnye" forces massively burning NATO equipment and infantry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, advancing on Pokrovsk.
  • New: According to "Военкор Котенок", Russian forces are completing the assault on Kotlyno.

• Chasiv Yar:

  • Russian forces control approximately 20% of the refractory plant and have captured about half of the city's urban area, including the Novyi district.
  • Fighting in the Severnyi district.
  • Russian forces are approaching the western outskirts from the north side of the railway and have launched an offensive south of the railway station.
  • After clearing the workshops of the refractory plant, battles have shifted to the area west of Workshop No. 1.
  • Russian forces launched an offensive south of the railway station, expanding their control after artillery shelling near Dniprovsky Pond.
  • Units of "Akhmat" and "Wagner" have reportedly appeared near Chasiv Yar.

• Kurakhove:

  • Most of Kurakhove has been captured, with fighting ongoing near Hryshyno.
  • Russian forces are advancing from Kurakhove towards Dnipropetrovsk, liberating extensive territories.
  • They have reportedly advanced in the southern part of Novоandriivka and occupied several forest strips south of Ukrainka.
  • In the vicinity of Dachne, a drone team from the 68th Separate Ranger Brigade forced a group of four Ukrainian soldiers to surrender.

• Toretsk:

  • Ukrainian defenses have nearly collapsed, with less than 15% of the city remaining under their control.
  • Russian forces have reportedly advanced 300 meters, taking control of the Toretska mine. In Petrivka, they advanced 600 meters.
  • In the Krymske area, Russian forces advanced 400 meters, reaching new positions on the northern outskirts of the settlement.

• Other Locations:

  • Kramatorsk: A powerful explosion was reported in the industrial zone of Kramatorsk.
  • Zverevo: Fighting continues, with Russian forces gradually pushing Ukrainian forces.
  • Solone: Reportedly liberated by Russian forces.
  • Uspenivka: Russian forces are engaged in battles, advancing towards Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
  • Video evidence shows a FAB-1500 strike on a temporary deployment point of the 5th Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Novodmitrovka.

Luhansk Region

• Russian forces are making advances near Nadiivka and Petropavlivka.
• Russian forces have captured Zakhidne and Ivanivka, advancing towards the western border of the Luhansk People's Republic.
• They have also advanced 2 km northwest of Makiivka.
• Borova Direction: Ukrainian forces have established positions northeast and east of Zelenyi Hai.
• In the direction of Hrekivka Russian forces are developing an offensive from Makiivka, with an advance of 400m.
• Near Kolodyazi there are active assault operations.
• Russian forces are advancing on the western bank of the Zherebets River near Makiivka, Ivanivka, and Novosadove.
• North of Kupiansk on the right bank of the Oskil River, units of the "West" group have liberated the settlement of Zakhidne.
• Russian forces are forming an "operational cauldron" around Ukrainian forces near Novoyehorivka.

Kursk Region

• The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, with Russian forces regaining territory.
• Russian forces report the capture of Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Malaya Loknya.
• Russian forces report that an attempted Ukrainian counterattack to retake Kruhlenke failed.
• Russian forces report that they are finishing taking the remaining Ukrainian positions in Kurylivka.
• Russian forces report that Nikolayevo-Daryino is under their control.
• Russian forces report that there is heavy fighting in Makhnivka.
• In the area of Kruhlenke/Viktorivka, Russian assault units have entered Viktorivka and are attempting to establish a foothold.
• The Ukrainian Armed Forces have inflicted damage in the Kursk region amounting to 750 billion rubles.
• About 1,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed in the region while fighting against Ukraine.
• British intelligence reports that approximately 4,000 North Korean soldiers were killed in the region.
• From the beginning of the day, there were 15 combat clashes in the Kursk direction.
• Russian forces have reportedly fully liberated Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Russian naval infantry are reportedly continuing to engage Ukrainian forces in Kurylivka.
• Ukrainian forces are reportedly increasing their presence in the Sudzha border area.
• A coordination council has been created in the Kursk region to address the problems of residents in the border areas.
• Ukrainian servicemen of the "Chernomorskaya Sech" battalion are accused of committing terrorist acts in the region.
• Ukrainian forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade repelled a massive Russian assault in the Viktorivka area near Malaya Loknya.
• A Russian Ka-52M helicopter conducted strikes on Ukrainian armor and personnel in the Kursk border area.
• Video evidence confirms the complete liberation of Nikolayevo-Daryino.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky.
• Refugees from the Kursk region are protesting and demanding a meeting with the acting governor.
• A new statement suggests that Ukrainian forces will attempt to hold their occupied portion of the Kursk region for 100 days.
• The intensity of the fighting is being compared to the battles of Bakhmut and Avdiivka.
• A Russian Lancet loitering munition targeted a US-supplied M1 Abrams tank near Viktorivka.
• North Korea has announced an increase in military spending for 2025.
• The acting governor of the Kursk region met with refugees from areas occupied by Ukrainian forces.
• Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area.
• Battles are ongoing near Pohrebky, with the 34th Brigade continuing to destroy enemy equipment and personnel.
• In the area of Sudzha, the enemy is transferring elite units of the Special Operations Forces from the Sumy region.
• Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south, fighting is going on near Kurylivka.
• Russian aviation struck with FAB-3000 in the north-eastern part of Sudzha and the northern outskirts of Honcharivka.
• Reports indicate that over 360 Ukrainian troops were killed in the region in the past 24 hours, with five surrendering.
• Ukrainian border guards reportedly struck a Russian drone launch site in Vovchansk using drones.
• "Дневник Десантника" reports that the enemy suffered losses of about 360 people in the Kursk region in the past day, and five people surrendered.
• "Solntsepek" crews reportedly destroyed strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a border area.
• In the area of Sudzha, the enemy is transferring elite units of the Special Operations Forces from the Sumy region.
• Russian forces are bypassing Sudzha from the south.
• Russian aviation struck with FAB-3000 in the north-eastern part of Sudzha and the northern outskirts of Honcharivka.
• Western officials cited by the BBC report that about 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region.
• South Korean intelligence reports 300 North Korean soldiers killed in the region.
• A message from "STERNENKO" reports that North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region have killed 5 Russian marines and fled.
• Reports of an American mercenary known as "Doctor Death" being captured by Russian forces in the Kursk region.
• "Архангел Спецназа" Telegram channel announced a fundraising campaign to purchase another "Буханка" vehicle for a Russian airborne unit.
• The Republic of Buryatia is reportedly ready to supply large batches of the "Courier" ground robotic complex (НРТК) to the troops, which is capable of autonomous fire.
• Video evidence shows operators from the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade of the "Vostok" group using FPV drones to target and destroy a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery unit near the Sukhyi Yaly River.
• Video details the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, with Russian forces advancing in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Makhnovka, and Russkoye Porechnoye.
• Video from the Russian Ministry of Defense shows drone pilots engaging a target in the Kursk region border area.
• New video shows a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces striking a concentration of Ukrainian equipment and personnel in the border area of Kursk region.
• Video of a Russian Su-34 bomber destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the Kursk border area.
• Video shows a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter destroying a Ukrainian stronghold in the border area of the Kursk region.
• New video shows Ukrainian soldiers interrogating a captured North Korean soldier in the Kursk region using Google Translate.
• Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk region, the AFU losses amounted to more than 52,870 troops, 304 tanks, 232 infantry fighting vehicles, 174 armored personnel carriers, 1,572 armored fighting vehicles, 1,508 motor vehicles, 377 artillery guns, 44 MLRS launchers, including 13 of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, 16 anti-aircraft missile launchers, eight transport-loading vehicles, 93 EW stations, 13 counter-battery warfare radars, four air defence radars, 30 units of engineering and other materiel, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, eight armoured recovery vehicles, and one command post vehicle.
• Heavy fighting continues near the village of Nikolsky.
• A Russian Lancet loitering munition targeted a US-supplied M1 Abrams tank near Viktorivka.
• Video evidence shows the 61st Steppe Brigade using drones to destroy a Russian assault group near the Kursk region.
• Video evidence shows a drone operator of the Russian Guard destroying a Ukrainian 2S1 "Gvozdika" self-propelled howitzer in the Kursk region.
• Video evidence shows a HIMARS strike on a Russian position in the Kursk region using M30 DPCIM cluster munitions.

Kharkiv Region

• Drone Attacks: One drone is approaching Balakliya. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the city of Kharkiv is under threat from a Russian drone approaching from the northeast. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of Russian drone attacks in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts. The Ukrainian Air Force reports repeat launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation in Sumy and the east of Kharkiv region.
• Russian Advance: Russian forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead up to 5 km south of Dvorichna. They have occupied the forest near Zapadne and advanced significantly in the center of Dvurichna.
• On the right bank of the Oskol, Russian forces are continuing to push through Ukrainian defenses, expanding their control zone towards the western part of Dvurichna in the direction of Sahunivka.
• Fighting continues in the area of Zelenyi Hai, with Ukrainian forces attempting to improve their tactical position by attacking from Borova Andriivka.
• Explosions: Reported in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv districts. A fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community due to a Russian attack.
• Kupiansk: Under renewed heavy shelling, with reports of deteriorating security conditions.
• Russian forces report that they are beginning to storm Kupyansk and have taken the initiative. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are reportedly suffering heavy losses.
• Russian forces struck an infrastructure facility in Kharkiv with drones.
• "Butusov Plus" Telegram channel reports on the destruction of Russian ATVs, trucks, mortars, and infantry by the FPV group of the 3rd Assault Brigade near Kharkiv.
• Enemy is intensely shelling Kupyansk with KABs, according to OVA. At least four private houses and power lines were damaged.
• Russian forces have reportedly destroyed the main Ukrainian forces in Zahryzove and initiated battles in Bohuslavka.
• In the Kharkiv region, a Russian soldier reportedly destroyed a group of 8 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers with mines.
• They have reportedly reduced the distance to Ukrainian positions in Petrovske (Hrekivka) to 2km.

Other Regions

• Drone Movements:
  • Drone security is reported in Moscow, Tambov, Tula, Rostov, Kursk, Bryansk, Lipetsk, Ryazan regions, and occupied Crimea.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports that 15 drones did not reach their targets and were "lost on location."
  • Ukrainian forces report repelling a drone attack in the Rostov region.
  • Ukrainian forces used drones to attack oil refineries in Saratov, Kazan, Engels and military and energy facilities in Bryansk and Rostov.
• An enemy aircraft-type UAV was detected and destroyed by air defense forces of the Russian Ministry of Defense over the Bryansk region. There were no casualties or damage.
• Video evidence shows the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack in the Kyiv region, with two multi-story buildings and six cars damaged. A fire also broke out at an enterprise, covering an area of 600 square meters.
• Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian howitzer with a Lancet loitering munition near Konstantinivka.
• In the center of Energodar, a Ukrainian drone was shot down while attempting to attack the city. The detonation occurred in the sky, and there were no casualties or damage, according to the acting mayor of the city, Maxim Pukhov.
• A fiber-optic cable between Latvia and Sweden has been damaged, likely due to external influence. The Latvian Navy has contacted NATO allies regarding the incident.
• An Airbus A321 aircraft flying from Moscow to Sochi made an emergency landing in Saratov due to an engine failure.
• Sevastopol:
  • Colonelcassad reports an air raid alert in Sevastopol, with maritime transport halted.
  • "Оперативний ЗСУ" Telegram channel shares an image showing messages from "Чп / Севастополь" warning of ballistic missile launches from the Mykolaiv region towards western and northwestern Crimea, specifically Tarkhankut.
  • STERNENKO Telegram channel reports on missile danger in occupied Crimea.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows a successful strike by the 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade on a Russian position. The video claims to show the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces in targeting and neutralizing enemy positions.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows a Russian soldier committing suicide with his own rifle. The video is presented as evidence of the psychological toll of the war on Russian soldiers.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows the 3rd Assault Brigade using drones to target Russian positions. The video highlights the effectiveness of drones in modern warfare.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian artillery targeting Russian positions. The video emphasizes the continued use of artillery in the conflict.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target and destroy Russian military equipment. The video highlights the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operations.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces capturing a Russian soldier. The video is presented as evidence of Ukrainian success on the battlefield.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using mortars to target Russian positions. The video highlights the continued use of mortars in the conflict.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using "Baba Yaga" drones to target Russian positions. The video highlights the effectiveness of these drones in delivering precise strikes.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using tanks to destroy Russian forces and equipment. The video emphasizes the continued use of tanks in the conflict.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using snipers to target Russian troops. The video highlights the ongoing sniper warfare in the conflict.
• New: A video from "Butusov Plus" shows Ukrainian forces using drones to target Russian troops in urban areas. The video highlights the challenges of urban warfare and the adaptability of Ukrainian forces.

Geopolitical Developments

• Former US President Trump has threatened to use $330 billion of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine in purchasing American weapons.
• The US is preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years.
• European allies are pushing for US involvement in peacekeeping in Ukraine, with Zelensky requesting a direct US presence.
• Trump's administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• Bloomberg reports that European allies agree that the US should provide troops for any future peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Orban demands Ukraine restore Russian gas transit to continue EU sanctions against Russia.
• The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses" and stated only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia must "give up something" to end the war.
• Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin, but did not specify a date.
• Donald Trump said the US has a right to half of TikTok.
• Donald Trump signed a decree to create a structure in the US headed by Elon Musk to improve the efficiency of the government.
• Donald Trump expressed his intention to achieve an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
• Trump signed a law to stop aid to foreign countries for 90 days. This law also affects Ukraine.
• Trump signed a decree to abolish birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
• The US has officially exited the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement.
• French President Macron stated that the conflict in Ukraine will not end in the near future and that Europe must be at the negotiating table.
• Zelensky stated that US peacekeepers should be sent to Ukraine.
• Zelensky said he is confident that Xi Jinping can push Putin to peace.
• A Republican congressman proposed amending the US Constitution to allow Trump to serve a third term.
• Putin is ready for a conversation with Trump, according to Peskov.
• The Polish Foreign Minister has stated that Putin must earn a meeting with Trump, and that he is not the same Putin Trump knew during his first term.
• Preparation for direct negotiations between "Putin" and US President Donald Trump on a possible truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine is the only topic of discussion within the Politburo.
• Part of the Russian leadership put forward a claim to the "Russian city of Narva" on the agenda of the negotiations.
• Representatives of the Politburo were told that Trump intends to block all opportunities for Russia to bypass sanctions and "put an end to the gray fleet" that transports Russian oil products.
• A telephone conversation between "Putin" and Trump could take place in the next three days.
• The agreement on Ukraine was not reached because Zelensky wanted to fight.
• Trump administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• China has reiterated its position in favor of dialogue on Ukraine, as stated by the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, in response to Trump's comments on expecting Beijing's assistance in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
• The EU has called the presidential elections in Belarus a "complete fake".
• Saudi Arabia responded to Trump's proposal to collapse oil prices by stating that Riyadh is focused on "long-term stability of the oil market."
• China responded to Trump's request for assistance in ending the war in Ukraine, stating that they are "ready to see all sides play a constructive role and create conditions for de-escalation and a political settlement of the crisis."
• The heads of foreign affairs of 27 EU countries will discuss on January 27th the 16th package of sanctions against Russia and the use of its frozen assets, according to an EU representative.
• The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply responded to Russia's demand for Ukraine to refuse to join NATO, stating that the architecture of European security is built on protection from Russia and that Russia has no say in this matter.
• US Secretary of State Blinken removed the official statement on the non-recognition of the future presidential elections in Belarus.
• The ODKB (Collective Security Treaty Organization) still considers Armenia its ally, despite statements from the Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service, according to a source within the organization reported by TASS.
• The Parliament of Armenia will consider a bill on joining the EU in February, according to the press secretary of the Speaker of the Parliament, Movses Harutyunyan, reported by TASS.
• The German Ambassador to Russia, as reported by TASS, announced that Berlin would not participate in the Victory Parade in Moscow.
• Trump's administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict, according to Bloomberg.
• Trump reportedly wants to renew dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Fox News. He praised Kim Jong Un, calling him a "smart guy."
• Bloomberg reports that European allies agree that the US should provide troops for any future peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
• European allies are pushing for US involvement in peacekeeping in Ukraine, with Zelensky requesting a direct US presence.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Orban demands Ukraine restore Russian gas transit to continue EU sanctions against Russia.
• Israeli Foreign Ministry has indicated a possibility of transferring captured Russian weaponry to Ukraine.
• A Republican congressman proposed a resolution to amend the US Constitution, allowing Trump to run for a third term.
• The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses" and stated only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• The US Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
• Trump will cancel the freeze on the supply of powerful bombs to Israel, according to media reports.
• Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia must "give up something" to end the war.
• Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin, but did not specify a date.
• Donald Trump said the US has a right to half of TikTok.
• Donald Trump signed a decree to create a structure in the US headed by Elon Musk to improve the efficiency of the government.
• Donald Trump expressed his intention to achieve an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
• Trump signed a law to stop aid to foreign countries for 90 days. This law also affects Ukraine.
• Trump signed a decree to abolish birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
• The US has officially exited the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement.
• French President Macron stated that the conflict in Ukraine will not end in the near future and that Europe must be at the negotiating table.
• Zelensky stated that US peacekeepers should be sent to Ukraine.
• Zelensky said he is confident that Xi Jinping can push Putin to peace.
• A Republican congressman proposed amending the US Constitution to allow Trump to serve a third term.
• Putin is ready for a conversation with Trump, according to Peskov.
• The Polish Foreign Minister has stated that Putin must earn a meeting with Trump, and that he is not the same Putin Trump knew during his first term.
• Preparation for direct negotiations between "Putin" and US President Donald Trump on a possible truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine is the only topic of discussion within the Politburo.
• Part of the Russian leadership put forward a claim to the "Russian city of Narva" on the agenda of the negotiations.
• Representatives of the Politburo were told that Trump intends to block all opportunities for Russia to bypass sanctions and "put an end to the gray fleet" that transports Russian oil products.
• A telephone conversation between "Putin" and Trump could take place in the next three days.
• The agreement on Ukraine was not reached because Zelensky wanted to fight.
• Trump administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• China has reiterated its position in favor of dialogue on Ukraine, as stated by the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, in response to Trump's comments on expecting Beijing's assistance in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
• The EU has called the presidential elections in Belarus a "complete fake".
• Saudi Arabia responded to Trump's proposal to collapse oil prices by stating that Riyadh is focused on "long-term stability of the oil market."
• China responded to Trump's request