The U.S. government is considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine with money received from frozen Russian assets, Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told Fox News on Jan. 24.
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- ‘More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
- Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine’s military says
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US considers buying weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, Kellogg says
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Russian attacks across Ukraine injure 10 over past day
Russian strikes against Ukraine injured 10 civilians over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 25.
Russian forces launched 61 drones from the cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk, and two Kh-59/69 cruise …
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Moldovan President Sandu arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky
Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 25 on an official visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to her X account.
Sandu’s visit comes amid an ongoing energy crisis in Moldova’s Russian-occupied …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 828,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 828,470 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Jan. 25.
This number includes 1,650 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US Secretary of Defense in tie-breaking vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Jan. 24 in a tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth, a combat veteran and former Fox News host, was confirmed with the Senate split 50-50.
Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, as three …
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SBU foils Russian missile plot on Ukrainian military institute, arrests cadet collaborating with FSB
An 18-year-old military cadet has been charged with treason for allegedly aiding Russian special services, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on Jan. 24.
The cadet, transferred to Lviv Oblast for training, reportedly communicated with a …
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Foreign Ministry rejects Slovak PM's unfounded Ukrainian cyberattack claim
The Foreign Ministry denied Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s claim that Ukraine is connected to a cyberattack on Slovakia’s national insurance company, according to a statement on the Ministry’s website on Jan. 24.
“We categorically …
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Russia lost over 20,000 units of military equipment since Feb. 24, 2022
The Russian military has lost at least 20,027 units of equipment since the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to an analysis by the Oryx project.
The majority of these losses—15,051 units—were destroyed, while 852 were reported …
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Zelensky says Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump amid talk of peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 24 that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to “manipulate” U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelensky’s warning came after Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with Trump and …
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Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Jan. 24 new guidance that halts spending on most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This directive, which took State Department officials by surprise, appears to include funding for military assistance to …
Reform of the 59th Motorized Brigade
The brigade is also departing from the structure of the Ground Forces.
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US arms exports reach record $318 billion in 2024 driven by Ukraine-related demand
U.S. military equipment sales to foreign governments jumped 29% in 2024, reaching a record $318.7 billion, according to the State Department. Countries ramped up purchases to restock supplies sent to Ukraine and prepare for potential large-scale …
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Ukraine war latest: 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants
Key developments on Jan. 24:
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‘An opportunity, not a burden:’ Ukraine House Davos’s message for world leaders, investors
Over the last week, Ukraine House Davos opened its doors to world leaders and investors for the sixth year in a row during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Ukraine House this year was adorned with the slogan “Your Country First, Win With Us.” …
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'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests
Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan “Slovakia is Europe,” targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.
Protesters chanted slogans like “Enough of …
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Ukraine’s weapons procurement clean-up at risk as defense minister moves to undermine reform
Ukraine’s lengthy efforts to clean up its weapons procurement are in danger of being unwound as the Defense Ministry strangleholds the Defense Procurement Agency, say anti-corruption activists and lawmakers.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on …
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Daily Tactical Update (DTU), Ukrainian TVD Day 1065
Here is Ivan’s assessment of the current situation near Chasiv Yar (as published on Twitter on 24JAN).
Operational Overview: Despite recent achievements, the Chasiv Yar Operational Direction has produced minimal progress for the SVRF since the capture …
