January
01.01.2025
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Wednesday
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One Hundred and Eleven Drones for New Year

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Russia launched 111 drones at Ukraine during New Year's night, with strikes continuing into morning. In Kyiv's Pechersk district, falling debris damaged 17 buildings, killing two civilians and wounding seven, including a pregnant woman. The casualty count increased throughout morning reports.

Ukraine formally ended Russian gas transit through its territory, which Zelenskyy characterized as Moscow's major defeat. Ukrainian intelligence services conducted a cyberattack on Lukoil's payment systems.

Commander Syrskyi visited the Kursk direction, where military sources claimed Russian losses exceeded 38,000 troops. By evening, reports emerged of 125 combat clashes across the front, with particular attention to Russian attempts near Chasiv Yar and a potential bridgehead near Lyman.

Intelligence chief Budanov's promise of "many good events" in 2025 circulated alongside news of 200 Ukrainian pilots completing preparatory training in Britain before F-16 instruction.
02.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Cybertruck at Trump Tower and Two Helicopters in Crimea

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Morning coverage centered on urban warfare near Pokrovsk and a Cybertruck explosion at Trump Tower, connecting to broader New Year attacks across the US. By midday, maritime drone operations gained attention as Defense Intelligence confirmed destruction of two Russian Mi-8 helicopters near Crimea on December 31, expanding previous reports of a single helicopter.

A significant strike on Russian command post in Kursk region during an awards ceremony dominated afternoon coverage, with reports indicating substantial casualties among the 810th Marine Brigade. The Defense Ministry announced shorter F-16 training programs, while Zelenskyy identified Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions as most challenging.

Evening reports focused on Russia's use of cluster munitions against power infrastructure, while parliament buildings sustained damage from drone attacks. Coverage concluded with Zelenskyy's statements about Trump's potential role in ending the conflict.
03.01.2025
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Friday
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Dawn Drones and Three Rockets in Chernihiv

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Russian forces launched extensive drone attacks on Kyiv region during early hours, with 60 drones intercepted and 26 lost tracking. One civilian died and four were wounded, including a teenager. By midday, Prime Minister Shmyhal announced plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones and 3,000 cruise missiles in 2025.

Reports emerged about the first deployment of French Hammer precision bombs on Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft, while development continues on the new Trembita missile system. The military situation intensified with 92 clashes reported, particularly around Pokrovsk.

In the afternoon, Russian forces conducted a triple missile strike on Chernihiv using Iskander systems, causing civilian casualties and damaging residential buildings. The day's attacks followed intense New Year strikes, with Zelenskyy noting over 300 drones and 20 missiles launched against Ukraine in the first three days of 2025.
04.01.2025
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Saturday
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Three Days of Three Hundred Drones

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The morning coverage focused on the scale of Russia's New Year offensive, with reports tallying over 300 drones and 20 missiles launched in the first three days of January. Military updates indicated Russian advances near Kurakhovo and Toretsk, with ISW analysis suggesting a shift in focus from Pokrovsk toward Dnipropetrovsk borders.

By midday, Ukrainian intelligence conducted a cyberattack on Russian transport infrastructure, reportedly disabling 211 workstations. A Russian aerial strike on a residential building in Sumy region evolved from initial reports of three casualties to ten wounded, including two children.

Evening coverage centered on territorial losses, with reports indicating Ukraine loses up to 20 km² daily, totaling 3,600 km² in recent months. Two Ukrainian paratroopers captured 14 Russian soldiers after drone strikes, while new attacks were reported in Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy announced plans to discuss air defense against guided bombs at the next Ramstein meeting.
05.01.2025
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Sunday
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The Push Into Kursk

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Russia launched over 100 Shahed drones overnight, with Ukraine intercepting 61 and losing track of 42. Analysis revealed 8,755 foreign components in the captured drones, continuing the pattern of intense drone warfare from previous days.

By morning, Ukrainian forces initiated operations in Kursk region, generating significant media attention throughout the day. The offensive developed across multiple axes, with air support reported. CNN later discussed possible strategic objectives of the operation.

Heavy fighting continued in Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions, with reports of a Russian breakthrough at Elizavetivka. The 155th Brigade controversy evolved, with Commander Syrskyi announcing reinforcement of unmanned systems units. By evening, explosions were reported in Kursk city amid drone strikes.

The General Staff reported 177 engagements by day's end, with 44 occurring in the Kursk region, marking a significant shift in operational focus from previous days.
06.01.2025
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Monday
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The Kursk Buffer's Price

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Zelenskyy's three-hour Friedman interview dominated morning coverage, revealing plans for sequential negotiations: Trump first, Putin later. The strategic significance of Ukraine's Kursk operations emerged through Blinken's statements linking the buffer zone to future diplomatic leverage.

By midday, reports surfaced of 79 Shahed drones and two X-59 missiles intercepted overnight, while defense forces engaged in 17 battles in Kursk region with 45 ongoing engagements. SBU's drone strike on Ust-Luga port was confirmed through multiple sources.

Evening coverage focused on Zelenskyy's revelation of Russian losses in the Kursk buffer zone: 15,000 casualties over five months. The 155th Brigade's operational challenges became public, while Congress confirmed Trump's electoral victory. Combat intensified near Kurakhove, with conflicting claims about territorial control persisting into the night.
07.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Six Missiles and Eight Hundred Thousand

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The morning brought news of Trump's special envoy Kellogg postponing his Kyiv visit until after inauguration, while Ukrainian forces continued operations in Kursk region. By mid-morning, military leadership announced Russian casualties surpassing 800,000 since the war's start.

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot achieved a record by downing six cruise missiles in one sortie, marking the first such accomplishment with the newly acquired aircraft. Forces struck the Russian 810th Marine Brigade command post in Kursk region, maintaining pressure on that front.

Evening coverage centered on Trump's statement about understanding Russia's NATO concerns and his claim he could end the war within six months. Reports emerged of Russian forces gaining control of most of Kurakhove, continuing the pattern of territorial shifts seen in recent days. U.S. officials prepared to announce a new military aid package, while the National Security Council dismissed concerns about a potential Belarusian offensive despite troop buildups.
08.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Death in Engels and Zaporizhzhia

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Ukrainian forces struck the Engels-2 airbase fuel depot in Saratov region, with military leadership confirming the hit by mid-morning. The facility supplied strategic bombers used for missile strikes against Ukraine.

Russian forces responded with a devastating strike on Zaporizhzhia's industrial zone using guided bombs. Initial reports of one casualty grew throughout the afternoon, reaching 13 dead and 63 wounded by evening. Search and rescue operations concluded by 7 PM.

The Pentagon announced plans to determine Ukraine's defense capabilities through 2027 at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, which Zelenskyy confirmed he would attend. Poland's defense minister suggested this could be the final Ramstein format meeting. Ground forces continued intense combat with 176 engagements reported, primarily near Pokrovsk and in the Kursk sectors, maintaining the operational tempo from previous days.
09.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Half Billion After Zaporizhzhia

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Morning reports tracked escalating casualties from yesterday's Zaporizhzhia strike, reaching 113 wounded and 13 dead. The Ramstein meeting dominated mid-day coverage, with eight support roadmaps approved through 2027 and a new $500 million U.S. aid package announced - potentially the last from Biden's administration.

Military reports indicated intensifying combat near Kupyansk, with Russian forces 2km from Ukrainian positions. Parliament passed legislation making military registration voluntary for women while enabling registration for men abroad. The General Staff reported 111 engagements, concentrated near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.

Evening coverage focused on operations in Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 50 Russian vehicles and eliminated 45 troops. Zelensky's statements revealed North Korean losses of 4,000 soldiers in Ukraine, suggesting their forces use the conflict for tactical experience. Norway committed €2 billion in military aid for 2025.
10.01.2025
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Friday
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Trump's Call and Neptune's Strike

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Overnight drone attacks on Kyiv's residential areas preceded Trump's announcement of preparing talks with Putin to "end the war in 100 days." The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded by intensifying diplomatic contacts with the Biden administration.

Scholz blocked a new €3 billion EU aid package, while Ukraine received €3 billion from frozen Russian assets. A nationwide operation targeting draft evasion schemes involved 600 simultaneous searches.

By midday, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian drone warehouse in Rostov region, using a combined drone-Neptune missile attack. The U.S. and UK coordinated new sanctions against Russia's energy sector, targeting 184 shadow fleet tankers and major oil companies including Gazprom Neft.

Evening reports detailed 198 engagements along the front, with heavy fighting continuing around Kurakhove and in the Pokrovsk sector. Zelenskyy spoke with Biden, expressing hope to secure strong security guarantees and end the war in 2025.
11.01.2025
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Saturday
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The Korean Soldiers in Kursk

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Russian forces captured Kurakhove early morning, though conflicting reports emerged throughout the day about ongoing battles at the thermal power station. The capture follows intensifying combat in the Pokrovsk sector over previous days.

Ukrainian special forces captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, providing first direct evidence of DPRK troops in combat roles - a significant development following Zelenskyy's earlier claims about North Korean casualties. The prisoners are being interrogated by security services.

Massive drone exchanges continued, with Ukraine repelling 70 drones while launching strikes on Russian territory, including a major oil refinery in Tatarstan. By evening, combat intensity increased to 157 engagements, concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.

The first tranche of EU loans backed by frozen Russian assets arrived, while reports surfaced of Biden administration leaving $4 billion in unused Pentagon aid.
12.01.2025
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Sunday
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The North Koreans Who Wanted to Stay

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Morning reports expanded on the North Korean soldiers captured in Kursk region, with South Korean intelligence confirming significant DPRK casualties. Ukrainian air defense intercepted 60 of 94 Russian Shahed drones in overnight attacks. By midday, reports indicated Russian forces advancing to within 7km of Dnipropetrovsk region's borders, potentially bringing seven communities within range of guided bombs.

In the afternoon, preparations for Trump-Putin talks emerged, with Swiss authorities offering to host despite ICC warrants. Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command post in Novohrodivka. The Engels oil facility continued burning for its fifth day after drone strikes.

Evening coverage centered on Zelenskyy releasing footage of the North Korean POWs' interrogation, with one expressing desire to remain in Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposed exchanging them for Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia, while also offering to send 150 Ukrainian firefighters to combat California wildfires.
13.01.2025
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Monday
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The Korean Deaths in Winter Snow

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Morning reports confirmed 300 North Korean casualties and 2,700 wounded since their deployment to Ukraine, with South Korean intelligence providing the first official casualty count. Ukrainian Special Forces eliminated 18 DPRK soldiers in Kursk region, capturing two.

Russian forces launched 110 drones overnight, striking targets in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Sumy regions. British intelligence noted this marks the first reduction in Russian drone attacks since spring 2024. A friendly-fire incident saw Russian forces destroying their own North Korean air defense systems.

By afternoon, Ukraine received its first German-French RCH 155 artillery unit. Slovak PM Fico invited Zelenskyy for urgent talks about gas transit, but Zelenskyy countered by inviting Fico to Kyiv. Evening brought new air raids on Kyiv, while reports emerged of Ukrainian strikes on military facilities in Bryansk.
14.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Two Hundred Drones Over Russian Industry

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Ukrainian forces launched their most extensive drone operation of the war, striking targets up to 1,100km inside Russia. Over 200 drones hit chemical plants, oil refineries, and military facilities across twelve regions. The Engels airfield, previously struck last week, saw its fuel storage and weapons depots hit again.

A scandal erupted over the transfer of air defense specialists to infantry units, forcing Zelenskyy to intervene and order a halt to the reassignments. German Defense Minister Pistorius made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, announcing new Patriot systems deployment near the Polish-Ukrainian border.

New details emerged about captured North Korean soldiers, continuing the week's focus on DPRK involvement. South Korea offered to accept the POWs, while interrogation videos revealed their use of falsified Russian documents. Combat intensified around Pokrovsk, with Russian forces attempting to cut supply lines to force a Ukrainian withdrawal.
15.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Missiles Over Gas Lines

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Russia launched its first major missile strike of 2025, targeting gas infrastructure across western Ukraine. Strategic bombers Tu-95MS took off from Olenia base at 1:20 AM, launching cruise missiles alongside Kalibr missiles from other platforms. The attack focused on gas facilities in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, with air defenses intercepting 30 of 43 missiles.

The day's first prisoner exchange of 2025 returned 25 Ukrainians, including Azovstal defenders and severely wounded soldiers. This followed the previous day's extensive Ukrainian drone operation against Russian territory.

By evening, new US sanctions targeted Russian sanctions-evasion schemes through China and Kyrgyzstan. Reports emerged of Trump team's expectations for peace talks within months, with Russia preparing demands for Ukraine to cut NATO ties. The Azov regiment captured 23 Russian soldiers near Toretsk, while Ukrainian forces claimed to destroy 90% of Russian equipment in the Lyman direction using drones and artillery.
16.01.2025
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Thursday
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Britain's Century Promise Under Missiles

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unannounced visit to Kyiv culminated in a historic 100-year partnership agreement, while Russian drones attacked the capital during the signing ceremony. The agreement includes provisions for joint naval flotillas and annual military aid, with Britain committing to provide 150 artillery pieces and new air defense systems, including 15 Gravehawk units.

Ukrainian forces struck the Liskinskaya oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region, continuing the pattern of deep strikes following the previous day's 200-drone operation. NATO deployed Norwegian F-35s in Poland during the attacks, marking the alliance's first such response.

Reports emerged of Trump's team preparing dual approaches to Russian sanctions for forcing peace negotiations, while Zelenskyy discussed potential peace talks and suggested Trump could pressure Russia. Slovak PM Fico announced imminent meetings with Zelenskyy, while Britain expressed readiness to participate in future peacekeeping missions.
17.01.2025
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Friday
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Korean Graves Under Kursk Snow

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The morning brought reports suggesting North Korea's 12,000-strong contingent in Kursk faces elimination by April 2025, with one-third already dead or wounded. The forecast builds on previous days' revelations about Korean casualties and POWs.

Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles in the afternoon, hitting residential buildings and an educational facility. Casualty numbers rose throughout the day from initial reports of three dead to four dead and fourteen wounded, including four children.

By evening, reports emerged of Russian forces entering Pokrovsk, marking a potential shift in the eastern front's dynamics. NATO's transfer of coordination responsibilities from the US occurred alongside discussions of Trump's potential peace strategy and the EU's plan to involve Belgium's king in maintaining sanctions against Russia should Orban attempt to veto their renewal.
18.01.2025
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Saturday
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Death at Lukianivska Metro

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Russian forces launched a morning ballistic missile strike on Kyiv's Lukianivska district at 3 AM, with reported casualties fluctuating from three to four dead throughout the day. The attack damaged the metro station entrance, a McDonald's restaurant, and water infrastructure.

Air defense forces intercepted two of four Iskander missiles targeting Kyiv, while shooting down 24 of 39 drones across Ukraine. Ukrainian forces responded with drone strikes on oil facilities in Russia's Tula and Kaluga regions.

By evening, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the refractory plant in Chasovyi Yar, followed by air strikes on Russian positions there. Defense Minister Umerov projected Ukraine's defense industry capacity reaching $35 billion in 2025. Reports emerged of Kyiv convincing Trump's team about risks of premature negotiations with Putin, continuing the diplomatic narrative from previous days.
19.01.2025
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Sunday
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Trump's Twenty Percent Shadow on Winter War

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Russian forces launched over 60 Shahed drones overnight, with air defense intercepting 43. ISW reports indicate Russian forces concentrating near Pokrovsk, continuing pressure from previous days. By morning, 199 combat engagements were reported, with half occurring in the Pokrovsk direction.

The New York Times revealed details of Trump's potential Ukraine deal, suggesting Russia might retain 20% of Ukrainian territory, building on previous days' diplomatic discussions. Zelenskyy responded by signing new sanctions against pro-Russian figures including Shufrich, Muraiev, and Boiko.

By evening, Commander Syrskyi announced Ukraine's development of a new air defense system comparable to Patriot, while addressing the situation in Pokrovsk. He also revealed that Russian losses in 2024 exceeded those of the previous two years combined, providing context to the ongoing tactical shifts.
20.01.2025
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Monday
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Trump's Ascent Over Korean Graves

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Morning reports revealed Trump's team organizing talks with Putin, while evidence from captured North Korean soldiers, including a 17-year-old POW, exposed Pyongyang's direct military involvement. Ukrainian forces reported intercepting 93 drones and neutralizing 47 more across 13 regions overnight.

By midday, authorities arrested two generals and a colonel for the May 2024 defense failure in Kharkiv region, expanding the accountability investigation that began earlier this month. State registries recovered from a Russian cyberattack, with no data losses reported.

The evening centered on Trump's inauguration as 47th US president, with coverage noting his inaugural speech avoided mentioning Ukraine while promising "peace through strength." Macron responded by announcing plans to mobilize volunteers, while General Syrsky addressed military challenges and confirmed development of a Ukrainian Patriot system. The day ended with 151 combat engagements reported along the frontline.
21.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Silence Between Two Powers

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Trump's inauguration triggered immediate policy shifts regarding Ukraine. His 90-day foreign aid freeze, while supposedly excluding military support to Ukraine, created uncertainty in morning headlines. By afternoon, Ukrainian forces reported striking the Smolensk Aviation Plant and Voronezh oil depot, continuing the strategic infrastructure campaign from previous days.

Multiple corruption cases emerged in Ukraine's military apparatus, with the arrest of the Armed Forces' chief psychiatrist for illicit wartime enrichment. From Davos, Zelenskyy revealed Putin's demands for negotiations: a fivefold reduction in Ukraine's army size. This contextualizes previous days' reports about Trump's territorial compromise proposals.

Evening brought Russian drone attacks on Mykolaiv, damaging residential buildings, while Ukraine signed a security agreement with Albania. Throughout the day, combat continued around Pokrovsk, maintaining the pressure pattern observed since January 19.
22.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Words Between Trump and Putin

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Trump's diplomatic offensive dominated morning coverage, with his threat of sanctions against Russia unless Putin negotiates. His special envoy Kellogg received a 100-day deadline to end the war, though media sources expressed skepticism about the timeline's feasibility.

Zelenskyy revealed Putin's early-war demand to replace him with Medvedchuk, while maintaining Ukraine needs 200,000 European peacekeepers post-ceasefire. The military reported intercepting 65 of 99 Russian drones overnight, while defending against 61 assault attempts near Pokrovsk.

Evening brought news of North Korea preparing additional troop deployments to support Russia, while the EU announced €35 billion in aid for 2025. German Defense Minister warned of possible Russian aggression against NATO within four years, connecting Trump's peace initiative to broader European security concerns.
23.01.2025
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Thursday
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Death Comes to Zaporizhzhia at Dawn

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Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles and drones before dawn, destroying an energy facility and damaging residential buildings. The attack's toll grew throughout the morning: from 16 injured to 26, including emergency workers and an infant, with two confirmed deaths. Tens of thousands lost power and heat.

Intelligence reports revealed North Korea's commitment to supply Russia with 150 ballistic missiles in 2025, while Ukrainian forces documented the execution of six POWs by Russian forces in Donetsk region. German deployment of two Patriot batteries near the Ukrainian border in Poland suggested growing regional concerns.

Trump's oil price strategy dominated evening coverage, with his calls for Saudi Arabia to lower prices to pressure Russia. The Pentagon clarified that Trump's 90-day foreign aid freeze wouldn't affect military support to Ukraine, while reports emerged of a new voluntary recruitment reform targeting ages 18-25.
24.01.2025
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Friday
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Drones Cross Both Ways While Leaders Dance

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Russia's dawn drone attack on Kyiv region killed three civilians in Brovary and Glevakha, while Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone operations against Russia, striking 15 regions including the strategic Ryazan oil refinery. The SBU later confirmed hits on the refinery and Bryansk's Kremniy plant.

Trump and Putin's diplomatic maneuvering intensified, with Trump blaming Zelenskyy for partial responsibility in the war while offering security guarantees to Ukraine. Putin responded by expressing readiness for direct talks with Trump, prompting sharp rejection from Kyiv regarding any negotiations without Ukraine's participation.

Defense Minister Umerov dismissed his deputy and terminated the contract with the head of Defense Procurement Agency, consolidating both agencies under single leadership. Military reports indicated 125 combat clashes, predominantly in the Pokrovsk sector, while DeepState reported Russian forces reaching central Velyka Novosilka.
25.01.2025
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Saturday
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America's Aid Freeze Under Night Drones

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The State Department's 90-day freeze on foreign assistance dominated morning coverage, though Zelenskyy later clarified military aid continues. This development coincided with Pete Hegseth's controversial confirmation as Defense Secretary through VP's tie-breaking vote.

Russian drone attacks targeted Kyiv region overnight, damaging a nine-story residential building, while Ukraine's cyber forces reportedly disrupted Russia's MegaFon mobile network. The military reported 211 combat engagements, with intense fighting in Pokrovsk direction.

By afternoon, attention shifted to corruption investigations within Ukraine's defense establishment, including allegations of a military psychiatrist attempting to purchase a Turkish villa. Slovak PM Fico's statement about Ukraine never joining NATO generated diplomatic tension, while evening brought news of Ukrainian sailors' return from Yemeni captivity.
26.01.2025
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Sunday
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Velyka Novosilka Falls in Winter Frost

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Russian forces occupied Vremivka and established control over 70% of Velyka Novosilka, marking significant territorial losses in the Donetsk region. The military reported 167 combat engagements, concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.

Ukraine conducted multiple strikes on Russian infrastructure, hitting the Ryazan oil refinery and destroying over 200 Shahed drones at storage facilities in the Orliv region. Latvia dispatched warships to investigate damage to a strategic communications cable in the Baltic Sea, suggesting a pattern of infrastructure targeting.

By evening, President Zelenskyy appointed General Drapatyi as the new commander of the Operational Strategic Group "Khortytsia," responding to the deteriorating situation in the east. The Independent reported on Trump's intention to end the war by spring, while Europe prepared contingency plans for potential escalation with Russia.
27.01.2025
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Monday
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Night of Hundred Drones over Holocaust Memory

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USAID's suspension of humanitarian projects marked the morning as the US aid freeze took effect. Russia launched over 100 drones overnight, targeting critical infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk and buildings in Dnipro, while Ukraine intercepted 57. Simultaneously, 32 Ukrainian drones struck five Russian regions.

Ukrainian forces withdrew from southern Velyka Novosilka to avoid encirclement, following yesterday's Russian advances. EU foreign ministers extended sanctions against Russia until July 31, after negotiations with Hungary. General Drapaty's appointment to command the Eastern front signaled strategic reorganization.

Zelenskyy attended Holocaust remembrance events at Auschwitz without Russian representatives present. By evening, he met with Macron to discuss security guarantees, while media reported his statement calling Ukraine's 1994 nuclear disarmament "stupid and irresponsible." Reports emerged of 20,000 civilian casualties in Mariupol.
28.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Night Drones and Burning Museums

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Russian drone attacks struck multiple regions overnight, with Kharkiv reporting a major fire at an industrial facility and Kyiv region seeing damage to Yanukovych's vintage car museum. The attacks extended to Odesa, causing civilian casualties including a 91-year-old man.

Military developments included Ukrainian forces' partial withdrawal from a Donetsk region town, while intense urban combat continued in Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. The suspension of the U.S. U4U refugee program emerged as a significant policy shift.

Evening brought confirmation from NATO about Russia's attempted assassination of Rheinmetall's CEO, while USAID's grant freeze prompted emergency consultations between Kyiv and Washington. The day ended with a Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv, killing two women, while military reports showed increased combat intensity with 174 engagements along the frontlines.
29.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Drones Cross Russia While Patriots Cross Poland

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The U.S. transfer of 90 Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine via Poland emerged as a significant development, marking the largest bilateral weapons transfer yet. Ukrainian drones struck deep within Russia, hitting a Lukoil facility in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, with all four drones reaching their targets.

By afternoon, additional Ukrainian strikes targeted a missile arsenal and oil pumping station in Russia's Tver region, demonstrating increased operational reach. These strikes followed yesterday's pattern of intensified drone warfare.

Military recruitment offices began fining mayors for mobilization shortfalls, while the 110th Brigade contested earlier reports about Velyka Novosilka's complete occupation. Zelenskyy's Fox News interview revealed new perspectives on pre-invasion U.S. support, while administrative tensions surfaced in Kyiv between Mayor Klitschko and the new KMVA leadership over alleged coup claims.
30.01.2025
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Thursday
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Death Comes to Sumy Tower at Dawn

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A Shahed drone struck a residential building in Sumy at dawn, with the death toll rising throughout the day from 2 to 9 victims, including three elderly couples. The attack followed overnight strikes on Russia's Druzhba pipeline station in Bryansk and the Novoshakhtinsk refinery.

PACE adopted a resolution on peace negotiations, while the EU discussed potential resumption of Russian gas imports as part of a peace framework. Finland's president suggested negotiations could take three to six months. Sweden announced its largest military aid package since 2022.

The day's coverage was partially diverted by reports of a major civilian aviation disaster in Washington DC, initially claiming Russian figure skaters were among the victims. By evening, military reports indicated 125 combat engagements along the front, while The Hill published analysis suggesting Kyiv could fall by 2026 without continued US support.
31.01.2025
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Friday
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Winter Dawn at Volgograd Refineries

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Ukrainian drones struck Lukoil's Volgograd refinery at dawn, one of Russia's largest facilities, with the General Staff confirming the operation by mid-morning. The strike coincided with Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, damaging apartment buildings.

Russian forces concentrated 50-70 thousand troops near Pokrovsk, with 150 combat engagements reported. North Korean troops disappeared from positions in Kursk oblast, while Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command center in the region.

By evening, Russian ballistic missiles hit Odesa's UNESCO-protected historic center, damaging the Bristol Hotel and other landmarks. The strike injured seven people. The coverage shifted between military developments and political signals, with Trump's team conveying continued support through Italy's Foreign Minister while exploring direct communication with Putin.
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