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Germany's combat readiness is no more than 50%. It is lower than in 2022, when the war in Ukraine began - Reuters.
"Air defense remains weak, there is a shortage of modern artillery systems and drones of various classes".
UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage unexpected supports Ukraine’s NATO membership amid Trump-Putin talks - Politico.
At a press conference, Farage stated that he does not want to prejudge the outcome of negotiations on Ukraine, but remarked:
“If we can get reasonable talks between Putin and Zelensky, I would say, looking ahead, that it is probably very important for Ukraine to join NATO”.Later that evening, Farage reaffirmed his stance on GB News, where he is a host, emphasizing:
“Ukraine’s NATO membership is practically an essential part of this peace agreement”.
The US's main allies in Europe were not informed in advance about the phone call between Putin and Trump - Bloomberg.
European officials were stunned by Trump's call with Putin, a significant diplomatic move that key allies were not informed about.
The EU has not earned the right to participate in negotiations on Ukraine with Russia and the US — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
"You cannot demand to be given a seat at the negotiating table. You have to earn it! Through strength, good leadership, and smart diplomacy. Brussels' position—to support the killings for as long as necessary—is morally and politically unacceptable".
The Chief of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas:
"The US and Russia can agree on whatever but without agreements with Europe and Ukraine, these decisions will not be valid".
Russian drones attacked Danube ports in the Odesa region bordering Romania overnight.
Strikes were reported at the port of Reni in the Odessa region, where freighters and ships carrying NATO military equipment for the Ukrainian army dock.
Explosions were also heard in Odesa, Poltava, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Kiev, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that Russian forces launched 140 Shahed-136/131 drones against Ukraine.
Former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton:
"Trump’s statements on Ukraine’s potential losses before talks with Russia mean he has “effectively surrendered to Putin”.
Trump’s talks with Putin are not a betrayal of Ukraine, says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
“This is not a betrayal; it is a recognition that the whole world and the U.S. are investing in peace—peace through negotiations” he stated.Hegseth called Trump “the best negotiator” for bringing both sides to the table. He described Russia’s aggression against Ukraine as a “reset for NATO,” claiming that European countries now recognize the real threat from Russia and will increase defense spending. On February 12, Trump called Putin, then Zelensky. Following these conversations, Trump announced the start of negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Polish Foreign Minister:
"Europe needs autonomous military capabilities, developed with EU funding and industry".
Trump agrees with Pentagon chief’s statement that Ukraine’s NATO membership is unrealistic.
“I agree with this. I don’t think it’s practical,” the U.S. president said, according to CBS News journalist Jennifer Jacobs.Trump also stated that he could hold his first meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia. Earlier, Reuters reported on this possibility. Saudi Arabia is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Trump called the question of whether he considers Ukraine an equal participant in the peace process "interesting".
Reporter: Do you consider Ukraine an equal participant in this peace process?
Trump: Mmm, that's an interesting question. I think they're going to have to make peace. People are being killed, it's a bad war, and I think they're going to have to make peace. That's what I think.
CBS News reports that US President Donald Trump claimed he will meet Putin in Saudi Arabia.
US President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:
I just spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The conversation went very well. He, like President Putin, wants to make PEACE. We discussed a variety of topics having to do with the War, but mostly, the meeting that is being set up on Friday in Munich, where Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the Delegation. I am hopeful that the results of that meeting will be positive. It is time to stop this ridiculous War, where there has been massive, and totally unnecessary, DEATH and DESTRUCTION. God bless the people of Russia and Ukraine!
Secretary General Mark Rutte promises a devastating response if Russia "even thinks" of attacking NATO.
"We know how powerful NATO's defense capabilities are."
In particular, Danish intelligence says that the Russian Federation is likely to attack NATO.
Germany, Latvia, and the Netherlands have announced new aid for Ukraine.
Here’s what is known:
- Germany will supply around 100 guided missiles for IRIS-T air defense systems.
- Latvia will provide Ukraine with 42 armored personnel carriers.
- The Netherlands will deliver 25 armored tracked YPR vehicles for evacuating the wounded.
Switzerland joins the EU’s 15th sanctions package against Russia.
On December 23, 2024, Switzerland added 54 individuals and 30 companies linked to Russia to its sanctions list. Now, the country has decided to take further measures.
Switzerland will no longer recognize Russian court rulings in disputes between Russian and Swiss companies, aiming to protect Swiss businesses from financial losses.
Additionally, regulations have been adjusted to allow Swiss companies to exit the Russian market without obstacles.
On December 16, 2024, the EU adopted its 15th sanctions package, targeting a military unit responsible for shelling the Okhmatdyt hospital, top managers of Russia’s energy sector, and individuals involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children.
Hegseth says "this war must end" but a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is "an unrealistic objective".
- The new Defense Secretary signaled a shift in American foreign and defence policy away from Europe.
- Here are the three concrete conditions Trump agreed on in a communication with Putin as presented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: 1) no NATO membership for Ukraine; 2) no American troops in Ukraine; 3) no article 5 and no-Nato peace mission in Ukraine.
- The U.S. is facing threats to OUR homeland. We are focusing on our own borders first, not Europe's.
Estonia is ready to defend Ukraine in the event of a repeat attack in the future - the country's Foreign Minister Markus Tsahkna in an interview with ERR.
"It is in our interests. But ultimately the decision on this will be made by parliament in accordance with Estonian law" he said.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin during his visit to Russia - The Washington Post.
According to Fox News host Sean Hannity, the meeting lasted three and a half hours. The New York Times previously reported that before traveling to Moscow, Witkoff held direct talks with unnamed close allies of Putin and discussed Ukraine with officials from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
It remains unclear whether Trump has spoken directly with Putin, as NYT sources could not confirm this.
- Russia recently released American citizen Marc Fogel from prison following a deal with the U.S. Trump stated that this could “play an important role” in ending the war in Ukraine.
- The U.S. administration has announced the release of another American detainee, expected today, but no further details have been disclosed.
Supporting Ukraine is one of the Swedish government's priority foreign policy tasks.
This is stated in the Cabinet's foreign policy statement, which Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard presented to Parliament.
