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Stay informed on the developments concerning the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian drone operators have been effectively targeting Russian military assets, such as the destruction of North Korean M1978 Koksan self-propelled guns in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russia's potential to expand its aggression beyond the current conflict raises alarms across Europe, prompting countries like Poland to bolster their defense readiness. Simultaneously, international diplomatic efforts continue, with Pope Leo XIV offering mediation in global conflicts. Amidst these tensions, significant combat engagements persist, with a notable focus on the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman sectors. As the conflict evolves, the international community remains vigilant.

What are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine?

The conflict in Ukraine continues to see intense fighting, particularly in sectors like Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka. Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russian military hardware, utilizing advanced weaponry like HIMARS MLRS.

How has the international community responded to the war?

International responses include diplomatic efforts such as mediation offers from figures like Pope Leo XIV, and strategic military support from allied countries to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

What potential threats are posed by Russia beyond Ukraine?

There are growing concerns that Russia may extend its aggression to neighboring European countries, with predictions of possible attacks on countries like Lithuania and Poland being considered by 2030.

Are there efforts to mediate peace in the ongoing conflicts?

Pope Leo XIV has recently extended a proposal to mediate in global conflicts, seeking to bridge peaceful resolutions in regions ranging from Ukraine to the Middle East and beyond.

What is the current status of combat engagements in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to engage Russian troops across various frontlines, reporting significant numbers of combat encounters daily, especially in strategic sectors like Pokrovsk and Lyman.

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Putin may end war by end of year Putin may end war by end of year. All because of deterioration of Russian economy - Bild The Kremlin may try to end the war against Ukraine by the end of 2025 and is already sending signals to the domestic public and the international community. 8 239 43 Previously in trend: War

SSU exposes 5 pro-Kremlin agitators in Ukraine 5 more online supporters of ruscism, promoting war against Ukraine, exposed - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine terminated the activities of five Internet agitators who were actively disseminating anti-Ukrainian materials on social media and calling for support for Russian aggression. 3 377 26 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Number of AWOLs has been decreasing since autumn The number of cases of unauthorised abandonment of units (AWOL) by servicemen has decreased. 8 890 48 Previously in trend: War

Butusov about understaffed brigades Combat-capable brigades were completely left without replenishment, in particular in Lyman direction - Butusov Experienced brigades at the front have been left without replenishment, while thousands of new recruits are being sent to the newly formed brigades. 10 599 102 Previously in trend: War

SOF raid in Kursk region "10 marines of 810th Brigade of Russian Federation surrendered, 20- 200" - raid of SOF of AFU in Kursk region. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces conducted a raid in the Kursk region of Russia. 36 267 37 Previously in trend: War

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French-made ammunition Ukrainian SU-25 pilot drops French AASM-250 "Hammer" air bombs on target. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat use of French AASM-250 "Hammer" bombs by Ukrainian pilots was posted online. 18 564 43 Previously in trend: War

Report of General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on 3 January 2025 Russia is actively attacking at Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka directions. Ukraine’s General Staff: 138 combat engagements over last day Over the past 24 hours, 138 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders were recorded. 669 0 Previously in trend: War

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SOF publishes notebook of DPRK military officer "Complete task even at cost of death": Another part of eliminated DPRK soldier’s notebook decrypted. PHOTO The DPRK sends its soldiers to war in Russia to gain experience and be prepared for a potential war. 8 674 58 Previously in trend: War

Did Ukraine receive all Patriots promised by NATO? Ukraine has not yet received all Patriots promised to it at NATO summit in Washington - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has not yet received all the air defense systems it was promised during the NATO summit in Washington in July 2024. 2 089 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

shaheds Russians attack Ukraine with "shaheds" - Air Force (updated) On the evening of January 2, Russian troops launched attack drones in Ukraine. 3 672 11 Previously in trend: War

Situation in Novovasylivka Russians attack Novovasylivka from several directions - DeepState. VIDEO The situation in the village of Novovasylivka, located south of Pokrovsk, is difficult. The enemy conducts daily attacks from several directions. 3 952 3 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers’ vehicles in Kursk region Soldiers of Special Operations Forces destroyed Russian armored vehicles, motor vehicles and Russian infantry in Kursk region. VIDEO The pilots of the UA REG Team unit of the Special Operations Forces destroyed Russian occupation vehicles in the Kursk region. The targets of our fighters were armored vehicles, motor vehicles and enemy personnel. 5 210 4 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy: In January 2025, we must stabilize the frontline We will do everything to stabilize frontline in January, - Zelenskyy The situation on the eastern section of the front is currently one of the most difficult. However, everything possible will be done to stabilize it in January. 3 257 35 Previously in trend: War

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Turkey calls for early ceasefire and peace in Ukraine - Fidan Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calls for immediate peace in Ukraine and a ceasefire. 1 835 12 Previously in trend: War

Over the day, the enemy attacked in several directions, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the attacks During day, enemy actively attacked AFU fortifications in several directions: Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and Vremivka, - OSGT "Khortytsia" Over the past day, the enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk direction, where it conducted assault operations in the areas of Zelene Pole, Myrolyubivka, Lysivka and other settlements. 634 1 Previously in trend: War

Herman Halushchenko Russians fire cluster munitions at Ukrainian energy sector to cause maximum damage - Halushchenko During the recent shelling of the Ukrainian power system, Russians used cluster munitions to inflict maximum damage. 1 409 16 Previously in trend: War

equipment Soldiers of 24th SMB destroyed two T-62 tanks and three BMP-2 of the Russian invaders. VIDEO Soldiers of the RAROG battalion of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo destroyed two enemy T-62 tanks and three Russian BMP-2. 5 026 4 Previously in trend: War

volunteer soldier Viktor Korol Volunteer fighter from Crimea Viktor Korol killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO On December 29, 2024, 40-year-old volunteer soldier Viktor Korol, a native of Bakhchisarai (Crimea), died while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region. 4 438 6 Previously in trend: War

Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Finashyn becomes an advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko appoints Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Finashyn as his advisor on veterans’ policy - MIA. PHOTO Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has appointed Hero of Ukraine and National Guard veteran Dmytro Finashyn as his advisor on veterans' policy. 2 712 12 Previously in trend: War

війна 72 combat engagements took place in frontline, enemy attacks mostly in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff Since the beginning of the day, as of 4 p.m., 72 combat engagements have taken place at the front. 507 4 Previously in trend: War

an armored vehicle is on fire UAV operator attacks moving enemy armored vehicle. VIDEO An operator of an attack UAV of the 124th Separate Territorial Defense Battalion has hit moving enemy armored vehicle on the battlefield. 5 608 6 Previously in trend: War

Sappers defuse a Russian missile Sappers defuse unexploded warhead of Russian cruise missile in Kirovohrad region. PHOTO In the Kirovohrad region, police EOD specialists defused an unexploded warhead of an enemy missile. 1 398 0 Previously in trend: War

Kyiv police recorded 851 war crimes last year Kyiv region police recorded 851 war crimes in 2024 Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, the police of the Kyiv region have registered more than 28.6 thousand criminal offenses related to war crimes. 415 5 Previously in trend: War

The occupiers’ radar was destroyed Ukrainian defenders destroy Russian Nebo-M radar worth $100 million with ATACMS missile strike. VIDEO A few weeks ago, in the Donetsk region, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Nebo-M radar station, with the adjustment of a Shark UAV and the use of ATACMS missiles. The cost of the enemy radar is estimated at over $100 million. 15 443 11 Previously in trend: War

Elimination of the occupiers in the Kramatorsk direction Defense forces attack Russian invader on motorcycle in field in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, operators of the Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Unit "Phoenix" of the "Revenge" brigade destroyed and damaged a tank, 4 cannons, 4 units of enemy mechanical transport, 5 120-mm mortars, a motorcycle with an occupier driver, a dozen enemy infantrymen and a hideout. 8 234 6 Previously in trend: War

AFU hit Marino in Kursk region AFU hit ruscists’ command post in Marino, Kursk region - General Staff The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the command post of the Russian army in the village of Marino in the Kursk region. 3 743 3 Previously in trend: War

Strike on Russian location in Ivanovsky village, Kursk region "Let’s get out of here": Consequences of "arrival" at location of occupiers in village of Ivanovsky in Kursk region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the village of Ivanovsky, Kursk region, there was an "arrival" at the location of the Russian occupiers. 11 305 11 Previously in trend: War

Air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine Air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine: ballistic threat (updated) A large-scale air raid alert was declared in Ukraine. 3 121 0 Previously in trend: War

NATO fighter jets intercept Russian planes over the Baltic NATO fighter jets take to sky twice to intercept Russian planes in Baltic States in week Between December 23 and 29, NATO fighter jets patrolling the airspace over the Baltic Sea made two flights to detect and escort Russian aircraft. 729 6 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy’s address on 2 January 2025. President listened to Syrskyi Zelenskyy listens to Syrskyi’s report on situation at front and in areas of Kursk operation. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has listened to a report from Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the frontline, particularly in the Kursk region. 2 086 24 Previously in trend: War

drone chasing occupiers around IFV Pair of Russians in snowy field circling around hit BMD-2 under sights of Ukrainian kamikaze drone. VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone operator killed two Russian soldiers it caught in the middle of a field in the Kursk region. 8 631 9 Previously in trend: War

How many prisoners are fighting for Russia against Ukraine? Russia recruited up to 180,000 prisoners for war against Ukraine - Foreign Intelligence Service From 140 to 180 thousand prisoners were involved in the war against Ukraine by Russia. 1 426 8 Previously in trend: War

Organizers of tax evasion smuggling scheme detained in Odesa Law enforcement officers detained organizers of scheme to smuggle evaders to Transnistria for $13,000 in Odesa. PHOTOS In Odesa, law enforcement officers detained three men who organized the smuggling of draft evaders across the state border to unrecognized Transnistria. 1 542 6 Previously in trend: War

SSU uncovers three schemes of mobilisation evasion in Ukraine Fake certificates, "green" border and cart with garbage: three new schemes for evaders eliminated in western and southern Ukraine - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police conducted special operations that allowed to liquidate three illegal schemes of assistance to evaders in Chernivtsi, Zakarpattia and Odesa regions. 3 684 8 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of 25th Separate Airmobile Brigade show how they deliver New Year’s meals to soldiers in Pokrovsk direction Meals and gifts to trenches: 25th Separate Airmobile Brigade shows how they greet brothers-in-arms in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO The defenders of the 25th separate airborne brigade showed how they were greeting and treating their comrades-in-arms on New Year's Eve in the Pokrovsk sector. 2 264 3 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense tested FPV drones Ministry of Defense tested FPV drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: control via fiber optics. PHOTOS The Defence Innovation Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine held a demonstration of the latest FPV drones controlled via fiber-optic cable. 5 837 19 Previously in trend: War

Magura drones destroy two Russian helicopters near Crimea Magura V5 naval drones destroyed two Russian helicopters in Black Sea: Ministry of Defense clarified data Ukrainian intelligence has reported that two Russian Mi-8 helicopters were destroyed in a successful operation near the occupied Crimea. 6 301 23 Previously in trend: War

occupier shoots henchman Occupier shoots his henchman with machine gun. VIDEO The drone operators of the 66th Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave filmed one occupier shooting at another with small arms. 14 223 23 Previously in trend: War

Attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector in 2024 2024 was most difficult year for energy system - Halushchenko Last year, Russian troops began striking at the energy sector in March. It was the most difficult year for Ukraine's energy sector. 615 6 Previously in trend: War

Russian volunteer about wounded occupiers in Belgorod Russian woman reports on success of Defence Forces after visiting Russian army hospital in Belgorod: "There are about 1,000 wounded every day. Some people are missing half head, half face. Or just half person". VIDEO The Russian volunteer spoke about the significant losses of the Russian army and the number of wounded occupiers arriving at the Russian army hospital in Belgorod. 22 171 77 Previously in trend: War

North Korean soldiers got drunk on New Year’s Eve North Korean soldiers got drunk on New Year’s Eve, Russian commanders lie about North Korean losses - DIU The North Korean military, which is fighting as part of the Russian army, continues to suffer significant losses. 11 909 39 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainians elect members of the Anti-Corruption Council at Ministry of Defense online In 2024, Ministry of Defense allowed more than 1,300 samples of weapons and equipment to be put into operation, 75% of which were Ukrainian-made In 2024, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine commissioned more than 1,300 models of weapons and military equipment. Almost 75% of them were manufactured by Ukrainian enterprises. 1 838 10 Previously in trend: War

There is no urban fighting in Pokrovsk There are no urban battles in Pokrovsk, Ruscists are trying to bypass city - OSGT "Khortytsia" Russian occupation forces are trying to bypass Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to break the infrastructure chains. 1 114 5 Previously in trend: War

Eliminating invaders at close range Six occupiers were destroyed by infantrymen of 60th SMB in close combat. VIDEO Soldiers of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade killed at least six occupants using small arms in close combat. 14 177 10 Previously in trend: War

Southern Defense Forces on situation at front Enemy in south used almost 300 FPV drones in past 24 hours, conducted engineering and aerial reconnaissance - Defense Forces The operational situation in the south of Ukraine remains stably tense, the composition and nature of the enemy's actions remain unchanged, and no signs of offensive groups have been detected, 398 0

Situation at front as of morning of 2 January Enemy continues active hostilities in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors. Total of 140 combat engagements took place in frontline over last day, - General Staff The situation at the front remains difficult. Ukrainian defenders repelled enemy attacks in 9 directions. 558 0 Previously in trend: War