28 January 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Ukrainian officials say Russian drone attacks cause injuries in several regions VOA 28 Jan 2025 -- Russian drone attacks overnight hit multiple Ukrainian regions and injured at least six people, officials said Tuesday.

Ukraine Giving Up Nukes Was 'Absolutely Stupid, Illogical And Very Irresponsible,' Zelenskiy Says RFE/RL 28 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was optimistic about U.S. pressure on Moscow to end Russia's all-out war on Ukraine, according to a new interview, though he said he thought President Donald Trump was unclear how to do that.

Zelenskyy orders report on US support programs VOA 28 Jan 2025 -- Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered government officials to report on the U.S. support programs whose funds are "currently suspended" under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
I Instructed Government Officials to Provide a Report on Those American Support Programs That Are Currently Suspended - Address by the President President of Ukraine 28 Jan 2025
Militarization of Ukrainian Children in the Occupied Territories is a Part of Russia's State Policy - Dariia Zarivna President of Ukraine 28 Jan 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Had a Phone Conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu President of Ukraine 28 Jan 2025

Ukraine Anti-Corruption Agency Launches Probe Into Defense Chief Umerov RFE/RL 28 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian authorities said a criminal probe has been launched into Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for his failure to comply with an order to extend the contract of the chief of the Defense Procurement Agency (AOZ), in what appears to be a burgeoning dispute over arms procurement procedures.

Zelenskiy Presses Ukraine's Cause With Gathered World Leaders In Poland RFE/RL 28 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed efforts to bolster support as world leaders gathered in Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, while on the battlefield Russian forces pressed their assault on Pokrovsk, their major target over recent months.

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (28 January 2025) Russia MoD 28 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise AFU formations on the territory of Kursk region.
Ukraine Loses Over 280 Soldiers in Kursk Region in Past Day Sputnik 28 Jan 2025 -- The Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 280 soldiers and one tank in the Kursk region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Ukraine Loses Up to 600 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Forces - MoD Sputnik 28 Jan 2025 -- Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr has eliminated up to 600 Ukrainian military personnel over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

EU Renews Russia Sanctions After Assuring Hungary On Energy Matters RFE/RL 28 Jan 2025 -- The European Union has renewed its wide-ranging sanctions against Russia after it provided assurances to the government of Moscow-friendly Hungarian leader Viktor Orban on energy-related issues.

Tsahkna in phone call with Rubio: A just peace in Ukraine makes both the USA and Europe stronger Estonia MFA 28 Jan 2025 -- Today 28 January, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna had his first phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tsahkna congratulated his US counterpart on his appointment and said he was looking forward to working together on advancing the interests of both countries and on reinforcing transatlantic relations.

Albares brings Spain's support to Ukraine and announces an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid Spain MFA 28 Jan 2025 -- The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, travelled to Ukraine today to assess the impact of the Russia's aggression on Ukrainian territory, and to reiterate Spain's support to the country's authorities, also announcing the delivery of an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid.

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