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Summary
Domestic
Ukraine's Western allies have endorsed a plan to provide the country with long-term, binding security guarantees, a direct response to President Zelensky's calls for clear post-war commitments. While details are being finalized, officials have clarified this support will not involve sending allied troops to fight in Ukraine. Domestically, Ukrainian officials are confronting a major issue of military service evasion, with reports suggesting up to two million people are wanted for draft avoidance. The new defense minister has publicly acknowledged the scale of desertions, and lawmakers are proposing to eliminate draft deferments for students over 25 in response to systemic corruption where officials allegedly took bribes to help men flee.
International
The most significant development involves reported U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, which the *Financial Times* states are conditional on Ukrainian territorial concessions, likely in Donbas. Zelensky announced a document outlining these guarantees is ready and that he agreed on a framework with Donald Trump at Davos, with a delegation now heading to Washington for final talks. Militarily, Russia conducted large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, using drones, missiles, and a new hypersonic weapon called the Oreshnik. These strikes, which killed civilians and damaged infrastructure, coincided with international peace talks. On the battlefield, Russian forces claimed control of another settlement in the Kharkiv region as part of a renewed offensive, while Ukraine targeted Russian energy infrastructure and Moscow directly with drones. Concurrently, discussions among allies in Paris focused on forming concrete, long-term security commitments through a 'Coalition of the Willing.'
Domestic and International Topics
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USThe United States and Ukraine are close to finalizing a security guarantee agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the document is '100% ready' for signing. According to a report from the Financial Times, the US offer includes a condition: the guarantees would be provided if Ukraine makes territorial concessions, specifically regarding the Donbas region. Zelenskyy has stated he discussed and agreed on the guarantees with President Donald Trump during a meeting in Davos.
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Jan 28
UAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Paris for a meeting of a 'coalition of willing' allies. The talks focused on creating binding, long-term security guarantees for Ukraine after the war ends. Zelenskyy said he wanted a clear answer from Europe on these guarantees. A declaration from the meeting said ensuring Ukraine's future security could include providing military capabilities.
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Jan 29
RURussia has used a new type of missile, called the Oreshnik, in attacks on Ukraine. The missile is described as hypersonic, meaning it can travel at speeds up to ten times the speed of sound. Germany condemned the use of the new weapon, calling it an escalation of the conflict.
Jan 13
Ukrainian officials are reporting a major problem with men avoiding mandatory military service. Investigators say some draft enforcement officers have been caught taking bribes to help men flee the country, while a defense official stated that two million men are wanted for draft evasion. In response, lawmakers are proposing to tighten the rules, including a plan to abolish draft deferments for university students over the age of 25.
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Jan 16
Russia carried out a large-scale missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killing at least two people and causing power outages. The strikes occurred as Ukraine was hosting a trilateral peace summit, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said included an agreement not to fire on the capital. Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv during the attack. Russia has also been facing daily drone attacks on its own capital, Moscow.
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Jan 29
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has agreed with President Donald Trump on supplies of missiles for Patriot air defense systems. However, Germany's defense minister said Germany cannot supply new Patriot systems to Ukraine at this time. Separately, the U.S. State Department approved a possible sale of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, and the system's manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, announced plans to increase production of Patriot missiles.
Jan 26
TRGreece has issued a warning to its large commercial shipping fleet about heightened dangers in the Black Sea. This follows recent drone attacks on merchant vessels in the area. As a result, the cost of war risk insurance for ships traveling through the Black Sea has increased significantly. The situation has also raised broader questions about who is responsible for ensuring security in the region.
place:black sea
Jan 15
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has publicly defended his country's decision to send military aid to Ukraine. He argued that stopping support for Ukraine would be equivalent to giving up on achieving peace.
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Jan 15
DEChancellor Friedrich Merz, said he could imagine German troops being deployed to Ukraine as part of a multinational force. He clarified that these troops would operate from outside Ukraine's borders, such as from Poland, to help with training and logistics. His comments have caused a significant political backlash in Germany, where the government has a long-standing policy of not sending its own soldiers into the conflict. The debate centers on whether such a move would cross a major line and risk escalating the war.
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Jan 7
IRIran's military leaders have issued a warning to the European Union. They say there will be 'consequences' if the EU officially designates the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. A spokesperson for the IRGC stated that Iran's armed forces have prepared action plans to respond to any hostile scenario, suggesting they are ready to retaliate if the designation goes through.
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Jan 29