Czechia saw a record number of cyber incidents in 2024, with DDoS attacks being the most prevalent. The majority of these attacks were attributed to Russian-speaking hacker groups.

Former UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has voiced his support for inviting Ukraine to join NATO and London's participation in a possible allied military contingent, which is being discussed as part of security guarantees for Ukraine. 

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have discussed the situation in Ukraine, among other issues, during a telephone conversation.

Kakha Tilidze, a Georgian soldier, has been killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the current US administration, led by President Joe Biden, is making efforts to ensure the strongest foreign policy positions for the next administration of Republican Donald Trump, including on Ukraine.

In the first half of 2025, Germany plans to provide Ukraine with significant military aid packages, including Leopard tanks, Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and other weaponry.

Estonian Defence Forces Intelligence Centre has reported that Ukraine's recent offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast has revealed Moscow's inability to reclaim these territories.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on its partners to step up counteraction to Russia's shadow fleet of tankers after an accident involving such vessels in the Black Sea caused an environmental disaster in the area.

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have met at the country residence of the UK prime ministers, with Ukraine being the central topic of their conversation.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recommended that airlines should not use Russian airspace for flights due to the risk of war-related incidents.

Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles has said during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at the US air base in Ramstein, Germany (also known as the Ramstein format) that her country will soon provide Ukraine with 10 power generators.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in the framework of a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein Group. They discussed support for Ukraine.

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Poland's Minister of National Defence, has announced that Warsaw is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles for the IRIS-T air defence system in the near future.

The Pentagon has announced what is included in the US$500 million military aid package for Ukraine, which was announced by Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense. 

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has stated that the European Union is prepared to take a leading role in helping Ukraine if US assistance falters.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on partners to supply Ukraine with all the air defence systems promised at the last NATO summit.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced a US$500 million military aid package during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein-format meetings, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

At a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein-format meetings, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on participants to become more involved in the production of drones in Ukraine.

Outgoing Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has said that even though Russia appears to have the upper hand in its invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin is facing a growing number of challenges that will complicate any attempts to consolidate its gains.

Warsaw officially closed the Consulate General of Poland in Russia's St Petersburg on Wednesday, 8 January, with the ceremony attended by Polish and foreign diplomats, along with members of the Polish diaspora.

Norway will allocate NOK 164 million (about €14 million) in 2025 to support demining efforts in Ukraine, including the use of mine detection canines.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has departed for Germany to attend the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at the Ramstein Air Base, which is his last one before the end of the Biden administration. Austin has shared a video showing his preparations.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has accused Ukraine of putting the European Union in a difficult economic situation by stopping the transit of Russian gas.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has expressed gratitude to Iceland for its recent contribution to producing Ukrainian weapons under the Danish model.

The visit of General Keith Kellogg, US Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, will take place "in due time".

French President Emmanuel Macron believes Ukraine must have "realistic discussions" on territorial issues.

Following talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Seoul, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Ukraine's strategic position in Russia's Kursk Oblast is crucial to the prospects of any future negotiations.

Following talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Seoul, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Russia is prepared to supply North Korea (DPRK) with advanced space and satellite technologies in return for weapons and equipment to aid its war efforts in Ukraine.