Category: World

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a gathering along with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides, whose nation has begun its presidency of the Council of the EU.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy wrote that Ukraine will work to make most progress in opening negotiating clusters throughout the subsequent six months of Cyprus's presidency of the Council of the EU.

Quote: "We mentioned this in the present day with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and I’m relying on productive cooperation. The president and I talked about strengthening sanctions towards Russia, which should stay in place so long as Russia's aggression and occupation proceed."

Particulars: The leaders additionally mentioned strengthening air defence, the manufacturing and provide of drones and Cyprus's participation in Ukraine assist programmes PURL and SAFE.

Background:

• On 7 January, Zelenskyy arrived in Cyprus, which is starting its time period holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
• Earlier, Christodoulides promised that his nation will make assist for Ukraine a precedence of its presidency of the Council of the EU.

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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Workplace of the President of Ukraine, has spoken of "tangible outcomes" after talks in Paris.

Supply: Budanov on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Budanov mentioned on the morning of seven January that talks in Paris are persevering with to be able to obtain a sustainable peace and dependable safety ensures for Ukraine.

"Not all particulars of those discussions may be made public at this stage; nonetheless, tangible outcomes have already been achieved, and the work is ongoing", he mentioned.

Budanov emphasised that "the nationwide pursuits of Ukraine will likely be protected".

Background:

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that detailed discussions had taken place with the US workforce on monitoring potential violations of a peace settlement ought to one be concluded.
• Adviser to President Donald Trump and his Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff mentioned that the American delegation will proceed talks with the Ukrainian delegation on 7 January, following the Coalition of the Keen assembly in Paris.
• The US delegation consists of Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of the USA European Command, Charles Kushner, US Ambassador to France, and White Home adviser Josh Gruenbaum.
• Ukraine's aspect consists of Budanov, Rustem Umierov, Secretary of Ukraine's Nationwide Safety and Defence Council, Basic Andrii Hnatov, Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the Workplace of the President, and Oleksandr Bevz, an adviser on the President's Workplace.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has stated he might "set up contact" with Russia's chief Vladimir Putin within the coming weeks.

Supply: Macron in an interview with broadcaster France 2, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Requested a couple of potential dialog with Putin, Macron stated: "I’m at present making preparations to determine contact within the coming weeks."

He harassed that his purpose is peace in Ukraine, however not at the price of its capitulation.

"Within the brief time period, we should proceed to help Ukraine in its defence efforts. That’s precisely what we’re doing… We don’t want this peace to be Ukraine's capitulation", Macron harassed.

Background:

• On 19 December, Macron stated that Europe should discover a method to have interaction instantly with the Russian chief.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Putin is able to have interaction in dialogue with Macron "if there may be mutual political will".
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he considers it vital to protect US participation in "peace talks" whereas commenting on Macron's proposal to renew engagement with Russia.

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Vladyslav Haivanenko, appearing head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Army Administration, has posted images displaying the aftermath of a Russian drone strike on town of Dnipro on the night of 6 January, which left 5 adults and two kids injured.

Supply: Haivanenko on Telegram

Quote: "Seven folks had been injured in a large-scale in a single day drone assault on Dnipro, together with two kids. An eight-year-old lady will get better at residence, whereas a 16-year-old lady has been taken to hospital in a average situation."

Particulars: Fires broke out within the metropolis and a number of other high-rise residential buildings, a home, workplace buildings, automobiles, infrastructure amenities and a gasoline pipeline had been broken.

Russian forces additionally attacked the Vasylkivka hromada within the Synelnykove district with drones. A home caught fireplace there. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

The town of Nikopol was shelled utilizing artillery.

Haivanenko stated that air defence forces had downed 27 Russian drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Background: Russian forces attacked town of Dnipro with drones on the night of 6 January, putting residential areas and academic establishments. Seven folks had been injured within the assault, together with two kids.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration of intent, alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace settlement is concluded.

Supply: UK prime minister's workplace citing Starmer's remarks after the Coalition of the Prepared assembly in Paris; European Pravda

Particulars: The doc is a declaration of intent to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace settlement is reached.

Quote from Starmer: "This can be a important a part of our iron-cast dedication to face with Ukraine for the long run."

Extra particulars: The "multinational pressure for Ukraine" would function as a safety pressure, underpinning safety ensures and Ukraine's capacity to return to peace and stability, whereas supporting the rebuilding of Ukraine's personal forces.

The signing paves the best way for establishing a authorized framework for the actions of French and UK forces on Ukrainian territory, securing Ukraine's airspace and maritime house and creating armed forces match for the longer term.

Quote from Starmer: "We mentioned these points intimately immediately. And so I can say that, following a ceasefire, the UK and France will set up "army hubs" throughout Ukraine and construct protected services for weapons and army gear to help Ukraine's defensive wants."

Background:

• It was reported earlier that the Coalition of the Prepared has ready a draft declaration calling for america to decide to supporting the coalition's European forces if Ukraine comes underneath assault.
• A particular coordination centre within the US-Ukraine-Coalition of the Prepared format will likely be established on the idea of the operational headquarters of the Coalition of the Prepared in Paris. The coordination centre will likely be chargeable for safety ensures for Ukraine from Western allies.
• Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has mentioned that every process linked to the method of offering help to Ukraine has a number one state, with Poland set to be the lead nation on logistics.

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Russia's crude oil exports have slumped within the ultimate weeks of 2025 and the opening days of the brand new 12 months.

Supply: Bloomberg

Particulars: A 14th straight decline in costs, mixed with the decrease volumes, pushed the worth of shipments to its lowest degree because the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia shipped 3.43 million barrels a day over the 4 weeks to 4 January, which is about 440,000 fewer than within the comparable interval to 21 December 2025.

Over the 4 weeks to 4 January 2026, the gross worth of Russia's oil exports fell to US$960 million per week, down 10% from the interval to twenty-eight December 2025.

Export costs for Russia's Urals crude from the Baltic Sea and Black Sea slipped by about US$1.10 a barrel over the interval to US$36.69 and US$34.82 respectively.

Bloomberg reported that Russian crude costs fell quicker than world benchmark grades after US sanctions in October focused Russia's 2 largest exporters, Rosneft and Lukoil.

Background: It was reported earlier that Moscow's plans to show the Northern Sea Route into a totally fledged transport artery are being held again by primary infrastructure shortcomings.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he has held detailed talks with the US group about monitoring any breaches of the peace if a peace deal is reached.

Supply: Zelenskyy at a press convention in Paris after the Coalition of the Keen assembly; European Pravda

Quote: "We spoke in very concrete phrases immediately with the American group about monitoring so there aren’t any breaches of the peace. America is able to work on this. This is essential for us. Probably the most vital parts is deterrence. That is the software that won’t enable new Russian aggression."

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated that there had been vital progress with the US negotiating group on drafting paperwork and introduced additional conferences with US President's Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

He stated that he hopes the paperwork may very well be signed quickly.

Quote: "We worth the US readiness to assist forces that should stop a repeat of Russian aggression. A US backstop is vital to us. These should be ensures primarily based on authorized obligations, together with these accepted by the US Congress."

Background:

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration of intent, alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace settlement is concluded.
• Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that every job linked to the method of offering help to Ukraine has a number one state, with Poland set to be the lead nation on logistics.

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Adviser to President Donald Trump and his Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff has mentioned that the work on safety ensures has largely been accomplished, following a gathering of the Coalition of the Keen in Paris.

Supply: Witkoff at a press convention in Paris after the Coalition of the Keen assembly, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Witkoff mentioned that he hoped for "additional progress because of every little thing that occurred right now".

Quote: "We imagine we’ve largely completed work on the safety protocols, that are necessary in order that the folks of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends for good.

However we additionally imagine we’re very, very near ending work on the prosperity settlement, which would be the strongest of any ever concluded by international locations rising from related conflicts and which, we hope, will open up big alternatives for the Ukrainian folks.

And we imagine {that a} robust economic system correlates and works immediately with these safety protocols."

Extra particulars: Nevertheless, Witkoff acknowledged that the "land" subject stays unresolved and mentioned talks on it’ll proceed.

Quote: "We hope we can attain some compromises on this, however I need to say this. We’re right here to mediate and assist in the peace course of and we’re able to do no matter is important to attain that objective."

Background:

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration of intent, alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace settlement is concluded.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that he has held detailed talks with the US workforce about monitoring any breaches of the peace if a peace deal is reached.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has mentioned that there was sturdy progress within the negotiating course of however warned that the toughest steps are nonetheless forward.

Supply: UK prime minister's workplace citing Starmer on the press convention after the Coalition of the Keen assembly in Paris; European Pravda

Particulars: Starmer pressured the significance of European and American allies working aspect by aspect for peace.

Quote: "We’re nearer to that purpose than ever. However the hardest yards are nonetheless forward."

Extra particulars: Starmer described the signed declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine as an integral a part of the long-term dedication to help Ukraine.

Nonetheless, he repeated that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin "will not be exhibiting that he’s prepared for peace".

Quote: "Over the previous few weeks, now we have seen the other: additional horrific strikes on Ukraine, killing and wounding civilians and chopping off energy from thousands and thousands of individuals within the lifeless of winter."

Extra particulars: Starmer additionally pledged to maintain up stress on Russia and help for Ukraine. He mentioned that the UK would participate in monitoring any ceasefire underneath US auspices.

Background:

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a declaration of intent, alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace settlement is concluded.
• Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has mentioned that every activity linked to the method of offering help to Ukraine has a number one state, with Poland set to be the lead nation on logistics.

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Russia has attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs and the Synelnykove district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with a drone, killing a person and injuring three individuals.

Supply: Vladyslav Haivanenko, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Navy Administration; Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Navy Administration

Quote from Fedorov: "The Russians shelled [the village of] Yuliivka with guided aerial bombs. Homes have been destroyed and broken and a hearth broke out.

A 42-year-old man was killed within the assault and a 42-year-old lady was injured."

Particulars: Throughout the day, Russia carried out a missile strike on the Kryvyi Rih district.

Assaults on the Nikopol district additionally continued from the morning, damaging an industrial plant, seven homes, two outbuildings, a bus and lorries, in addition to energy traces and a gasoline pipeline.

Within the Pokrovska hromada of the Synelnykove district, two individuals have been injured in a Russian drone assault: a 50-year-old man and a 38-year-old lady. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

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