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Ukraine offers the USA help – wants to send firefighters

The situation with the extensive wildfires in California is extremely difficult – and Ukrainians can help. This was announced by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in his evening speech posted on social media.

Ukraine offers the USA help – wants to send firefighters

North Korea's soldiers are ridiculed for outdated tactics

The North Korean soldiers in the Ukraine war are deemed to lack understanding of modern warfare and are inexperienced – but they learn quickly. This is a new level of threat, says Andrij Jusov from Ukraine's military intelligence service.

North Korea's soldiers are ridiculed for outdated tactics

Zelensky: Ukraine Interrogates North Korean Soldiers

Ukraine is said to have captured two North Korean soldiers who are fighting for Russia in the Russian border region of Kursk, announces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on X. They are now being interrogated by the Ukrainian security service.

Zelensky: Ukraine Interrogates North Korean Soldiers

Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia

All tools – including "units" from the West in place in Ukraine – are being sought to pressure Russia into peace, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the NATO meeting in Germany. The USA is promising new billion support and 30,000 fresh drones have been ordered.

Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia

Ukraine: Dozens killed in attack in Zaporizhzhia

At least 13 people have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukraine. Another around 30 were injured.

Ukraine: Dozens killed in attack in Zaporizhzhia

Zelensky: Thousands of Russians killed in Kursk

At least 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukrainian counteroffensive on Russian territory, according to Ukraine's president. .

Zelensky: Thousands of Russians killed in Kursk

Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?

Will the Ukraine war end in 2025? Yes, according to some assessors. But the uncertainty is great – not least considering the upcoming shift in power at the White House.

Will there be peace in Ukraine this year?

Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive in Russia

Ukraine is now launching a surprising counteroffensive in Russian Kursk, according to Russia. The information appears to be confirmed, albeit vaguely, by Ukrainian statements.

Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive in Russia

The Ramstein Group Meets to Discuss Support for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies are holding a new military top meeting at the American military base Ramstein in Germany this week. .

The Ramstein Group Meets to Discuss Support for Ukraine

Zelensky hopes for Trump's "unpredictability"

The incoming president of the USA, Donald Trump, is "strong and unpredictable", says Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj in a TV-broadcast interview. .

Zelensky hopes for Trump's "unpredictability"

Attack on Kyiv damaged parliament buildings

A Russian drone attack on the central district of Pecherskyj in Kyiv on New Year's Day damaged the Ukrainian parliament's buildings, reports the Spanish news agency Efe. .

Attack on Kyiv damaged parliament buildings

Ukraine: Two dead in drone attack in Kyiv

Two civilians were killed in central Kyiv in a Russian drone attack on New Year's Eve, according to Ukraine's state emergency service. .

Ukraine: Two dead in drone attack in Kyiv

Zelensky hopeful about Trump: "Is capable"

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj promises to do everything to put an end to Russia's war of aggression by 2025. In his New Year's speech, he also expresses hope for Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Zelensky hopeful about Trump: "Is capable"

Gas price rises ahead of Ukrainian stop

For the first time in over a year, the European natural gas price has reached 50 euros per MWh. The price surge comes the day before Ukraine's planned stop of Russian export gas through the country.

Gas price rises ahead of Ukrainian stop

Ukrainian-Russian prisoner exchange

Russia and Ukraine have carried out an exchange of prisoners of war with each other. "On December 30, as a result of a negotiation process, 150 Russian military personnel returned from areas controlled by the Kyiv government.

Ukrainian-Russian prisoner exchange

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Tributes to the USA's former president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, are pouring in. A long line of world leaders are condoling, including the USA's incoming president Donald Trump.

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

The Russian oil company Gazprom announces that it will discontinue gas deliveries to Moldova from the turn of the year. At the same time, Slovakia is threatening with measures if Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine are stopped.

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

North Korean soldiers in captivity have died

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed late on Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces have died in captivity. .

North Korean soldiers in captivity have died

Biden on Russian Christmas attack: Scandalous

A comprehensive Russian robot attack hit several cities in Ukraine on Christmas morning. The attack was directed against the energy sector, says President Zelenskyj.

Biden on Russian Christmas attack: Scandalous

The Russian gas tap can be turned off – prices are rising

The price of fossil gas in Europe is rising in line with the increasing risk of the flow of Russian gas to the EU via Ukraine being cut off at the turn of the year. The prospects of getting a new Russian-Ukrainian gas agreement in place look difficult.

The Russian gas tap can be turned off – prices are rising

Ukraine: 3,000 North Koreans killed or injured

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj claims that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured in Kursk. .

Ukraine: 3,000 North Koreans killed or injured

Usyk defeated Fury in the super fight

The Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk stands again as the winner against the Briton Tyson Fury in tonight's rematch in Riyadh. After the super fight, challenger Daniel Dubois crashed the victory interview and demanded a rematch.

Usyk defeated Fury in the super fight

Over 500 soldiers' bodies back in Ukraine

The bodies of 503 fallen soldiers have been returned from Russia to Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian authority that coordinates the treatment of prisoners of war. It is at least the fourth time since October that at least 500 fallen have been returned to Ukrainian soil, and shows what the war costs in human lives.

Over 500 soldiers' bodies back in Ukraine

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

The EU meets Ukraine – and emphasizes the need for more weapons and more support. But for President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, European support is not enough.

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!