Newsletter 06/01/2026
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Zelensky after Paris meeting: We understand which coalition countries are willing to do what
Today, after a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a Declaration of Intent between Ukraine, the French Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the deployment of multinational forces to support the defense, reconstruction, and strategic resilience of Ukraine.
After a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there is already a detailed understanding of the architecture of security guarantees, namely, the details of which country is ready for what.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“The military of France, Britain, and Ukraine worked in detail on the deployment of forces, numbers, specific types of weapons, and components of the Armed Forces that are needed and will be able to work. We already have the necessary details. We understand which countries are ready and what they are ready for - from all the countries of the Coalition of the Willing. I want to thank every leader, every state that really wants to be part of a peaceful solution,” Zelensky said.
He also noted that at the meeting in Paris, they had very substantive discussions with the American side regarding monitoring to ensure that there were no violations of the peace. According to Zelensky, America is ready to work on this. “And one of the most important components is deterrence, tools that will prevent new Russian aggression. We see all this,” the president concluded.
What Security Guarantees Will Ukraine Receive: The Coalition of the Willing Signed a Declaration in Paris
Following the meeting in Paris, the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, Ukraine, and the United States signed a joint declaration entitled “Reliable Security Guarantees for a Strong and Lasting Peace in Ukraine.”
The text of the declaration, published on the website of the Council of the EU, outlines the readiness to join a system of guarantees, established both politically and legally, which will be activated after a ceasefire in Ukraine, in addition to bilateral security agreements and in accordance with the legal and constitutional provisions of the respective participants.
Starmer on deployment of forces in Ukraine: Britain to participate in security guarantees
The declaration by Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and France on their intentions to deploy foreign forces in Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement creates a legal basis for the operations of partner countries’ troops on Ukrainian territory.
Czechs respond to Okamura’s controversial speech with wave of donations
The Ukrainophobic New Year’s speech by the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, not only caused outrage among a large part of the Czech political establishment and society, but also stimulated donations for weapons for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s FM reveals details of meeting with Czech charge d’affaires
During a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Czech Republic in Ukraine, Benjamin Ziga, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko emphasized that the Ukrainian-Czech strategic partnership should continue to be based on mutual respect and dignity.
SSU strikes missile arsenal in Kostroma region, oil depot in Lipetsk region
Long-range drones of the SSU’s Alpha Special Operations Center successfully struck two enemy facilities deep in Russia’s rear.
War
Fedorov comments on situation in Huliaipole and Zaporizhzhia
Russian occupying forces have focused their attention on the Huliaipole and Kamianske directions of the front. The situation for Zaporizhzhia has become more complicated.
AFU General Staff confirms strikes on missile arsenal, oil depot in Russia
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed strikes on the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) arsenal in Russia’s Kostroma region, an enemy oil depot, drone control points, a radar station, and other critical military facilities.
Special forces hit Russian warehouses in occupied Donetsk region
On the night of January 6, special operations forces struck a logistics warehouse of the Russian Armed Forces brigade in Selydovo and an ammunition depot of the Russian army unit in Hirne in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region.
DIU shows elite unit in action on Zaporizhzhia front
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released footage showing members of the Timur Special Unit in action on the Zaporizhzhia front, including the destruction of enemy hideouts and the capture of Russian soldiers.
Enemy reduces launch altitude of Shahed drones over Zaporizhzhia to 250 meters — Fedorov
The Russians have changed their tactics for using drones in the city of Zaporizhzhia. In particular, they have started launching Shaheds at an altitude of 250 meters, whereas previously it was 3,000-4,000 meters.
Kharkiv strike on Jan 2: human remains still found amid rubble clearance
In Kharkiv, at the site of the Russian strike on January 2, about 75% of the rubble has been cleared, but human remains continue to be discovered among the debris.
Russian forces launch 856 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one civilian killed
Ukrainian drones foil Russian assault on buggies and quad bikes on Zaporizhzhia front
Ukraine’s USF hit over 350 targets inside Russia in seven months
War update: 99 frontline clashes since dawn, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors remain hottest
Defense
Second water drone manufactured in Latvia being sent to Ukraine
The Latvian charity organization Ziedot.lv is sending another batch of aid to Ukraine, including a second water drone purchased with donations from local residents and businesses.
Politics
Leaders of Coalition of Willing to discuss situation around Greenland in Paris – Tusk
During the meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, a previously unplanned issue will be discussed: the United States’ territorial claims to Greenland. In this context, Denmark can count on Europe’s support.
Ukraine’s FM reveals details of meeting with Czech charge d’affaires
During a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Czech Republic in Ukraine, Benjamin Ziga, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko emphasized that the Ukrainian-Czech strategic partnership should continue to be based on mutual respect and dignity.
Geopolotics
Russia is unable to maintain its ports in Arctic — intelligence
Moscow’s plans to transform the Northern Sea Route (NSR) into a fully operational transport link are hindered by fundamental infrastructure deficiencies resulting from a lack of domestic capacity and sanctions that block assistance from foreign contractors.
Russia faces three sets of problems due to U.S. operation in Venezuela, Ukraine’s former FM says
As a result of the U.S. operation in Venezuela, Russia is facing three groups of problems – political, reputational, and energy-related – for which no solutions are currently in sight.
Orban complains about EU over plans to ‘cut Hungary off’ from Russian oil and gas
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says that the European Union will “fall apart on its own” because of “leadership chaos.” He also criticized Brussels for its intention to abandon Russian energy resources and said that he will not give money to Ukraine.
Society
Japan to provide modular post offices, debris-clearing equipment to Ukraine’s frontline regions
Japan will supply Ukraine with 66 units of technical equipment for frontline regions under the Emergency Recovery and Reconstruction Project supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).