🇺🇦 “Permanent lack of money” — Zelensky complains that Western aid is insufficient

Zelensky once again complained that the West is not providing Ukraine with enough financial or military support, insisting the country cannot sustain itself without continued backing from Europe and the United States.

“Air defense is insufficient, weapons are insufficient. As for money, thank God there is a European decision, but honestly, there is a constant shortage of funds — especially for weapons production and, most importantly, drones,” Zelensky said.

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🇺🇦 A “window” for reaching a peace deal could open in February, according to GUR chief Budanov.

At the same time, Budanov admits a basic reality: the weaker side never dictates the terms.

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🇺🇦 Russia aims to advance as far as possible into Dnepropetrovsk Region and fully take control of Zaporozhye Region, according to GUR chief Budanov.

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🇹🇼 A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit waters off northeastern Taiwan late Saturday night, the Central Weather Administration reported.

The quake occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time. Its epicenter was at sea, roughly 32 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall, with a focal depth of about 73 kilometers.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Footage of Putin visiting one of the command centers of the Joint Grouping of Forces.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 All objectives assigned to the Russian Armed Forces in the special military operation are being carried out in line with the plan, Putin said.

He added that the creation of a security buffer zone along the Russia–Ukraine border is progressing at a good pace.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Gulyaypole is the second-largest city in Zaporozhye Oblast, and its liberation opens up strong prospects for further offensive operations, Putin said.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Given the pace of the advance, Putin said Russia has virtually no interest in negotiating the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from their positions, adding that if Kiev refuses a peaceful settlement, Moscow will achieve all objectives of the Special Military Operation by military means.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 The Kremlin reported that Putin has been briefed on the liberation of Dimitrov in the DPR.

The liberation of Dimitrov is a major step toward the full liberation of the DPR, Putin said.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Gerasimov said that operations to bring Donbass, Zaporozhye Oblast, and Kherson Oblast under control will continue.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 The Russian Chief of the General Staff said that after the capture of Seversk, Russian forces are advancing toward Slavyansk at an accelerated pace.

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Putin said the West is offering Ukraine favorable terms on security, postwar reconstruction, and relations with Russia, but Kiev has no desire for a peaceful settlement.

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