🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Ukrainian Intel Chief Budanov about the Russian Industrial capacity:

There was a period when missile strikes were rare. After that, Russian industry reached its peak. They do not lose this capability.

Plans are fulfilled and often exceeded. Iran and North Korea are not involved in production.

🇷🇺🕊🇺🇦 — Ukrainian Intel Chief Budanov about the odds of peace between Russia and Ukraine:

There are currently many voices within Putin’s inner circle saying, “the war needs to end.”

And there are more of them now than before.

🇺🇦📞🇺🇸 — Ukraine’s Budanov on Steve Witkoff and the ongoing negotiations:

When it comes to negotiators, they can do anything to achieve their goal.

For the United States of America, as stated in their official public strategy, there is an interest in restoring economic relations with the Russian Federation.

They think about their own country. They are not obliged to think about other countries. They must think first and foremost about America.

Russians must think first and foremost about Russia. And we must think about Ukraine.

🇷🇺🕊🇺🇦 — Ukrainian Intel Chief Budanov says that February 2026 could become the most favorable period for achieving peace

According to the head of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), this is particularly related to military activity, the heating season, and a number of other conditions.

Budanov also noted that the main point of contention in peace negotiations is the territorial issue.

🇺🇸✈️📍A Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS of NATO operated for an unusually long period over the Rzeszów region in Poland since yesterday. Reports indicate the crew was supporting the Ukrainian negotiator ahead of their trip to Washington.

⚡️The aircraft has now completed its mission and is en route to an airbase in Sicily, Italy.

🇺🇦⚡️Kiev continues to experience widespread power outages

📍Several districts of the city are facing not only electricity blackouts, but also water and heating shortages, according to local reports.

🇷🇺🇯🇵Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urges Japan to seriously reconsider its decision to shift toward militarism.

🇨🇭🪖Thomas Süssli, commander of the Swiss Army, stated that Switzerland is currently unable to defend itself against attacks or a large-scale war and noted that Russia also poses a potential threat.

🪖He criticized the public mindset, which feels detached from the war in Ukraine, saying it has failed to create a sense of urgency regarding national security. Süssli also questioned the prevailing belief that Switzerland’s neutral status guarantees protection against attacks.

🇷🇺🤝🇨🇳❌🇹🇼Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia will support China in the event of a conflict over Taiwan.

⚡️He cited the 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation with China, emphasizing that one of its core principles is mutual support in defending state unity and territorial integrity.

🇺🇸🇦🇺Plans to deploy nuclear-capable Virginia-class submarines operated by the U.S. Navy in Australia have raised concerns in the country, according to ABC News.

🇮🇱🇮🇱⚡️The Israel Defense Forces have integrated the Iron Beam laser combat system into a single air defense network for the first time.

🇺🇸🇰🇭🇹🇭⚡️President Trump stated that the recent fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will pause temporarily, and both nations will return to peaceful coexistence under the terms of the recently agreed original treaty.

🇸🇾⚡️Syrian Ministry of Defense: Our forces have entered the centers of Latakia and Tartus following an increase in attacks by illegal armed groups against civilians and security forces.

🇸🇾⚡️Local authorities report that three people were killed after protests calling for federalism in Latakia, Syria escalated into gunfire.

🇺🇸🇷🇺⚡️Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on the new U.S. National Security Strategy:

— For the first time, it questions NATO expansion.

— The strategy does not contradict dialogue with Russia, but Moscow will judge Washington by concrete actions.

— The West “does not care to profit” from Taiwan’s money and technology.

— Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form.

— It is too early to speak of lasting peace in Gaza.

— Russia continues to support the creation of a Palestinian state.

— Iran shows maximum restraint amid provocations.

— Russia advises Japan to carefully consider its accelerated militarization path.

#BREAKING | 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Florida, to meet with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

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🇺🇦⚡️Zelensky: I spoke by phone with the UK Prime Minister about preparations for the meeting with Trump and our relations with European partners, and I updated him on the situation at the front lines.