Zelensky responds to U.S. calls to lower the draft age to 18:

'Our partners couldn't provide military equipment for the 100 brigades already on the battlefield,' the Ukrainian President stated.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 14 January 2025 at 14:27

Ukraine will not enter into direct negotiations with putin - Sybiha

https://ukranews.com/en/news/1058795-ukraine-will-not-enter-into-direct-negotiations-with-putin-sybiha

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This article echoes what I my last post about whether Ukraine should make peace, or not. Apparently, Ukraine is willing to decide things on the battlefield for now.

That would really put Putin between a rock and a hard place, as Russia is now fully geared towards a war economy and the production of military equipment, so slowing this down would also crash the economy. Which means then that Russia soon doesn't have the funds anymore to continue his war of aggression, but his economy can't survive not to continue this war.

Right, it seems that the worst is yet to come for Russia.  

🇺🇸 Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Mike Turner as chair of the Intelligence Committee. The MAGA wing of the Republican Party opposed Turner’s continuation in the role. Turner, a Republican, is known for his pro-Ukraine stance, consistently advocating for continued aid.

thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 13:11

His Replacement.

Cowardice (America, Germany) meet Russian Puppets (Slovakia, Hungary).

Zelensky on Slovak PM Fico's rhetoric: "He told me we need to 'understand where the evil is' in the war between Russia and Ukraine. I said, 'You can't forgive a murderer.' I asked, 'They shot at you. Why didn’t you forgive the murderer? Why arrest the person who shot you?"

Fico's double standard.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 11:23

Forgot Fico got shot, I like Zelenskyy's response, Lol.

"Mikhailivska Square. Together with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, we honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders. We honor and remember the heroism of our soldiers. Eternal memory to all who gave their lives defending Ukraine," Zelensky said.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 11:16

Gunfire erupted in Kyiv as UK PM Keir Starmer met with President Zelensky during his first official trip to Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense fired at a drone, possibly a Russian decoy, near the Mariinsky Palace. Loud booms echoed through the area.

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 12:43

🇺🇦 Zelensky on the drone attack on Kyiv during talks with UK PM Starmer:

"We will send a greeting in return," said the Ukrainian president. Starmer emphasized the need for continued support for Ukraine.

interfax.com.ua/news/general...

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 13:08

🇬🇧🇺🇦 The UK steps up for Ukraine in 2025. PM Keir Starmer announces 150 UK-made artillery pieces arriving in weeks, a new air defense system co-financed with Denmark, and continued training of Ukrainian troops—building on 50,000 already trained.

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 14:06

🇺🇦🇬🇧 Ukraine & the UK forge a 100-year partnership:
✅ $3B from Russian assets
✅ 150 artillery units & new air defense
✅ Expanded training & long-range weapons
✅ Maritime security in Baltic, Black & Azov Seas
✅ Tech: health, agritech, space, drones
✅ UK as key energy partner

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— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 16 January 2025 at 14:13