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πŸ—£οΈ"I don't think it's realistic to say that we're going to expel every Russian from every inch of Ukrainian land. Even in Crimea" - President Trump has acknowledged this reality - Waltz

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Ukraine is facing human resource problems, because their draft age is not even 18. If Ukrainians are calling for support for democracy, then they should act accordingly, - Waltz

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IRAN – The Iranian military has launched new exercises in the country's western and northern air defense zones including Fordow and Khondab which host uranium enrichment and heavy water facilities.

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BREAKING – Trump calls on Zelensky to lower the draft age in Ukraine to 18, β€” FT

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NEW ⚠️ German Defense Minister Pistorius says German Defense Ministry has prepared new package of military aid for Ukraine

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Former UK defence ministers have called for British πŸͺ–βš”οΈ troops to be deployed as peacekeepers in Ukraine after the war ends ahead of Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Kyiv.

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βš”οΈβš οΈ NEW – Military units from nine NATO countries, totaling at least 10,000 troops, will take part in the Steadfast-25 exercise, which will take place from January 13 to February 26 in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.

The objective of the exercises is to test the ability of the alliance to quickly deploy forces on the eastern flank in the event of an armed conflict.


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⚑Russia is not going to attack NATO countries and does not have such
aggressive plans
, β€” Russian Foreign Ministry


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"Iran intends to supply Kurdish forces in Syria with 1,500 suicide drones with the aim of destabilizing the country.

The deal has already been done, but its implementation has not yet been completed due to pressure from Turkey and its threat to attack the shipment
."

- Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak


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#BREAKING – Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has recommended that the US government increase defense spending by nearly $50 billion in fiscal year 2026, Bloomberg reports.

In the coming years, the military department's budget may exceed $1 trillion.


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JUST IN – German Defense Minister Pistorius Arrives in Kyiv, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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#BREAKING – North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Tuesday - South Korea's Joint Chief of Staff via Yonahp

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NEW – Russia-Iran: Kremlin spokesperson Peskov confirmed the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran.

The Russian President's Deputy Press Secretary said:

The signing of this agreement is one of the most important components of the Iranian president's trip, and we attach great importance to this


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The Biden administration told the Trump team that Ukraine will have to "address the issue of lowering the mobilization age," Sullivan said.

In his opinion, the shortage of people remains an acute problem as long as the US provides "huge quantities of ammunition and military equipment."


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An Increased activity of NATO reconnaissance aircraft is currently being recorded in the area of Finland, where the first summit of the Baltic allies of the alliance is starting in Helsinki.

The summit participants will discuss the protection of underwater communications and the strengthening of NATO forces' presence in the region.


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NEW – China's PLA Navy to hold military exercises in South China Sea from January 14 to 18

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβš‘βš”οΈπŸ“‘ Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) a floating, self-propelled, mobile active electronically scanned array early-warning radar station leaving Pearl Harbor under tow - January 13, 2025 - Ed Schaefer

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BREAKING – Germany will deploy Patriot air-defense systems in Rzeszow, Poland, Blby at the end of January, which is not far from the Ukrainian border, through which supplies are supplied to the Ukrainian army, - German Defense Minister Pistorius announced this in Kyiv.

There is information that they plan to deploy two air defense missile systems and 200 German troops there. At the same time, Norwegian troops, NASAMS and four F-35 fighters are already there.


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NATO has decided to radically increase its military presence in the Baltics, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters after the end of the NATO Baltic summit.


This should "enhance the security of critical infrastructure," particularly submarines, and "improve allies' ability to respond to destabilizing actions."

We will work together on such legal possibilities that will allow control over vessels outside territorial waters, and this is the biggest problem now.

NATO countries have agreed to strengthen their military presence in the Baltic Sea and want to give themselves the right to control ships in neutral waters.

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Cuba will release 553 prisoners as part of a deal with the United States, under which American authorities yesterday removed the island nation from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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