Overview
- A substantial shipment arrived on the morning of January 16, restoring several air-defense systems that had been without missiles, according to Zelensky.
- Zelensky called for immediate, regular deliveries from partners and questioned minimum stockpile requirements that limit transfers.
- He spoke at a Kyiv press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel following discussions focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses.
- The British Ministry of Defence said Russia launched about 55,000 suicide drones in 2025, and Newsweek reported Moscow used its Oreshink hypersonic missile again this month.
- Newsweek also reported that Ukraine faces pressure from the U.S. administration to pursue a peace deal with concessions as Kyiv seeks leverage through strikes on Russian economic targets.