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16:16 Thiele: Russian EloKa makes Western weapons ineffective
According to retired Colonel Ralph Thiele, the Ukrainian defenders are not only short on supplies from the West, but the weapons they do have are also losing effectiveness. Added to this, the challenging situation in icy terrain makes the threat of Russian breakthroughs at the front more likely.
15:36 Touching Russian assets? Report on US initiative
According to a report, the G7 nations are increasingly discussing the possibility of supporting Ukraine with Russian state assets. This comes after the USA argued in G7 committees in recent weeks that there is a way to seize the assets "in accordance with international law." The US is proposing to discuss the issue with G7 leaders in February. However, the G7 countries have largely rejected this step, fearing it may scare off investors. The EU, in particular, believes the money still belongs to Russia and must be returned as soon as sanctions against Russia are lifted. Instead, the EU has been discussing the proposal to siphon off profits from the assets. It's estimated that around 300 billion euros in Russian central bank reserves have been blocked in the EU and G7 countries.
14:40 Russian border region again reports drone attacks
The Russian Kursk Oblast once again reports Ukrainian drone attacks. According to Governor Roman Starovoit, eight houses were damaged in the village of Krupets, which is just a few kilometers from the Ukrainian border. In other places in the region, there's been damage to a power line and a compressor station. Starovoit had already reported a drone attack over Kursk the day before - according to him, four drones were shot down.
13:55 Putin prepares to run for president again
With around three months left until the planned presidential election, preparations are underway in Russia for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to run for president again. A so-called voters' initiative, which includes selected politicians, sportsmen, and artists loyal to the Kremlin, unanimously nominated Putin as a candidate for the vote in March 2024, according to state media reports. The next step is to collect signatures from citizens to officially finalize the nomination - but even that is considered a mere formality in Russia, given accusations of manipulation and the near elimination of the opposition.
13:30 Unger: "Russia seems to be going all out"
This is the sixth time this month that Russian airstrikes have hit Kiev. Several explosions were heard in Kiev during the night, according to ntv reporter Carolin Unger. Meanwhile, the troops on the front line are also battling the cold. Instead of snow, ice is falling from the sky.
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In conclusion, the situation in Ukraine remains tense as the conflict continues, with the Ukrainian defenders facing numerous challenges such as shortages of supplies and weapons, an increasingly inhospitable environment, and the continuous threat of Russian breakthroughs. However, Western nations continue to offer support and discuss potential strategies to bolster Ukraine's defenses. Russia, in its turn, continues its aggressive tactical maneuvers, and preparations for Putin's 2024 presidential bid are underway.
