Russia and North Korea lost key officers in strike on Kursk region - Zelenskyy

As a result of Friday's strike on the command post in Rylsk, Kursk region, the Russians lost dozens of key officers. Not only their own but also North Korean officers, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to him, despite intelligence data and Western media reports that North Korean troops have been withdrawn from the front line, there is information about the possible transfer of another 20-25 thousand personnel.

NATO to discuss increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP – Rutte

The future quota for defense spending of NATO countries will be well over 2% of GDP. The decision on the amount will come in the next months, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Diplomats expect fierce negotiations at the summit on a higher target - initially 3 or 3.5%. So, Rutte called on the allies to show greater solidarity.

'Months, not years': Trump's team predicts war in Ukraine could end soon

US President Donald Trump suggests that the war in Ukraine could end in months, not years, with an already existing "solid plan."

According to Trump's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, US President is "creating leverage for both Kyiv and Moscow" because he "knows where to apply pressure, and where not to apply pressure."

Taiwan restricts DeepSeek as security threat

Taiwan has banned government agencies and critical infrastructure service providers from using DeepSeek technology. Chinese artificial intelligence technology poses a security threat.

According to a statement from Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs, DeepSeek's work is associated with security issues such as cross-border transmission and information leakage.

Trump wants elections in Ukraine in 2025

The United States wants Ukraine to hold elections by the end of 2025 if it can agree on a ceasefire with Russia in the coming months. According to US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, if the parties reach a ceasefire, "presidential and parliamentary elections should be held."

Dmytro Lytvyn, Ukraine's presidential communications advisor, has already reacted, saying if this plan is just a ceasefire and elections, "it is a failed plan - Putin won’t be intimidated by just those two things."

US imposes 25% tariff on Canadian goods starting February 4

A senior Canadian official told Western media that the US 25% tariffs will take effect on Tuesday. According to the official, Trump's plan to hit Canada's economy includes a 10% tariff on energy products.