A group inspired by Russian intelligence services and attempting to influence Poland’s elections through disinformation has been uncovered.

The Kremlin is ready for conversation and a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, but there are no specifics yet, and a possible meeting should be considered after Trump's inauguration, a spokesman for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced plans to provide Ukraine with interceptor missiles for the IRIS-T air defence system in the near future.

The Pentagon has announced what is included in the US$500 million military aid package for Ukraine, which was announced by Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense. 

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has stated that the European Union is prepared to take a leading role in helping Ukraine if US assistance falters.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned opposition presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki for claiming that Ukraine should not be part of the EU or NATO.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced a US$500 million military aid package during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein-format meetings, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

Congressman Mike Waltz, who is set to become Donald Trump's National Security Advisor in the incoming administration, has outlined the reasons why acquiring Greenland is essential for the president-elect.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on Donald Trump's statement that he "can understand Russia's feelings" about Ukraine's aspirations to join NATO.

The Moldovan government has stated that the energy crisis in the unrecognised republic of Transnistria, caused by the halt in Russian gas supplies, is part of a broader Russian plan of manipulation and propaganda.

The unrecognised region of Transnistria has rejected Moldova's offer of assistance in purchasing gas from European markets, opting instead to wait for Russia's Gazprom to resume supplies.

A new meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein format, is scheduled for 9 January in Germany.

Over half of German residents (54%) believe peacekeepers should be sent to Ukraine in case of a ceasefire.

American billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has  criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and called for new elections in the UK.

NATO fighter jets conducting air patrol missions in the Baltic States carried out two sorties between 23 and 29 December to detect and escort Russian aircraft violating flight rules.