Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones overnight: air defence downs 57 drones, 27 disappear from radar

All of that being said, ... I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE.”

Trump noted on his Truth Social account

If we don’t make a ‘deal,’ and soon,

Trump said he

Let’s get this war, which never would have started if I were President, over with! We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better. It’s time to “MAKE A DEAL.” NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!

Trump said

Vladimir Putinpresident

We see you. We know what you’re doing, and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country,

Healy said in a direct warning to Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskyyukrainian President

This is what he wants. We will not allow this to happen,

Zelenskyy said in Davos

Tanks with fuel and lubricants used by the occupiers to supply Russian troops caught fire,

the Ukrainian army said

Volodymyr Zelenskyyukrainian President

Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see Nato as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?”

Zelenskyy told reporters

We’re talking to [Ukrainian president Volodymyr] Zelenskyy, we’re going to be talking with President Putin very soon,

Trump said

Xi Jinpingchinese President

Both sides should continue to deepen strategic coordination, resolutely support each other, and safeguard the legitimate interests of both countries,

Xi said according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV

Vladimir Putinpresident

Russia and China’s joint work plays an important stabilising role in international affairs,

Putin said in the call

It also provides overhaul and maintenance of aviation equipment, which allows the Russian Federation to maintain the combat capability of outdated aircraft models,

Kovalenko added

Each strike on such a plant will undermine Russia’s ability to keep its aviation in combat-ready condition,

Kovalenko said

Explosions were recorded at the aircraft plant,

the General Staff noted

This plant [the Smolensk Aviation Plant] is closely connected with other businesses of the Russian defence industrial base, supplying components or involved in collaboration to create modern aircraft systems."

Quote from Kovalenko

The 22 [drones were downed] over the territory of Bryansk Oblast, 12 over Rostov Oblast, 10 over Smolensk, 6 UAVs over Voronezh Oblast, 4 over Saratov Oblast and one over Kursk Oblast,

the Russian Defence Ministry stated