Ukraine’s military is suffering unsustainable losses, with official estimates of 400,000 killed or wounded likely being conservative.

Desertion rates are rising, and equipment shortages hinder the deployment of fresh troops.

Source: WaPo

Ukrainian F-16 pilot shot down six Russian missiles in a single sortie, a historic first, according to Ukrainian Air Force.

Two missiles were downed using an aircraft cannon. The event occurred in December.

Ukraine notes F-16s received from partners lack advanced radar systems and long-range missiles.

Iranian air defense units conduct drills, including intercepting a bunker-buster bomb targeting the underground nuclear facility in Natanz.

NEW: UAE involved in behind-the-scenes post-war talks, sources say. Temporary governance, peacekeeping mission discussed, according to sources.

Use of private military contractors in peacekeeping also under discussion, sources say. According to Reuters report, UAE official says post-war plan must include reform of the Palestinian Authority.

"The UAE will not participate in any plan that fails to include significant reform of the Palestinian Authority, its empowerment, and the establishment of a credible roadmap toward a Palestinian state," a UAE official told Reuters.

Source: Reuters

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati:

We sent a message to the sponsors of the ceasefire agreement that Israel must stop its violations and withdraw from Lebanese territory.

Donald Trump Jr. has landed in Greenland.

Failed attempt by Ukrainian FPV drone to take down Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in Donetsk.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen:

Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders, it is not for sale.

BREAKING: US Treasury sanctions Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa (Hemedti), the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. In addition, OFAC is sanctioning seven companies and one individual linked to the RSF.

Donald Trump:

Greenland and the Free World need safety and peace. The Greenland deal must happen. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!

Qatar plans to help finance the salaries of the Syrian government.

Source: Reuters

Trump says that he will put very serious and substantial new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Syrian revolution created a historic opportunity for both Türkiye and the region.

NEW: Trump refuses to rule out any military action regarding the Panama Canal and Greenland.

Donald Trump:

NATO countries should spend 5% of their GDP on defense. They can all afford it.

Germany asks the European Union to ease sanctions on Syria.

Source: Reuters

Trump:

If hostages are not out by my Inauguration, all hell will break out in the Middle East.

And it will not be good for Hamas. All hell will break out.

Trump:

Denmark should cede Greenland to US to protect 'free world' including from Chinese and Russian ships.

I would consider tariffs on Denmark over Greenland.

Trump:

I’m not considering U.S. military force to annex Canada.

I would use economic force.