The paramilitary group Wagner claimed, early Wednesday January 11, to have “taken control of the entire territory” by Soledar. This town in the Donetsk oblast, located about fifteen kilometers from Bakhmout, could be an important victory for Moscow. Through the voice of his press service on social networks, the head of Wagner, Evguéni Prigojine, specified that the “number of prisoners” would be made public during the day. For its part, kyiv denies these assertions by the paramilitary group Wagner. “The Russians say that Soledar is under their control, it’s not true”said the spokesman of the eastern district of the Ukrainian forces, Serhiy Cherevaty, quoted by the media Suspilne. Follow our live.
Volodymyr Zelensky surprise guest at the Golden Globes. Ukrainian President speaks from Kyivduring the traditional Golden Globes ceremony. “The war in Ukraine is not over yet, but the tide is turning and we already know who will win. There are always battles and tears to come”he said, after being introduced by actor Sean Penn.
Kharkiv bombarded by the Russians. Russian bombardments took place Tuesday evening on Kharkiv, announced the regional governor, a few hours after the surprise visit of Annalena Baerbock. “Stay in the shelters. The occupiers are shelling again !” warned on Telegram messaging Oleg Synegoubov. An AFP journalist confirmed hearing several explosions in the city.
The EU and NATO commit to new military aid. The EU and NATO are committed to providing the Ukrainians with all the military means necessary to defend themselves. “Discussions are planned next week with the Ukrainians”said Jens Stoltenberg, the general secretary of the alliance. “Ukraine must receive all the military equipment it needs”argued the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.