Summary for January 24: Drone attack on Russia, and Putin is in agreement.

Drones attacked 11 regions in Russia, causing damage During the night leading into Friday, drones launched a massive attack on the European territory of the Russian Federation. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the alleged "downing" of 121 drones across 11 regions, including Moscow and Crimea. Meanwhile, videos of a burning oil refinery in Ryazan began surfacing online during the night. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that fires broke out as a result of the strikes at the production facilities of the Ryazan Oil Refinery and at the Ryazan oil pumping station. The Silicon El plant in Bryansk, a key enterprise in Russia's microelectronics industry that produces chips and components for a wide range of Russian weaponry, was also hit. Later, it became known that the Ryazan Oil Refinery, which ranks among the top five largest in Russia, halted shipments following the drone attack. It is claimed that the strike caused a fire on the railway loading ramp: a 20,000-ton fuel tank ignited, and other containers were damaged. Additionally, a jet fuel hydrocleaning unit also caught fire. Putin expressed desire to meet with Trump Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. "It is likely that it would indeed be better for us to meet, based on today's realities, and have a calm discussion on all matters of interest to both the U.S. and Russia. We are ready," he stated. He noted that the possibility of such a meeting "primarily depends on the decisions and choices of the current American administration." At the same time, Putin claimed that negotiations with Ukraine to end the war are allegedly impossible due to the relevant law. Scandal in the Ministry of Defense: Umerov announced the dismissal of the head of the Defense Procurement Agency The Ministry of Defense will not extend the contract with the director of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA), Marina Bezrukova. The new director will be appointed as the chairman of the State Operator for Logistics, Arsen Zhumadilov. Additionally, Deputy Minister of Defense Dmitry Klimenkov will be dismissed. This was reported by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. He cited "political games, 'leaks' of contracts, 'leaks' of information, PR inactivity, and failure to meet the KPIs of the subordinate enterprise" as the reasons for the dismissals. Later, Bezrukova stated that according to the law, she remains the acting head of the agency and called Umerov's statement "an attempt to undermine all the reforms that have been announced and promised to society." Three people died as a result of an enemy drone attack in Kyiv region Russian occupation forces attacked the Kyiv region with strike drones on Friday morning. Homes in Brovary and Hlevakha were damaged. As a result of debris falling in two settlements, fires broke out in a ten-story building and a private house: three individuals lost their lives, and there are injuries. The rescue operation concluded at 9 a.m. According to the Air Force, throughout the night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 58 Shahed-type strike drones and decoy drones. The Ukrainian defense forces shot down 25 Russian strike drones of the Shahed type and other drone types, while another 27 drones were lost in the area. The Kremlin responded to Trump's comments on oil A decrease in oil prices will not contribute to the end of the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a briefing. According to him, the reason for the war lies in threats to Russia's national security and the "unwillingness" of the U.S. and European countries to listen to Moscow's concerns, rather than in economic factors. Saudi Arabia responds to Trump on oil Demand for oil is rising on the global market. Therefore, Saudi Arabia considers it necessary to ensure effective supplies to meet this demand. This was stated by Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim, commenting on Trump's proposal to lower oil prices. The minister also reminded that there exists a "long-standing and strong partnership" between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia that has lasted for eight decades. China comments on Trump's initiatives regarding Ukraine China welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's intentions to resolve the "Ukrainian crisis," said a representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, commenting on Trump's statement that he expects assistance from China in ending the war in Ukraine. According to her, "China will remain committed to promoting peaceful negotiations, and we are ready to maintain communication with all parties."