Russia lacks sufficient forces for a big breakthrough in Ukraine, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, said during a discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan.

Spain spent $22.27 billion on defence in 2024, NATO figures show, the 10th largest contribution in absolute terms among the 31 NATO allies, but this amounts to an estimated 1.28%

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany have taken the stage on day one.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met leading American and European executives and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, emphasizing Ukraine's investment potential and the importance of international support in achieving a just peace.

A day before the World Economic Forum (WEF) was scheduled to start in Davos, the highest town in Europe has turned into a fortress with the deployment of 5,000 Swiss army personnel.

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16th, 2024. The World Economic Forum officially began on Monday, but it's Tuesday when the event really kicks off.

General Christopher Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, believes that Russia does not currently have the military capability to make a major breakthrough on the front line in Ukraine. Source: Holos Ameryky (Voice of America),

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli has said that Russia is lacking manpower and he does not see any “potential for a massive breakthrough” in Ukraine.

The issue of NATO depends on the United States, if President Donald Trump is ready to see Ukraine in NATO, it will be in NATO, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The five-day meeting beginning January 20 will explore how to re-launch growth, harness new technologies and strengthen social and economic resilience,” the WEF has said.