The Embassy of Ukraine in Germany has confirmed the death of a Ukrainian woman in Berlin, with murder suspected. Police arrested a 46-year-old man, also a Ukrainian citizen, near the crime scene.
Due to bad weather and ice, truck traffic is restricted on the border with Moldova in Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions. Drivers are advised to adjust their routes.
Due to black ice, the processing of cargo vehicles has been suspended at the Palanca – Mayaky – Udobne and Tudora border crossing points. Drivers are asked to take this into account when planning their routes.
The Prague District Court sentenced a tram driver to 200 hours of community service for a conflict with a Ukrainian couple. He must undergo re-education and pay 55,000 CZK in compensation.
Traffic and goods clearance have been temporarily suspended at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. The reason is the failure of the central databases of the customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova.
The European Union is extending temporary protection for Ukrainians without introducing new policies. The decision to extend the regime until March 2027 was agreed upon by all member states.
The State Border Guard Service announced the resumption of database operations at Polish checkpoints. A technical failure had occurred earlier.
A technical database failure occurred at Polish checkpoints with Lviv and Volyn regions. Specialists are working to eliminate the problems; trains will be processed more slowly.
Ukrzaliznytsia opened the first 'invincibility' point in Chełm, Poland, which was visited by over a hundred passengers on its first day. The heated carriages are equipped with a play area for children, feeding and changing facilities, device charging stations, and hot tea.
Three Ukrainian citizens, illegally detained in Venezuela, have been released. This was made possible thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and the support of the United States and European partners.
Dmytro Lubinets received an appeal from the wife of Serhiy Kuznetsov, suspected of sabotaging Nord Stream, regarding the improper conditions of detention in a German pre-trial detention center. The Ukrainian is not given winter shoes, is not allowed to make phone calls, and is kept in isolation.
The Polish side has fully restored the operation of databases for processing freight vehicles at the Medyka, Hrebenne, and Korczowa border crossing points. Freight processing is proceeding as usual, without technical limitations.
A passenger bus from Ukraine was involved in an accident in Finland, veering into a ditch at a roundabout. No one was injured in the incident.
A passport service for Ukrainian citizens has been operating in London since December 30, which processed 135 ID cards and 303 foreign passports in the first week of 2026. Services are provided by appointment, including the issuance and exchange of passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends that citizens leave Iran due to the deteriorating security situation. Departure is possible through Tehran airport and border crossings with Armenia and Turkey.
Two Ukrainian acrobats, a 49-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, fell from a height of about five meters during a performance in Stuttgart. Both artists sustained serious injuries but were conscious after the fall.
Pedestrian and cyclist crossing has been introduced at the international checkpoint "Uzhhorod – Vyšné Nemecké" on the Ukrainian-Slovak border. As of January 5, almost a thousand citizens have already used the pedestrian lane.
After the New Year holidays, the longest queues at the border are observed in the Polish direction, which complicates crossing for drivers and passengers. The State Border Guard Service advises taking into account the possible unstable operation of electronic systems of control services at checkpoints.
The German CSU party proposes sending men fit for military service back to Ukraine. It is also proposed to use refugees' personal funds and assets to cover their living expenses.
A 23-year-old Ukrainian was detained at Okęcie Airport with a device that jams air communication frequencies. He was taken into custody after suspicious behavior and refusal to explain himself.
Starting January 1, 2026, Ukrainians in the EU will be able to use mobile communications and the internet at domestic rates. This became possible thanks to Law No. 4345-IX, which integrates Ukraine into the EU's "Roam Like at Home" policy.
A citizen of Ukraine was subjected to a group beating and insults on national grounds in the Polish city of Radom. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, reported serious bodily injuries to the victim and his hospitalization.
From January 1, 2026, Ukrainians will be able to use mobile communication in 27 EU countries at domestic rates. Ukraine has become the first non-EU country to join the European Union's roaming zone.
The largest passenger traffic, accounting for 50% of the total, is recorded at the Ukrainian-Polish border. Although there are no queues like before Christmas, certain checkpoints, such as "Krakovets," "Shehyni," and "Ustyluh," remain the busiest.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has extended the provision of free medical services to Ukrainians until April 1, 2026. Ukrainian refugees will have access to the same list of services as Georgian citizens under state insurance.
Georgian police detained a 19-year-old Ukrainian citizen in Tbilisi on suspicion of drug distribution. 153 packages of methadone, ready for sale, and packaging materials were seized from him.
Mykola Leontovych's score of "Shchedryk" has been exhibited at New York's Carnegie Hall. This became possible after the facsimile was transferred to the Carnegie Hall archive.
The US Department of Homeland Security is replacing the lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes highly paid foreign workers. The new system will take effect on February 27, 2026, and will apply to the upcoming H-1B registration season.
Switzerland has deported about 100 Ukrainian refugees, including the large Bohachuk family from Kharkiv, who were denied protection status S due to their previous stay in Lithuania. The Swiss migration service is demanding that they urgently leave the country, despite two years of living in Geneva and the children's adaptation to local schools.
The atmosphere for Ukrainians in Poland is deteriorating, as reflected in incidents and surveys. Support for Ukrainian refugees has fallen from 94% to 48%, and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU has dropped to 35%.
