Maia Sandu announced her readiness to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Transnistria to overcome the energy crisis.
The Bloomberg Dollar Index is down 0. 3% after Trump's phone call with the Chinese president. Traders are reducing positions on the US dollar due to limited liquidity on the eve of the inauguration.
Ukraine honors the defenders of Donetsk airport who heroically defended the facility in 2014-2015. About 100 soldiers died during the defense, and the battle lasted 242 days.
On January 19, special holidays are celebrated: World Religion Day and Day of Good Memory. The memory of the venerable Macarius the Great of Egypt is also honored.
The occupation authorities of Mariupol are trying to take away apartments from local residents by declaring them “ownerless”. Due to the lack of documents and delays in the process of inheritance, Mariupol residents risk losing their homes.
Donald Trump plans to create a cryptocurrency advisory council at the beginning of his presidency. The new body will have up to 20 members and will assist the government in formulating favorable policies for the crypto market.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock commented on the photo of her allegedly ignoring Scholz's outstretched hand. The minister denied speculation that she was protesting over the blocking of aid to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted a bill to simplify communication with pre-trial investigation bodies in cases of missing persons. Applications can be filed at the applicant's place of residence, rather than at the place of disappearance.
The Kyiv subway engineer was in charge of an FSB agent network that collected intelligence on military facilities. The group consisted of 5 people, two of whom have been detained and face up to life imprisonment.
The State Bureau of Investigation has served MP Kostiantyn Bondariev with a notice of suspicion for organizing illegal border crossing. He helped 18 men of military age to travel abroad under the guise of their drivers.
In the Vovchansk sector, rangers of the 71st Brigade repelled an enemy assault and captured 6 Russians. The battle lasted for three hours after the enemy's MT-LB was hit and the occupiers attempted to seize the building.
The company's director illegally imported 9. 4 thousand pieces of military ammunition under the guise of humanitarian aid for the National Guard. The goods worth UAH 40 million were sold through a store in Kyiv instead of being transferred to the military.
In Kyiv, a deputy director of a hospital was detained for demanding $5000 from a military man for confirming his disability. During the search, $50,000 and official documents were seized from her.
The security agreements strengthen Ukraine with weapons and finance, but the ultimate goal should be NATO membership. Recent visits by the leaders of Britain and Italy demonstrate increased support for Ukraine.
Instagram is abandoning the square grid of profiles in favor of a rectangular format. Adam Mosseri, the platform's CEO, explains that most content is uploaded in a vertical format.
The former President of the USA congratulated Michelle Obama on her birthday on social media. This dispelled all rumors about problems in their relationship that arose due to Michelle's absence from important events.
Judges of the Kyiv Commercial Court were notified of suspicion of high treason for illegally collecting funds from the state budget. The funds were recovered in favor of the Russian Defense Ministry for a non-existent debt of 1996-1997.
Fraudsters post ads for the sale of military equipment at low prices on behalf of charitable organizations. After receiving the money and personal data of the victims, they disappear, blocking contacts.
Janet Yellen announced the launch of special measures to avoid breaching the US debt ceiling. The Ministry of Finance will suspend investments in pension funds and the health insurance fund for civil servants.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has notified the former "curator" of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Ukraine, who is currently in hiding abroad, of suspicion. He is accused of treason and inciting religious hatred.
Lukyanivska metro station has resumed operations after being damaged by a Russian missile strike on January 18. Entrance and exit are open only in the direction of the Kvadrat shopping center.
The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will begin on January 19 at 8:30 a. m. local time. This was announced by the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman after the agreement between Israel and Hamas was approved.
The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the son of an MP for embezzling UAH 1 million from the budget of a village council in Lviv region. The funds were stolen during the reconstruction of street lighting in 2019.
Ukrainian air assault troops continue to inflict losses on Russian troops in the Kursk region. Every day, enemy equipment, weapons and manpower are destroyed.
In the Iranian capital, a shooting took place near the Supreme Court, killing two judges. Another person was injured in the incident in a busy square in Tehran.
Brazil has announced the acceptance of Nigeria as a new partner in the BRICS. The world's sixth most populous country will join the multinational bloc along with eight other members.
The police uncovered a criminal organization of 27 people who embezzled 90 million UAH from bank depositors through the pledge of non-existent real estate. The funds were spent on the construction of factories, CHPs, and luxury property.
In the Pokrovsk sector, fierce fighting continues on the outskirts of the agglomeration. There are no Russian troops in the city, but the enemy is trying to realize its numerical advantage and develop an offensive.
January 18 is World Snowman Day, Winnie the Pooh Day, Thesaurus Day, and Maintenance Day. It is also a church holiday - the Day of Saints Anatasiy and Kirill.
In Ukraine, 27. 9 thousand new gasoline cars were registered, which is 2% less than last year. Mazda CX5 was the best-selling car, and Volkswagen Golf was the top seller among used imported cars.
