The Arctic LNG 2 project will receive two domestically produced icebreaking gas carriers in 2026. This will expand liquefied natural gas export capabilities, despite international restrictions.
The number of patents in Russia has shrunk to a minimum in over two decades, and real innovations have virtually disappeared. Russia invests more in purchasing foreign technologies than in developing its own science.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting train movements in the Sumy direction due to the threat of shelling, changing the routes of transit trains No. 45/46 and No. 113/114. Starting February 7, 2026, an additional train No. 213/214 Kharkiv – Sumy will be launched for convenient transfers.
European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, will embark on a tour of EU countries. The goal is to persuade governments and the defence industry to ramp up missile production for Ukraine and European stockpiles.
Over 200,000 Kyiv residents have already used the 211 mobile Invincibility Points of the State Emergency Service, deployed in 108 locations. These points provide warmth, food, and assistance, especially during power outages.
American TV channel Newsmax has signed a licensing agreement to launch Newsmax Ukraine in spring 2026. The channel will produce its own news and retransmit Newsmax content.
The SBI announced a new suspicion in the case of the illegal withdrawal of assets from a Kharkiv bank. The former head of the legal department is suspected of embezzling property worth over UAH 200 million.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
Relatives of Nazar Daletsky, who was presumed dead and buried, must return 15 million hryvnias in aid to the state. The soldier turned out to be alive and returned from captivity, which creates an unprecedented legal situation.
A Kharkiv resident, who worked as a clinic administrator, has been extradited from Germany and is accused of participating in a criminal organization. She recruited women for commercial surrogacy, misleading them about the parents of the newborns.
The number of appeals regarding the actions of the TCC and SP has increased 333 times since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This indicates systemic problems with human rights observance during mobilization.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the global economic model needs transformation. He emphasized the need to move beyond GDP as the main indicator of progress.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
Israel has informed the US of its readiness to strike Iran without allied support. This will happen if Tehran crosses a "red line" in the development of ballistic missiles.
The logistics major was served with a notice of suspicion for corruption, fraud, and evasion of duty. He received bribes for substituting food products, embezzled part of the supplies, and systematically traveled abroad.
Russia is intensifying army recruitment propaganda in the occupied territories, offering high payments. This is happening against the backdrop of salary delays and unequal pay among the local population.
Russian propagandists disseminated a fake TV report, disguised as material from the Canadian television company CBC, claiming "inappropriate behavior" of Ukrainian athletes. The CPD recorded this disinformation attack aimed at discrediting Ukrainians and undermining international support.
In Kyiv region, a poacher killed the noble deer Rooney, the largest in Ukraine by antler size, listed in the Book of Records of Ukraine. This crime was a blow to Ukrainian deer farming and its unique gene pool.
A program for insuring business property against war risks has started operating in Ukraine. Five companies have already applied to participate in the mechanism, which provides for compensation for damages from Russian shelling.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has apologized to the King and the public for her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. New documents indicate a longer period of communication than previously stated, which has caused outrage in Norway.
The European Commission presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. The Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, spoke about the 24% drop in Russia's oil revenues and the 36% increase in budget expenditures.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Energy Minister Chris Wright to discuss support for the Ukrainian energy sector and the possibility of supplying American LNG. The parties also considered cooperation in the nuclear field and the restoration of damaged facilities.
In Islamabad, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a Shia mosque during prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding over 160. Guards tried to stop the attacker, who opened fire before activating explosives.
Over 650 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died as a result of Russian aggression, and more than 800 sports facilities have been destroyed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on international organizations to maintain sanctions against Russia.
The head of a department of the Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration demanded $2,000 for changing a route schedule and winning a tender. He was detained while receiving the funds and has been notified of suspicion.
In the Sumy region, a 22-year-old woman will face trial for malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties, which led to the death of her 1. 5-year-old son. The boy died of mechanical asphyxia after getting tangled in a shoelace with a cross in his crib while his mother was at a party.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for verifying Starlink terminals in the DELTA system for military personnel. Now, every DELTA user can independently enter information about the terminal, which will speed up equipment confirmation.
According to the chief Ukrainian diplomat, thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Antonov JSC, a shell company from the United Arab Emirates, linked to Russia, was uncovered.
Ukraine has issued the first preferential loan at 0% annual interest for businesses to purchase energy equipment. In total, 306 applications for UAH 384 million have already been received under the program to support the energy independence of enterprises.
In the Lviv region, defense forces neutralized an enemy drone that attacked a critical infrastructure facility. The incident passed without casualties or significant damage.
