Trump's policy and his inner circle have become more realistic over the past two weeks. Experts expect an adequate position on the war in Ukraine after the inauguration and continued military assistance to Ukraine.
On January 20, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, occupied by Russia. Crimeans resist, suffering from repression and militarization. The Russian Federation has turned the peninsula into a military base.
The SBU has gathered evidence of anti-Ukrainian activities by the former host of the "Nash" and "NewsOne" TV channels. The suspect, who justified the aggression of the Russian Federation through a YouTube channel, faces up to 8 years in prison.
Donald Trump confirms a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade and TikTok. The leaders agreed to work together on global security, and China will send a representative to Trump's inauguration.
The first ministerial meeting between Ukraine and Southeast Europe was held in Kyiv, where a joint communiqué was adopted. The document reaffirms support for Ukraine and calls for strengthening the region's energy security.
The Minister of Energy responds to reports that Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max for UAH 68. 5 thousand. “Epicenter K denies the purchase, and the Ministry promises to investigate the situation.
The draft law on service periods will be adopted only after units are trained to replace those fighting at the front. The First Deputy Defense Minister emphasized that there are no other options.
The Minister of Internal Affairs said that the average salary of a police officer in Ukraine is 34-36 thousand hryvnias. An additional 10,000 is paid across the country and 30,000 in the regions of military operations.
The Minister of Energy announced that there are no plans to raise electricity tariffs for households in the current heating season. The Cabinet of Ministers has set the tariff at UAH 4.32/kWh until May 2025.
Russian troops are conducting daily assault operations in an attempt to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the Kursk region. The 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy - more than 5,000 killed and wounded.
A man who was injured in the shelling of Zaporizhzhia in early January near a manufacturing plant died in hospital. Since September 20, 69 people have been killed in hostile attacks in Zaporizhzhia region.
Since 2014, Vladislav Blyznyuk has been paid as the head of the destroyed Donetsk airport. RSA explains this by having a recreation center and other property on its balance sheet.
In Toretsk, active fighting continues within the city, with no significant success for the occupiers. Russian military are trying to disguise themselves as civilians to conduct reconnaissance and sabotage activities.
In the Kharkiv region, the occupiers are trying to cross the Oskil River by boat and create a bridgehead. The Armed Forces are working to eliminate enemy groups that have crossed the river.
Netflix has released a rating of the most popular TV series among Ukrainian viewers. The list's leaders are The Squid Game and Missing You.
In the Toretsk sector, fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade captured a Russian soldier of Eskimo origin. The prisoner spoke about discrimination against indigenous peoples in Russia.
Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko has made new personnel changes in the tax service. The heads of two regional departments and five departments of the central office have been dismissed.
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos demands that judge Tetyana Ilieva be brought to justice. The judge ruled to return the seized funds in the amount of over UAH 19 million to unauthorized persons.
The State Bureau of Investigation found a luxury German car worth UAH 2. 7 million belonging to the family of an official of the Main State Tax Service in Ivano-Frankivsk region. The car is registered in the names of third parties, but the incomes of all involved do not allow them to purchase it.
The Slovak prime minister said he was looking for a date to meet with the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the parties failed to agree on a venue for gas transit talks.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center announces Russia's readiness to fight through 2025. Russia plans to increase defense spending to 6.2% of GDP, despite sanctions and strikes on military infrastructure.
Ukraine has not yet held detailed talks on security guarantees with the incoming Trump administration. The President emphasized that security guarantees are not being considered without the participation of the United States.
Zelenskyy said he had discussed with partners the deployment of a foreign contingent in Ukraine. The President emphasized that security guarantees are impossible without the participation of the United States.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the transfer of 150 artillery pieces and a new air defense system to Ukraine. The countries sign an agreement on military aid worth 3 billion pounds annually until 2031.
The UK will provide Ukraine with $6. 6 billion in aid, of which $3 billion will come from Russian assets. The countries signed an agreement on military support until 2031 and cooperation in arms production.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a historic agreement on cooperation for 100 years. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds, mutual support in case of aggression, and cooperation in seven key areas.
The occupiers made four unsuccessful attempts to advance deeper into the territory in the north of Kharkiv region. Heavy fighting continues in the Kupyansk sector.
A 53-year-old Kyiv resident was placed under nightly house arrest for 60 days for assaulting a 17-year-old boy. The suspect cut the teenager's face with a barber's razor because of loud music on the bus.
The President of Ukraine said that most Western countries do not want to recognize the possibility of further Russian aggression after Ukraine. According to him, this is the main mistake that prevents them from strengthening their support for Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Strategy for Ensuring Children's Right to Family Upbringing until 2028. A Coordination Center and an online platform to support adoption and family-based care have been created.
