At a Ukrainian breakfast in Davos, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski emphasized that the decision to negotiate with Russia should be made solely by Ukraine. He also called on those present to support the Ukrainian army.
Since 2024, more than 1,200 russian attacks have taken place in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, with Kharkiv being the most affected.
Chinese scientists have created a lethal mutant strain of COVID-19 in transgenic mice, resulting in 100% mortality within eight days. However, the wider scientific community has expressed concern about this research, calling it "appalling" and demanding clarification on the safety measures taken.
An employee of a shipyard in Izmail, Odesa region, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of treason for passing data on energy facilities and military infrastructure to Russia.
Ukraine seeks frozen Russian assets, not a frozen conflict, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. He emphasized the need for accountability, including trials and compensation for damages.
28 enemy torture chambers have been discovered in the de-occupied Kharkiv region of Ukraine - the largest in the country. Investigators are working with 227 victims in 10 criminal proceedings.
The FrankenSAM hybrid air defense system was successfully used in combat for the first time, shooting down an enemy UAV at a distance of 9 kilometers, the head of Ukraine's Ministry of Strategic Industries has announced.
The British development finance institution British International Investment will provide USD 25 million to support Ukrainian exports and imports.
Law enforcement officers uncovered criminal schemes in which criminals offered conscripts to evade military service, escape to the EU using forged documents or bypassing checkpoints. Fraudulent schemes with promises of official employment abroad or admission to European universities were also recorded.
A Lviv businessman and supplier to the Defense Ministry is suspected of fraud with military clothing worth UAH 1 billion.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been investigating 300 cases of violations by the TCC and the HLK. To date, 28 indictments have been sent to court.
According to an advisor to the mayor, the occupiers are moving to Volnovakha, Donetsk region, from Mariupol.
Russian troops shelled the frontline thermal power plant once again, damaging equipment. Work is currently underway to repair the damage.
South Korea has imposed sanctions on North Korea, including 11 ships, 2 individuals, and 3 organizations involved in nuclear and missile development. This follows North Korea's recent launch of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile.
In 2023, 84. 6% of railway tickets were sold online through the services of Ukrzaliznytsia and its partners. The use of the Ukrzaliznytsia mobile application also increased by 23.2% to 37.9%.
A fake video circulating in Russia allegedly showing a shooting in a shopping center is a hoax, the National Police of Ukraine says. They warned the public against trusting unofficial sources and confirmed that the video bears clear signs of being fake.
According to the Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Matviy Bidnyi, Ukraine is still deciding whether to participate in the Olympic Games in accordance with its national interests.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, along with the families of the hostages held by Hamas, will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos to rally support for their release.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers have collected evidence against nine people from Luhansk and Crimea who joined russian occupation groups and fought against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The offenders face life imprisonment.
Polish protesters warn that they will resume the blockade of the Polish-Ukrainian border if the government does not meet their demands by March 1.
In 2023, Russia exported 4. 8 million tons of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. It was collected at a fixed low price from local farmers and then sold at market price.
Over 67,000 applications for compensation for property damage caused by russian aggression have been submitted under the eRestoration program, and the total amount of payments is UAH 3. 2 billion.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that about 11. 3 billion cubic meters of gas are stored in underground storage facilities, which is enough to complete the heating season.
According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 50 billion for housing and utility subsidies for citizens in need. The simplified subsidy process helps to increase the level of payment for utilities and maintain the country's infrastructure.
New Zealand Member of Parliament and former UN human rights lawyer Holris Ghahraman resigned after being accused of shoplifting. Ghahraman, the first Iranian refugee in the New Zealand government, explained her actions as a result of her psychological condition.
The police evacuation group "White Angels" evacuated five more people from Avdiivka, including an injured grandmother. More and more residents are requesting evacuation due to the deteriorating situation in the city.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not answer why the country did not participate in the meeting on the Ukrainian peace formula in Davos on January 14. At the same time, it said that Beijing supports "all efforts aimed at achieving peace.
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin met in Warsaw with his Polish counterpart, Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General of Poland Adam Bodnar. The parties discussed, among other things, cooperation in the investigation of Russian war crimes.
Despite recent successes, Ukraine cannot fully control the airspace over the Black and Azov Seas due to insufficient defense assets. However, the Armed Forces can counter threats with the available resources.
Since October 2023, 595 people have died of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including four children. More than 12 million people have not been vaccinated, despite the availability of more than 2 million doses.