Antonina Tumanova
Since the beginning of the day, 180 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 65 enemy attacks.
The Trump administration held secret meetings with far-right separatists from Alberta who seek independence. They requested a $500 billion line of credit in case of an independence referendum.
The European Commission is providing Ukraine with 145 million euros in humanitarian aid and Moldova with 8 million euros to support Ukrainian refugees. Millions of Ukrainians are facing freezing temperatures without electricity due to Russian bombardments.
Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, two foreign mercenaries and a citizen of Ukraine, who participated in the armed aggression against our state, have been notified of suspicion.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.
Russia offers Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy negotiations with the Russian dictator in Moscow. Discussions about the possibility of such a meeting in another location are inappropriate.
Today, the Russian army lost two fighter jets at once: Su-30 and Su-34. The information was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
As of this evening, 610,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Ukraine is attracting international aid, having received 437 generators and expecting more than 500.
Kyiv is switching to temporary power outage schedules from midnight due to electricity shortages. The schedules will be uneven, individual for each building, and available in the chatbot and on the DTEK website.
Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy launched one missile strike, 63 air strikes, and dropped 159 guided aerial bombs.
Body fragments found after the Russian strike on a passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast belong to six deceased. The bodies were severely disfigured, identification is possible after DNA examinations.
The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russians are preparing for a new strike, as evidenced by intelligence data. He emphasized that the world must use its power to end the war.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new seven-member supervisory board for Energoatom, including four international experts. The new board is tasked with urgently appointing the company's management and analyzing its previous activities.
As of this evening, 639 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Brigades are working to restore heat after massive attacks on critical infrastructure.
The US Secretary of State stated that the increased US military presence in the Middle East was implemented to protect against the Iranian threat to "our personnel. "
Kharkiv region suffers daily from Russian shelling; recently, the enemy attacked an energy facility. Repair crews are working around the clock, and Ukraine is preparing requests to other countries for the supply of energy equipment.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced successful negotiations on a security agreement in the Arctic. The US seeks to strengthen NATO's presence and limit Russia's and China's access to Greenland's mineral resources.
Kyiv has refuted information about a woman's death from hypothermia in her apartment. The official cause of death for the 88-year-old Kyiv resident was chronic ischemic heart disease.
On January 29, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the need to rethink NATO, downplaying concerns about the alliance being undermined by the Trump administration. He emphasized a long-standing complaint about allies' insufficient contributions to defense spending.
ARMA conducted an inventory of court rulings on asset transfers but did not take all assets under management. The Accounting Chamber identified shortcomings and provided recommendations, some of which have not been implemented.
In 2025, young people spent UAH 139. 8 million on books through eBook, purchasing over 434 thousand copies. Popular genres include psychology, dramas, and detective stories, as well as Ukrainian authors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned Hungarian Ambassador Antal Heizer over false statements about Ukraine's interference in the elections. The Ukrainian side called on Hungary to stop anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that for almost a year smuggled kratom from the Czech Republic and sold it throughout Ukraine, including to military personnel. During the special operation, over 500 kg of drugs worth more than UAH 5 million were seized, and 6 people were detained.
Since the beginning of the day, 46 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy tried to advance to the positions of Ukrainian defenders 15 times.
Russian media, citing Dmitry Peskov, reported that negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi will continue on February 1. Russia is not discussing any documents.
A man suspected of the premeditated murder of Simeiz village mayor Kyrylo Kostenko, committed in 2013, has been detained in Lviv. The suspect, a native of Lviv region with multiple convictions, was found after lost case materials were recovered.
In Poltava region, parents have been notified of suspicion for beating and abandoning their two-month-old daughter, who sustained injuries of moderate severity. The child was found in a locked dacha house after a neighbor's appeal.
Russia's economic indicators signal a slide into stagflation. The tight monetary policy of the Russian Central Bank stifled business activity.