Antonina Tumanova
The UK Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. Torrential downpours could cause transport disruptions, flooding, and power outages.
Since the beginning of the day, 66 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, carrying out shelling and air strikes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's wars, including the war against Ukraine, are a consequence of the indifference of leading world states. He emphasized that history punishes those who stand aside.
Since January 15, Service 112 has processed about 40,000 calls regarding electricity, heat, water, and gas across Ukraine. In Kyiv, 26,000 calls have been recorded.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using Belarus as a testing ground to blackmail Europe and the world. Russian "Shahed" operators are targeting Ukraine, including from Belarusian territory.
In the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit a residential building, damaging windows. An 80-year-old woman was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Lukashenka's white spitz has been granted more rights than the people of Belarus. He also emphasized that Belarus's dependence on Moscow has become more dangerous for everyone.
In Kyiv, 31-year-old rescuer-climber Oleksandr Pytaichuk died at an energy facility after falling from a height of 20 meters. He was eliminating the consequences of an enemy strike on January 23.
The leader of "Batkivshchyna", Yulia Tymoshenko, stated that she was helped to post bail of UAH 33. 28 million and avoid imprisonment. She did not disclose who provided the assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Mykhailo Fedorov and Denys Shmyhal were included, while Vasyl Malyuk was removed.
On the Odesa-Reni highway, a Ford Transit minibus with 15 passengers overturned into a ditch. Six passengers were hospitalized, the driver was sober.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal expects to switch from emergency to hourly power outages. The task is to reach predictable schedules with a volume of up to 3-4 queues.
The US constantly monitors the energy situation in Ukraine, takes into account urgent needs, and continues to provide humanitarian assistance. Projects to support the restoration of energy infrastructure are also ongoing.
A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. According to Umerov, the parameters for ending the war and the further logic of the negotiation process were discussed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his speech in Davos. Official Kyiv responded that being offended by the Ukrainian leader's words is like being offended by a mirror.
A productive trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. Negotiations will continue the next day.
Ukraine is introducing one-time financial aid and a 0% loan for small and medium-sized businesses. This will help enterprises operate in emergency energy conditions.
President Zelenskyy announced 35,000 Russian losses in December and discussed the front-line situation with the Minister of Defense. Personnel issues in the Air Force and accelerating Patriot missile deliveries were also addressed.
President Zelenskyy stated that it is too early to draw conclusions regarding the negotiations in the Emirates, as results are expected tomorrow. Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations held a meeting, discussing the parameters for ending the war.
A meeting of Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations on the parameters of ending the war took place in the Emirates. President Zelenskyy expects a response from Russia and emphasized clear Ukrainian positions.
The trilateral working group of Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will hold the first rounds of meetings in a closed format in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators before the start of the talks.
Mykhailo Fedorov appointed Valeriia Ionan as his advisor on international projects. She worked at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, coordinating cooperation with Google, Cisco, Microsoft, and other companies.
On January 24, scheduled power outages and capacity restrictions will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Two-day trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US have started in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators before the meeting.
Ukraine calls on the IAEA for Russia's complete isolation and suspension of its membership in the organization. Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of IAEA missions for conveying truthful information.
The total number of combat engagements on the front is 59. The enemy is actively operating in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions, having made 22, 22, and 11 attempts, respectively. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy launched one air strike and carried out 27 shellings.
Law enforcement officers detained an instructor of a training center in Rivne region who organized the illegal departure of mobilized servicemen from the training ground for 3,000 US dollars. The investigation established that mobilized personnel were systematically taken off the training ground for money since the end of 2025.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that his country's parliament would not vote for Ukraine's accession to the EU for the next 100 years. Official Kyiv reacted, hinting that this plan is doomed to fail, as "the master in Moscow" will not last that long.
Donald Trump called his time in Davos "incredible" and promised that the deal on Greenland would be "tremendous" for the US. He also noted the uniqueness of his Peace Council.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced successful agreements regarding a new air defense package. This occurred during his visit to Davos, where he held a series of meetings.