Antonina Tumanova
In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian shelling led to the death of two women. Six more people, three men and three women, were injured.
Great Britain will provide Ukraine with additional energy support totaling over 1 billion hryvnias, said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
The Bank of Russia plans to significantly change banks' reporting on cross-border transfers of individuals. This will expand financial oversight of citizens, including digital services and cryptocurrencies.
About 100 high-rise buildings in Kyiv are still without heating after the massive attack on January 9. Utility workers are repairing the infrastructure around the clock, but the energy supply situation remains difficult.
Operators of line 112 recorded over 4,000 calls from all regions regarding problems with heating and electricity. These reports are already being processed by the relevant services.
50 mobile kitchens with hot food are starting to operate in Kyiv in areas with a difficult situation. The curfew near the Invincibility Points is also being relaxed.
A 46-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the systematic rape of a minor girl. The prosecutor's office considers the verdict too lenient and will seek life imprisonment.
A squad commander in Donetsk region was exposed selling MANPADS and two machine guns. 549 drones, explosives, and $74,000 were seized from him.
Additional generation sources are heading to Kyiv to provide heat and electricity. There are also agreements on additional cogeneration units for the capital.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the planned energy "Ramstein" with the participation of Svyrydenko. According to him, partners have become more active.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy are convening Energy Ramstein on behalf of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Ukraine expects additional contributions and commitments from allies.
Following a Russian strike on Kharkiv, over 400,000 people were left without electricity and heating, President Zelenskyy reported.
Leavitt said the U. S. president and his team have told Iranian officials there would be "severe consequences" if the killing of protesters in Iran continued.
Prince Harry will appear in London's High Court next week. He and six others accuse Associated Newspapers Limited of unlawful acts.
Germany's highest criminal court has kept a suspect in the Nord Stream sabotage in custody, publicly accusing Ukraine for the first time. The court stated that the explosions were carried out "on behalf of a foreign state," referring to Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy met with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF. They discussed a new financing program for Ukraine, which envisages support until 2029.
The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, proposed strengthening state support for IDPs, considering them as strategic human capital. He focused on the problems of housing, employment, and psychological support, offering comprehensive solutions.
Ukrenergo announced the implementation of hourly power outage schedules and power limitations on January 16 across Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Minnesota following protests sparked by the actions of immigration agents. This occurred after an officer shot a Venezuelan man, and previously an agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen.
The President of Ukraine met with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Olta Xhaçka. Defense production, EU integration, and Albania's possible accession to the PURL program this year were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi. They discussed current diplomatic tasks aimed at strengthening Ukraine and its resilience.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, inspecting the consequences of enemy attacks on Kyiv's energy facility. They discussed preparations for the adoption of the IMF support program for Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 22 attacks, and four combat engagements are ongoing.
Ukraine, the USA, and Germany exposed a transnational hacker group that blocked the systems of 11 American corporations, demanding a ransom. The damage caused amounts to $1.5 million; searches were conducted at the homes of two Ukrainian citizens.
Russia attacked the Chornomorsk port pier with a ballistic missile, where a civilian vessel under the Maltese flag was located. One crew member was wounded, and the vessel was preparing to transport container cargo.
President Zelenskyy announced a meeting with the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Air Force regarding the protection of energy facilities. The government must ensure the simplification of electricity imports and the connection of additional equipment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the situation in Kyiv is particularly difficult. The government will fix what the city authorities failed to do.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the International Committee of the Red Cross's statement regarding "strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia" shameful. The head of the ICRC delegation to Ukraine will be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for explanations.
In Lutsk, a man was detained after shooting a police officer during a domestic dispute. The officer shielded a woman and child, and the buckshot lodged in his bulletproof vest.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, did not confirm Russia's consent to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine with the participation of Chinese military personnel. However, according to him, Russia considers it relevant to continue dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.