Antonina Tumanova
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instructed to restore normal water supply in Irpin as quickly as possible without schedules. Resources and equipment for backup power supply have already been sent.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed the diplomatic situation, the consequences of Russian strikes, and Ukraine's defense and recovery potential.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yaroslav Merezhko as Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko announced emergency power outages throughout Kyiv. The situation on the right bank of the capital has worsened to the level of the left bank.
Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 26 attacks, with two more battles ongoing.
US President Donald Trump called on Iranian protesters to "take over their institutions," promising assistance. He canceled meetings with Iranian officials until the killings stopped.
The Committee on Economic Policy supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund. MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced that a vote in the Rada would follow.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund. The vote is expected today after the meeting of the Committee on Economic Policy.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the restoration of generation and an increase in electricity imports. Enemy attacks and weather conditions create an additional burden on the system.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security unanimously supported the appointment of Fedorov as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. In addition, the Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services supported the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Energy - First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine.
The court extended the detention of People's Deputy Nestor Shufrych until March 13, 2026, with bail set at UAH 33 million. His assistant's house arrest was extended until the same date.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted the candidacy of Mykhailo Fedorov for the post of Minister of Defense to the Verkhovna Rada. Details regarding this proposal are currently being updated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may meet with US President Donald Trump next week at the economic forum in Davos. Kyiv's G7 allies may also join the meeting to secure personal support for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Faction leaders will hold a meeting with Stefanchuk regarding appointments. The parliament will consider the candidacies of Shmyhal, Natalukha, and Fedorov.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that the situation with providing people with food is under control. She instructed the Minister of Economy to respond to requests from retail chains.
Russian prisoner of war Serhiy Tuzhilov has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. He personally supervised and participated in the murders of three Ukrainian defenders in the Kharkiv region.
Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a group that sold illegally manufactured nicotine-containing mixtures and liquids for electronic cigarettes. Over 60,000 units of products and UAH 3 million were seized, with the total value of the seized items exceeding UAH 12 million.
The search and strike group "Khartia" established control over the Kupyansk city council building. Soldiers of the Reconnaissance and Strike Group of the 4th Battalion of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia" raised the state flag of Ukraine over the city hall.
In Oryol, Russia, a fire broke out at a thermal power plant as a result of an attack. This is the second attack on the Oryol TPP, the first took place on January 8-9.
For the first time in Ukraine, a winner has been selected for the tender to develop the "Dobra site" lithium deposit in the Kirovohrad region under a production sharing agreement mechanism. The winner is Dobra Lithium Holdings JV, LLC, which will attract at least $179 million in investments.
Specialists from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the State Enterprise "National Information Systems" have restored the operation of state registries. This occurred after temporary access restrictions due to power outages at the data center.
Norway will allocate a $400 million aid package to Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, "this is very important and will truly support our people."
A Russian UAV hit a Panamanian-flagged tanker awaiting oil loading, injuring one crew member. A San Marino-flagged vessel leaving port with corn was also attacked.
On January 13, hourly outage schedules and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reacted to the life imprisonment of a 56-year-old rapist who committed crimes against 10 girls in Odesa. He emphasized the severity of punishment as the only way to protect children.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed government officials to ensure full support for the economic aspects of future agreements between Ukraine, the US, and Europe. The parameters for using funds from partners for reconstruction have also been determined.
President Zelenskyy instructed to complete the preparation of a document on security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States. He emphasized that the document should be of historical significance.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is using Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine, particularly Lviv, to intimidate and deter support. He emphasized that NATO will not succumb to intimidation, and Ukraine's security is the Alliance's security.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Digital Transformation supported Mykhailo Fedorov's resignation from the post of First Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation. Earlier, Zelenskyy offered Fedorov to head the Ministry of Defense.
The total number of combat engagements on the front is 78, with the enemy most active in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 61 shellings.