Antonina Tumanova
The Presidential Office published decrees on the appointment of the heads of Poltava, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Natalia Zabolotna, Oleksandr Hanzha, Vitaliy Dyakivnych, and Ruslan Osypenko headed the respective regional state administrations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the appointment of new heads of Poltava, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The candidate for Ternopil region has also been approved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a possible new massive Russian strike tonight. He urged citizens to respond to air raid alerts and go to shelters.
In the evening, the enemy launched a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. Five people were injured, including a child, and a 57-year-old man is in serious condition.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court changed the pre-trial restraint for MP Anna Skorokhod, increasing the bail to UAH 4 million. The court canceled the obligation to wear an electronic monitoring device.
The occupiers struck apartment buildings in Kryvyi Rih with two Iskander missiles; assistance is being provided to the injured.
Violent clashes continue in Iran between anti-government protesters and security forces. The unrest, caused by the economic crisis, has engulfed 111 cities and towns, leading to the deaths of at least 34 protesters and four security personnel.
On January 9, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
An official of the children's services in the Kherson region was notified of suspicion due to official negligence. For years, she failed to respond to sexual abuse of children in a family-type orphanage.
DTEK is putting emergency crews on enhanced alert in Kyiv and the region due to expected strong winds and a cold snap down to 10 degrees below zero. The company urges economical use of electricity to avoid network overload.
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, having carried out 18 and 10 attacks, respectively.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United States is "gradually turning away" from some allies and "ignoring international rules. " He noted that multilateral institutions are functioning less effectively, and major powers are tempted to divide the world.
Ukraine has presented the US with possible options for finalizing the basic framework for ending the war, awaiting feedback from US negotiations with Russia. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the need to increase pressure on the aggressor.
President Zelenskyy announced the readiness of a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine for finalization with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian side also discussed possible options for ending the war with partners.
The arrest of Nicolas Maduro and potential US control over Venezuela's oil assets would deal a financial and geopolitical blow to Russia. This could undermine its position in Latin America and threaten budget stability, as well as lead to the loss of control over Venezuelan oil assets.
In 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia recorded 20,861 reports of lost items, which is 21. 6% more than last year. Among the unusual finds were a saber, a potted flower, and an avalanche warning signal.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation urges Ukrainians to report problems with communication or the internet through the Diia application. In a year of the service's operation, almost 130,000 Ukrainians have submitted applications, helping to identify problematic areas.
A 64-year-old resident of Sumy is accused of raping his underage granddaughter for five years, starting when the girl was 9 years old. Prosecutors will seek life imprisonment for the suspect.
On December 1, 2025, three unknown UAVs were spotted over Annaburg airbase. The German military failed to shoot them down, assuming the drones were reconnoitering the location of the Arrow-3 missile defense system.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, announced possible serious emergency power outages after massive Russian attacks. Residents are advised to stock up on water and charge their gadgets, and all invincibility points are operational.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is considering all options regarding Greenland, examining what is in the best interests of the United States. She emphasized that diplomacy has always been the president's first option.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a three-stage plan for Venezuela, which includes stabilization, recovery, and a transitional period.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said the crew of the tanker Marinera, seized in the North Atlantic, would face trial in the United States. The vessel was carrying sanctioned oil, and its crew is subject to prosecution for violating federal law.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials next week. The meeting will take place to discuss the Trump administration's comments on the acquisition of Greenland.
On January 12, the "Servant of the People" faction will meet. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will be present to discuss personnel issues.
The Head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, reported on fruitful negotiations in Paris with national security advisors and the US delegation regarding security guarantees. He also met with the head of French military intelligence, General Jacques Langlade de Montgros.
As a result of the massive Russian attack on ports in the Odesa region, the number of injured has risen to eight people. One person died, and all injured are receiving medical assistance.
On January 8, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is closely monitoring reports of US military personnel boarding the Marinera vessel, which was sailing under the Russian flag. Russia demands that the US ensure humane and dignified treatment of Russian citizens on the Marinera vessel.
Russian troops attacked two ports in Odesa region, killing one person and injuring five. Port facilities, administrative buildings, and oil containers were damaged.