Antonina Tumanova
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced the third meeting with the American side in Paris, where key elements of the basic framework for ending the war were substantively discussed. Representatives of Ukraine and the USA took part in the negotiations, focusing on possible formats for further contacts at the leadership level.
In Kryvyi Rih, three people sustained injuries of moderate severity as a result of a massive Russian attack. The injured have been hospitalized.
Donald Trump stated that without his intervention, Russia would have had all of Ukraine, and recalled ending eight wars. He also noted that Russia and China do not fear NATO without the US.
The head of the Kryvyi Rih City Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, announced a massive Russian attack on the city.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation announced the elimination of 45,000 paid places in universities, which is about 13% of the total. Universities are sharply increasing tuition fees, and the state is depriving students of preferential loans.
During the night, the enemy attacked one of DTEK's units in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing power equipment to catch fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
Since the beginning of the day, 140 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, having made 52 and 24 attempts, respectively. The enemy also twice unsuccessfully tried to approach the Antonivskyi Bridge.
US forces boarded a Venezuelan-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a week-long pursuit. The US had been pursuing the tanker since last month after it attempted to circumvent a blockade around Venezuela.
In Lviv, two medical facilities, including a center for victims of captivity and torture, are without power. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that electric transport is resuming operation but expressed outrage over the power outage at hospitals.
The United States is attempting to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a more than two-week pursuit across the Atlantic. The operation is being conducted by the Coast Guard and US military, with Russian warships nearby.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with His Beatitude George, Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus. Efforts to achieve peace and humanitarian support for Ukraine were discussed.
Nadiia Leshchyk familiarized herself with the investigation into the activities of the illegal school at the "Holosiivska Pustyn" monastery and sent a letter to the State Service for Quality of Education regarding an unscheduled inspection of general secondary education institutions, and also appealed to certain institutions and law enforcement agencies.
G7 foreign ministers will hold a conference call tonight. The discussion will focus on Venezuela and Ukraine.
Germany could have a presence in a NATO country bordering Ukraine a year after any future ceasefire, Merz says.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the world is closer to peace than ever, but warned of future difficulties. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between European and American allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the new Paris Declaration "very concrete," illustrating the readiness of the coalition and European countries to work for peace. Progress has been made in negotiations with the US delegation on peace monitoring, although the issue of territory remains open.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced significant progress in ensuring lasting peace for Ukraine. The Paris Declaration for the first time recognizes operational convergence between 35 countries, Ukraine, and the United States, defining the components of security guarantees.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron held a brief signing ceremony for a declaration of intent regarding the future deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine after the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing. "
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, as reported by local Telegram channels. The Air Force had previously warned of a ballistic missile threat from the southeastern direction and a high-speed target heading towards the city.
The Nordic countries stated that issues concerning Denmark and Greenland should only be resolved by Denmark and Greenland. This is in response to Trump's proposal to transfer the island to US control.
Border guards rescued a man from Dnipro who had been wandering in the mountains for five days, trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. He was found exhausted after a 12-hour search operation, provided with assistance, and an administrative protocol was drawn up.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russia overfulfilled the state order for long-range drones by 106%, producing over 400 UAVs daily. The Russians plan to expand their unmanned systems troops to 210,000 servicemen by 2030.
A resident of Shebekino, Belgorod region, emotionally reacts to the appointment of Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. She calls him an "inhuman" and a "fascist," fearing negative consequences for the Kremlin regime.
On January 7, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine interviewed candidates for the positions of heads of Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Poltava, and Chernivtsi regional military administrations. The government submitted proposals to the President regarding the appointment of these candidates.
The draft statement by Western allies states that multinational forces will ensure Ukraine's security in the air, at sea, and on land, and will guarantee the revival of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The US will lead ceasefire monitoring and support Ukraine in case of an attack.
The summit of the Coalition of the Willing has begun at the Élysée Palace. French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with 30 other officials, are attending the event.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the goal of the Coalition of the Willing meeting is to provide reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukraine's accession to the EU will be a key security guarantee and a central pillar of prosperity.
Tarr's distinctive features were long, hypnotic shots. His career ended after the release of "The Turin Horse" in 2011.
In total, 99 combat engagements took place on the front, 13 of which are ongoing. In the Huliaipole direction, the Defense Forces repelled 23 Russian attacks, and 13 more combat engagements are ongoing.