Antonina Tumanova
In Kryvyi Rih, an infrastructure facility was hit as a result of a ballistic attack by the Russian Federation, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, preliminarily without casualties.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the most representative meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, where important political steps are being prepared. The meeting will be attended by heads of state, leaders of international organizations, and representatives from 35 countries.
The Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic weapons, causing explosions in the city.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron real opportunities to counter Russian terror and diplomatic steps. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership and willingness to help Ukraine.
In Mykolaiv, a 21-year-old woman and her 38-year-old cohabitant tried to sell a newborn baby for 10 thousand dollars. They were detained after handing over the infant and receiving the main amount of money.
A number of European leaders have signed a statement warning the US that they "will not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity. The document states that the US is an "important partner" in Arctic security.
The Honorary Consulate of Romania was officially opened in Lviv, headed by Rostyslav Vovk. The Lviv Regional Military Administration is committed to constructive partnership in various fields.
On January 8-9, Ukraine is expected to experience snow, blizzards, and ice, with up to 25 cm of snow in some places. On January 10-11, a sharp cold snap down to -23°C is forecast in the western, northern, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions.
The US State Department stated that the Western Hemisphere is a zone of Washington's interests. President Trump will not allow threats to US security in this hemisphere.
A Russian strike severely damaged a civilian sunflower oil production plant in Dnipro, owned by the American company "Bunge". Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that it was a deliberate attack, not a mistake.
In December, passengers exchanged kilometers for almost 80,000 tickets, making their dream journeys. In the first month of the program, 500,000 Ukrainians registered.
Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will celebrate Epiphany on January 6 according to the new calendar. Learn about the traditions, superstitions of the holiday, official bathing spots in Kyiv, and safety rules on water bodies.
A New York court has scheduled the next hearing in the case of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for March 17. Maduro and his wife left the courtroom after the hearing without entering a plea.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will participate in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on January 6, 2026. The event is jointly organized by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
In Ohio, an unknown person broke windows at the residence of US Vice President J. D. Vance. The assailant has been detained; Vance's family was not present during the incident.
On January 6, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on diplomatic work in 2025 and the main tasks for this year. Rotations in the diplomatic corps were also discussed; the minister will present candidates.
President of the European Council António Costa will visit Paris on January 6 to participate in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine. Leaders will summarize peace and security talks and agree on further support steps.
In Odesa, a 50-year-old woman will be tried for beating her three-month-old grandson, causing him a broken collarbone. She faces up to three years in prison, and the child's mother has been brought to administrative responsibility.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Mykhailo Fedorov the format of work of the Ministry of Defense, emphasizing the technological aspect of defense. Fedorov will present draft decisions regarding changes in the Ministry of Defense within a week.
English club Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, who had been in charge of the team since November 2024. Darren Fletcher will prepare the team for the next Premier League round.
Ukraine's security and defense forces eliminated 33,019 Russians with drones, a record high. In December 2023, Ukrainian military hit 106,859 targets and 128 air defense/radar systems using drones.
The Kyiv City State Administration urged Kyiv residents to refrain from mass events on Epiphany, but named safe places for immersion. For the safety of citizens, on January 6, from 8:00 to 17:00, rescuers will be on duty and medical support will be provided at the inspected locations.
The SBU detained a Russian agent who blew up a Ukrainian serviceman's car in Kyiv's Obolonskyi district on January 4. As a result of the terrorist attack, the serviceman and his acquaintance were injured.
Russia may lose access to Bolivian lithium due to a review of the terms of the agreement with Uranium One Group by the new Bolivian administration. The contract, signed on September 11, 2024, provides for the construction of a lithium carbonate production plant, but has not yet been ratified by parliament.
In Rivne region, a 23-year-old law enforcement officer, driving a car while intoxicated, hit a woman on an electric bicycle. The victim died on the spot, and the driver fled; he was detained the next day.
As a result of a drone attack on Dnipro, 300 tons of oil spilled onto the roads. Passage along the Embankment will be impossible for 2-3 days.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yevhen Khmara as the acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Khmara is the head of the SBU's Special Operations Center "A".
The duties of the head of the SBU will be temporarily performed by the head of the Special Operations Center "A" Yevhen Khmara, said Advisor to the President of Ukraine Dmytro Lytvyn.
Vasyl Malyuk confirmed that he is stepping down as Head of the Security Service, but will remain in the SBU system to implement world-class asymmetric special operations. He thanked the President of Ukraine for supporting changes in the defense sector and expressed belief in a just peace.