In 2025, young people spent UAH 139. 8 million on books through eBook, purchasing over 434 thousand copies. Popular genres include psychology, dramas, and detective stories, as well as Ukrainian authors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned Hungarian Ambassador Antal Heizer over false statements about Ukraine's interference in the elections. The Ukrainian side called on Hungary to stop anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that for almost a year smuggled kratom from the Czech Republic and sold it throughout Ukraine, including to military personnel. During the special operation, over 500 kg of drugs worth more than UAH 5 million were seized, and 6 people were detained.
Since the beginning of the day, 46 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy tried to advance to the positions of Ukrainian defenders 15 times.
Russian media, citing Dmitry Peskov, reported that negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi will continue on February 1. Russia is not discussing any documents.
A man suspected of the premeditated murder of Simeiz village mayor Kyrylo Kostenko, committed in 2013, has been detained in Lviv. The suspect, a native of Lviv region with multiple convictions, was found after lost case materials were recovered.
In Poltava region, parents have been notified of suspicion for beating and abandoning their two-month-old daughter, who sustained injuries of moderate severity. The child was found in a locked dacha house after a neighbor's appeal.
Russia's economic indicators signal a slide into stagflation. The tight monetary policy of the Russian Central Bank stifled business activity.
Petr Macinka sent text messages to Petr Pavel through presidential adviser Petr Kolar, which the head of state considered an "attempt at blackmail. " The Czech police announced that they had received a request to investigate the content of the messages.
The private residence of Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, was marked on Google Maps as "Organization for the Support of Ukraine. " This occurred after his statements regarding Ukraine and a pro-Ukrainian demonstration.
After the Russian attack on the passenger train "Chop-Barvinkove" in Kharkiv Oblast, fragments of five bodies were found. Identification of the deceased is possible only after DNA examinations.
PACE adopted a resolution condemning Russia's actions as war crimes and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was supported by 104 votes "for".
President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, calling it terrorism. The number of victims has risen to four, and four more people are being searched for.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that 710,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Specialists are working to reach projected schedules and restore the energy system.
A cache of weapons, ammunition, grenades, cartridges, and about four kilograms of narcotics were seized from the home of the former serviceman who killed 4 police officers in the Cherkasy region. The perpetrator was eliminated on the spot.
According to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office, three people are known to have died as a result of the Russian attack on the passenger train. A man and a woman also sought medical attention.
Russian troops attacked the passenger train "Chop-Barvinkove" with three Shahed UAVs, as a result of which one carriage caught fire and another was partially damaged. There were 291 passengers on board, two of whom were injured and hospitalized.
A 35-year-old KGB spy from Belarus, who had been working for Belarusian special services since 2015, has been detained in Kyiv. She attempted to infiltrate one of the units of Ukrainian military intelligence.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced work on a document concerning Ukraine's reconstruction. He emphasized the importance of clear security guarantees and Russia's responsibility for the war.
In Sloviansk, a Russian drone attacked rescuers who were extinguishing a truck fire. As a result of the attack, a tanker truck was damaged, but no personnel were injured.
President Zelenskyy announced signals from Europe regarding readiness to pressure the aggressor. He emphasized the importance of pressuring Russia's tanker fleet to reduce the aggressor's revenues.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe condemned the coercion of Ukrainians to participate in Russian elections in the occupied territories. This practice is a direct violation of international law.
Russian military deliberately attacked civilians evacuating from a border village in Sumy region. A husband and wife died after drone strikes on January 27, 2026.
The hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward by four seconds, marking the closest to midnight in history. The reasons for this were the aggressive behavior of nuclear powers, the violation of nuclear arms control, and conflicts.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal granted the prosecutors' appeal, keeping People's Deputy Oleksandr Dubinsky in custody. The possibility of bail has been canceled, as the court agreed with the arguments about the risks of influencing witnesses and evading justice.
Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region with three Shahed-type UAVs. Two passengers were injured and hospitalized.
The leadership and staff of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine honored the memory of People's Deputy Orest Salamakha, who died in a car accident in the Lviv region. He was the head of the subcommittee on local budgets.
Russia is tightening control over internal political processes in Belarus through the Union State, aiming to minimize the risks of regime change. Economic cooperation is taking on a military character, integrating Belarusian enterprises into Russia's military production.
A scheme to embezzle UAH 2. 6 million in budget funds during the procurement of quadcopters for defense needs has been exposed in the Poltava region. Three city council officials and a company director have been notified of suspicion.
In Kyiv, hot water supply has been temporarily restricted to restore centralized heating in some residential buildings. This is a forced step to eliminate the consequences of enemy attacks and stabilize the energy system.
