Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced significant progress in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that "we're nearing the end" and expressed optimism.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Russia's attacks on power substations in Ukraine threaten nuclear safety, ignoring IAEA warnings. This creates risks of power outages at Chornobyl and other nuclear power plants.
President Trump backed away from threats of military force and tariffs to acquire Greenland. The decision ended weeks of political chaos and panic among US allies.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a drone attack, houses and cars were damaged in Pavlohrad. A woman was injured in the Vasylkivska community, and there is also an injured person in Kryvyi Rih.
In Kyiv, almost 3,000 high-rise buildings remain without heating, although 227 buildings were connected overnight. Emergency power outages continue.
Three Ukrainian citizens, illegally detained in Venezuela, have been released. This was made possible thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and the support of the United States and European partners.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine's energy system. Previously published blackout schedules are temporarily not in effect.
President Zelenskyy plans to meet with Trump in Davos on Thursday. This will happen before White House envoys travel to Moscow for talks on a peace plan.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian officials on Wednesday before traveling to Moscow with Jared Kushner for talks with Putin on a peace plan. Documents on a peaceful settlement have been unofficially handed over to Moscow for review.
US President Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "today" at the WEF-2026 in Davos. He also noted that he is dealing with Putin, who, in his opinion, wants to make a deal.
In Kyiv, after the attack, electricity supply has been restored to all critical infrastructure facilities. The situation with power supply remains difficult, and emergency shutdowns continue.
US President Donald Trump at WEF-2026 in Davos expressed the opinion that Europe is not moving in the right direction. He reiterated criticism he had expressed earlier.
The Ministry of Energy expresses its condolences on the death of Oleksiy Brekht, a member of the board of NPC "Ukrenergo". He dedicated over 25 years to the energy sector, rising from an engineer to the head of the system operator.
European opposition to Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland and his "Peace Council" initiative has derailed plans for economic support for Ukraine. The planned $800 billion package has been postponed due to disagreements between European capitals and Washington.
US President Donald Trump landed in Zurich almost two hours late due to a wiring problem on board Air Force One. He transferred to another plane and departed for Davos, where he will deliver a speech.
In nine regions of Ukraine, Kyivstar's infrastructure is disconnected from electricity supply by 40-60%. At the same time, less than 10% of the company's network is not working.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) partially granted the motion of the SAP prosecutor to seize Yulia Tymoshenko's property. This was announced by investigative judge Vitaliy Dubas.
President Zelenskyy held an energy meeting, identifying Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and their regions, Sumy region, and Dnipro region as areas with the most difficult situation. He emphasized the need for additional measures and resources to restore electricity supply, especially in Kyiv, where almost 60% of the capital remains without electricity, and also instructed to check the reservations of energy workers and utility workers.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the Kremlin chief's meeting with US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting will take place on Thursday, Witkoff will arrive in Moscow with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko denied reports of two plumbers dying. He confirmed the death of one 60-year-old plumber on January 19, and the causes are being investigated.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Kremlin head Vladimir Putin on Thursday, January 22. This was confirmed by Witkoff himself in an interview with CNBC.
The Ministry of Education and Science has presented a guide for catching up on educational losses. It will help schools, communities, and administrators systematically address this issue.
The Arbitration Tribunal in Stockholm rejected the claim of the foreign investor Modus Energy International B. V. regarding changes to the "green tariff". Ukraine won such a case for the first time, defending its sovereign powers.
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in facilitating the declaration of martial law. The court found him guilty of sedition and perjury, which could impact the case of former President Yoon.
Due to night attacks by the Russian Federation, consumers in four regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the situation remains difficult due to frosts and additional load.
In Kyiv, a man attacked a 43-year-old tram driver, inflicting stab wounds to his chest and face. The assailant has been charged with intentional grievous bodily harm.
France has requested NATO exercises in Greenland, ready to contribute. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island.
In 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in Ukraine increased by 12. 6% to UAH 926.3 billion, due to the recovery of economic activity and the risks of attacks. 500-hryvnia banknotes are most in circulation, and the number of 100- and 50-hryvnia banknotes increased for the first time in years.
US President Donald Trump's campaign to take control of Greenland has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers. Congress may try to curb the president's territorial ambitions.
