Spain is investigating a train collision that killed at least 41 people and injured over 120. The investigation is focused on a damaged rail; the sabotage version has been ruled out.
Ursula von der Leyen stated the need for a new form of European independence due to geopolitical upheavals. She emphasized the importance of trade agreements and cooperation with the United States.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared the inviolability of Greenland's and Denmark's sovereignty. She emphasized the strengthening of security measures in the Arctic and the EU's readiness to cooperate with the US.
Elon Musk has once again floated the idea of buying Ryanair after a dispute with its CEO, Michael O'Leary. The billionaire conducted a poll on X regarding the acquisition of the company, which has a market value of approximately 30 billion euros.
After the enemy's night attack on the capital, 4,000 out of 5,635 multi-story buildings that were without heat supply still remain without heat. This is almost 33% of Kyiv's housing stock, which is being reconnected for the second time after infrastructure damage.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that no country has the right to seize another's territory, comparing Trump to Putin. She added that Trump's threat to impose tariffs undermined the prosperity of the EU and the US.
There is enough food available in Ukraine, and producers' capacities exceed domestic consumption. The State Emergency Service will strengthen coordination with producers to form operational food reserves.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the monomajority in the Verkhovna Rada is working, despite many deputies' desire to resign. He noted that the challenges of war require everyone to work.
After Russia's night attack, 46% of Kyiv's housing stock was left without heating, and about 3,500 buildings on the left bank were without water. In Dnipro and Zelenodolsk, over 15,000 subscribers are without heat.
Rustem Umerov reported on negotiations with European partners in Davos. Security guarantees, economic development, and Ukraine's recovery were discussed.
The situation with water supply and heating on the left bank of Kyiv and Pechersk remains difficult. Ukrenergo has introduced emergency power outages in the capital.
President Zelenskyy received reports from negotiators after meetings in the US and Davos. Ukraine is ready to sign documents on security guarantees and reconstruction, particularly with America.
Several Ukrainian power substations vital for nuclear safety have been damaged by extensive military activity. The Chornobyl NPP lost external power supply, and power lines to other NPPs were also affected.
86,000 families in Kyiv region remain without electricity after the night shelling. As a result of the Russian attack, a 50-year-old man was killed, and 15 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Former President Viktor Yanukovych has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for seizing the Sukholuchchya lands. The verdict includes confiscation of property and deprivation of the right to hold public office.
US President Donald Trump, heading to Davos on Tuesday, plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The American side does not expect breakthroughs from this meeting.
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the 'Peace Council'. There has been no response from the Ukrainian side yet, Christopher Miller of the Financial Times reported.
Zelenskyy remains in Kyiv to resolve the crisis after Russian attacks. He will not go to Davos unless there is a meeting with Trump to sign a prosperity plan.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Kaja Kallas strengthening pressure on Russia. Efforts to force Russia to end the war will be coordinated at the EU Council on January 21.
Donald Trump criticized the UK's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a "great folly. " He linked it to ambitions for Greenland and called on Denmark to "do the right thing."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the military to inform partners about Russia's change in tactics and the specific targeting of energy infrastructure. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy are to submit an analysis regarding restoration timelines in the regions.
After the night attack on Kyiv's energy facilities, 173,000 families remain without electricity. Energy workers have restored power to 162,000 homes; emergency shutdowns are ongoing.
As a result of the Russian attack, consumers in Kyiv and 6 regions are without power. The most difficult situation is in the capital region, where emergency blackouts are being applied.
In Odesa region, civilian and energy infrastructure was damaged as a result of a Russian attack. In Chornomorsk, a drone hit a high-rise building, and damage to an energy facility in Odesa district was also recorded.
Donald Trump stated that he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne to force Emmanuel Macron to join his "Peace Council" initiative. France intends to reject the invitation, and Trump also invited Vladimir Putin to the council.
Over the past day, 165 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is more than the day before. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 34 missiles, including 'Zircon', and 339 drones. 27 missiles and 315 drones were shot down or suppressed, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm, the strongest in two decades, caused the Northern Lights to be visible in Canada, the northern US states, and parts of Europe, including Ukraine. This phenomenon was the result of a massive eruption of charged particles from the Sun.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had received the necessary missiles a day before the Russian attack involving over 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, which significantly aided air defense. He emphasized the importance of continuous missile supplies for air defense systems and urged Ukrainian officials to remain in the country.
Overnight, Russian troops attacked an industrial facility in Poltava region, causing fires. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service and Ukrzaliznytsia promptly extinguished the blazes.
