Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Budanov, Rustem Umerov, and David Arakhamia have arrived in the US to discuss the details of a peace agreement. A meeting with Stephen Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Daniel Driscoll is scheduled.
At the Nizhankovychi – Malhowice checkpoint, customs officers discovered hidden Apple equipment worth UAH 35. 5 million. The 37-year-old driver tried to smuggle 829 units of equipment, including iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches.
Due to Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been implemented in some regions of Ukraine. Published blackout schedules are temporarily suspended.
As of the morning of January 17, roads in Ukraine are partially snowy or wet, mostly dry in the southern and eastern regions. All major highways are passable, road workers are on duty.
In Ukraine, greenhouse tomatoes have risen in price to UAH 90-110/kg due to reduced supplies from Turkey. This is 12% more expensive than last week, but further growth is constrained by weak demand.
Russia launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in a fire. The head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, urged residents to remain in shelters.
As a result of the night attack, 56,000 families in the Bucha district of Kyiv region were left without electricity. DTEK energy workers have powered critical infrastructure facilities and are carrying out restoration work in freezing conditions. Emergency power outages continue in Brovary and Boryspil districts.
The 2027 Volkswagen ID. 4 is expected to undergo a major update in design, battery, and technology, making it practically a new car. The model will receive the MEB+ architecture with lithium-iron-phosphate batteries and, likely, a new name, ID. Tiguan.
After the massive Russian attack on January 9, about 50 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating. Previously, 6,000 buildings were without heat supply.
French President Emmanuel Macron appeared in blue-tinted sunglasses at a meeting at the Élysée Palace. The day before, he had a red right eye during his New Year's address to the Armed Forces.
During the night, the enemy attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region, causing damage and a fire. There are no dead or injured, the fire has been extinguished.
Greek farmers are pleading for sheep pox vaccines, which Brussels offers for free, but the Athens government refuses, preferring to cull infected animals. This decision threatens feta cheese production, as over 470,000 sheep and goats have already been culled.
From January 16, the use of electricity for outdoor lighting will be restricted in Kyiv. This decision was made by the City Defense Council due to the difficult situation in the energy system.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 98 combat engagements at the front as of 4 p. m. on January 16. 36 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, and 21 combat engagements in the Huliaipole direction.
Andriy Mandziy won gold at the Nations Cup in luge in Oberhof. This is his second consecutive gold medal of the season.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Islamic Republic of Iran has temporarily suspended its operations. Information regarding the resumption of activities and further actions will be provided additionally.
The government has allowed regions to implement flexible curfew rules during an energy emergency. Kyiv may be the first city where these changes are introduced.
Countries that have been waiting for years to join the EU are divided over plans to become members without full voting rights. Some insist on all the benefits, while others are happy to be at the negotiating table.
The High Anti-Corruption Court set bail for Yulia Tymoshenko at UAH 33. 28 million, while the prosecution requested UAH 50 million. She is suspected of offering undue benefits to people's deputies.
Brussels is considering a revision of the EU accession system, proposing a two-tier model that could accelerate Ukraine's entry. This plan raises concerns among some member states about its implications for the Union.
The Ministry of Economy reported a 2. 2% growth in Ukraine's economy in 2025. This occurred despite attacks on energy infrastructure and high security risks.
The government has decided to classify houses with electric heating as critical infrastructure. This means that they will not be disconnected from electricity supply, except in emergency situations.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he works in a jacket due to the cold in his office. Earlier, after the Russian attack, there was no heating or water in one of the committees of the Verkhovna Rada.
Due to the energy crisis in Kyiv, the winter holidays are extended until February 1, 2026. The decision applies to institutions of general secondary, vocational, pre-higher, and higher education.
Due to new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, consumers in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions were de-energized this morning. Network restrictions are applied in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Odesa regions.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Mykhailo Fedorov, as Minister of Defense, has the task of increasing the motivation of military personnel. This will be achieved through the introduction of contract service and other tools.
In Ukraine, curfew rules have been eased for access to "invincibility points" and heating centers. It is allowed to go out without passes and use transport, police will intensify patrolling.
Ukraine is supplied with fuel for more than 20 days, imports continue. Gas reserves are also under control, there are no restrictions.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that all Ukrainian power plants have been subjected to Russian strikes. According to him, the enemy carried out 612 attacks on energy facilities last year.
Denys Shmyhal instructed the Kyiv authorities to promptly make decisions regarding the response to the emergency situation in the energy sector. Among the tasks are – changing the rules of movement of citizens during curfew and restricting advertising lighting.
