In Kyiv, a 47-year-old private entrepreneur was detained for demanding $100,000 from the head of a district TCR department in one of the western regions. He introduced himself as an "intermediary" from the SBI, promising to "resolve an issue" regarding an alleged criminal proceeding.
In Lviv, electricity supply has been restored to some critical infrastructure facilities after a night shutdown of hospitals and electric transport. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported on a conversation with the Prime Minister and ministers, noting that the problem is being rectified.
Due to heavy snowfall, the movement of trucks to Zakarpattia Oblast from Lviv Oblast is complicated. Drivers are urged to direct transport to designated parking areas for snow removal equipment to operate.
A Shahed-type drone hit an enterprise in Kryvyi Rih. This was reported by Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's Defense Council.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Cyprus today, where the ceremony marking the country's assumption of the EU Council presidency will take place. He will meet with the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
Russia sent a submarine and other naval forces to escort an empty, rusty oil tanker. This has become a new "hot spot" in relations between the US and Russia, according to a US official.
Due to a road accident involving 13 cars on Dniprovodska Street in Kyiv, traffic towards the city of Vyshhorod is complicated. Patrol officers have organized a detour via the oncoming lane.
Law enforcement officers have launched a pre-trial investigation into the facts revealed in a journalistic investigation regarding an underground school on the territory of a monastery in Kyiv. In this school, children were taught using Soviet textbooks and involved in performing Soviet songs.
In Cherkasy region, as a result of enemy UAVs falling, buildings of several enterprises in Uman district were damaged. Fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no injuries.
Dmytro Kotovskyi won the third stage of the Freestyle Skiing World Cup in Lac-Beauport, performing the "Hurricane" jump. This victory allowed him to lead the overall World Cup standings.
The Trump administration has informed Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, that the country must expel China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, and grant the US an exclusive partnership in oil production. This is a condition for increasing oil production, as Venezuela's existing tankers are already full.
Trolleybus and car traffic has been temporarily suspended on Sofiivska Street in Kyiv due to damage to the road surface. Trolleybuses are running to Lukianivska metro station and Povitroflotskyi overpass, and emergency services have already begun work.
The city of Slavutych has fully restored its electricity supply after the Russian attack on the night of January 5. Energy workers and utility services worked continuously to restore it.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers that President Trump plans to buy Greenland. The White House stated that the use of the American military is an option for acquiring the territory.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 95 drones. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 81 drones were shot down or suppressed.
A summit of Ukraine's allies is taking place in Paris, where EU leaders may prepare a joint statement on security guarantees. Progress is expected in defining the guarantees that allies can provide, as well as discussing a peace plan.
European officials are discussing sending 15,000-30,000 troops to Ukraine, with France and Great Britain leading the ground and air components, and Turkey ensuring the security of transport routes in the Black Sea, ahead of the summit in Paris, where specific commitments regarding Ukraine's security are expected.
Nvidia has unveiled its Alpamayo technology for self-driving cars, which will provide "logic" in autonomous vehicles. The company is collaborating with Mercedes to create a self-driving car that will appear in the US in the coming months.
European leaders and US officials are seeking to finalize a security guarantee agreement that includes the possibility of a US troop presence in post-war Ukraine. Talks in Paris are focused on integrating capabilities offered by Washington with the plans of Ukraine's allies.
Kristen Stewart says she “would love” to direct a 'Twilight' reboot.
The draft statement of the "Coalition of the Willing" provides for mandatory commitments to support Ukraine in the event of a future armed attack by Russia. This includes military, intelligence, logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, and sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris for the summit of Ukraine's allies. He will hold talks with Emmanuel Macron, US envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that leaders will discuss the details of the "Paris Declaration" to confirm European-American cooperation. Final decisions regarding support for Ukraine and its reconstruction are expected in Washington.
A meeting of military officials from the "coalition of the willing" with representatives from Britain, France, Ukraine, and the United States took place in Paris. Security guarantees for Ukraine and their implementation were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris for a leaders' summit. Security guarantees will be discussed there, including multinational forces for Ukraine, with the participation of Trump's special envoys.
Two Ukrainian acrobats, a 49-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, fell from a height of about five meters during a performance in Stuttgart. Both artists sustained serious injuries but were conscious after the fall.
Representatives from 35 countries will meet in Paris for a summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. This will be preceded by a reception for French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
Nvidia is launching a new Vera Rubin computing platform in early 2026. It will include six chips that will form one AI supercomputer and will provide five times more computing resources for AI training than Blackwell.
As a result of new Russian attacks, consumers in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions were left without power. Restoration work continues in Slavutych and Odesa region after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
More than 27 leaders, including the President of Ukraine, and high-ranking US negotiators are gathering in Paris to coordinate contributions to future security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting aims to form a common position on supporting Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
